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Code No: RR102303
I B.Tech (RR) Supplementary Examinations, June 2009 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY (Bio-Technology) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Discuss the importance of plant tissue culture.
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2. Describe the economic importance of medicinal plants.
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3. What is speciation? Explain allopar and sympatric speciation.
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4. Write an essay on aquaculture.
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5. Discuss the parasitic arthropods and the diseases they cause to men.
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6. What are the applications of genetic engineering in animal biotechnology?
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7. Write any two of the following: (a) Morphological characters of micro organisms. (b) Microbial bio diversity (c) Microbial ecology.
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8. Give a detailed account on microbial production of plastics. ?????
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