Introduction To Animal Ecology Question Paper
Introduction To Animal Ecology
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Bed)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2008
ZOOL 220: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL ECOLOGY
Instructions: Answer ALL questions in section A and TWO in Section B
SECTION A.
1. Giving examples, differentiate between co-evolution and competitive exclusion
(8mks)
2. Give an outline of the ecosystem structure (8mks)
3. Briefly describe the random and the systematic methods of sampling (6mks)
4. Give a brief description of the following terms:
i. Species richness (3mks)
ii. Species diversity (3mks)
5. Outline the salient differences between food chains and food webs (4mks)
6. Briefly describe the Phosphorus Cycle (8mks)
SECTION B
7. Describe the role of biotic factors in ecosystems (15mks)
8. Discuss the influence of man on terrestrial ecosystems (15mks)
9. Discuss the reasons that necessitate the conservation of natural resources (15mks)
ZOOL 310: DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Instructions: Answer ALL questions in section A and TWO in Section B
SECTION A.
1. Briefly describe the theories on evolution of muticellularity (6mks)
2. How does bacterial conjugation occur? (6mks)
3. Give an outline of the known extraembryonic membranes (7mks)
4. Giving examples describe phenotypic plasticity (8mks)
5. Describe the process of oogenesis (8mks)
6. Describe the altricial form of development (5mks)
SECTION B
7. Describe the different stages of animal development (15mks)
8. Describe the different types of asexual reproduction (15mks)
9. Discuss the molecular, cellular and reproductive cloning techniques (15mks)
ZOOL 311: PHYSIOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY
Instructions: Answer ALL questions in section A and TWO in Section B
SECTION A
1. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (8mks)
2. Describe the structure and function of mitochondria (8mks)
3. Describe the physiological changes which occurs during exercise (5mks)
4. Briefly describe the different parts of a nerve cell (6mks)
5. Describe how the body regulates its water (8mks)
6. What are the consequences of abnormalities in salt and water balance in the body
(5mks)
SECTION B
7. Describe the structure and role of connective tissue (15mks)
8. Describe the properties and biological applications of water (15mks)
9. Describe how nerves transmit information (15mks)
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