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Introduction To Cell Biology Question Paper

Introduction To Cell Biology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SZL 104: INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY

DATE: Wednesday 30th December, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL questions in Section A and any ONE question in Section B. Illustrate
your answers and give examples where appropriate.

SECTION A
Answer all questions – (40 marks)
1.
Describe briefly the functions of the nucleus.
2.
Describe the structure and functions of mitochondria.
3.
Describe the role of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in drug detoxification.
4.
State the main points of the modern cell theory.
5.
Differentiate between red blood cell and bacterial cells.
6.
Describe briefly the specific roles of transport processes in cells.
7.
Describe the functions of Golgi apparatus.
8.
Describe the events occurring during the interphase stage of the cell cycle.
SECTION B
Answer any ONE question.
9.
Write an essay on the Cystoskeleton system of the cell.
10.
Discuss the types and functions of microbodies found in animal cells.
11.
Describe the structure and functions of Endoplasmic reticulum.