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Szl 222: Developmental Biology Question Paper

Szl 222: Developmental Biology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Biotechnology

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MMUST)
MAIN CAMPUS
MAIN EXAMINATION
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE
OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY,
EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: SZL 222
COURSE TITTLE: DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(LECTURER DR CHERUIYOT)
DATE: THURSDAY, 6TH JUNE 2017 TIME: 9:00-11:00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL questions in section A and ANY TWO from section B
TIME: 2 Hours
MMUST Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
This paper consists of 2 printed pages. Please Turn Over

SZL 222
SECTION A (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS, 40 MARKS)
Briefly explain the concept of preformation and epigenesis ( 4 marks)
Write short notes on the different types of eggs based on the amount of yolk ( 6 marks)
Define the term sperm capacitation and explain its significance ( 4 marks)
State the post fertilization changes that occur in a vertebrate ovum ( 4 marks)
Name two structures derived from each of these germinal layers of an embryo( 6marks)
Neural crest
Neural tube
Hypomere
Outline the hormonal control of amphibian metamorphosis ( 6marks)
Highlight the process of formation of the human sperm ( 4 marks)
Using amphibian limb as an example, explain briefly the concept of regeneration ( 6marks)

SECTION B (ESSAY QUESTIONS, 30 MARKS)
Discuss the process of fertilization in vertebrates (15 marks)
Discuss the development of the ear in the vertebrates (15 marks)
Describe the female reproductive system and the process of oogenesis (15 marks)

Szl 222: Developmental Biology Question Paper

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