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FT / 2218 Roll No. - …
MANSI RATHORE
1- SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2022-23
M.Se.
Paper I
ZOOLOGY
[Structure & Function in Invertebrates]
Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 80
Note : Attempt all questions of ecch section tone
Section ‘A’ is compulsory containing 10 objective
type questions of 10 marks and 5 short answer
type questions of 10 marks. Section ‘B' containing
8 descriptive type questions with 50% internal
choice carrying 15 marks of each.
Section-A
1. Answer the following questions : 1x10-10
(a) Who was coined the term Protozoa and when >
(N Doliolaria larva belong of which class of
Echinodermata.
(g) Write the scientific name of Sea fan.
(h) Paddle stroke theory for the flagellar movement
Proposed by whom.
(1) What is larval form of Palinurus ?
() Name two hydrezaun corals.
2. Answer the following questions : 2x5=10
(a) Explain why peripatus is regarded as connect-
ing link between Annelida and Arthropoda.
(b) Write note on Trochophore Larva.
(6) Structure and functions of Book-lung
(4) Write various types and examples of Pseudo-
Podía,
(e) Bipinnaria larva.
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4x15=60
3. Write main characters of Phylum Porifera and
Classify upto order with characters and examples.
74. Give a detailed account of Polymorphism in
Coelenterata.
5. Give an account of nephridia and coclomoduct in
annelida.
6. Describe the mode of feeding and digestion in
Polychaeta.
7.
What is Torsion ? Describe the process and effects
> Of torsion in gastropoda.
Describe the organ of respiration and mechanism
of respiration in Mollusca.
Write an essay on larval forms of crustacea
Write notes on any two of the following :
1- SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2022-23
Mur.
Paper II
ZOOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 80
Note : Attempt all questions of each section in one place.
Section *
is comp wisory containing 10 objective
type questions of 10 marks and 5 short answer
type questions of 10 marks. Section ‘B’ containing
8 descriptive type questions with 50% internal
choice carrying 15 marks of each.
Section-A
1. Answer the following questions : % 1x10=10
(a) What is Numerical Taxonomy ?
a effective
(b) Give the name of effective killing agents in
insects.
PTO.
(2)
(c) Who firstly described Polytyple species ?
(d) Define Deme.
(e) Who tried to classify organisms on their
Structural basis firstly ?
(0 Define Homologous and analogous.
(€) What does monophyletic means ?
(h) Which is the basic character of a good key ?
(1) Who is known as faiher of Taxonomy ?
() What term is given to a duplicate specimen of
an original type ?-- +
2. Answer the following questions : G 2x5=10
(a) Describe merits and demerits of keys.
(b) Write a short note on ecological approach.
(e) How many methods of identification are used
In taxonomy ?
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3.
4.
5.
8.
9.
10.
lote : Attempt any four questions.
(3)
Section-B
4x15=60
Write an essay on importance and applications of
biosystematics in biology.
Discuss Cytological and Biochemical approaches
of modern taxonomy.
Define classification. What are the theories for
biological classification.
What is Isolation ? Disscuss reproductive isolation.
How taxonomic collection is importan
ew
mathods to collect and preserve animals of fresh
water.
Write an essay an typification.
Discuss origin of ICZN and its two operative
principles.
What do you understand with Nomenclative 2
Discuss.
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PO/24137 Roll No.
I Semester Examination, 2023-24
M.Sc.
ZOOLOGY
Paper-IV
(Molecular Cell Biology)
MANSI RATHORE
Time : 3 Hours] | Maximum Marks : 80
Note : Section ‘A’ is compulsory containing 10 objective
type questions of 10 marks and 5 short answer
type questions of 10 marks. Section ‘B' containing
€ descriptive type questions
choice carrying 15 marks for each.
Section ‘A’
1. Answer the following questions: 1x 10 = 10
(a) What is the percentage composition of
carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in
Human RBC membrane ?
(b) Which molecular proteins are responsible
for calcium Independent cell-cell Adhesions?
