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Iab 101: Agricultural Botany Question Paper

Iab 101: Agricultural Botany

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Economics And Resource Management

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2017

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY MAIN EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE:IAB 101

COURSE TITLE: AGRICULTURAL BOTANY

DATE: FRIDAY 17TH APRIL,2017

TIME: 2-4PM

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer question ONE(COMPULSORY)and any other two questions.

KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

SECTION A: 40 MARKS

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

1. Explain the meaning of the following

a) agricultural botany. 2 marks

b) Applied botany. 2 marks

2. Explain the importance of green plants. 4 marks

3. Differentiate between cryptogams and phanerogams. 4 marks

4. State four characteristics of plant roots which distinguish them from the stems. 4 marks

5. Name four common forms of ataerios. 4 marks

6. a)Name two portions of a mature fruit. 2 marks

b) Differentiate between a true fruit and a false fruit. 2 marks

7. Explain four elements of wood. 4 marks.

8. a) What are meristematic tissues?1 mark

b)Name three meristematic tissues according to their position. 3 marks

9. Explain the importance of transpiration. 4 marks

10. a) What is photosynthesis. 1 mark

b) List the requirements for photosynthesis to take place. 3 marks

SECTION B. 30 MARKS

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

11. a) Describe the various types of leaves. 5 marks.

b). Explain how leaves of plants modified to perform their functions.10 marks

12. Explain how xerophytes are adapted to their habitats. 15 marks

13.Explain the characteristics of flowers. 15 marks

Iab 101: Agricultural Botany Question Paper

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