Ens 508: Biodiversity Question Paper
Ens 508: Biodiversity
Course:Master Of Environmental Studies
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2012
DATE: Wednesday, 28th March, 2012
TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other FOUR.
1.
i)
Compare and contrast the following:
a)
Niche and habitat
(4 marks)
b)
Species abundance and species diversity
(4 marks)
c)
Biological resources and genetic material
(4 marks)
ii)
Discuss the following:
a)
DNA finger printing
(5 marks)
b)
Biopiracy
(5 marks)
2.
Using specific examples, discuss extinctions with particular emphasis on the role
played by alien species.
(12 marks)
3.
Make a critical analysis of use of modern biotechnology in medicine.
(12 marks)
4.
Discuss the role of indigenous knowledge in agrobiodiversity and food security.
(12 marks)
5.
Give a detailed account of the rationale for, and advantages and disadvantages of
the in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies.
(12 marks)
6.
Explain what you understand by biodiversity prospecting, and how and to whom
it is useful.
(12 marks)
7.
Briefly summarize what the convention on biological diversity says about the
handling of Biotechnology and distribution of its benefits.
(12 marks)
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