RTE.
(2)
(c) What is the average diameter (in nm) of
microtubule and microfilament.
(d) Name the cell cycle Engine's components at
S-phase of cell cycle.
(e) What is the location and function of
Adenylyl cyclase ? > **
() What is PTT and CTT in protein world ?
(@ Where do you find kinetochore and what is
role ?
(h) What is the role of p53 gene ?
(i) What is superoxide radical ?
() What is Apaf-1 ? Ep
2. Answer the following questions :
Hi” Write in brief about unit membrane of
2x5=10
Robertson.
[if What is Sodium pump ?
ff What is Endocrine and Autocrine Signalling?
4 Define Oncogenes.
{vf What are the functional elements of Eukaryotic
chromosomes.
N <p
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Din
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(3)
Section 'B'
Note : Attempt any four questions. 4 x 15 = 60
A> Write about various mechanisms of passive
transport across Biomembrane.
Ar nite about molecular control of cell cycle with
suitable diagrams.
A ‘What are cell surface Receptors and their role
in cell signalling with proper example.
6. Give a detailed account of structure and function
of chaperones.
>
7. Write an essay on Biology of Ageing wi
of PCD invertebrates. Pr ser 52 SES
„9 Describe Protein Synthesis in Prokaryotes
Give a Detailed account of various types of
Cellular Junctions.
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PO/24134 Roll No. ..
I Semester Examination, 2023-24
M.Sc. Mansi Rathore
ZOOLOGY
Paper-I
(Structure and Function in Invertebrates)
Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 80
Note : Section ‘A’ is compulsory containing 10 objective
type questions of 10 marks and 5 short answer
type questions of 10 marks. Section ‘B' containing
8 descriptive type questions with 50% internal
choice carrying 18 marks for each.
Section ‘A’
1. Answer the following questions: 1x 10 = 10
(a) Which invertebrate phylum is characterized
by radial symmetry and includes sea
anemone ?
(b) What are two main types of pseudopodia ?
Loue
{ey Which type of canal system is found in
sponges ? x. =
€ Y
PT.
(2)
(a) Which special structure is responsible fy
defence in coral polyps ?
(e) Which invertebrate group possesses a water
vascular system involved in respiration ?
(0 In which group of invertebrates, Malpighian
tubule is found ?
JS In which invertebrate phylum, primitive
nervous system is found ?
(h) Name the larval forms found in Echino-
dermata.
(i) Torsion is a characteristics feature of nervous
system in which group of animals ?
() In which group of animals Book Lungs is
found ?
2. Answer the following questions: 2 x 5 = 10
() Discuss five main features of phylum
Protozoa.
(ii) Describe ciliary movement in Protozoa.
fi
Explain in brief Polymorphism in
Coclenterates.
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(3)
fi) Discuss the process of filter feeding in
Polychaeta.
4 What are the various organs of respiration
in invertebrates ?
Section ‘B’
Note : Attempt any four questions, 4 x 15 = 60
8. Discuss the classification of phylum protozoa
upto orders, providing examples and highlighting
the special features.
e the Canal Systems in Porifera, covering
eg
the Asconoid, Syconoid and Leuconoid Variations.
Vents | SMAQER —_ SQengatian
5. Discuss the organs of respiration in invertebrates
including Gills, Lungs, Trachea and Book Lungs.
Describe the mechanism of respiration.
6. Examine the organs of excretion in invertebrates
including coelom, coelomoducts, nephridia and
Malpighian tubules. Discu:
he mechanism of
excretion in them.
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(4)
7. Explore the water vascular system jn
echinodermata, detailing its structure, function
and the role it plays in physiology.
4 Investigate invertebrates larvae, focusing on the
structure and development of Trochophore and
its phylogenetic importance.
4% Compare and discuss the nervous system in
invertebrates, starting with primitive nervous
system in coelenterates and advancing to the
more complex found in Annelida and Mollusca.
