Iab 101: Agricultural Botany Question Paper
Iab 101: Agricultural Botany
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Economics And Resource Management
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2017
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY MAIN EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE:IAB 101
COURSE TITLE: AGRICULTURAL BOTANY
DATE: FRIDAY 17TH APRIL,2017
TIME: 2-4PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE(COMPULSORY)and any other two questions.
KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
SECTION A: 40 MARKS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
1. Explain the meaning of the following
a) agricultural botany. 2 marks
b) Applied botany. 2 marks
2. Explain the importance of green plants. 4 marks
3. Differentiate between cryptogams and phanerogams. 4 marks
4. State four characteristics of plant roots which distinguish them from the stems. 4 marks
5. Name four common forms of ataerios. 4 marks
6. a)Name two portions of a mature fruit. 2 marks
b) Differentiate between a true fruit and a false fruit. 2 marks
7. Explain four elements of wood. 4 marks.
8. a) What are meristematic tissues?1 mark
b)Name three meristematic tissues according to their position. 3 marks
9. Explain the importance of transpiration. 4 marks
10. a) What is photosynthesis. 1 mark
b) List the requirements for photosynthesis to take place. 3 marks
SECTION B. 30 MARKS
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
11. a) Describe the various types of leaves. 5 marks.
b). Explain how leaves of plants modified to perform their functions.10 marks
12. Explain how xerophytes are adapted to their habitats. 15 marks
13.Explain the characteristics of flowers. 15 marks
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