Get premium membership and access revision papers, questions with answers as well as video lessons.

Sbt 416: Microorganisms As Biological Control Agents Question Paper

Sbt 416: Microorganisms As Biological Control Agents

Course:Bachelor Of Science Microbiology And Biotechnology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2014

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
SBT 416: MICROORGANISMS AS BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS
SECTION A: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Answer all questions in the booklet.
1. Describe how nematophagous fungi attack nematodes. (4 marks)
2. Name and illustrate the type of traps formed by nematophagous fungi. (6 marks)
3. List similarities and differences between Hyphomycetes and entomophthoralean species of fungi. (4 marks)
4. Describe the basic life cycle as exemplified by Entomophthora muscae. (5 marks)
5. Why is there a shift in interest in the use of microorganisms for control of pests and diseases. (5 marks)
6. Briefly describe the potential hazards and safety concerns of using biological control agents. (8 marks)
7. Describe briefly how plant viruses are transmitted. (5 marks)
8. The common three groups of Baculoviruses are? Describe them. (6 marks)
9. Describe the life cycle of Leganidium giganteum showing the stage that infects mosquito development. (5 marks)
10. Name zygoomycetes that have been used in the control of mosquitoes and explain their mode o action.

Sbt 416: Microorganisms As Biological Control Agents Question Paper

More Question Papers

Popular Exams

Mid Term Exams

End Term 1 Exams

End Term 3 Exams

Opener Exams

Full Set Exams