Pe
307 Write note on any of the two :
Jar Corals and Coral Reefs
BK Hydrostatic Movement
Note : Section ‘A’ is compulsory containing 10 objective
type questions of 10 marks and 5 short answer
type questions of 10 marks. Section ‘B’ containing
8 descriptive type questions with 50% internal
choice carrying 15 marks for each.
Section ‘A’
1. Answer the following questions: 1 x 10 = 10
a Who gave the term taxonomy ? >">
Who is the writer of ‘systema naturae’ ?
{What is Tautonym ?
4d) What is the basic unit of classification ?
(e) Which equipment is used to pick up large
number of small insects and other arthropods?
PO,
(2)
fication reflect
cla
(g which type of
7 lationships of organisms?
evolutionary inter rel
anisation which
_{g) What is the name of org:
imals ?
provides rules for naming animals ?
(b) Give the names of pre Darwinian theories of
classification.
() Which instrument is used to record/study
sounds of birds ?
iy” What is Biota ?
2. Answer the following questions: 2x 5 = 10
fi} Write a short note on Linnean hierarchy.
(ii) Wijte a note on importance of taxonomy in
_Biological control.
_ii) Briefly describe Binomial Nomenclature and
its rules.
A What is the aim of International code of
Nomenclature ? How many parts are there
discuss in short ?
and Allopatrie Species.
1e species subspecies, sympatric species
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Section 'B'
Note : Attempt any four questions. 4 x 15 = 60
3. How invention of advance technology has
affected taxonomy ? Describe its relevance with
morphological and embryological studies.
The history of taxonomy is divided into how
many periods ? Discuss them in details.
5 What do you understand with taxonomic
characters describe any three types in details ?
6. What are the taxonomic procedures ? How animals
of lower invertebrate groups are collected ?
7. Define Keys. Discuss their types giving examples,
53 merits and demerits.
5% Write an essay on ICZN
9. What is Isolation ? Describe reproductive
isolation. poor =
I Describe various species concept theories. Which
theory is accepted now a days and why ?
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Roll No...
1 Semester Examination, 2023-24
M.Sc. Mansi Rathore
ZOOLOGY
Paper-Ill
(General and Comparative Endocrinology)
Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 80
Note : Section ‘A’ is compulsory containing 10 objective
type questions of 10 marks and 5 short answer
type questions of 10 marks. Section ‘B' containing
8 descriptive type questions with 50% internal
choice carrying 15 marks for each.
Section ‘A’
1. Answer the following questions: 1x 10 = 10
(a) What are ductless glands ?
(b) What is precursor molecule for thyroid
hormone biosynthesis ?
{)° Name any two neuroendocrine hormones.
(4) Write name of receptor for insulin.
PT.O,
(2)
for hormones
(e) Name the techniques used
(e) Ne
measurement.
4) Oxytocin is synthesised in which portion of
brain 20%
48 How many carbons are present in
pregnenolone ? =
(5) Which hormone regulates menstrual cycle 27
Name the hormones involved in body
@
homeostasis.
jy What is juvenile diabetes ?
2. Answer the following questions: 2 x 5 = 10
ff Classification of hormones.
(si) What is second messenger theory of hormone
action ?
Hi What is role of hormones in growth ?
Av) Define neuroendocrine system.
(Y) Biosynthesis of thyroid hormones.
Section ‘B'
Note : Attempt any four questions. 4 x 15 = 60
v3 What is endocrinology ? Discuss in detail about
its scope in different fields.
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(3)
A. Discuss in detail about endocrine role of
<
pancrease.
5. Give a detail account on hormonal regulation of
carbohydrate metabolism in mammals
6. Name the hormones responsible for growth and
development and their specific role.
Ya Discuss about different hormones and their role
involved in maintaining menstrual cycle.
\& What is neuroendocrine system ? Give a detail
account on hormones of pituitary and their
pathophysiology,
What are steroid hormones ? Discuss about
mechanism of action of steroid hormones.
10. Name different hormones involved in behaviour.