Gujarat Technological University 2009 B.E Biotechnology Introductory Biology Bio tech - Question Paper

Seat No.    Enrolment No.

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.E. Sem-III (Biotechnology) Examination December 2009

Subject code: 130401 Date: 17 / 12/ 2009

Subject Name: Introductory Biology Time: 11.00 am - 1.30 pm

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Total Marks: 70

Instructions:

1.    Attempt all questions.

2.    Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3.    Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Comment on the levels of biological organization.    07

Describe the basic characteristics of living organisms and 07 briefly explain the biological significance of death.

Summarize Millers experiment for organic synthesis. Explain Oparin-Haldane hypothesis about primeval earths conditions.

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Write a note on use and misuse of biology.

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Flower is a modified shoot justify the statement.

Describe the various parts of a typical angiospermic plant with 07 a well-labelled diagram.

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Describe the role of various agents in the dispersal of fruits and 07 seeds.

Describe structure, location and functions of connective tissue 07 with suitable diagrams.

Describe the importance of transpiration in plant and briefly 07 explain any four factors that affect transpiration.

Discuss the cohesion-tension theory for uptake of water in 07 plants.

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Explain the mechanism of photosynthesis in plants.

What are macronutrients? Give the functions and deficiency 07 symptoms of important macronutrients.

Discuss the nutritional deficiencies and disorders with the 07 remedy available if any.

Describe the functions of various components of human 07 nervous system.

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What are endocrine glands? Discuss the basics of human 07 endocrine system.

Explain the hormonal control of digestion in human.    07

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