Szh 105: Introduction To Genetics Question Paper
Szh 105: Introduction To Genetics
Course:Bachelor Of Science
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2012
DATE: MONDAY 26TH APRIL 2012 DATE: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL questions in Section A and any ONE question in Section B.
Within a section ALL questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers and give
examples where appropriate.
SECTION A: Answer ALL questions (40 marks)
1.
Explain independent assortment in genetics.
2.
Explain briefly gene mutation.
3.
Describe a chromosome.
4.
Distinguish between a heterogametic sex and homogametic sex
5.
Explain how crossing over can unlink genes
6.
Explain the functions of DNA.
7.
Describe codominance.
8.
Explain the genetic code.
SECTION B: Answer ONE question (30 marks)
9.
Discuss the processes of transcription and translation in protein synthesis in a
eukaryocytic cell.
10.
Describe in details DNA replication. Draw diagrams to illustrate your answer.
11.
Discuss Mendelian Laws of inheritance
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