Master of Science II (Botany) Examination: Oct Nov 2016
Semester III (Old CGPA)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper No. Seat No.
SLR SM-
142
Monday
21/11/2016
02:30 P.M
to
05:00 P.M
Advances in Plant
Metabolism and
Biochemistry
C
XI
Instructions: Question no. 1 is compulsory.
Attempt any two questions from question no.2 to 4
Attempt any two questions from question no.5 to 7
Attempt totally five questions.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Total Marks: 70
Q.1 Rewrite the following sentences by selecting correct answers from given
alternatives.
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the key enzyme in photorespiration.
glycolate oxidase RUBP oxygenase
RUBP carboxylase catalase
Starch deposition in bundle sheath cells is seen in
Sunflower Aloe
Wheat Maize
a common sulphur containing peptide in plants.
methionine glutathione
cystein allicin
acid acts as an antioxidant.
succinate malate
glutamate ascorbate
Calvin cycle was studied by using
Chlorella pyrenoidosa 14CO2
autoradiography all of these
Strengite and variscite are important soil phosphates which occur under
condition of the soil.
saline acidic
alkaline neutral
Chlorophyll structure shows four pyrrole rings attached to and a
phytol tail.
Mg Ca
Mn S
Cystolith is an aggregation of calcium crystals.
carbonate oxalate
sulphate phosphate
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groups play important role in energy transfer reactions.
phosphodiester pyrophosphate
glycosidic peptide
10) Glycolysis is regulated by
Hexokinase Phosphofructokinase
Pyruvic kinase All of these
11) Phenylalanine is synthesized through pathway.
Shikimic acid Malonic acid
mevalonic acid Pentose phosphate
12) not the first stable product of photosynthesis.
PGA Malate
Aspartate Glucose
13) Activation of sulphate is brought about by
Cystein ATP
Glutathione APS
14) occur as glycosides, are soluble in water and mostly coloured.
Flavonoids Alkaloids
Lignin Tannins
Q.2 Describe critically:
Factors controlling P uptake in plants 07
Regulation of glycolysis and TCA cycle in plants 07
Q.3 Give an outline and significance of:
Calvin Cycle 07
Photorespiration 07
Q.4 Explain the biosynthesis of:
Secondary metabolite any one 07
Methionine and cysteine 07
Q.5 Compare between:
C3 and C4 pathway 05
Light and dark respiration 05
Cyclic and non-cyclic electron transfer 04
Q.6 Write short notes on any three: 14
Carotenoids
Classification of C4 plants
Organic acids in plants
Starch and cellulose