BSc Botany Sem V 2017 18 2017-18 Botany IV Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q3 Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary
2. Q1 Attempt any two 15 marks
   • a) What are antioxidants? Explain their health benefits
   • b) Explain the role of different nutrients in anaemia
   • c) Discuss the symptoms, causes and diet to control obesity
   • d) Describe the technique of preparation of spawn of edible mushrooms. note on nutritive value of mushrooms
3. Q2 Attempt any two. 15 marks
   • a) Explain the aspects of micro propagation with reference to floriculture
   • b) Describe in detail plant cell suspension culture. Add a note on its applications
   • c) Describe protoplast fusion and its technique
   • d) What is Somatic embryogenesis? Explain the technique in detail
4. Q3 Attempt any two 15 marks
   • a) Give a brief account of principle and working of a colorimeter
   • b) Discuss in detail working of a spectrophotometer. Add a note on its applications
   • c) Describe the technique of column chromatography
   • d) What is HPLC? Explain its principle and technique
5. Q4 Attempt any two. 15 marks
   • a) Describe the method of processing and storage of Allium sativum. Add a note on its pests and
   • b) Givea brief account of propagation method and harvesting of Curcuma longa. Add a note on its
   • c) Discuss in detail macroscopic, microscopic characters of Senna leaf. Add a note on its
   • d) Give biological source, geographical distribution and microscopic characters of Clove bud
6. Q5 Attempt any three. 15 marks
   • a) Grading and Marketing of Mushrooms
   • b) Skin disorders
   • c) Advantages of synthetic seeds
   • d) Application of ion exchange chromatography
   • e) Chemical constituents of Acorus calamus
   • f) Microscopic characters of Strychnos seeds

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