Kerala University Environmental Science Ph.D Entrance Examination 2009 Question Paper (Download PDF)

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PhD Entrance Environmental Science

KERALA UNIVERSITY Ph.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER – 2009
FACULTY OF SCIENCES

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Time: 140 Minutes                                                  Maximum Marks: 160

Note: Answer any twelve questions from Section B and one question from Section C in the subject concerned. In Section B, each question carries 10 marks. Section C carries 40 marks. In Section B an answer should not exceed 100 words. In Section C, an answer should not exceed 500 words.

SECTION – B

(1). Stratospheric Ozone.

(2). Air quality monitoring.

(3). GIS and Remote Sensing in Environment management.

(4). Seaweeds

(5). Cost-Benefit Analysis.

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Kerala University Zoology Ph.D Entrance Examination 2009 Question Paper (Download PDF)

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Zoology PhD Entrance Papers

KERALA UNIVERSITY Ph.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER – 2009
FACULTY OF SCIENCES

ZOOLOGY

Time: 140 Minutes                                                  Maximum Marks: 160

Note: Answer any twelve questions from Section B and one question from Section C in the subject concerned. In Section B, each question carries 10 marks. Section C carries 40 marks. In Section B an answer should not exceed 100 words. In Section C, an answer should not exceed 500 words.

SECTION – B

(1). Distinguish between holometabolous and hemimetabolous insect.

(2). What is ‘unit membrane’ concept?

(3). Precisely explain cell theory.

(4). Distinguish between niche and habitat.

(5). How are ecological ‘hot spots’ important?

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Kerala University Botany Ph.D Entrance Examination 2009 Question Paper (Download PDF)

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Botany PhD Entrance Test

KERALA UNIVERSITY Ph.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER – 2009
FACULTY OF SCIENCES

BOTANY

Time: 140 Minutes                                                  Maximum Marks: 160

Note: Answer any twelve questions from Section B and one question from Section C in the subject concerned. In Section B, each question carries 10 marks. Section C carries 40 marks. In Section B an answer should not exceed 100 words. In Section C, an answer should not exceed 500 words.

SECTION – B

(1). Describe the process of transcription in prokaryotic organisms.

(2). Describe the ultrastructure and functions of the chloroplasts.

(3). What are the different systems of classification? Discuss the merits and demerits of Bentham and Hooker’s System.

(4). Write the botanical name, family and salient features and useful plant part of any five drug yielding plants.

(5). Write short notes on the different types of vectors used in genetic engineering.

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Biochemistry Ph.D Entrance Test 2015 Question Paper (Kerala University – Download PDF)

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Biochemistry PhD Entrance Paper

KERALA UNIVERSITY Ph.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
OCTOBER – 2015 
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

BIOCHEMISTRY

Time: 140 Minutes                                                  Maximum Marks: 160

Note: Answer any twelve questions from Section B and one question from Section C in the subject concerned. In Section B, each question carries 10 marks. Section C carries 40 marks. In Section B an answer should not exceed 100 words. In Section C, an answer should not exceed 500 words.

SECTION – B

(1). Outline the principle behind the functioning of a Spectrophotometer.

(2). What is a zwitterion? Explain zwitterion with two examples.

(3). How is the functioning of an enzyme regulated? Explain with suitable examples.

(4). Elaborate the importance of isoelectric point in protein purification.

(5). What is sedimentation coefficient? Explain its importance in centrifugation.

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Kerala University Biochemistry Ph.D Entrance Examination 2009 Question Paper (Download PDF)

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Biochemistry PhD Entrance Paper

KERALA UNIVERSITY Ph.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER 2009
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

BIOCHEMISTRY

Time: 140 Minutes                                                  Maximum Marks: 160

Note: Answer any twelve questions from Section B and one question from Section C in the subject concerned. In Section B, each question carries 10 marks. Section C carries 40 marks. In Section B an answer should not exceed 100 words. In Section C, an answer should not exceed 500 words.

SECTION – B

(1). What are ribozymes? Explain their characteristic activities.

(2). What are Telomeres? What are their characteristics? How are they synthesized?

(3). Briefly describe how X-ray diffraction technique has been employed to elucidate the structure function relation of ribosomes.

(4). Dietary deficiency of vitamin B1 leads to the disease beriberi. This is characterized by increased levels of pyruvate and alpha ketoglutarate in the blood. How does vitamin B1 deficiency account for this?

(5). Explain why familial hypercholesterolemia results in elevated levels of blood cholesterol.

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