Sbt2100:Survey Of Plant Kingdom I Question Paper
Sbt2100:Survey Of Plant Kingdom I
Course:Bachelor Of Crop Protection
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2014
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Describe the following terms (i) Gamone (1 Mark) (ii) Mycelium (1 Mark) (iii) Coenocytic (1 Mark) (iv) Phycology (1 Mark)
(b) Distinguish between a mycorrhiza and lichen. (4 Marks) (c) (i) Explain the processes through which fungi reproduce a sexually. (4 Marks) (ii) Name four types of spores produced by fungi. (4 Marks) (iii) Name the four possible morphological structures displayed by the algae. (4 Marks) (d) List the characteristics of algae that (i) Are common to algae and higher plants. (2 Marks) (ii) Are unique to algae from higher plants. (2 Marks) (iii) Are common to all algae. (3 Marks) (e) Name the three main “phyla” of fungi. (3 Marks)
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QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the reproduction strategies in the algae. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the economic importance of fungi giving examples of the fungus involved. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Explain the adaptations of algae to named challenges in their environment. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Outline the criteria that has been used in the classification of algae. (10 Marks) (b) List the different phylum (divisions) of algae based on their type or cell, and their photosynthetic pigment. (10 Marks)
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