Botn 101: General Botany Question Paper
Botn 101: General Botany
Course:Pure And Applied Sciences
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : BOTN 101
UNIT TITLE : GENERAL BOTANY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer ALL Questions in SECTION A and any TWO
Questions in SECTION B.
SECTION A
Question One
Name any FIVE of the seven algae phyla based on their type of chlorophyll.
(5 Marks)
Question Two
Which phyla among the seven algal phyla is thought of as the most probable ancestor of the higher plants.
(1 Mark)
Give reasons why it is argued to be the most likely candidate ancestor for higher plants.
(4 Marks)
Question Three
Name the FIVE divisions of the seed producing plants giving both their specific division and common name used for each division. (5 Marks)
Question Four
Explain the common characteristics that sets plants apart from other organisms. (6 Marks)
Question Five
Write short notes describing the following terms:
Alternation of generation.
(3 Marks)
Perennation
(2 Marks)
Question Six
Distinguish between the following terms:
Isogamy
Anisogamy
SECTION B
Question One
Using illustrations, explain the process of alternation of generation within plants showing how it changes from the lower non-vescular plants to the angiosperms. (20 Marks)
Question Two
Attempt a beautification scheme of the terrestrial plants showing the twelve (12) phyla represented in the current plant live and indicating the key milestones within the evolutionary adornment of each group. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Describe the process of production of the gamentagia by the higher plants leading to production of male and female gametophyte. (20 Marks)
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