BSc Botany Sem V ATKT May 2018-19 ATKT BOTANY CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES II Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q3 All questions carry equal marks
2. Q1 Attempt any two a Explain methods of study in Ethnobotany b Give an account of applications of Ethnobotany with reference to edible plants, toxic plants c What are traditional medicines? Citing suitable examples, explain how tribal use them against skin and liver ailments d Discuss the technique of composting and spawning in cultivation of Agaricus (mushroom) 20 marks
3. Q2 Attempt any two a What is genomic DNA library? Describe the steps involved in its construction Describe the steps involved in screening a c-DNA library made using appropriate plasmid c Describe the identification of genes in library using complementation of mutation d What is restriction mapping? Explain with an appropriate example, construction of a 20 marks
4. Q3 Attempt any two a Explain the principle and working of Molecular sieve chromatography b Define Chromatography. Explain the principle and types of partition chromatography c Explain in detail the principle, working and applications of a spectrophotometer d Describe working and principle of Ion Exchange Chromatography 20 marks
5. Q4 Attempt any two a Describe macro & microscopic characters, chemical constituents and adulterants of the Clove b Define Monograph of drugs. Explain the biological source, macro and microscopic characters of Strychnos nux-vomica seeds c Give an account of biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic uses of Acorus d Describe biological source, macro and microscopic characters and therapeutic uses of Allium Attempt any four 20 Write a note on Ethnomedicine b Give the therapeutic uses of Curcuma longa c Comment on the economic importance of mushroom cultivation d Briefly describe about chromosome library e Give the applications of column chromatography f Describe the adulterant of Senna leaves 20 marks

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