Zool103: Vertebrate Zoology Question Paper

Zool103: Vertebrate Zoology

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) , BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)

ZOOL103: VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

STREAMS: BSC, BSC (GEN) Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 8.30 AM - 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any other TWO in Section B.
• Questions in Each Section Carry Equal Marks.

Section A (30 Marks)

1. Compare hemichordates and chordates

2. “Adult tunicates are considered more primitive than their larval stages.” Justify this statement.

3. Outline features that distinguish the class chondrichthyes from class osterchthyes

4. Describe briefly the circulatory system of amphibians.

5. Outline the distinguishing features of class mammalia.

6. The skeleton of birds is adapted to flight. Explain this statement.

Section B (40 Marks)

7. Describe the structure and function of feathers of birds.

8. Describe the classification of reptiles.

9. Give a comparative account of ¬¬¬¬ognatha and gnathostomate fishes.

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