FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY

FOR 2002 BATCH
Code No.:RR-12301
I-B.Tech. Regular Examinations April/May, 2003
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 fundamental features of plant growth and explain the role of growth
regulators.
2. Explain the use of plants in phytoremediation of polluted soil.
3. Write a detailed account of aquaculture.
4. Describe the immunological methods for detection of diseases in animals.
5. Define trangenic animal and explain its importance.
6. Give suitable examples and explain how microorganisms can serve as biosensors
and bioindicators.
7. Explain the concept of gene therapy and illustrate with suitable diagram.
8. Write an essay on the importance of controlling insect pests of plants to increase
productivity.
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Set No.
1
FOR 2002 BATCH
Code No.:RR-12301
I-B.Tech. (Regular) Examinations April/May, 2003
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio Technology)
Time: 3 hours. Max. Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
- - -
1. Describe the life history bryophytes and pteridophytes.
2. Highlight the use of plants for manufacture of drugs and chemicals.
3. Explain the multivariate model of the composition of species.
4. Enumerate with suitable diagram the various kinds of parasites and diseases they
cause to man and animals.
5. Describe the importance of animal tissue culture in biotechnology.
6. Discuss the role of microorganisms in waste treatment and bioremediation.
7. What is stem cell research and how is it useful in treatment of diseases. Explain.
8. Write an essay on aquaculture in India.
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Set No.
2
FOR 2002 BATCH
Code No.:RR-12301
I-B.Tech. (Regular) Examinations April/May, 2003
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio Technology)
Time: 3 hours. Max. Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
- - -
1. Describe the tissue culture methods for cultivation of plants and its uses.
2. Write an account on GM crops and foods.
3. Enumerate the production methods of fresh water and brackish water fishes.
4. Describe with illustration the technique of ELISA and mention its uses.
5. Explain recombinant DNA methods used in developing vaccines with examples.
6. Discuss the basic morphology of viruses and enumerate their role in diseases.
7. Write an account on biofertilizers with suitable examples.
8. Write an essay on protection of our environment and laws governing them.
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Set No.
3
FOR 2002 BATCH
Code No.:RR-12301
I-B.Tech. (Regular) Examinations April/May, 2003
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio Technology)
Time: 3 hours. Max. Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
- - -
1. Write an account of life history of angiosperms and gymnosperms.
2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants.
3. Discuss the biology of shell-fish and finfish.
4. What are monoclonal antibodies? How are they used in detection of diseases?
5. Explain the techniques used in pre-nodal diagnosis of genetic disorders.
6. Name any three microbial enzymes which are used in large scale industry explain.
7. Highlight the beneficial effects of biofertilizers giving suitable examples.
8. Write an essay on GM crops and foods.
Set No.
4