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Bota 233: Mycology Question Paper

Bota 233: Mycology 

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2013



SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. Define the following terms: (6 Marks)
a. Plectenchyma
b. Coenocytism
c. Synnemata
d. Heterothalism
e. Plasmogamy
f. Aplanospores
2. Briefly describe important characteristics of fungi. (3 Marks)
3. List four differences between fungi and other organisms. (2 Marks)
4. Describe the different types of asexual spores in fungi. (5 Marks)
5. Outline the four types of zoospores based on nature and position of flagella. (4 Marks)
6. Briefly discuss any five basic types of life cycles in fungi. (10 Marks)
7. Define and discuss asexual reproduction in fungi. (10 Marks)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

8.(a) Discuss the basic modes of plasmogamy in fungi. (10 Marks)
(b) Define karyogamy. (1 Mark)
(c) Differentiate between a dikaryon and a heterokaryon. (4 Marks)
9. With illustrations, show the life cycle of Phytophthora infestans and also
highlight its classification and economic importance. (15 Marks)
10. With illustrations, show the life cycle of Aspergillus spp and also
highlight its classification and economic importance. (15 Marks)




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