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Zool 232: Cell Biology Question Paper

Zool 232: Cell Biology

Course:Bachelor Of Science (Aged) & Bachelor Of Education (Science)

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGED) & BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE)
ZOOL 232: CELL BIOLOGY
STREAMS: BSC AGED/BED (SCI) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 19/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions in section A and any two questions in section.

1. Describe the prophase 1 of cell division. [5 Marks]

2. Match the cellular organelle on the first column with the right function on the second column. [5 Marks]

Organelle Function
(a) Mesosome Protein modification and packaging
(b) Rough endoplasmic reticulum Site for ribosomal RNA synthesis
(c) Peroxisomes Site for cellular respiration
(d) Golgi apparatus Protein synthesis
(e) Nucleolus Detoxification of toxic compounds

3. Using an illustration describe endocytosis process. [5 Marks]

4. (a) Illustrate the structure of dictysomes. [2 Marks]

(b) List three functions of dictysomes. [3 Marks]

5. Highlight five functions of cytoskeletons in a cell. [5 Marks]
6. Compare passive and facilitated diffusion in a cell. [5 Marks]

SECTION B: ESSAY (40 MARKS)

7. Discuss the Sodium-Potassium (?Na?^+ k^+ ) ion pump. [20 Marks]

8. Write an essay on the structure of biological membranes. [20 Marks]

9. Write an essay on “cell junctions”. [20 Marks]

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Zool 232: Cell Biology Question Paper

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