BSc Botany Sem V 2019 20 Oct 2019-20 BOTANY CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES II 15.10.19 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Attempt any TWO of the following A: Describe the methods of collection of data in Ethanobotany. (10) B: What are traditional medicines? Citing suitable example, explain how tribal use them against skin and liver ailments. (10) C: Describe the method of harvesting and grading of mushrooms. (10) D: Discuss the technique of composting and spawning in cultivation of Agaricus. (10)
2. Q2 Attempt any TWO of the following A: Define genomic library? Describe the construction of a genomic library. (10) B: Explain steps involved in southern hybridization. (10) C: With an appropriate example, explain construction of restriction map. (10) D: Describe the technique of colony hybridization for screening a genomic library. (10)
3. Q3 Attempt any TWO of the following A: Give a brief account on the principle, working and applications of B: Explain the principle and working of molecular sieve chromatography (10) C: What is ion-exchange chromatography? Add a note on types of resins used in it. (10) D: Briefly explain the principle and working of adsorption chromatography. (10) Attempt any TWO of the following A: Describe the biological source, macroscopic and microscopic characters of B: Define the term Monograph. Write an account on biological source, macroscopic and microscopic characters of Acorus calamus. (10) C: Write an account on chemical constituents and therapeutic uses of D: Describe the biological source, geographical distribution, common varieties and therapeutic uses of Curcuma longa. (10)
4. Q5 Short notes (Attempt any four) 20 marks
   • a. Toxic plants and antidotes
   • b. Chromosomal library
   • c. Radioactive labeling of DNA
   • e. Working of Colorimeter
   • f. Chemical constituents of Senna leaf
   • g. Therapeutic uses of Clove bud

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