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COURSE CODE: BIO 307
COURSE TITLE: EVOLUTION
CREDIT UNITS: 2
TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hours
INTRUCTION: Answer question ONE (1) and any other THREE (3) questions
1a. List the five major reasons that led to extinctions. (5 marks)
b. Outline the key evolutionary innovations that can be used to trace evolution in the Plant kingdom. (4 marks)
c. Mutations can be classified on the basis of their functional effects. Discuss (6 marks)
d. Enumerate the various techniques that can be used to investigate polymorphism in the laboratories. (4 marks)
e. Give a detailed description of the mechanisms for balancing selection. (6 marks)
2a. Differentiate between prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. (7 marks)
b. Write short notes on the following:
i. Genetic drift (4 marks)
ii. Mechanical isolation. (4 marks)
3ai. What do you understand by the term mutation? (2 marks)
ii. Enumerate the causes of spontaneous mutation. (4 marks)
b. Outline the techniques that can be used to investigate polymorphism. (9 marks)
4a. Classify mutations on the basis of Special class (3 marks)
b. Discuss the concept of mutation in relation to Molecular Biology and Genetics (12 marks)
5. Adaptation, speciation and hybrid gender are very important in Evolution- Discuss with reference to their outcomes
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