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Ens 132: Environmental Biology Question Paper

Ens 132: Environmental Biology

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
MAY SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENS 132: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

DATE: Monday 30th July 2012 TIME: 8.00 A.M - 10.00 A.M
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other three
1. a) explain the functions of proteins in living organisms (5 marks)
b) write notes on the following (8 marks)
i. hydroxyl group
ii. carboxyl group
iii. amino group
iv. phosphate group
c) discuss the types of mutation in living organisms (8 marks)
d) explain the Mendel''s principle (8 marks)
2. a) differentiate between Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells (6 marks)
b) describe different cytoplasmic organelles and their functions (9 marks)
3. a) discuss the following syndromes associated with gene mutation (12 marks)
i. klinefelter''s syndrome
ii. Jacobs''s syndrome
iii. turner syndrome
iv. down syndrome
b) explain the different elements which contribute to morphogenesis in organisms. (3 marks)
4. a) explain why cholesterol is receiving a lot of attention nowadays (5 marks)
b) discuss the survival mechanism of parasites (10 marks)
5. a) explain the sequential stages of mitosis. (8 marks)
b) explain the three types of carbohydrates (7 marks)

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