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Examinations for Semester II 2009/2010: Aquatic Plant Science, Exams of Botany and Agronomy

Information about the examinations for semester ii 2009/2010 in the field of aquatic plant science. It includes exam codes, modules, duration, and instructions. The document also lists the questions to be answered in each section of the exam, which cover topics such as the factors constraining the development of the irish seaweed industry, the biology and utilisation of dulse, different macro- and microalgal cultivation approaches, allelopathy, plant secondary metabolites, and methods for genetically transforming plants.

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Semester II Examinations 2009/2010
Exam Code(s)
3BS9, 3EH2, 3MR3, 1OA1
Exam(s)
Third Science (Undenominated)
Third Science (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
Third Science (Marine Science)
Visiting Students, Erasmus Students
Module Code(s)
3BS9–BT317, 3EH2–BT317, 3MR3–BT317, 1OA1–
BT317, 1EM1–BT317
Module(s)
BT317: Aquatic Plant Science
Paper No.
Repeat Paper
External Examiner(s)
Professor M. Jones
Internal Examiner(s)
Professor C. Spillane
Dr D. Stengel
Dr Z. Popper
Instructions:
Answer four questions, at least one from each section.
Use a separate answer book for each section.
Duration
No. of Pages
Department(s)
Course Co-ordinator(s)
Requirements:
MCQ
Handout
Statistical Tables
Graph Paper
Log Graph Paper
Other Material
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Semester II Examinations 2009/ Exam Code(s) 3BS9, 3EH2, 3MR3, 1OA Exam(s) Third Science (Undenominated) Third Science (Earth and Ocean Sciences) Third Science (Marine Science) Visiting Students, Erasmus Students Module Code(s) 3BS9–BT317, 3EH 2 – BT317, 3MR3–BT317, 1OA1– BT317, 1EM1–BT Module(s) BT317: Aquatic Plant Science Paper No. Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Professor M. Jones Internal Examiner(s) Professor C. Spillane Dr D. Stengel Dr Z. Popper Instructions: (^) Answer four questions , at least one from each section. Use a separate answer book for each section. Duration 3 hours No. of Pages 2 Department(s) Botany Course Co-ordinator(s) Professor M. O’Connell Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material

Section A

  1. What factors currently constrain the development of the Irish seaweed industry? What research should be done to allow a sustainable utilisation of algal resources in the near future? Support your answer with some examples.
  2. Give an account of the biology and utilisation of dulse ( Palmaria palmata ) in Ireland. Describe the recent advances in technology that allow its sustainable utilisation.
  3. Using examples, give an overview of different macro- and microalgal cultivation approaches. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
  4. What controls the distribution of seaweeds on a shore? Section B
  5. Giving examples, discuss allelopathy and the role that it plays in plant survival.
  6. Discuss the mechanisms by which plants detect and respond to gravity.
  7. Write a concise essay on plant secondary metabolites.
  8. Describe methods that may be used to genetically transform plants.