Code No: 41028 R07 Set No.

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I IB.Tech
B.TECHI SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
Semester Supplimentary JANUARY- 2010
Examinations,January 2010
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 in brief the primary internal structure of a monocot root and a dicot root.
[16]

2. Discuss on the production of Single Cell protein from wastes. [16]

3. Can you explain why some protozoans are harmful to humans? [16]

4. Compare fermentations to aerobic respiration with respect to

(a) The amount of energy released from the energy source (e.g. glucose),
(b) The compound that serves as an electron acceptor, and
(c) The mechanisms of ATP synthesis that are involed. [5+5+6]

5. Discuss in detail:

(a) Functions of organ of corti

(b) Hearing abnormalities. [8+8]

6. Write an essay on aquatic mammals and their adaptation. [16]

7. What are antagonistic hormones? Enumerate on the glands that are responsible
for homeostasis. [16]

8. Give an account of ribosomes and Ribosomal RNA. [16]

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Code No: 41028 R07 Set No. 4
I B.TECH
I B.Tech SUPPLEMENTARY
I Semester EXAMINATIONS
Supplimentary JANUARY- 2010
Examinations,January 2010
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
Bio-Technology
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. What is a synapse? How are they differentiated? Discuss in detailed about synaptic
transmission. [16]

2. Write an essay on hybridoma technology. [16]

3. Comment on :

(a) Gemmules
(b) Heteronereis
(c) Salient features of porifera. [5+5+6]

4. Write notes on:

(a) Genetic engineering for microbial enzyme production

(b) Applications of microbial enzymes in diagnostic analysis. [8+8]

5. Mature, living plant cells often have a large, fluid-filled central vacuole that can
store amino acids, sugars, ions, and toxic wastes. Animal cells generally lack large
vacuoles. How do animal cells perform these functions? [16]

6. Enumerate on the main parts of the aerobic respiration pathway. Which of these
three parts yields the most ATP? [16]

7. Write an essay on plant-host interaction with suitable examples. [16]

8. Compare and contrast the characters between green algae and brown algae. [16]

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Code No: 41028 R07 Set No. 1
I B.TECH
I B.Tech SUPPLEMENTARY
I Semester EXAMINATIONS
Supplimentary JANUARY- 2010
Examinations,January 2010
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
Bio-Technology
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Elaborate on the anatomy and physiology of axons. [16]

2. (a) List out the names of economically important plants of family Fabaceae with
their uses.
(b) Write an essay on economically important plants of the family Solanaceae.
[8+8]

3. What are the causes of disturbances in acid-base balance? What is the role of
kidney in maintaining acid-base balance? [16]

4. Summerise the Five kingdom classification for efficient identification of living or-
ganisms. [16]

5. Biofertilizers for nutrient management in organic production of agri/horticultural

crops. Discuss? [16]

6. What is the Calvin cycle and what is its relationship to autotrophy? What is the
key enzyme involved in autotrophic CO2 fixation in most organisms? [16]

7. Explain the canal system in sponges. [16]

8. Describe the mechanism of reverse transcription. [16]

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Code No: 41028 R07 Set No. 3
B.Tech ISUPPLEMENTARY
I B.TECH Semester Supplimentary Examinations,January
EXAMINATIONS JANUARY- 20102010
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
Bio-Technology
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Describe the different types of DNA with neat diagrams. [16]

2. What are meristems? How are they classified on the basis of their mode of origin,
position and function? [16]

3. Enumerate on the functional modules of photosynthetic machinery in purple bac-

teria and green sulfur bacteria. [16]

4. How hearing is performed by auditory system? [16]

5. Give a detailed account on the fluid exchange processes in tissues : PLASMA &
INTERCELLULAR BALANCE and INTRACELLULAR AND INTERSTITIAL
BALANCE. [16]

6. Give an account of microbial enzymes and biotransformation. [16]

7. “Coral ecosystem is the productive ecosystem” - Justify. [16]

8. Why microorganisms are varying with the nutrients uptake? Explain. [16]

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