Annamalai University 2010-2nd Year M.Sc Botany , ( ) ( ) ( - VIII ) 220Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Evolutionary Biology And Biometry - Question Paper
M.Sc. Degree Examination, 2010 ( Botany ) ( 2nd Year )
( Paper - VIII ) 220. Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Evolutionary Biology And Biometry
SECTION - C ( 2 x 20 = 40)
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Answer ALL questions.
Each answer should not exceed 1,200 words. All questions carry equal marks.
15. (a) Write elaborately on the genetic variability
in population.
(OR)
(b) Elaborate on prebiotic environment and molecular evolution.
16. (a) Discuss sampling techniques and frequency
distribution.
(OR)
(b) Write in detail about DNA as genetic material.
Name of the Candidate :
2 0 10 M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2010
( BOTANY)
(SECOND YEAR)
( PAPER - VIII)
220. CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS, PLANT BREEDING, EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY AND BIOMETRY
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION - A ( 8 x 3 = 24)
Answer ALL questions.
Each answer should not exceed FIFTY words. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Autopolyploids.
2. Mode.
3. Nucleolus.
4. Point mutation.
5. Standard error.
6. Budding.
7. Multiple alleles.
8. Idiogram.
SECTION - B ( 6 x 6 = 36)
Answer ALL questions.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words. All questions carry equal marks.
9. (a) Describe the bio-chemistry and organzation
of nuclear membrane.
(OR)
(b) Describe the organization and morphology of nucleus.
10. (a) Describe the chromosomal changes during
Mitosis.
(OR)
(b) Explain the cytology of polyploids.
11. (a) Explain karyotype analysis.
(OR)
(b) Discuss chromosome theory of heredity.
12. (a) Write critically on quantitative inheritance.
(b) Write about chromosome mapping.
13. (a) Describe the different methods of vegetative
propagation.
(b) Explain the theory of pure line selection.
14. (a) Give an account on cell cycle.
(b) Explain cytology in relation to taxonomy.
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