Today I have given here, the most important Mycology and Lichenology questions for bsc honours in botany students . Practice more and more is necessary for doing better in the examinations. So you guys, should practice this questions before the examinations. Here are included the definition of  fungi,salient features of fungi, sexual reproduction of fungi, asexual reproduction of fungi, spore liberation of fungi, spore dispersal mechanisms of fungi, etc. 

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First Year B. Sc. (Honours) Examination 2019
Course No. BOT. 102
Course Title: Mycology and Lichenology
Department of Botany
University of Chittagong
Full Marks: 75
Time: 4 hours

[Answer any FIVE questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full
marks. Give labeled diagram (s) wherever necessary. All parts of each
question must be answered subsequently.]

1. (a) What is meant by fungi?
(b) Mentioning the important characteristics, classify fungi
up to order according to Alexopoulos and Mims (1979).
(c) What is parasexuality? Describe the parasexual mode of reproduction in fungi.

2. (a) With diagram describe different types of asexual spores
produced in fungi
(b) With diagram describe the following fungal structures:
(i) Rhizomorph; (ii) Haustorium;
(iii) Ascus and (iv) Cleistothecium

3. Write the salient features and economic importance of the
following fungal orders:
(a) Chytridiales;
(b) Erysiphales;
(c) Ustilaginales.
(d) Melanoconiales and
(e) Hyphomycitales.

4. (a) With diagram describe the life cycle of Phytopthora
infestans.
(b) What is a heterocious fungus? Describe the life cycle of a
heterocious fungi.
(c) Mention the characteristics of poisonous fungi.

5. (a) With labeled diagram describe the life cycle of
Synchytrium endobioticum.
(b) Illustrate the morphological and anatomical structure of
Agaricus campestris.
6. Compare the following pairs:
(a) Whiplash and tinsei flagella;
(b) Saprophytism and parasitism;
(c) Eucarpic and holocarpic fungi;
(d) Homothelism and heterothelism and
(e) Microcyclic and macroclycic fungi.

7. (a) Lichen is an ideal example of symbiosis- explain,
(b) Differentiate between lichen and fungi.
(c) Classify lichen on the basis of their habitat.
(d) With labeled diagram describe anatomical features of
fruticose lichen
Write notes on:

8.
(a) Diplanetism; (b) Somatogamy; (c) Fungus imperfecti;
(d) Dolipore septum and (c) Biological specialization.
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First Year B.Sc. (Honours) Examination 2018
Department of Botany
University of Chittagong
Course No. BOT. 102
Course Title: Mycology and Lichenology
Time: 4 hours
Marks: 75
[Answer any five questions. Figures on the right margin indicate full marks. Give
labeled diagrams wherever necessary. All parts of each question should be
answered subsequently.)

1. (a) What is Fungus? Mention the salient features of fungi.
(b) Describe the sexual reproduction of fungi.
(c) Write the spore liberation and dispersal mechanisms of fungi.
(d) Discuss the importance of fungi in agriculture and industries.

2. (a) What is meant by eucarpic and holocarpic fungi? Write the factors
that affect fungal growth.
(b) Write the preparation method of potato dextrose agar medium for
fungal culture.
(c) What is haustorium? Illustrate the structure and function of
Gure
haustoria.
(d) Describe any four asexual spores of fungi.

Differentiate the following pairs:
(a) Saprophytism and parasitism;
(b) Sclerotium and Rhizomorph;
(c) Poisonous fungi and Edible fungi;
(d) Coenocytic and Septate hypha; and
(e) Gametangial contact and Gametangial copulation.

4. (a) Differentiate between rust and smut fungi.
(b) With diagram show the graduat development of antheridium and
oogonium in Phytophthora infestans.
(c) Describe different types of spores found in the life cycle of
Puccinia graminis tritici.
(d) Write the systematic position of Alubgo, Alternaria, Erysiphe and
Ustilago.

5. (a) What is biological specialization? With example discuss the
biological specialization of fungi.
(b) What is diplanetism? Illustrate the diplanetic life cycle of
Saprolegnia.
(C) Write the salient features of the class Ascomycetes and
Oomycetes.

6. (a)
What are lichens? Classify lichen on the basis of their thallus
structure.
(b) With labeled diagrarn describe the matomical features of foliose
lichen
(c) Write the economic importance of lichen.

7. (a) Write the economic importance of yeast.
(b) With labeled diagram describe/the life cycle of Saccharomyces
cerevisiae.
(c) Illustrate the life cycle of Ustilago.

8. Write notes on:
(a) Mycorrhiza;
(b) Nutrition of fungi;
(c) Parasexuality;
(d) Clamp conection; and
(e) Acervulous



First Year B.Sc. (Hons.) Examination 2017
Subject -- Botany
Course No.- Bot. 102
Course Title - Mycology and Lichenology
Full Marks - 75
Time - 4 Ilours
(Answer any FIVE questions. Figures on the right margin indicate full marks. Give
labeled diagrams wherever necessary.)

1. a. Define fungi with example.
b. Describe different types of asexual sporcs found in fungi.
With mentioning important characteristics classify fungi up to order
according to Alexopoulos and Mims (1979).

