BSc Botany Sem III 2022 2023 Oct 2023 BOTANY I Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q3 Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary
2. Q1 A) Choose the correct option from the following: 10 marks
   • a. Phaeophyta is commonly called as
   • b. Anthoceros is commonly known as
   • c. Plant body is differentiated into rhizoids, cauloids and phylloids in is father of Taxonomy
   • f. Butea monosperma is commonly known as '
   • g. is a technique used for separation of compounds from mixture
   • h. Full form of TLC is 1, is used to put pressure on plants for drying while making a herbaria
   • j. If the magnification of the eyepiece (lens) is 10x and that of the objective piece(lens) is 15x, what will be the magnification ?
   • i) 100x ii)50x iv) 150x
3. Q1 B) Answer the following in one sentence: 10 marks
   • a) Define phycology
   • c) Define nomenclature
   • d) Syngenesious anthers VCD- S.Y.BSc Semester IIT Botany I 100 Marks 3 Hrs
   • e) Define Electrophoresis
4. Q2 Answer any two from the following: 20 marks
   • a) Give systematic position and describe structure of thallus in Sargassum
   • b) Describe the range of thallus structure in the members of Phaeophyta
   • c) Explain sporogenesis, dehiscence of capsule and germination of spores in Anthoceros
   • d) Describe the sporophyte of Funaria
5. Q3 Answer any two from the following: 20 marks
   • a) Give classification, distinguishing characters, floral formula of family Palmae
   • b) Give a comparative account of sub-families of Leguminosae
   • c) Define plant nomenclature. Discuss the principles of International Code of Botanical
   • d) Explain the goals and objectives of systematics any two from the following: 2
   • a) What is the meaning of the term Chromatography? Add a note on types of paper
   • b) Explain in detail the Dry method of plant preservation. What is the significance of plant
   • c) Elaborate on steps of plant specimen preparation for electron microscopy
   • d) Write a note on parts of the Electrophoretic unit/ apparatus
6. Q5 Short note on (any four): 20 marks
   • a) Structure and development of oogonia in Sargassum
   • b) Vegetative reproduction in Funaria
   • c) Ray and disc florets of Asteraceae
   • d) Taxonomy in relation to ecology
   • e) Applications of TLC
   • f) Staining methods used in electrophoresis

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