Hndu 126: Introduction To Botany And Zoology Question Paper
Hndu 126: Introduction To Botany And Zoology
Course:Human Nutrition And Dietetics
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
UNIT CODE : HNDU 126
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY & ZOOLOGY
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two.
Question One
Briefly explain the following terminologies
Double fertilization.
(1 mark)
Taxonomy
(1 mark)
Inflorescence
(1 mark)
Phytography
(1 mark)
Species
(1 mark)
Nastic movement
(1 mark)
Outline the importance of biodiversity to man.
(6 marks)
Dismiss briefly the major taxonomic division of gymnosperms.
(6 marks)
Describe briefly the significance of medicinal plants to man.
(6 marks)
Briefly discuss comparative embryology as an evidence of evolution.
(6 marks)
Question Two
Describe the process of pollination.
(5 marks)
With aid of diagrams, describe the arrangement of ovules within an ovary.
(10 marks)
Question Three
Describe the general characteristics of Phylum Arthropoda.
(5 marks)
Discuss the factors that make members of the class insecta be successful in colonizing their habitat.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Identify and explain the factors affecting seed germination.
(5 marks)
Describe the methods used in preparation of medicinal plants.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the structure and function of cytoplasm. (15 marks)
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