2.
Write the salient features and economic importance of the following fungal
orders:
a. Chytridiales;
b. Erysiphales;
c. Hyphomycetales;
d. Melanconialcs and
e. Ustilaginales.

3. a. With labeled diagram describe thc followings:
i. Cleistothecium;
ii. Apothecium; and
iii. Perithecium.
b. Illustrate the life cycle of Saprolegnia.

4. a. Why form class Deuteromycetes is called fungi imperfecti?
b. Illustrate the life cycle of Synchyrrium endohiotic.m.
c. With diagram describe the morphological and analomical structures of Aguricus campestris.

5. Differentiate the following pairs:
a. Homothelism and Heterothelism:
b. Ascus and Pycnidium:

c. Haustorium and Rhizoids;
d. Zoospore and Aplanospore; and
e. Holocarpic and Eucarpic fungi.

6. a. What is heterocious fungi? With diagram show the life cycle of a
heterocious fungi.
b. Discuss the factors that affect fungal growth.
c. Write the systematic position of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria
solani.

7. a. Write the mutual benefits of lichen.
b. Differentiate between lichen and fungi.
c. Classify lichen on the basis of thcir habitats.

d. With labelled diagram describe the anatomical features of crustose lichen.

8.
Write notes on:
(a)Poisonous fungi;
(b)Parasitism;
(c)Biological specialization
(d)Spore dispersal mechanism of fungi; and
(e) Saprophytisin



First Year B.Sc. (Ilons.) Examination 2017
Subject -- Botany
Course No.- Bot. 102
Course Title - Mycology and Lichenology
Full Marks - 75
Time - 4 Ilours
(Answer any FIVE questions. Figures on the right margin indicate full marks. Give
labeled diagrams wherever necessary.)

1. a. Define fungi with example.
b. Describe different types of asexual sporcs found in fungi.
With mentioning important characteristics classify fungi up to order
according to Alexopoulos and Mims (1979).

2.
(a)Write the salient features and economic importance of the following fungal
orders:
a. Chytridiales;
b. Erysiphales;
c. Hyphomycetales;
d. Melanconialcs and
e. Ustilaginales.
3. a. With labeled diagram describe thc followings:
i. Cleistothecium;
ii. Apothecium; and
iii. Perithecium.
b. Illustrate the life cycle of Saprolegnia.

4. a. Why form class Deuteromycetes is called fungi imperfecti?
b. Illustrate the life cycle of Synchyrrium endohiotic.m.
c. With diagram describe the morphological and analomical structures of Aguricus campestris.

5. Differentiate the following pairs:
a. Homothelism and Heterothelism:
b. Ascus and Pycnidium:
c. Haustorium and Rhizoids;
d. Zoospore and Aplanospore; and
e. Holocarpic and Eucarpic fungi.

6. a. What is heterocious fungi? With diagram show the life cycle of a
heterocious fungi.
b. Discuss the factors that affect fungal growth.
c. Write the systematic position of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria
solani.

7. a. Write the mutual benefits of lichen.
b. Differentiate between lichen and fungi.
c. Classify lichen on the basis of thcir habitats.
d. With labelled diagram describe the anatomical features of crustose lichen.

8.
Write notes on:
(a) Poisonous fungi;
(b) Parasitism;
(c) Biological specialization
(d) Spore dispersal mechanism of fungi; and
(e) Saprophytisin

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
UNIVERSITY OF CHITTAGONG
14 Year B. Sc. (Honours) Examination 2015
Course No. BOT. 101
Course Title: Virology and Microbiology
Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours

[Answer any FIVE questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Give labeled
diagram wherever necessary. All parts of each question must be answered subsequently.]

1.(a) Differentiate between abiogenesis and biogenesis.
(b) Discuss the germ theory of diseases.
(c) Write the contribution of the following scientists in the field of
microbiology.
i) Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
ii) Ronald Ross

2.(a)Differentiate between prion and viroids.
(b)Write the salient features of viroids.
(c)Write the economic importance of prion and viroids.

3.(a) What is virus? Write the status of virus.
(b) Why does AIDS patient need to take life time drugs?
(d) Illustrate the multiplication of T2 phage virus.

4.(a) What is mycoplasma? Write the salient features of mycoplasma.
(b) Describe the structure of chlamydia.
(c) Mention four diseases caused by mycoplasma.

5.(a) What are bacteria? Write the general characteristics of bacteria.
(b) Classify bacteria on the basis of flagella and nutrition.
(c) Differentiate between gram positive and gram negative bacteria.

6.(a) Why actinomycetes are called 'ray fungi'? Write the fungal
characteristics of actinomycetes.
(b) Give a modern classification of actinomycetes.
c) Write the economic importance of actinomycetes.

7. a) What is meant by growth of microorganisms.
b) Discuss the different methods of measurement of growth of
microorganisms
c) Describe the different phases of growth of microorganisms.
Write notes on:

8.
a) Symbiosis,
b) Kock's postulates;
c) Rickettsia,
d) Citrus canker and
e) Role of bacteria in agriculture.