IGNOU BPVI-005 Assignment 2026-27
Food Microbiology
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:59 pm.
| Course code | BPVI-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Food Microbiology |
| Programme | Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)DVAPFV |
| School | School of Agriculture |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 20% |
| Last date (June exam) | 28 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi,English |
About the BPVI-005 assignment
The BPVI-005 Food Microbiology assignment covers enzymes and fermentation, food preservation, perishability and storage, food toxins, thermal death point, botulism and preservatives. It asks students to explain processes, classify foods and preservatives, and examine their importance for food safety.
This tutor-marked assignment contains five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with answers of about 500 words each. It has a maximum of 50 marks and contributes 20% of the theory component.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Describe enzyme properties and compare fermentation types by their mechanisms and uses in food processing. |
| Q2 | — | Explain the principles of food preservation and group foods by perishability and storage needs. |
| Q3 | — | Discuss natural and microbial food toxins, their health effects and the procedure for determining Thermal Death Point (TDP). |
| Q4 | — | Examine the conditions that allow botulism outbreaks and assess their importance for food safety and prevention. |
| Q5 | — | Classify food preservatives and explain chemical preservatives through their characteristics, applications and preservation principles. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five questions, writing about 500 words for each answer.
- Handwrite the assignment on foolscap-size paper; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Leave a 3-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and label each answer clearly with its question number.
- On the first page, place your enrolment number, name, full address and dispatch date at the top right; put the programme title, course title, course/assignment code, study-centre code and location at the top left.
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