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Bota 271: Plant Physiology 1 Question Paper

Bota 271: Plant Physiology 1 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2014



Section:A(30marks)
1(a)use an illustration to sho the process of solvation of NACL. 2marks
(b)give three examples of non-ionic polar compounds which occur in living systems 3mks
(c)what is a colloid 1mk
2.(a)distinguish between the structure of aldose and ketose carbohydrates 4marks
(b)state four properties of monosaccharides 2mks
3.(a)describe the reaction of proteins with heavy metals 2marks
(b)explain the role of co-factors in enzyme controlled reaction 2marks
(c)explain the property of geometric specificity in enzyme activities 2marks
4.(a)state any three roles of osmosis in plants 3marks
(b)define
i)osmotic pressure
ii)wall pressure
iii)diffusion gradient 3marks
5(a)name three mineral ions useful to the life of a plant and state the form in which they are absorbed 3marks
(b)distinguish between symplastic and apoplastic movement of water in plant tissues
section B(40marks)
6.describe the factors that affect enzxme controlled reactions. 20marks.
7.discuss the occurrences of the light independent reaction of photosynthesis. 20marks
8.describe the process of absorption and uptake of water in plants 20marks.




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