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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Integrated Physiology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 3810 – INTEGRATED PHYSIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 24-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A  

 

                               

  Answer ALL the questions:                                                                                  (10  X 2 =20 Marks)

 

  1. Define diffusion coefficient.
  2. What are halophiles? Mention their physiological significance.
  3. What is cryptobiasis? Mention its importance.
  4. Distinguish exogenous and endogenous rhythms.
  5. Comment on Aschoffs rule.
  6. Mention any four causes for endocrine disorders.
  7. Differentiate neuromodulators and neurotransmitters.
  8. State “All or none law” in terms of caridiac muscles.
  9. Mention any two applications of bioluminescence.
  10. Expand TMOA and GABA.

 

 

PART-B

 

Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                (4 X 10 =40 Marks)

 

  1. Examine the neurohaemal and neurosecretory physiology of insects.
  2. Highlight the effects of toxins on human physiology.
  3. Outline the scope of chronobiology in terms of biological rhythm.
  4. Explain the laws of classical conditioning.
  5. “Kidney is an important organ of human body” – JUSTIFY.
  6. How do you estimate BMR?

 

PART-C

 

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                   (2 X 20= 40 Marks)

 

                                                                      

  1. Elucidate homeostasis in human in terms of positive and negative feed back,

temperature regulation and osmoregulation.

  1. Examine the electroneurophysiology of vision.
  2. Illustrate the contractile machinery of a skeletal muscle and highlight the biochemical

changes during muscle contraction.

  1. Discuss the impacts of climatic factors on human physiology.

 

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Immunology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 4954 – IMMUNOLOGY

 

 

Date : 23-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

  1. Answer ALL the questions:                                                     2 x 10 = 20  Marks

 

  1. What is thymus?
  2. What are phagocytes?
  3. Differentiate innate from acquired immunity.
  4. Comment on spleen.
  5. What are neutrophils?
  6. What is the significance of BCG?
  7. Explain the significance of PEG.
  8. Comment on HAT.
  9. What are interferons?
  10. Explain immune response.

 

 

PART – B

 

  1. Answer any FOUR of the following:                               4 x 10 = 40 Marks

 

  1. Give the role of B-lymphocyte and T-lymphocyte.
  2. Comment on preparation of vaccines and its administration schedule.
  3. Write notes on protozoan infections and their immunity.

14   Explain monoclonal antibody production.

15   Write  notes on different immune organs of man.

16   Explain any two experiments to prove cell adherence in immunity.

 

 

PART – C

 

  • Answer any TWO of the following: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks

 

  1. Explain in detail the process of hypersensitivity.
  2. Write an essay on stem cell differentiations.
  3. Describe AIDS and its vaccine status.
  4. Describe the different types of immunoglobulins?

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Environmental Management Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 3809/3806 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

Date : 21-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART –A

 

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS:                                                                                   (10 x 2 = 20)

 

1.Comment on reverse osmosis.

2.Explain the significance of  Basel convention.

3.What is significance of silent valley.

4.Differntiate sustainable development from sustainable utilization.

5.Comment on  non conventional energy sources.

6.What are GPS and GIS.

7.Comment on Biosensor.

8.What is Red data book.

9.What is POP? Comment on the impact on ecosystems.

10.Comment on UNDP and  WHO.

 

PART –B

 

ANSWER FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING:                                                                       ( 4 X 10 = 40)

 

11.Give an account of energy resources and its management.

12.Explain the measures to be taken to mange the aquaculture resource.

13.Environmental  impact assessment  is an important measure to protect our environment-Justify.

14.Give an account of National Environmental Awareness Programme.

15.Environmental  ethics is the need of the hour- Justify.

16.Explain the importance of Agenda 21.

 

PART –C

 

ANSWER ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:                                                              (2 X 20 = 40)

 

17.Discuss in detail about Forest and wild life resources.

18.Write an essay on management of municipal solid waste .

19.Discuss in detail the role of National Biodiversity Authority.

20.Write  an essay on Natural disaster management.

 

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Cell And Molecular Biology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 2814 – CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 17-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

                    Part A                

       Answer ALL the questions:                                                                                            (10×2=20 Marks)

  1. Define sedimentation coefficient.
  2. What are tumour suppressor genes?
  3. Comment on proto lysosomes.
  4. Explain S-phase of cell cycle.
  5. Write notes on metastasis.
  6. What are carcinogens?
  7. Differentiate heterochromatin from euchromatin.
  8. What is selective permeable plasma membrane?
  9. Define genomics.
  10. Comment on puffing and gene expression.

