University of Madras - Test Papers of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology - Semester VI - Paper XI - Plant Physiology
Theory - Model Question Paper Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Semester VI - Paper XI - Plant Physiology
SECTION - A (10 x 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words. Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
1. Apoplast.
2. Entropy.
3. Lock and key hypothesis.
4. Emerson's Enhancement effect.
5. R Q.
6. Reductive amination.
7. A B A.
8. Phytochrome.
9. Florigen.
10. Vernalin.
11. Diffusion.
12. Root pressure.
SECTION - B (5 x 6 = 30)
Answer any FIVE questions .Each answer should not exceed 200 words
13. Write notes on any two recent concepts on stomatal movement.
14. Bring out the relationship between entropy and free energy change.
15. Write notes on Allosteric enzymes.
16. Explain photorespiration.
17. Write notes on Hatch and Slack Pathway.
18. Discuss the role of
a. Cytokinins in leaf senescence.
b. Abscisic acid in abscission.
19. Write notes on dormancy of seeds.
SECTION - C (5 x 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions .Each answer should not exceed 500 words
20. Explain the mechanism of water absorption inplants.
21. Classifl enzymes. Discuss their mode of action. What are the factors that affect enzyme activity.
22. Trace the path of carbon in C3 plants.
23. Describe the mechanism of aerobic respiration in plants.
24. Give an account of biological nitrogen fixation.
25. What are growthregulating substances? Explain the role of auxins and gibberellins in the growth of
plants.