Btn 210: Plant Morphology And Anatomy Question Paper
Btn 210: Plant Morphology And Anatomy
Course:Plant Morphology And Anatomy
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2017
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
SECOND TRIMESTER 2017-MERU(FULL TIME) CAT ONE
Course Code :BOTN 210
Course Tittle :Plant Morphology and Anatomy
Time :1 Hour 30 minutes (7.30-9.00 am)-June 14,2017
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INSTRUCTIONS:Answer All Questions-55 marks.
1a.Briefly describe three developmental process that results into cells and tissues.(6 marks)
b.State four specific functions of the parenchyma tissue.(4 marks)
c.Describe three types of plant life spans.(6 marks)
2a.briefly describe the primary function of the phloem tissue.(3 marks)
b.Illustrate and state the main components of the phloem giving the major function of each.(5 marks)
c.List any two primary derivative meristems and state the plant tissue system formed from each.(4 marks)
3a.Briefly describe the lateral meristems and indicate their origin and the resultant secondary tissue from each.(4 marks)
b.In brief,describe three specialized epidermal cells,giving one function of each.(6 marks)
c.List the main function of root mucigel.(3 marks)
4a.Giving reasons,briefly describe how the root epidermal tissues differ from stems epidermal tissues.(6 marks)
b.Name the root modifications found in the following and give their main functions:(6 marks)
i.Plant growing in marshy area.
ii.Epiphytes.
iii.Parasitic plant.
c.Illustrate the internal longitudinal anatomy of the dicot root tip.(5 marks)
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BOTN 210-CAT 1 Tri II,2017 Page1
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