Posted: September 16th, 2017

Biotechnology

Q1         Define the term “Biotechnology’ and give a brief history of it. (6 marks)

Q2         Differentiate DNA from Genes (2 marks).

Q3         Give several examples of biotechnology and its applications in agriculture (4 marks).

Q4         Define the following terms used in crop improvement  (i) Somatic Hybridization

(ii)Embryo culture (iii) Somaclonal variation (6marks)

Q5      Describe briefly steps involved in Tissue culture ( 2 marks).