Code No: RR12301 Set No.

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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write a note on the reproduction in flowering plants with particular reference to

angiosperms. [16]

2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants. [16]

3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]

4. Give an account of available fishing craft and gear in India with a note on bio
geographical zones of fisheries in India. [16]

5. Write notes on

(a) Experimental immunization

(b) Opsonization. [8+8]

6. What are the basic equipment required for cell culture laboratory. How can you
plan for a cell culture laboratory. [16]

7. Write Notes on any two of the following:

(a) Structure of bacteria.

(b) Binary fission
(c) Structure of virus. [8+8]

8. Describe the significance of microbial enzymes with suitable examples. [16]

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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the vegetative (gametophyte) structure of any one member of Bryophyta.

[16]

2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants. [16]

3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]

4. Write an essay on aquaculture. [16]

5. Explain the parasitic diseases control methods. [16]

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using cell culture. [16]

7. What are the locomotory organs of microorganisms and explain in detail the loco-
motion in micro organisms. [16]

8. Write notes on any two of the following:

(a) Biopesticides
(b) Bio fertilizers
(c) Bio polymers. [8+8]

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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the technique of plant tissue culture. [16]

2. What are the advantages of micropropagation over vegetative propagation? [16]

3. Describe the adaptations of animals to aquatic life. [16]

4. Give an account of available fishing craft and gear in India with a note on bio
geographical zones of fisheries in India. [16]

5. Describe the host-parasite interactions and explain the pathological effects of par-
asites to the hosts. [16]

6. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) Gene therapy

(b) Stem cell research
(c) Cloning
(d) Genetic counseling. [8+8]

7. Explain in detail the general characters of micro organisms with the help of neces-
sary diagrams. [16]

8. What is a bio polyester? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of bio poly-
esters. [16]

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Code No: RR12301 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the technique of plant tissue culture. [16]

2. What are the advantages of in vitro plant cell culture over intact plants for sec-
ondary metabolite production? [16]

3. Discuss the main characteristics of Non-chordate. [16]

4. Write an essay on aquaculture. [16]

5. Explain the ELISA technique for detection of antibodies produced by experimental

immunization. [16]

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using cell culture. [16]

7. Give the general characters of algae and explain the useful and harmful effects of
algae. [16]

8. Give a detailed account on microbial production of plastics. [16]

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