FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY-SUPPLY 2K5

Code No: RR12301 Set No. 1
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2005
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 the organization of the shoot-apex. [16]
2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants. [16]
3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]
4. Write an essay on aquaculture. [16]
5. Describe the host-parasite interactions and explain the pathological effects of par-
asites to the hosts. [16]
6. What are the applications of genetic engineering in animal biotechnology? [16]
7. Write any two of the following:
(a) Morphological characters of micro organisms.
(b) Microbial bio diversity
(c) Microbial ecology. [8+8]
8. Define bio indicator Describe the significance of bio indicators. [16]
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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2005
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 procedure of production of suspension cultures. [16]
2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants. [16]
3. Discuss the main characteristics of Non-chordate. [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 common cell lines obtainable from culture collections. [16]
7. Give the general characters of algae and explain the useful and harmful effects of
algae. [16]
8. Give a detailed account on microbial production of plastics. [16]
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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2005
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. Bryophytes are described as Amphibians of plant kingdom. Discuss. [16]
2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants. [16]
3. Define species and explain in detail the process of speciation. [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) Fungi
(b) Algae
(c) Protozoa. [8+8]
8. Define bio sensor and describe the applications of biosensors. [16]
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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2005
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. List out the various secondary metabolites produced by plants. [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. Write short notes on:
(a) Transformed cells
(b) Embryonic stem cells
(c) Adult stem cells
(d) Animal cell types [8+8]
7. Write any two of the following:
(a) Morphological characters of micro organisms.
(b) Microbial bio diversity
(c) Microbial ecology. [8+8]
8. What is a bio polyester? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of bio poly-
esters. [16]
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