 

Part B

Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                      (4×10=40 Marks)

  1. Explain the inherited disorders in man.
  2. Give an account on mitosis.
  3. Write notes on characters of cancer cells.
  4. Explain transduction.
  5. Discuss carcinogens and specific cancer.
  6. Write an account on genetics of aging.

 

           Part C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                        (2×20=40 Marks)

 

  1. Explain prokaryotic and eukaryotic organization.
  2. Give an account on pedigree analysis.
  3. Write an essay on Lac operon.
  4. Explain tumour suppressor genes, inherited cancer genes and cellular function of oncoproteins.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Biotechnology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 4811 – BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

 

Date : 20-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

SECTION – A

Answer ALL questions:                                                                                                             (10×2= 20)

 

  1. Distinguish event specific from construct specific detection of GMO.
  2. Name any four restriction enzymes.
  3. Sketch PBR 322
  4. Comment on golden rice and azolla.
  5. Define nutrigenomics.
  6. State the significance of knockout mice and suicide gene therapy.
  7. Distinguish morphological markers from biochemical markers.
  8. What do you know about Integria?
  9. Define downstream processing
  10. Expand: a) DMSO    b) WIPO

SECTION – B

Answer any FOUR questions  briefly:                                                                                      (4×10= 40)

 

  1. How do you create transgenic animals using the provision of microinjection

and embryonic stem cells?

  1. Draft a protocol for cryopreservation and add its applications.
  2. How do you immobilize enzymes? Mention its significance.
  3. State the properties of restriction recognition sites
  4. Illustrate direct and cell based delivery system towards gene therapy.
  5. What are the challenges in DNA computing?

 

SECTION – C

Answer any TWO questions in detail:                                                                                     (2×20= 40)

 

  1. Illustrate nucleic acid hybridization and DNA finger printing techniques.

 

  1. Describe any four methods of cloning with vector

 

  1. Propose a design of conventional bioreactor with all their components and

explain its implications in bioprocessing.

 

  1. Highlight on : a) Risks of IVF  and infertility therapy and
  2. b) Risks of Biotechniques.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Biostatistics Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 2956 – BIOSTATISTICS

 

 

Date : 24-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A                                          10 x 2 = 20  Marks

 

I Answer ALL the questions:

  1. What is the significance of student t test?
  2. How do you find range?
  3. Explain binomial equation.
  4. Comment on sampling techniques.
  5. What is Hardy Weinburg’s law?
  6. Differentiate primary from secondary data.
  7. What is standard error?
  8. Differentiate histogram from bar diagram.
  9. What is correlation?
  10. Explain degree of freedom?

 

 

PART – B                                    4 x 10 = 40 Marks

 

II Answer any FOUR of the following:

 

  1. What are the different kinds of regression?
  2. What are the components of a table?
  3. Draw a pie diagram for the following data and write its significance.

 

Earthworm 12
Cockroach 11
Millipede 9
Centipede 17
Bugs 16

14   What is skewness and kurtosis?

15   What are the different types of co-efficient of correlation?

 

 

 

 

16   Calculate the chi square for the following table and find if there is any significance between RBC and Hb.

RBC Count Hb Below Normal Hb Above Normal
Below Normal 64 120
Above Normal 141 173

 

 

PART – C                                2 x 20 = 40 Marks

 

III Answer any TWO of the following:

 

  1. Write a note on SPSS applications in bio-statistics.
  2. What is the significance of graphs and diagrams?
  3. By ANOVA find if there is an increase in maize production in different sub species in different plots. Tv=3.49
A B C D
6 7 9 7
8 9 11 6
7 5 8 4
3 7 4 3

 

  1. The following table shows the age x and BP of six individuals. Find regression equation of X on Y and estimate BP of a person of 61, 68 and 75 years respectively.

 

Age (x) 29 41 63 69 80 78
BP (Y) 131 139 140 153 171 133

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Biophysics Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 2815 – BIOPHYSICS

 

 

Date : 19-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

         PART – A

    ALL the questions:                                                                                                               (10×2=20)

 

  1. Distinguish Centripetal force from Centrifugal force.
  2. What are isotopes?
  3. Define Cyclosis and Osmosis.
  4. What is Zero mobility?
  5. Comment on G rays.
  6. Define Refractive index of a microscope.
  7. Write a short note on NMR.
  8. Explain Turgor pressure.
  9. Give any two biological applications of X rays.
  10. Elaborate Optical Rotatory Dispersion.

