Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2017
B.Sc. Botany (Honours), Part-I
Paper-I
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe the structure and reproduction of Nostoc.
2. Describe the structure and reproduction of Volvox.
3. Describe general characters of Fungi. Name basis for classification of Fungi.
4. How a Rust Fungi (puccinia) completes its life cycle on two host. Describe life cycle
on any one of the host.
5. Describe general characteristics and classification of Lichens.
6. Describe life cycle of Anthoceros. what are phylogenetic significance in its life cycle
7. Describe life cycle and evolutionary significance of Psilotum.
8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
Cap cells of oedogonium Apothecia
Elaters Strobilus of selaginella.
9. Describe the anatomical features of rhizome and petiole of Marsilea.
10. Explain the evolutionary significance of Pteridophytes.