Code No: R05012303 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 about: [2× 8 = 16]

(a) Bacterial locomotion

(b) Bacterial shapes

2. What is meant by “phytohormones”? Explain using examples. [16]

3. What is meant by energy flow in an ecosystem? [16]

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

5. Explain the human body fluid compartments and describe the intracellular and
extra cellular body fluids and their functions. [16]

6. Write short notes on:

(a) Structure of human eye

(b) Organs of corti
(c) Biological importance of olfaction
(d) Mechanism of Taste sensation. [4x4= 16]

7. Discuss some important historical milestones in development of molecular biotech-

nology. [16]

8. What is a monoclonal antibody? Explain how monoclonal antibodies are used for
detection of viruses in plants, animals and human beings. [16]

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Code No: R05012303 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. Briefly explain a typical prokaryotic cell characteristic. [16]

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

3. Discuss about the cycling of matter in an ecosystem. [16]

4. Describe what is meant by the term “Transcription” of DNA? [16]

5. Explain the ABO system and Rh system of human blood. [16]

6. Trance the pathway of sound vibrations from the external environment to the re-
ceptor cells in the spiran organ of the ear. [16]

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

8. Discuss the advantages and limitations of food produced from genetically modified
crops. [16]

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Code No: R05012303 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. (a) Discuss the role of Viruses in vaccine preparation.

(b) What are viriods and prions? [2 × 8 = 16]

2. Discuss about the pests of Cotton plant. [16]

3. Write about the digeneric life cycle of the Malaria causing parasite. [16]

4. Explain Watson and Crick’s model of DNA. [16]

5. What are the various endocrine glands and their secretions? Explain the functions
of these hormones. [16]

6. Explain in detail the structure and functions of neuron. [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, 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. Give the general characteristics of Algae and highlight on their sexual reproduction.
[16]

2. List out the differences between Angiosperms and Gymnosperm group of plants.
[16]

3. Define species. What is meant by speciation? [16]

4. Briefly discuss the experiments, which prove that DNA is the genetic material.[16]

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

6. Trance the pathway of sound vibrations from the external environment to the re-
ceptor cells in the spiran organ of the ear. [16]

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

8. Discuss the gene transfer in dicot and monocot plants. What are the applications
of transgenic plants. [16]

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