M.Sc Adv. Zoology & Bio-Technology Question Paper

Loyola College M.Sc. Adv. Zoology & Bio-Technology Nov 2010 Phylogeny Of Invertebrata & Chordata Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ADV. ZOOLOGY & BIO TECH.

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    ZO 1813  – PHYLOGENY OF INVERTEBRATA AND CHORDATA

 

 

 

Date : 30-10-10                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

                                                                            PART-A

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

1.Write notes on

(a) Ductus caroticus  (b) Tricuspid valve.

2.Write the Dental Formulae of the following:

(a) Camel  (b) Rabbit  (c) Rat  (d) Lion.

3.Give any four Economic Importance of Chordates.

4.Explain the Pathogenecity of the following:

(a) Plasmodium vivax  (b) Trypanosoma gambiense.

5.Give the Zoological names of the following:

(a) Frog  (b) Man  (c) Pigeon  (d) Tiger

6.Define the following:

(a) Mutualism  (b) Commensalism

7.Distinguish Immigration from Emigration.

8.Write short notes on:

(a) Synsacrum (b) Electric organs.

9.Define:

(a) Symmetry  (b) Coelom.

10.Mention any four Affinities of Hemichordates.

 

PART-B

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

11.Write an account on the Larval Forms of Crustaceans.

12.Give an account of the Origin , Ancestry and Evolution of Chordates with reference to

Geological Time Scale.

13.Explain in detail the Minorphyla-Chaetognatha.

14.Compare and bring out the Phylogenetic significance of brain of Chordates.

 

15.Briefly explain the Adaptive Radiation of Fishes.

16.Discuss in detail the Life Cycle of Taenia solium.

 

 

 

PART-C

(Answer any Two questions)                                                                                                 (2×20 = 40 Marks)

17.Compare and contrast the exoskeleton of  Chordates and elaborate its phylogenetic significance.

18.What are Ostracoderms? Classify and explain the Origin and Evolution of Ostracoderms.

19.Give an account of Sericulture.

20.Describe the following:

(a)Nemertinea  (b)Affinities of Cephalochordates  (c)Adaptive Radiation of Birds.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Adv. Zoology & Bio-Technology Nov 2010 Medical Laboratory Technology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – BIOTECHNOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    ZO 3900  – MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

Date : 13-11-10                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

Part A                                                               (Answer All)                                                  10 ´ 2 = 20

  1. List the properties of CSF.
  2. Differentiate antiseptics from disinfectants.
  3. Comment on amniotic fluid.
  4. Write the procedure for estimation of SGPT.
  5. Expand: GnRH, LH, FSH and GH.
  6. Define the process of TURP.
  7. Differentiate cephalic from peripheral blood collection.
  8. Enumerate the functions of platelets.
  9. Distinguish microhaematocrit from macrohaematocrit.
  10. Define platelet activation.

Part B                                                           (Answer any four)                                                  4 ´ 10 = 40

  1. Describe in brief the estimation of RBC count.
  2. Write notes on types of anaemia.
  3. Give a brief account on blood sugar estimation.
  4. Write notes on red cell indices.
  5. Describe the estimation of ESR.
  6. Give a brief account on haemoglobin estimation.

 

Part C                                                                (Answer any two)                                           2 ´ 20 = 40

  1. Give a detailed account on physical and chemical sterilization.
  2. Explain the collection of blood.
  3. Describe in detail various steps of homoeostasis.
  4. How will you identify ABO blood group and Rh type? Write the clinical significance of blood grouping.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Adv. Zoology & Bio-Technology Nov 2010 Integrated Physiology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ADVANCED ZOOLOGY & BIOTECH.

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    ZO 3810  – INTEGRATED PHYSIOLOGY

 

 

 

Date : 01-11-10                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

                   PART-A                                                (10×2 = 20 marks)

 

Answer all the questions.

 

  1. Define cyclomorphosis by citing an example.
  2. Distinguish bioluminescence from fluorescence.
  3. Reveal the chemical structure of Haemoglobin.
  4. Compare graphically the physiology of osmo conformer and regulator in relation to external environment.
  5. What do you know about Juxtra glomerular complex?
  6. Sketch the histology of Gastric gland.
  7. Name any two neuromuscular disorders.
  8. Comment on Warburg’s yellow enzyme.
  9. Comment on sleep-wake rhythm.
  10. Expand: GnRH and SCN.

