Higher Secondary Model Examination 2010 G.G.H.S.S.

Cotton Hill
HSE - II Max Score : 30 Time : 1 Hr.

BOTANY
1. Observe the relationship of the first two and fill in the blanks. a. Radicle : coleorrhiza Plumule : ......................... b. Sponge : gemmules Hydra : ......................... ( + = 1) The impact of certain factors upon population Density (N) is given int he following diagram. Fill the empty boxes.
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Natality

Population Density (N)

Emigration (E)

( + = 1)

3. (a) Regulators (b)

Internal level

External level Observe the graphical representation of organismic response and name a & b. (1)

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Partially decomposed organic matter earthworm hen fox. Name the above mentioned food chain. How do the members in this food chain meet their energy and nutrient requirements? (1) From the evolutionary point of view cross pollination is better than self pollination. So nature itself has developed so many devices to prevent self pollination. Mention any three such devices. (1)

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Write technical terms for the following (a) morphologically different types of gametes (b) process of formation of male and female gametes. (c) Formation of new organisms without fertilization. (1)

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Now a days Bt Brinjal has been much in the news. Being a GM Food is it advantageous or disadvantageous. List out any two points each. (2)

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PCR is meant for making multiple copies of a gene of interest. Mention the major steps involved in PCR. Name an organism form which a thermostable DNA polymerase is isolated. (2)

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Match the following A Name of Interaction a) Mutualism B Type of Interaction + -++ +O -- -C Examples Cuscutta Vanda Flemingoes & fisher lichen (2)

b) Competition c) Pararitism

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Restriction enzymes and ligases opened the doorway for recembinant DNA technology. Do you agree with this. Justify. (2) The existence of human beings is under great threat due to the uncontrolled emission of green house gases. Can you suggest any two remedial measures to reduce this. (2) Transgenic animals are said to be beneficial to humans. Justify this statements by giving two reasons. (2)

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Some years back large scale death of fishes occurred due to algal bloom. What may be the reason for such an algal bloom and for the death of fishes. (2) Different stages of an ecological succession are given below. Arrange them in the correct sequence. A) a. b. c. d. e. f. marsh - meadow stage Reed swamp stage Scrub stage phyto plankton stage submerged free floating stage forest stage

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B) Name the type of ecological succession and mention the pioneer and climax communities in this succession. (3) 15. In Angiosperms, the zygote is diploid while the endosperm in triploid. Discuss the events leading to the formation of diploid zygote and triploid endosperm. (3) One of the aims of plant breeding is to produce high yielding, disease resistant crop plants. Describe the main steps in plant breeding. Name the variety of bhindi which is resistant to yellow mosaic virus. (3)

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