DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Botany) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Specialization Plant Bio Technology
ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY
(2008 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
x 20 100)
1. Write an essay on theories of organization of
meristems.
Explain the structure of cell wall.
Write the significance of transfer cells.
2. Describe the types of vascular cambium.
Explain the primary body structure of stem.
Write a detailed account on the molecular aspects of
developing vegetative organs.
3. Explain the cambial variants occurred in plant.
How will follow the procedure for identification of
wood?
Listout the mechanical properties of wood.
Sub. Code
13
DE-4077
2
Sp 1
4. Briefly explain the commercial woods of South
India.
Elucidate the uses of woods.
Discuss the molecular aspects on wood
differentiation.
5. Write a detailed account on Anthe's development.
Explain Megasporogenesis.
Listout the types of endosperm.
6. Write about the mode of nutrition of embryo sac.
Explain 'Apomixis'.
Write the features of Agamospermy.
7. Describe the vegetative reproduction in plants.
Explain 'polyembryony'.
Discuss an Apomixis in plant improvement.
8. Write the exploitation of polyembryony in plant
betterment programme.
Write the detailed account in the molecular aspects
of higher plant reproduction.
Write notes on structural diversity of xylem.