Code No: R050212303 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Enumerate the characteristics of a living Cell. [16]

2. Write short notes on [2 × 8 = 16]

(a) Plasma membrane proteins

(b) Plasma membrane carbohydrates

3. Write short notes on: [8 × 2 = 16]

(a) Electron carriers of mitochondrial electron transport chain

(b) Mitochondria structure

4. What are Lysosomal & Vacuolar membrane pumps? [16]

5. Explain the importance of the following checkpoints:

(a) G1 to S transition
(b) G2 to M transition. [8+8]

6. What is the importance of cell differentiation? [16]

7. How are receptors involved in cellular regulation? [16]

8. How are Protein kinases involved in signal transduction? [16]

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Code No: R050212303 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Compare and contrast the properties and strategies of eukaryotic and prokaryotic
cells in terms of cell size, compartmentalization, nuclei, internal membranes, DNA
and cell specialization. [16]

2. Explain how movement occurs a long [8 × 2 = 16]

(a) Microtubules
(b) Microfilaments

3. Discuss each of the following:

(a) the structure and role of the cell membrane

(b) the structure and role of mitochondria. [16]

4. Give an overview of the various types of transport proteins which help in transport
across Plasma membrane. [16]

5. Write about the type of cell division occurring in somatic cells. [16]

6. How are blood cells formed through stem cell concept? [16]

7. What are ”Attractants” and ”Repellents” with respect to bacterial chemoreceptors?

[16]

8. Give an account of steroid hormone regulation. [16]

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Code No: R050212303 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write the three tenets of cell theory. What are the natural factors that govern the
shape and size of cells? [16]

2. Discuss the life supporting properties of water that make it possible to act as an
ideal medium for all living things. [16]

3. Explain the process of protein glycosylation occuring in the endoplasmic reticulum

& golgi complex. [16]

4. Describe the process of receptor-mediated endocytosis with suitable illustrations.

[16]

5. Justify the statement ”There are variations observed in cell cycle patterns of some
cells”. [16]

6. With respect to cell differentiation write notes on:

(a) Cytoplasmic determinants

(b) Nucleoplasmic interactions. [8+8]

7. Explain chemotaxis with respect to bacteria. [16]

8. With respect to secondary messengers, write short notes on:

(a) cAMP
(b) cGMP. [8+8]

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Code No: R050212303 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. With a neat labelled diagram explain the structure of a typical eukaryotic cell. [16]

2. What are the properties of water which makes it a vital component of any cell.
[16]

3. What are the major functions of nucleus? How are nuclear pores important in
protein trafficking? [16]

4. Describe the process of receptor-mediated endocytosis with suitable illustrations.

[16]

5. Explain briefly what is meant by cell cycle control. [16]

6. How are blood cells formed through stem cell concept? [16]

7. Explain chemotaxis with respect to bacteria. [16]

8. Where are the steroid hormone receptors present? Why? Explain. [16]

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