 

PART – B

    Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                             (4×10=40)

  1. Explain Viscosity.
  2. Write a brief note on TEM.
  3. Give short notes about Circular Paper Chromotography.
  4. Explain the Medical and Biological uses of X rays.
  5. Geiger Muller Counter – Explain.
  6. Write in detail about Colorimeter.

 

PART – C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                                    (2×20=40)

 

  1. Explain the evolution of Electrophoresis.
  2. State the Laws of Thermodynamics and explain them.
  3. Discuss osmosis.
  4. Explain centrifugation in detail.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Biochemistry Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 2816 – BIOCHEMISTRY

 

 

Date : 21-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

            Part A               

       Answer All the questions:                                                                                           (10×2=20 Marks)

  1. What are cytochromes?
  2. Write a note on the amphoteric nature of proteins.
  3. Comment on the following: (i) Isomerization (ii) Tautomerization.
  4. What is called line Weaker Burk equation?
  5. What is V-Max?
  6. Differentiate LDL from HDL.
  7. What is chemi-osmotic hypothesis?
  8. Comment on auto oxidation.
  9. Write a note on Zimmermann reaction.
  10. What are anti oxidants?

 

Part B

Answer any Four questions:                                                                                   (4×10=40 Marks)

  1. Bring out the biochemistry of co-enzymes.
  2. Explain the reaction characteristics of proteins.
  3. Describe the process of catabolism of amino acids.
  4. Bring out the biosynthetic pathways of cholesterol and bile.
  5. Explain the process and importance of electron transport chain.
  6. Describe the different biosynthetic pathways of nucleotides.

 

Part C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                (2×20=40 Marks)

  1. Form an essay on the structure and reaction characteristics of carbohydrates.
  2. Discuss enzyme kinetics? Add a note on its importance.
  3. Form an essay on the biosynthesis of amino acids.
  4. Discuss the biochemistry of transport across membrane.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Behavioural Biology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 4808 – BEHAVIOURAL BIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 18-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

Part A                                                 (Answer ALL)                                               10 x 2 = 20 Marks

  1. Define ‘Cognition’.
  2. Comment on ‘Mental images”.
  3. Define “Ritualization”.
  4. Define “Society”.
  5. Write a note on ‘Motivation”
  6. Mention the advantages of grouping.
  7. What is called habituation?
  8. Define “Innate behaviour”.
  9. Mention any two phobias of human.
  10. What is called adaptation?

 

Part B                                                 (Answer ANY FOUR)                                  4 x 10 = 40 Marks

  1. Write an account on displacement behaviour.
  2. Correlate languages and mental representation.
  3. Write an account on “Environmental influences upon behaviour”.
  4. Explain how conflicts facilitate decision making.
  5. Enumerate points on evolution and behaviour.
  6. Explain how nervous system controls behaviour.

 

Part C                                                (Answer ANY TWO)                                    2 x 20 = 40 Marks

  1. Discuss social organisation in animals
  2. Give an account on “Sensory process and perception”.
  3. Explain the biological aspects of learning.
  4. Form an essay on intelligence, tool use and culture.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Applied Entomology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 4802 – APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY

 

 

Date : 16-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer ALL the questions. Each question carries TWO marks:                              (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Comment on shaft louse.
  2. What are pheromone traps?
  3. Comment on locust.
  4. What is lac?
  5. Comment on tea-mosquito bug.
  6. What is stone weevil?
  7. Comment on red hairy caterpillar.
  8. What is IPM?
  9. Name any four household insect pests.
  10. Expand: ICMR & ICAR.

 

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions. Each question carries TEN marks:                              (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Enumerate any five causes for insects assuming pest status.
  2. Describe the measures for the control of insect pests of stored grains.
  3. Give an account on apiculture.
  4. Give an account on any three insect pests of rice and their control
  5. Describe the life cycle of rhinoceros beetle and its control.
  6. Give an account on Classification of insecticides.

 

 

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions. Each question carries TWENTY marks:                      (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Give an account on insects in relation to public health.
  2. Describe biological control of insect pests.
  3. Explain the procedure involved in the dry mount of insects.
  4. Give a detailed account on sericulture.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Animal Diversity And Biosystematics Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 1814 – ANIMAL DIVERSITY AND BIOSYSTEMATICS

 

 

Date : 27-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

Section – A

Answer ALL questions:                                                                                           10 x 2 = 20 Marks

 

  1. Differentiate bi-nomenclature from tri-nomenclature with examples.
  2. What are agamospecies?.
  3. Differentiate Philapatric species from Incipient species
  4. Correlate quarantine and taxonomy.
  5. Define “Gamma taxonomy”.
  6. Differentiate polytypic species from monotypic species.
  7. Mention the characteristics of lotic and lentic habitats.
  8. How does sanctuary differ from zoos?
  9. Mention the duties of Conservator of Forests.
  10. List down the components of Linnaean hierarchy.

