BIOLOGY

Practical Notebook
Standard XII
Sr. Name of experiment Page Date Signature
No. no.
A. List of experiments to be performed
1. Study of osmosis by potato osmoscope.

2. Study of plasmolysis in epidermal peels

3. Study of structure and distribution of stomata

on appear and lower surfaces of leaf.
4. Study of pollen germination on slide

5. Study of soil samples at least from two different

localities sites with respect to their texture and
pH and correlate plants found thereof.

6. Study of suspended particulate matter in air at

the two widely different sites, in your area.

7. Study of water samples collected from different

water bodies for their pH, clarity and presence
of living organisms (microscopic/ planktonic).

8. Dissect and display floral whorls. Dissect anther

and take T. S. or V. S. of ovary to show pollen
grains and locules of ovary, respectively.

9. To examine the presence or absence of Barr

body in the given sample.

10. To detect the presence of starch, added as an

adulterant to the milk.

11. To study various syndromes and their

karyotypes in human beings
 B. Demonstration experiments (Spotting)
Sr. Name of experiment Page Date Signature
No. No.
1. Comparative study of rates of transpiration in
the upper and lower surfaces of leaf, using four-
leaf experiment.

2. Separation of plant pigments by paper

Chromatography.
3. Study of imbibition by using dried seeds/raisins

4. Study of flowers adapted to pollination by

different pollinating agencies (Wind and
Insects)

5. Study of V. S. of anotropus ovule through a

permanent slide relevant chart.
6. Study of T. S. testis, T. S. ovary and V. S. of
blastula, through permanent slides.
7. Study of meiosis in onion flower bud with the
help of permanent slides.

8. Study of plants found in xerophytic and aquatic

conditions/ habitats. And comment
on their adoptations
9. Demonstration of hybridization technique.

10. To study the prepared pedigree charts of

genetic traits such as rolling of tongue, widow's
peak, blood groups and colour blindness

11. Study of morphological adaptations of animals,

found in xeric and aquatic conditions or
habitats.

12. To identify common disease causing organisms

like Plasmodium, Entamoeba, Ascaris and
Ringworm with the help of permanent slides
and or specimens. Comment on symptoms of
diseases that they cause

13. Study of structure or parts of human eye, ear

and brain with the help of models or charts.

14. To study various syndromes and their

karyotypes in human beings
 BIOLOGY
STANDARD XII
Scheme of Practical Examination
Time: 3 Hours Skeleton question paper Total
marks: 30
Major experiment: (any one out of the following)
marks: 4
Q.1 Make a temporary potato osmoscope to study osmosis. Sketch & label the diagram showing
the change in the water level.
OR
Make a temporary mount of leaf epidermis to study the structure & distribution of stomata.
Sketch & label the structure of stomatal apparatus.
OR
Make a temporary slide to study plasmolysis. Sketch & label the diagram.
OR
Find out the adulteration of the given milk sample, for water and starch
OR
Perform the experiment to isolate DNA from given sample. Show your result to the examiner.
Minor experiments: marks: 3
Q.2 Dissect the given flower to display the floral whorls. Take a T. S. or V. S. of ovary to show
number of chambers (locules). Sketch and label the diagram.
OR
Make a temporary preparation to show pollen germination. Draw neat and labelled diagram of
the same.
OR
Calculate population density frequency of any one plant species by quadrat method.

Q.3 Perform the suitable tests to compare the given water sample(s) for it’s their pH and clarity.
Make a note of it’s their pH and clarity. marks: 3
OR
Perform the suitable tests to compare the given soil samples for their pH and type. Make a note
on their pH and soil type.
OR
Perform the suitable test to compare the given leaf samples for the presence of particulate matter.
Make a note of the same.
OR
Make a temporary mount of the given water sample. Observe and prepare a report on the
presence of different planktons in it.
Part B:
marks: 10
Q.4 Spotting: (Identify the following spots-)
Spot A. Name the plant and write on floral adaptations for type of pollinations in the same.
(i.Wind pollination ii. Insect pollination)
OR
Identity and comment.
[Controlled pollination (emasculation, bagging and bagging with tagging).]
Spot B. Identity and comment (Any one experiment from plant physiology).
i. Rate of transpiration by four leaf experiment
ii. Imbibition of seeds/Raisins.
iii. Separation of plant pigments by paper chromatography
Spot C. Identify the plant and comment on its morphological adaptations in aquatic/xeric
habitats.
Spot D. Identity and describe permanent slide of T. S. testis/ T. S. of ovary/ V. S. of blastula.
Spot E. Identify and comment on the syndrome from to given karyotype.
Spot F. Identify the disease and comment on control measures.
Spot G. Identify and describe stage of meiosis in the given slide.
Spot H. Identify the animal and comment on its xeric adaptations/aquatic adaptations.
Spot I. Name the part indicated by the marker and enlist its functions (ovule V.S. /Model. eye car
brain)
OR
Identify the slide and comment with respect to the barr body.
Spot J. Comment on the given pedigree chart with respect to the inheritance of trait.
OR
Comment on the given specimen of Drosophila with respect to eye colour and wing type.
OR
Identify the type of cell marked and mention its features/functions (blood profile).
Part C:
Q.5 Project Report marks: 05

Q.6 Viva vote (on question no. 1 to 3) marks: 02

Q.7 (Certified journal) marks: 03