UNIT TEST, FIRST TERM, 2023-24

Class- IX Subject - Biology

Time- 1 hr Maximum Marks: 30
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Instructions- All questions from section A are compulsory. Choose any two sets from
section B. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets ().
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SEC A (All the questions are compulsory)
A. Choose the correct option: [ 5 ×1=5 ]

1. The tissue with lignified wall is

a) Collenchyma b) Platelet c) Parenchyma d) Sclerenchyma

2. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

a) Cell wall- regulates entry of solutes

b) Mitochondria- synthesis of respiratory enzymes

c) Lysosome- Synthesis of protein

d) Granules- turgidity of cell.

3. A bell pepper is of yellow colour. Which of the following pigments is present in it?

a) Carotene b) Anthocyanine c) Chlorophyll d) Xanthophyll

4. Number of chromosomes in humans are

a) 46 b) 23 c) 40 d) 22

5. Adipose tissue is an example of

a) Muscle tissue b) Connective tissue c) Epithelial tissue d) Protective tissue

B. Correct the false statements: [ 5 ×1=5 ]

1. Coconut fibres are the cell membranes of their dead cells.

2. Amoeba is an example of Prokaryotes.

3. The sclerenchyma consists of actively dividing cells.

4. Muscles of heart are voluntary.

5. Centrosomes are also called ‘suicide bags’.

C. Fill in the blanks: [ 5 ×1=5 ]

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1. All cells arise from ______________ cells.

2. Plant cell wall is made up of ___________.

3. Vacuoles are covered by a covering called ____________.

4. A fluid connective tissue is ___________ (Blood/Cartilage).

5. ____________ tissue is present beneath the epidermis of skin.

D. Draw a diagram of Plant cell and label the following parts: [ 2+3=5 ]

(Cell wall, vacuole, Mitochondria, Nucleus, Plastid, Dictyosomes)

SEC B (Answer any two sets)

Question 1:
1. Define Protoplasm. [1]

2. Write any two quantitative differences between plant cell and animal cell. [1]

3. Name the scientist who first stated that “all cells arise from pre-existing cells”. Write any
two points of cell theory. [1+1]

4. Name the part of cell that is concerned with transmission of hereditary characters from
parents to offspring. [1]

Question 2:
1. Write the function of: Phloem parenchyma and Unstriated muscles. [2]

2. Which type of tissues are present at the tip of roots? [1]

3. It is said protoplasm cannot be analysed chemically. Why do you think so? [1]

4. Write the function of Smooth endoplasmic reticulum. [1]

Question 3:
1. Differentiate between Parenchyma and collenchyma (Two points). [1]

2. How can you determine the age of a tree? [1]

3. Write the location of following tissues: [1]

a) Columnar epithelium cells b) Cartilage

4. Label the following diagram: [2]

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