 

Section – B

Answer any FOUR of the following:                                                                      4 x 10 = 40 Marks

  1. How taxonomy is important in mineral prospecting, soil fertility and public health.
  2. Taxonomy is the basis for all specialisations in biology. Explain how?
  3. Write an account on the following and mention the criticism for the same
  • Evolutionary species concept (b) Biological species concept.
  1. Write an account on “biodiversity conservation plans”.
  2. Briefly explain the possible ecological implications of ‘Sedhu Samuthiram Project”.
  3. Write an account on the cetacean resources of India.

 

Section – C

Answer any TWO of the following:                                                                        2 x 20 = 40 Marks

 

  1. Elaborate the newer trends in Taxonomy.
  2. Form an essay on kinds of zoological classification.
  3. Write an account on the following
  • Kyoto protocol (b) Marine Productivity
  1. Write an essay on threats to Indian biodiversity and add a note on National Environmental Policy.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Advanced Evolutionary Biology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 1815 – ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 30-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

 

            Part A               

       Answer All the questions:                                                                                         (10×2=20 Marks)

  1. Differentiate inorganic from organic evolution.
  2. What is atavism?
  3. Mention the major events during Agnostic period.
  4. Distinguish analogy from homology.
  5. Primeval atmosphere was anoxic. Substantiate.
  6. Comment on Mesozoic era.
  7. Mention any THREE important characteristics of Homo sapiens.
  8. List down any EIGHT vestigial organs in man.
  9. What do you mean by evolutionary convergence?
  10. Differentiate transition from transversion.

 

Part B

Answer any Four questions:                                                                                  (4×10=40 Marks)

 

  1. Elaborate the contributions of any FOUR neo-Lamarckians.
  2. Evaluate the evolutionary significance of gene mutation.
  3. Explain the types of fossils.
  4. Explain animal colouration.
  5. Write notes on biochemical metamorphosis and biochemical recapitulation.
  6. Describe pre – adaptation.

 

Part C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                 (2×20=40 Marks)

 

  1. Discuss natural selection and genetic polymorphism.
  2. Explain the recent concepts of biogenetic law.
  3. Evaluate the role of isolating mechanisms in speciation.
  4. Elaborate eugenics, euphenics and euthenics.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology April 2012 Advanced Developmental Biology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

ZO 1816 – ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 02-05-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

            Part A

           

       Answer ALL the questions:                                                                                          (10×2=20 Marks)

  1. What is spermiogenesis?
  2. Differentiate previtellogenesis from vitellogenesis.
  3. Comment on nurse cells.
  4. Explain fertilizin and antifertilizin reactions.
  5. Define neotony.
  6. What is fate map?
  7. Comment on neural crest cells.
  8. Explain foetal membranes.
  9. Comment on chemo-differentiation.
  10. What is involution?

Part B

 

Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                    (4×10=40 Marks)

 

  1. Write notes on the ultra structural organization of spermatozoa.
  2. Explain natural parthenogenesis.
  3. Describe Exogastrulation.
  4. Give an account on ecto, endo and meso dermal derivatives.
  5. Explain aging and the developmental potential.
  6. Describe the extra embryonic membranes of chick.

 

Part C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                        (2×20=40 Marks)

 

  1. Write an essay on oogenesis.
  2. Give an account on test tube baby.
  3. Describe Spemann’s primary and secondary organizers.
  4. Explain prenatal diagnosis.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Systematics & Biodiversity Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 1820 – SYSTEMATICS & BIODIVERSITY

 

 

Date : 05/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

Part A

Answer ALL Questions:                                                                                        10 x 2 = 20 Marks

 

  1. Define “Biodiversity Hotspot”.
  2. Mention the contributions of Aristole to taxonomy.
  3. What is a sibling species?
  4. List down the taxa of Linnaean hierarchey.
  5. Comment on “Reproductive isolation”.
  6. What is paleontology? Mention its taxonomic importance.
  7. Mention IUCN categories for Red Data Book.
  8. List out the characteristics of an island.
  9. Expand the following (a) WWF (b) CMFRI (c) MPEDA (d) MoEF
  10. Comment on the significances of Reserve forests.

