FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY Question Papers (Regular, 2006)

SET :1

1. Describe the asexual reproduction in fungi.
Write about the importance of diatoms.
2. List out the differences between angiosperms and gymnosperm group of plants.
3. Write short notes on :
a) Allopatric speciation
b) Sympatric speciation
4. Explain Watson and Crick’s model of DNA.
5. Explain in brief the organs and organ systems present in the human body and describe their major functions.
6. What important features do all sensory receptors have in common?
7. Define bio-indicator. How bio indicators help for indication of environmental condition, explain with examples.
8. Explain the technical and economic advantages in the use of microbial enzymes.


SET :2

1. JUSTIFY – “ Viruses have both living as well as non-living characteristics”
write about the diversity in viral shapes.
2. What are plant pests? Explain taking any agriculturally important crop.
3. Discuss protozoan parasites taking any example.
4. What does one mean by “leading” and “lagging” strand with reference to DNA replication?
5. Describe in detail the composition and functions of blood.
6. Describe in detail the structure and function of neuron.
7. Discuss the development of biotechnology in the field of medicine with special reference to new drugs development.
8. Write short notes on:
a) Gene cloning
b) R DNA technology
c) Hybridization
d) Gene manipulation


SET :3

1. Describe the importance of five kingdom classification.
2. Explain the general structure and life cycle of Bryophytes.
3. Giving important characteristics write about vertebrate classification.
4. What is meant by
a) Complementary base pairing
b) DNA Polymerase.
5. Explain the role of hormones in human reproduction.
6. Explain in detail the structure and functions of neuron.
7. Define biotechnology? How biotechnological development contribute to benefit humanity.
8. ‘Some genetically engineered organisms are harmful either to other organisms or to environment’ - Discuss.


SET :4

1. Describe the importance of five kingdom classification.
2. what is meant by alteration of generation in plants.
Explain overall plant classification in brief outline.
3. Justify the role of reproductive barrier in the process of speciation.
4. Explain Watson and Crick’s model of DNA.
5. Explain in brief the organs and organ systems present in the human body and describe their major functions.
6. Explain the structural and functional anatomy of the ear with the help of a neatly labeled diagram.
7. Define biotechnology and explain the areas of interest in biotechnology.
8. What is monoclonal antibody? Explain how monoclonal antibodies are used for detection of viruses in plants, animals and human beings