MZO-8 EM 2026 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

M.Sc. (Zoology) Programme (MSCZOO)

MZO-08:  Immunology

Valid from 1st January, 2026 to 31st December, 2026

ASSIGNMENT Course Code: MZO-008

Assignment Code: MZO-008/TMA/2026

Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it.

1.a) Describe the structure and function of thymus.

b) Explain the role of toll like receptor in innate immunity.

2.Write short notes: a) Therapeutic vaccines b) Superantigens c) Natural Killer Cells. d) ELISA

3.a) How monoclonal antibodies are typically produced using hybridoma technology?

b) Write a note on the factors that influences immunogenicity.

4.a) Illustrate structure and functions of primary lymphoid organs.

b) How do DNA vaccines work, and what are their potential advantages over traditional vaccines?

5.a) Explain the classical pathway of complement system.

b) Explain in detail about endocytic pathways of antigen processing and presentation.

6.a) Discuss the mechanism of immune response to viral infection.

b) Describe the steps involved in immunoelectrophoresis technique.

7.a) Write a brief note on HLA tissue typing.

b) Discuss in detail about activation, maturation and differentiation of B-cells.

8.a) Explain in detail about the mechanisms of antigen processing and presentation.

b) Explain in detail about different types of hypersensitivity reactions.

9.a) Describe the structure and function of MHC molecules

b) Describe the properties and functions of cytokines.

10.a) Discuss the causes of autoimmune disease in human

b) Give a detailed account on the mechanism of phagocytosis.