 

Part B

Answer any FOUR Questions:                                                                              4 x 10 = 40 Marks

 

  1. Write an account on taxonomic publications.
  2. Give an account on “Kyoto protocol”.
  3. Explain the stratification of marine ecosystem.
  4. Elaborate the adaptations on animals of lagoons and estuaries.
  5. Write an account on marine mammals and their conservation.
  6. What is NBA? Explain its role.

 

Part C

Answer any TWO Questions:                                                                                 2 x 20 = 40Marks

 

  1. Write an essay on the applications of taxonomy in basic and applied biology.
  2. Enumerate points on bioethics.
  3. Discuss elaborately the threats to global and Indian biodiversity.
  4. Explain the role of biotechnology in the conservation of biodiversity.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Phylogeny Of Invertebrata & Chordata Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 1819/1813 – PHYLOGENY OF INVERTEBRATA & CHORDATA

 

 

Date : 01/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

Part-A

         Answer All the questions:                                                                                            (10×2=20 Marks)

  1. Give the dental formulae of the following
  2. a) Dog b) Rabbit
  3. Write the Zoological name of the following
  4. a) Camel b) Shark
  5. What is pigeon’s milk?
  6. Distinguish heterocercal tail from reversed heterocercal tail.
  7. Write short notes on placoid scales
  8. Differentiate Quil and Filoplume feathers.
  9. Write any four flight adaptation of birds.
  10. What is paleontological question mark?
  11. What is ductus caroticus?
  12. Name the air sacs of birds.

Part-B

 Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                    (4×10=40 Marks)

  1. Give an account of the origin and evolution of chordates with reference to geological time scale.
  2. Write notes on the exoskeleton of invertebrates and chordates.
  3. Give an account of the morphology of Brachiopoda.
  4. Explain the pathogenecity, control, treatment and causes of the parasite Entameoba.
  5. Write notes on the flight adaptations.
  6. Classify placenta based on the distribution of chorionic villi.

 

Part-C

    Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                 (2×20=40 Marks)

  1. Write an essay on Ostracoderms and explain the evolution of Agnatha.
  2. Give a comparative account on the heart of invertebrates and chordates and highlight the phylogeny.
  3. Write an essay on the pathogenecity, life cycle and control of Plasmodium vivax.
  4. Give an account on the adaptive radiation of reptiles.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Integrated Physiology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 3810 – INTEGRATED PHYSIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 03/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

SECTION – A

Answer ALL questions:                                                                                                                (10×2= 20)

 

  1. What are halophiles ? Cite two examples.
  2. Define diffusion coefficient.
  3. Distinguish positive and negative feed back mechanisms.
  4. State the cognitive function of cerebellum.
  5. Comment on Henry’s law.
  6. Mention any four applications of bioluminescence .
  7. Reveal the structure of aldosterone
  8. Compare upregulation and down regulation with a classical example
  9. Comment on Aschoff’s rule
  10. Expand: a) SCN     b)  JGA

 

SECTION – B

Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                                      (4×10= 40)

 

  1. Enlist the effects of any ten toxins on human physiology in the form of table.
  2. Illutrate the location and functions of all the cranial nerves of human.
  3. Highlight the mode of action of any ten gastro intestinal hormones.
  4. How do you estimate BMR ?
  5. Outline electroneuro physiology of vision in the light of phototransduction.
  6. How do you relate circadian rhythm with hypothalamic function.

 

SECTION – C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                                        (2×20= 40)

 

  1. Compare the physiology of skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles.
  2. Discuss the impact of abiotic factors on the integrated physiology.
  3. Explain neuronal and hormonal homeostasis in terms of hypothalamic

control, cascade effect and target cell interaction.

  1. Elucidate the mechanism of exchange of oxygen and carbondioxide in view of

dissociation curves .

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Environmental Management Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 3809 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

Date : 01/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

 

PART – A

Answer ALL Questions:                                                                                            (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. What is meant by bio-village?
  2. Write two methods to assess environmental impact.
  3. Define aquaculture resource management.
  4. List out the hazardous waste.
  5. What is environmental monitoring?
  6. Write about Green Peace Movement.
  7. Define the term remote sensing.
  8. Write any two roles of state pollution control board in environment conservation.
  9. Write about biomedical waste management.
  10. Comment on Rio Summit.

                                                     PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR Questions:                                                                                 (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Explain the wildlife conservation in our country.
  2. Give an account on the management of genetically modified organisms.
  3. Write a brief note on Chipko movement.
  4. Describe municipal solid waste management.
  5. Explain the role of NGO’s in environmental conservation.
  6. Elucidate agriculture resource management.

