Sbt2200:Plant Biochemistry Question Paper
Sbt2200:Plant Biochemistry
Course:Bachelor Of Crop Protection
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Distinguish between the following: i. Structural and storage polysaccharides (2 Marks) ii. Simple and conjugated proteins. (2 Marks) iii. Alpha and Beta series of simple sugars. (2 Marks) iv. Dextro rotatory and levorotatory series of simple sugars. (2 Marks) b. Giving examples, highlight two deriavatives of monosaccharides. (2 Marks) c. Discuss the structures of proteins. (10 Marks) d. Discuss the processes involved in biosysnthesis of amino acids. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
Protein biosynthesis is complex and many stages are involved. Discuss. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
CAM photosynthetic pathway is a special adaptation for survival in arid areas. Discuss. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Photorespiration reduces productivity especially in C3 plants. Explain. (10 Marks) b. Differentiate between beta oxidation and alpha oxidation of fatty acids. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS
Nitrogen cycle occurs in stages and various micro-organisms are involved. Discuss (20 Marks)
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