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Model Question Paper
M.Sc. Botany – Semester I
Core Paper 101: Biology and Diversity of Algae and Bryophytes
Time: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 85

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Answer any Five of the Following
Choosing at least two from each Section
All Questions carry equal Marks

SECTION – A (ALGAE)
1. Briefly discuss about the trends of classification of the Algae

2. Explain the Cultural practices of Porphyra

3. Discuss in brief the utilization of Algae in Industry

4. Write critical notes on Four of the following
a. Diplontic life cycle.
b. Methods of reproduction in Vaucheria
c. Similarities between Bacteria and Cyanobacteria
d. Post fertilization changes in the life history of Sargassum
e. Use of Blue green Algae in Agriculture

5. Discuss in brief the Indian Pioneer Work in the Field of Phycology

SECTION – B (BRYOPHYTES)
6. Give a brief account of the life history of Polytichum

7. Describe the development of Antheridium and Archegonium in Marchantia

8. Answer any Four of the following
a. Sporophyte of Anthoceros
b. Life cycle of Funaria
c. Apospory and Apogamy
d. Homologons theory
e. Sphagnum.