 

              PART –  C

Answer any TWO Questions:                                                                                 (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Explain Sardar Sarovar project.
  2. Write in detail about Yamuna and Ganges cleaning projects.
  3. Discuss about natural disaster management.
  4. Explain about the management of ecosystems using remote sensing.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Biotechnology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 4811 – BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

 

Date : 06/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

SECTION – A

Answer ALL questions:                                                                                                        (10×2= 20)

 

  1. Distinguish bioleaching from bioremediation.
  2. Name the filter paper being used in southern blotting and northern blotting.
  3. State Wallac rule on melting temperature.
  4. Sketch Ti Plasmid.
  5. Distinguish monoclonal from polyclonal antibodies.
  6. What are molecular markers? Name any two of them.
  7. What are base cutters? Mention the types.
  8. What are magic bullets? State the importance.
  9. What are shuttle vectors? Mention their application.
  10. Expand: a) PCB b) HRCS

 

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any FOUR of the following briefly:                                                                         (4×10= 40)

 

  1. How do microbes oxidize Fe2+ into Fe3+ ? Mention its significance?
  2. What are the criticisms raised against GMO?
  3. “Heart of fermentation is bioreactor” – Substantiate.
  4. What are the significant decisions taken by Govt of India regarding patent

system?

  1. What are the risks and ethics involved in gene therapy?
  2. Describe any two cloning vectors.

 

SECTION – C

 

Answer any TWO of the following in detail:                                                                         (2×20=40)

 

  1. How do you resort to animal cell culture and organ culture? What are their applications?
  2. What are the strategies and tools involved in DNA computing?
  3. Elucidate the strategies involved in large scale production of enzymes.
  4. Discuss the impact of biotechnology on Agricultural crops.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Biochemistry Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 2816 – BIOCHEMISTRY

 

 

Date : 03/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

               Part A            

       Answer All the questions:                                                                                   (10×2=20 Marks)

  1. What are free radicals?
  2. Differentiate I order reaction from II order reaction.
  3. Write a note on the following: (i) Rancidity (ii) Emulsification.
  4. What are ‘Zwitter ions’?
  5. Comment on ‘stereo isomerism’.
  6. Write a note on Symport and Uniport
  7. What are ‘Ozazone’s?
  8. What are nuclear proteins?
  9. Write a note on oxidative phosphorylation.
  10. Comment on the optical activity of carbohydrates.

 

Part B

Answer any Four questions:                                                                            (4×10=40 Marks)

  1. Bring out the biochemistry and importance of fat soluble vitamins.
  2. Describe the process of catabolism of nucleotides.
  3. Explain B-oxidation.
  4. Bring out the Michaelis-Menton equation and its importance.
  5. Describe the general characteristics of proteins.
  6. Describe the biochemistry of electron transport system.

 

Part C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                (2×20=40 Marks)

 

  1. Form an essay on the biochemistry of enzymes.
  2. Explain biosynthesis of nucleotides.
  3. Bring out the structure and functions of proteins.
  4. Form an essay on biosynthesis of carbohydrates.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Zoology Nov 2012 Advanced Evolutionary Biology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

ZO 1821/1815 – ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

 

 

Date : 07/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

Section A

Answer ALL questions:                                                                                                        10×2=20 Marks

  1. Comment on cosmozoic theory.
  2. Big bang theory is a tenable hypothesis. Substantiate
  3. What is biochemical recapitulation?
  4. Name any eight vestigial organs in Man.
  5. Comment on Mesozoic era.
  6. Mention three important characteristics of Homo sapiens
  7. Point mutation may affect survival and reproduction. Justify
  8. With a suitable example explain atavism.
  9. Define co-evolution.
  10. Distinguish living fossils from fossils.

Section B

Answer any FOUR questions:                                                                                            4×10=40 Marks

  1. Explain origin of eukaryotes.
  2. Write notes on genomatic mutations.
  3. Assess the available methods of dating of rocks and fossils .
  4. Describe the different categories of animal colouration.
  5. Explain evolutionary convergence and parallelism.
  6. Hybridization is an evolutionary catalyst. Substantiate

Section C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                                                              2×20=40 Marks

  1. Discuss Lamarckian principles and neo Lamarckism.
  2. Give an account of species, speciation and isolating mechanisms.
  3. Describe natural selection and genetic polymorphism.
  4. Explain eugenics, euthenics and euphenics.

 

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