DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Botany) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Specialization Plant Bio-Technology
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIO-CHEMISTRY
(2008 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
x 20 100)
1. Explain the process of Osmosis and diffusion.
Write notes on Stomatal movement.
Describe photo chemical reaction.
2. Explain electron transport in chloroplast
membrane.
Briefly explain CAM.
Write the significance of transpiration.
3. Describe TCA cycle.
Discuss the electron transport in mitochondria.
Write short notes on cyanide-resistant
transpiration.
Sub. Code
21
DE-4080
2
SP 5
4. Explain nitrate and ammonia assimilation in
plants.
Explain the structure of Glucose.
Comment on Stereo isomerism.
5. List out the characteristics of Amino acids.
Write the outline of classification of proteins.
Write short note on peptide bond.
6. Elucidate the properties of Carbohydrates.
Write the classification of enzymes.
List out the significance of Michalis-Menton
equation.
7. Explain amino acid synthesis in plants.
Write short note on Polypeptide chain.
Discuss oxidative phosphorylation.
8. Write notes on effect of water stress on crop
production.
Write a detailed account on nucleotide synthesis.
Write the outline of Lipid classification.