                   PART-B                                                 (4×10 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any four questions.

 

  1. Compare the positive and negative feedback mechanisms in the light of hormones.
  2. Explain the role of neuroendocrine regulation in diapause.
  3. Highlight the mechanism of G-protein signaling.
  4. How do neurons transmit and receive information?
  5. Explain the mechanism of BMR.
  6. Examine the neural, chemical and electrical basis of visual image processing.

 

             PART-C                                                       (2×20 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any two questions.

 

  1. Describe the physiology of muscle contraction in the light of striated muscles and cardiac muscles.
  2. Elucidate the regulation of hypothalamic-pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and growth hormone axis.
  3. Compare the osmoregulations in aquatic and terrestrial systems.
  4. a) Examine the electrical events during the process of hearing.
  5. b) Highlight the impact of global warming on cellular respiration.

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Adv. Zoology & Bio-Technology Nov 2010 Advanced Evolutionary Biology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ADV. ZOOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    ZO 1815  – ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

 

 

 

Date : 03-11-10                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

Part A

 

Answer ALL the questions. Each question carries 2 marks                                            (10×2 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Comment on Agnostic period.
  2. Explain Germplasm theory.
  3. What are Gamma gardens?
  4. Define ‘atavism’.
  5. What are sibling species?
  6. Distinguish ‘living fossils’ from ‘fossils of the living being’.
  7. Comment on Narmada man.
  8. Mention any EIGHT vestigial organs.
  9. With one suitable example explain co-evolution.
  10. What is biochemical metamorphosis?

Part B

 

Answer any FOUR questions. Each question carries 10 marks                                      (4×10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Write notes on Darwinian principles.
  2. Explain evolutionary significance of gene mutations.
  3. Categorize animal colouration.
  4. Write notes on pre-adaptation.
  5. Describe the biological significance of Mesozoic and Coenozoic eras.
  6. ‘Hybridization is an evolutionary catalyst’ – Substantiate.

Part C

 

Answer any TWO questions. Each question carries 20 marks                                        (2×20 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Elaborate the nature of fossils, conditions for fossilization and dating of fossils.
  2. Discuss the recent concepts of Biogenetic law.
  3. Write an essay on genetic polymorphism.
  4. Write notes on:
  • origin of eukaryotes and
  • contributions of any FOUR Neo Lamarckians.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Adv. Zoology & Bio-Technology April 2011 Biotechnology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ADV. ZOOLOGY & BIO TECH.

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

ZO 4811 – BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

 

Date : 09-04-2011             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A                                                    ( 10 x2=20)    

    ANSWER ALL  IN A FEW SENTENCES

 

  1. Distinguish southern blotting and northern blotting techniques.
  2. Name any fouir restriction enzymes.
  3. Illustrate Ti plasmid.
  4. Differentiate genomic DNA froncomplimentary DNA.
  5. State the principle involved in the production of polyclonal antibodies.

6.What are the limitations of GMOs?

7.What are xenobiotics ? Mention  their importance.

  1. What are the demerits of SCP ?
  2. What are “Pharm animals” ?

10 Expand : a)  RFLP   b) ICSI

PART – B                                              ( 4 x 10 = 40)

BRIEFLY ANSWER  ANY  FOUR

 

  1. What are the steps involved in transformation process ?
  2. Describe a method of DNA sequencing.

13.Critically analyse  the rationale of  IPP and IPR.

  1. Propose a protocol for cytotoxicity assaying of culture cells/organs.
  2. Examine the principle and applications of microarray technology.
  3. How do you relate organic farming and biofertilizers input ?

 

PART  – C                                                ( 2 x20=40)

  ANSWER ANY  TWO  IN DETAIL

 

  1. Elucidate any four gene cloning vectors with a note on their applications.
  2. Examine enzyme technology in terms of production, purification and

applications.

19 How do you produce transgenic animals ? Discuss its merits and demerits.

20.Comment on: a) IVF  b) Gene therapy  c) Microinjection d) DNA computing.

 

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