Code No: R05012303 Set No.

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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 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 short note on biodiversity. [16]

2. What are plant pests? Explain taking any agriculturally important crop. [16]

3. Explain the Protozoan parasite caused disease “Amoebiasis” in detail. [16]

4. Explain Hershey and Chase experiment to prove DNA as the genetic material. [16]

5. Write short notes on:

(a) Homeostasis
(b) Gaseous exchange
(c) Blood plasma
(d) Secretions of digestive system. [4x4= 16]

6. What important features do all sensory receptors have in common? [16]

7. Define biotechnology and explain the areas of interest in Biotechnology. [16]

8. ‘Will the development and use of genetically engineered organisms reduce natural
genetic diversity’- discuss. [16]

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Code No: R05012303 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 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. What is Protozoan classification system based on? Discuss the classification system.
[16]

2. Write about the overall aspects of economic importance of plants. [16]

3. Explain Helminthes parasitology taking Taenia solium as an example. [16]

4. Briefly write about the vectors available in rDNA technology. [16]

5. Write short notes on:

(a) Absorption in digestive system

(b) Adrenal glands
(c) Leucocytes
(d) Nucleus. [4x4= 16]

6. Explain in detail the structure and functions of neuron. [16]

7. Define biotechnology? How biotechnological development contribute to benefit hu-

manity. [16]

8. Explain the transgenic technology in plants. Discuss the applications of transgenic

plants. [16]

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Code No: R05012303 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 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 about: [2× 8 = 16]

(a) Bacterial locomotion

(b) Bacterial shapes

2. Explain the general structure and life cycle of Bryophytes. [16]

3. Giving important characteristics write about Vertebrate classification. [16]

4. Write short notes on:

(a) Triplet codon

(b) tRNA in translation. [2 ×8=16]

5. Explain in brief the organs and organ systems present in the human body and
describe their major functions. [16]

6. Explain the structural and functional anatomy of the ear with the help of a neatly
labeled diagram. [16]

7. Define biotechnology and explain the areas of interest in Biotechnology. [16]

8. Explain the technical and economic advantages in the use of microbial enzymes.
[16]

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Code No: R05012303 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 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 about: [2× 8 = 16]

(a) Bacterial locomotion

(b) Bacterial shapes

2. What are Meristems? Explain in detail. [16]

3. Giving important characteristics write about Vertebrate classification. [16]

4. Discuss the role of the main enzymes and proteins required during DNA replication.
[16]

5. Explain in brief the organs and organ systems present in the human body and
describe their major functions. [16]

6. Write short notes on:

(a) Photo chemistry of vision

(b) Taste buds
(c) Deafness
(d) Olfaction. [4x4= 16]

7. Define biotechnology and explain the areas of interest in Biotechnology. [16]

8. How biotechnology revolutionized agriculture? [16]

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