Bot 110: Basic Botany I 2010 Question Paper
Bot 110: Basic Botany I 2010
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL the questions in SECTION (A) and any TWO (2) questions in SECTION (B)
SECTION (A) (40 Marks)
1. Write short explanatory notes on the following terms;
a) Hypothesis
b) Independent variable
c) Dependent variable
d) Resolving power of a microscope
e) Refractive index (10Marks)
2. a) Outline the basic procedure in the handling and care of a microscope. (5Marks)
b) Differentiate between deductive and inductive reasoning. (5Marks)
3. Define scientific method and outline the steps involved in scientific procedure. (10 Marks)
4. Explain how to calculate the total magnification in a microscope and diagram the path of light
through a compound light microscope. (10 Marks)
SECTION (B) (30 Marks)
5. List the six division of the kingdom protista and discuss the economic importance of Algae.
(15 Marks)
6. Describe the structural and chemical differences between a prokaryotic cell and an Eukaryotic
cell and outline the ecological importance of prokaryotes. (15 Marks)
7. Describe the criteria used in the classification of fungi and discuss the various methods of asexual
reproduction found in fungal groups. (15Marks)
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