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Bota 110: Introduction To Animal Ecology Question Paper

Bota 110: Introduction To Animal Ecology

Course:Introduction To Animal Ecology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: BOTA 110
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL ECOLOGY
STREAM: SESSION I
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE: 30/11/2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL the questions in SECTION (A) and any TWO (2) questions in SECTION (B)

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. a) State the functions of the following structures in a light microscope:
i. Objective lenses
ii. Condenser
iii. Optic System. (3 marks)

b) Describe the function of the following

i. Refractive index
ii. Resolving power (2 marks)

c) Outline the steps followed in preparing of a temporary wet mount of a plant cell.
(5 marks)
2. a) Describe three features of a plant cells. (3 marks)
b) Explain what is meant by Gram Stain. (7 marks)

3. a) Compare and contrast the general characteristics of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.
(5 marks)
b) Briefly outline the economic importance of bacteria. (5 marks)

4. a) Discuss three functions of cell membrane (3 marks)
b) Distinguish between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum in terms of both
structure and functions. (7 marks)

SECTION B (30 MARKS)

5. Describe the characteristics, diversity of fern and economic importance of Algae.
(15 marks)

6. Describe reproduction in Bacteria and Summarize three mechanisms identified in bacteria
that may lead to genetic recombination . (15 marks)

7. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of fungi and outline their economic
importance. (15 marks)

Bota 110: Introduction To Animal Ecology Question Paper

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