LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI-600 034.
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
fourth SEMESTER – APRIL 2003
ZO 4501/ ZOO 507 environmental biology
16.04.2003
9.00 – 12.00 Max : 100 Marks
SECTION – A (10 ´ 2 = 20 marks)
- Answer ALL the following questions.
- Distinguish phototaxis from photokinesis.
- What is Division of Labour? Give an example.
- Define the term Ecological niche with an example.
- What is Ecotone?
- Distinguish holoplankton from meroplankton.
- What is biological magnification?
- What is synergism? Give an example
- What is global warming?
- What is Pedology?
- What is Cyclomorphosis?
SECTION – b (4 ´ 10 = 40 Marks)
answer any four of the following.
- Give an account of biological effects of temperature.
- What are ecological pyramids? Describe the different pyramids.
- Explain the biological attributes of animal population.
- Describe the nitrogen cycle with a flow chart.
- Give an account of sanctuaries and national parks of India.
- a) What is Chronobiology? Explain
- What is food chain? Describe
SECTION– C (2 ´ 20 = 40 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following.
- What is Interspecific Relationship? Classify them with suitable examples.
- Describe components of an ecosystem with pond as an example.
- What are pollutants? Explain in detail air pollution and its effects on biota.
- Give an account of adaptations of rocky shore fauna.