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PT 1 QP Biology Grade 12
PT 1 QP Biology Grade 12
PT 1 QP Biology Grade 12
General Instructions:
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4. In a breeding experiment, the selected male parent is diploid and the female parent is
tetraploid. What will be the ploidy level of the endosperm that will develop after double
fertilization? [1]
(a) Diploid (c) Tetraploid
(b) Triploid (d) Pentaploid
5. Morula is a developmental stage [1]
(a) between the zygote and blastocyst
(b) between the blastocyst and gastrula
(c) after the implantation
(d) between implantation and parturition
6. Assertion: Specialized plant structures such as rhizomes, tubers, corms, bulbs, etc., are
excellent methods of asexual reproduction. [1]
Reason: They are common means of propagation in most of monocot families
(a) both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) both Assertion and Reason are false
7. Assertion: The megaspore mother cell divides meiotically to produce four spores. [1]
Reason: Megaspore mother cells are haploid and megaspore is diploid.
(a) both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) both Assertion and Reason are false
8. Assertion: The endometrium undergoes cyclical changes during menstrual cycle. [1]
Reason: The myometrium exhibits strong contractions during delivery of the baby.
(a) both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) both Assertion and Reason are false
9. Assertion: In external fertilization, syngamy occurs inside the female. [1]
Reason: The offspring’s produced are vulnerable to predators
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(a) both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) both Assertion and Reason are false
10. Assertion: Graafian follicle ruptures at the mid of menstrual cycle releasing the ovum.
Reason: Both LH and FSH attain a peak level at the middle of cycle. [1]
(a) both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) both Assertion and Reason are false
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iv. Wind pollination is common in:
a. Vallisneria c. Grasses
b. Hydrilla d. Zostera
v. Which among the following plant is hydrophilous?
a. Water Hyacinth c. Zoestra
b. Water lily d. Maize
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v. The vasa efterentia leave the testis and open into
a. Rete testis c. Vas deferens
b. Epididymis d. scrotum
SECTION B
13. Name the organic materials of which exine and intine of angiosperm pollen grains are
made up of. Explain the role of exine. [2]
14. Identify this reproductive structure and name the organism they are being released
from. [2]
15. .Some angiosperm seeds are said to be ‘albuminous’, whereas few others are said to
have a perisperm. Explain each with the help of an example. [2]
16. Why papaya and date palm plants are said to be dioecious, whereas cucurbits and
coconut palms monoecious, in spite of all of them bearing unisexual flowers? [2]
SECTION C
17. Draw a schematic diagram depicting oogenesis. (Label without description) [3]
18. What is the reason for the absence of menstrual cycles during conception? [3]
19. State the differences between Oestrous and menstrual cycle. [3]
20. Mention the changes taking place during the transition of a primary follicle to Graafian
follicle in the oogonia. [3]
SECTION D
21. [5]
a. How does a chasmogamous bisexual flower prevent self-pollination?
b. Is there any difference between apomixis and parthenocarpy? Explain the
benefits of each.
22. [5]
a. What are the post-fertilization changes that occur in plants?
b. Mention two differences and one similarity between zoospore and
conidium.
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