DSSCE CBSE 2023

MAX. MARKS=30 BIOLOGY PRACTICAL (044)

DURATION=3hrs CLASS XII

1. MAJOR EXPT. : (5 marks)

Isolation of DNA from given plant material separate it by spooling. Write observations, preparation of solution and
precautions taken by you while performing an experiment.

2. MINOR EXPT. : (4 marks)

Study plant population density by using Quadrat method. Write requirements, observations and two precautions taken
by you while performing an experiment. Calculate density of given plant species and discuss/write the vegetation
composition of the area and comment on the dominant component species.
OR
Study plant population frequency by using Quadrat method. Write requirements, percentage frequency formula,
observations and two precautions taken by you while performing an experiment. Calculate percentage of frequency of
given plant species. Write comments on observations taken by you.

3. SLIDE PREPARATION : (5 marks)

Prepare a temporary mount showing “Pollen germination “on a cavity slide. Draw well labelled diagram and write
constituents of nutrient medium used. Also write two precautions taken by you while preparing the slides.
OR
Prepare a temporary mount of onion root tip to study Mitosis. Show any one stage of Mitotic division and draw a well
labelled diagram. Write observations (any two features of the stage) and two precaution taken by while preparing the
slide.
4. SPOTTING : (7 marks)
Identify the spot A to G and comment.

5. Practical Records and viva voce (4 marks)

6. Investigatory Project and viva voce (5 marks)