Ansc 466: Apiculture And Sericulture Question Paper
Ansc 466: Apiculture And Sericulture
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Animal Science
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2013
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PART A: APICULTURE
1. Discuss the process of temporal polyethism using adult worker honeybees as an example. (10 Marks)
2. Discuss varroasis and its possible implications to the beekeeping industry. (15 Marks)
3. Discuss the physical properties of honey. (14 Marks)
4. What do you understand about the following terminologies as used in beekeeping industry (8 Marks)
(a) apitherapy
(b) diploid drones
(c) smoker
(d) pollen substitutes
PART B: SERICULTURE
5. Discuss Silkworm rearing and feeding (14 Marks)
6. Discuss products from sericulture (20 Marks)
7. What do you understand about the following terms as used in sericultural industry (8 Marks)
(a) floss
(b) training of mulberry
(c) twinning and doubling
8. Name the mulberry varieties found in Kenya and state their suitability for leaves or berry production. (8 Marks)
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