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Szl 100: General Zoology Question Paper

Szl 100: General Zoology

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SZL 100: GENERAL ZOOLOGY
DATE: MONDAY,22nd NOVEMBER 2010
TIME:11.00 A.M-1.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in section A and any one in section B. Within a section all questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with diagrams and give examples where appropriate.

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer all questions.

1. State the functions of biological membranes.
2. Using examples, distinguish between chelicerate and mandibulate arthropods.
3. Explain the importance of body secretions in protecting mammals from invasion by pathogenic microorganisms.
4. Outline the distinguishing features of oligochaetes.
5. Explain the origin of Porifera.
6. Outline reptilian lineages using examples.
7. State the contributions of the following scientists to the theories of origin of life:
a) Fransesco Redi
b) lazzaro Spllanzani
c) Aristotle
d) Louis Pasteur
e) Stanley Miller
8. Describe mechanisms used by amphibians to avoid predation.

SECTION B (30 MARKS)
Answer any one question

9. Discuss the adaptive features of flatworms.
10. a) Describe the reproductive mechanisms of protozoa.
b) Give an account of the classification of Echinodermata.
11. Discuss flight in birds.

Szl 100: General Zoology Question Paper

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