1
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(a) Nuclear pore complex
BiologyCell Biology
2
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(b) Epistasis
BiologyGenetics
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(c) Synaptonemal complex
BiologyGeneticsCell Biology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(d) Amphidiploidy
BiologyGeneticsBotany
5
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(e) Lysosome
BiologyCell Biology
6
20 Markshard
What are the different methods of DNA sequencing? Elaborate the shotgun sequencing method.
BiologyGeneticsMolecular Biology
7
15 Marksmedium
Describe the phenomenon of linkage by giving suitable examples. Why is the linkage an exception to Mendel's second law?
BiologyGenetics
8
15 Marksmedium
Explain the structure and behaviour of B chromosomes in plants.
BiologyGeneticsBotany
9
20 Markshard
Elucidate the molecular basis of sex determination in plants. Explain the role of homomorphic and heteromorphic sex chromosomes.
BiologyGeneticsBotany
10
15 Marksmedium
Describe the structure of nucleosome and its role in DNA packaging.
BiologyCell BiologyMolecular Biology
11
15 Marksmedium
Explain in detail the various methods of plant hybridization.
BiologyBotanyGenetics+1
12
20 Marksmedium
What is organic evolution? Discuss in detail the indirect evidences of organic evolution with suitable examples.
BiologyEvolution
13
15 Marksmedium
Describe the structure of chloroplast with labelled diagram and write about its functions.
BiologyBotanyCell Biology
14
15 Marksmedium
Discuss in detail the role of mutations in plant breeding and crop improvement.
BiologyBotanyGenetics+1
15
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(a) Tests of significance
StatisticsMathematics
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(b) Kranz anatomy and its significance
BiologyBotanyPlant Physiology
17
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(c) Vernalization
BiologyBotanyPlant Physiology
18
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(d) The IUCN Red List categories
EnvironmentEcologyConservation
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
(e) Endemism
EnvironmentEcologyConservation+1
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20 Marksmedium
What are transgenic crops? Discuss the prospects and risks involved in their cultivation.
AgricultureBiotechnologyEnvironment
21
15 Marksmedium
What is biological nitrogen fixation? Explain the mechanism of symbiotic nitrogen fixation with examples.
BiologyBotanyAgriculture+1
22
15 Marksmedium
Describe the different forest types in India. Discuss in detail the crucial ecosystem services provided by these forests.
EnvironmentEcologyGeography+1
23
20 Marksmedium
What are the different gene transfer methods in plants? Give a brief account of direct gene transfer methods.
BiologyBotanyBiotechnology
24
15 Markshard
What are the different carbon fixation pathways in plants? Discuss in detail the CAM pathway and its role in stomatal activity.
BiologyBotanyPlant Physiology
25
15 Marksmedium
What are the causes and consequences of global warming and climate change? Explain the approaches to deal with global warming.
EnvironmentClimate ChangeGeography
26
20 Marksmedium
Define biodiversity. Explain the various ex situ and in situ methods of conserving biodiversity.
EnvironmentEcologyConservation+1
27
15 Marksmedium
What are phytohormones? Briefly discuss the role of auxin in plant growth and development. Explain its mechanism of action.
BiologyBotanyPlant Physiology
28
15 Marksmedium
Describe the various types of tropic movements in plants. Discuss their mechanism.
BiologyBotanyPlant Physiology