FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY-2K6 SUPPLY

Code No: RR12301 Set No. 1
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2006
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain how plant growth regulators are used to induce in vitro rooting of shoots.
[16]
2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants. [16]
3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]
4. Give an account of culture technology of Esturine fisheries. [16]
5. Explain the ELISA technique for detection of antibodies produced by experimental
immunization. [16]
6. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Gene therapy
(b) Stem cell research
(c) Cloning
(d) Genetic counseling [8+8]
7. What are the locomotory organs of microorganisms and explain in detail the loco-
motion in micro organisms. [16]
8. Give a detailed account on microbial production of plastics. [16]
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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2006
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the characteristics of living organisms and explain their classification.
[16]
2. What is a transgenic plant? Explain. [16]
3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]
4. Write an essay on aquaculture. [16]
5. Explain the ELISA technique for detection of antibodies produced by experimental
immunization. [16]
6. What are the basic equipment required for cell culture laboratory. How can you
plan for a cell culture laboratory. [16]
7. Write any two of the following:
(a) Morphological characters of micro organisms.
(b) Microbial bio diversity
(c) Microbial ecology. [8+8]
8. Describe the significance of microbial enzymes with suitable examples. [16]
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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2006
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the characteristics of living organisms and explain their classification.
[16]
2. What are the risks involved in cultivation of genetically modified crops? [16]
3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]
4. Given an account of Brackish water fisheries on India. [16]
5. Explain the ELISA technique for detection of antibodies produced by experimental
immunization. [16]
6. What are the commonly used culture media for cell culture? And what are the
components of a typical culture medium. [16]
7. Write any two of the following:
(a) Morphological characters of micro organisms.
(b) Microbial bio diversity
(c) Microbial ecology. [8+8]
8. Write notes on any two of the following:
(a) Biopesticides
(b) Bio fertilizers
(c) Bio polymers [8+8]
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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2006
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Give a latest account of the classification of plant kingdom. [16]
2. Describe the various culture media and growth regulators used for micropropaga-
tion. [16]
3. Describe in detail the structure and functions of ecosystem. [16]
4. Write an essay on aquaculture. [16]
5. Explain the parasitic diseases control methods. [16]
6. What are the reasons for seeking genetic counseling. Explain the methods of genetic
counseling. [16]
7. Explain in detail the general characters of micro organisms with the help of neces-
sary diagrams. [16]
8. Write notes on any two of the following:
(a) Biopesticides
(b) Bio fertilizers
(c) Bio polymers [8+8]
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