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

Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No.______
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.E. Sem-III (Biotechnology) exam December 2009
Subject code: 130401
Subject Name: Introductory Biology
Date: 17 / 12/ 2009 Time: 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all ques..
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Comment on the “levels of biological organization”. [07]
(b) define the basic characteristics of residing organisms and
briefly discuss the biological significance of death.[07]

Q.2 (a) Summarize Miller’s experiment for organic synthesis. [07]
(b) discuss Oparin-Haldane hypothesis about primeval earth’s
conditions.[07]
OR
(b) Write a note on use and misuse of biology. [07]

Q.3 (a) “Flower is a replaced shoot” justify the statement. [07]
(b) define the different parts of a typical angiospermic plant with
a well-labelled diagram.[07]
OR
Q.3 (a) define the role of different agents in the dispersal of fruits and
seeds.[07]
(b) define structure, location and functions of connective tissue
with suitable diagrams.[07]

Q.4 (a) define the importance of transpiration in plant and briefly
discuss any 4 factors that affect transpiration.[07]
(b) explain the cohesion-tension theory for uptake of water in
plants.[07]
OR
Q.4 (a) discuss the mechanism of photosynthesis in plants. 07
(b) elaborate macronutrients? provide the functions and deficiency
symptoms of important macronutrients.[07]

Q.5 (a) explain the nutritional deficiencies and disorders with the
remedy available if any.[07]
(b) define the functions of different components of human
nervous system.[07]
OR
Q.5 (a) elaborate endocrine glands? explain the basics of human
endocrine system.[07]
(b) discuss the hormonal control of digestion in human. [07]
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