Zool 110: Basic Zoology I Session Iii Question Paper
Zool 110: Basic Zoology I Session Iii
Course:Basic Zoology I
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ZOOL 110
COURSE TITLE: BASIC ZOOLOGY I
STREAM: SESSION III
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.
DATE: 15/08/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and ANY TWO from SECTION B
Section A (40marks)
Q1. Explain movement in the following organisms:
a) Euglena
b) Earthworm
c) starfish
d) Tilapia
Q2. a) Compare the structure of polyp and medusa (4marks)
b) Describe four functions of stinging cells (4marks)
Q3. a) State at least two features of mammals (2marks)
b) Identify three groups of these mammals and state their characteristic features (6marks)
Q4. During a field trip a group of students collected several animals and needed to classify them into
their respective classes or orders. Among them were rabbits, tortoise, chickens, kangaroos and
frogs. Using their observable features construct a four key step to identify each animal (8marks)
Q5. Describe the general characteristics of the phylum Echinodermata (8marks)
Section B (30marks)
Q6. Describe the adaptations of a tape worm to parasitism (15marks)
Q7. a) Describe the main features of the phylum arthropoda (6marks)
b) Explain the success of insects (9 marks)
Q8. Discuss the features that differentiate the following groups of fishes.
a) Cyclostoma (5marks)
b) Elasmobranchs (5marks)
c) Teleosts (5marks)
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