Code No: R050212303 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write the three tenets of cell theory. What are the natural factors that govern the
shape and size of cells? [16]

2. Justify the statement “Plasma membrane acts as a semi-permeable membrane in

libing cells”. [16]

3. Cite the one unique function of each of the following: plasma membrane, nucleus,
nuclear envelope, mitochondrion, chloroplast, RER, SER, Golgi complex, secretory
vesicles, lysosome, peroxisomes, ribosomes, cytoskeleton, microtubules, microfila-
ments, intermediate filaments, extracellular matrix, cell wall. [16]

4. Briefly explain how glucose is transported across plasma membrane of a cell. [16]

5. What is the cell cycle? What are the stages of the cell cycle? How does the cell
cycle vary among different types of cells? [16]

6. With respect to cell differentiation write notes on:

(a) Cytoplasmic determinants

(b) Nucleoplasmic interactions. [8+8]

7. Explain G-protein coupled receptors. [16]

8. Explain the role of protein Tyrosine kinase in cell growth and differentiation. [16]

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Code No: R050212303 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Enumerate the characteristics of a living Cell. [16]

2. Describe the properties of the three classes of membrane proteins and how they
differ from one another and how they vary among themselves. [16]

3. Cite the one unique function of each of the following: plasma membrane, nucleus,
nuclear envelope, mitochondrion, chloroplast, RER, SER, Golgi complex, secretory
vesicles, lysosome, peroxisomes, ribosomes, cytoskeleton, microtubules, microfila-
ments, intermediate filaments, extracellular matrix, cell wall. [16]

4. Write a note on ATP powered pumps in detail. [16]

5. Justify the statement ”There are variations observed in cell cycle patterns of some
cells”. [16]

6. What is meant by stem cell differentiation? [16]

7. Briefly explain the different classes of cell surface receptors. [16]

8. With respect to secondary messengers, write short notes on:

(a) cAMP
(b) cGMP. [8+8]

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Code No: R050212303 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write short notes on [8 × 2 = 16]

(a) Cell theory

(b) Discovery of cells

2. Describe three functions of microtubules and microfilament. Compare and contrast

microtubule assembly and intermediate filament assembly. [16]

3. Discuss each of the following:

(a) the structure and role of the cell membrane

(b) the structure and role of mitochondria. [16]

4. How are substances moved across the plasma membrane against its concentration
gradient? [16]

5. Justify the statement ”There are variations observed in cell cycle patterns of some
cells”. [16]

6. Explain what is meant by cell differentiation? [16]

7. Citing a suitable example explain nuclear receptors. [16]

8. Explain the role of protein Tyrosine kinase in cell growth and differentiation. [16]

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Code No: R050212303 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
CELL BIOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. With a neat labelled diagram explain the structure of a typical eukaryotic cell. [16]

2. What property allows carbon compounds to exist in a number of forms and what
properties of a carbon atom are critical to life? [16]

3. What are the major functions of nucleus? How are nuclear pores important in
protein trafficking? [16]

4. Elaboraye on the role of symporters and Antiporters as transport proteins in co-

transport of substances across Plasma membrane. [16]

5. Describe the following - Cell cycle; cell plate; centrioles; centromere; sister chro-
matids; spindle fibers. [16]

6. Using Hematopoietic system explain stem cell differentiation. [16]

7. What do receptors accomplish for a cell? Explain. [16]

8. Using a suitable example discuss the role of secondary messengers in signal trans-
duction. [16]

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