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Class 10 - ICSE Biology Solved Question Papers
Question 1(a)
(i) The process of transformation of several glucose molecules into one molecule of starch.
(iv) The duct which transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
Answer
(i) Polymerization
(ii) Centromere
(iii) Haemoglobin
(iv) Ureter
(v) Cerebrum
Question 1(b)
(i) Allele
(ii) Diffusion
(iii) Photolysis
(iv) Phenotype
Answer
(i) Alternative forms of a gene, occupying the same position on homologous chromosomes
and depicting different forms of the same character are called alleles.
(ii) Diffusion is the free movement of molecules of a substance from the region of their
higher concentration to the region of their lower concentration when the two are in direct
contact.
(iii) Photolysis is the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen ions and oxygen in the
presence of light.
(iv) The observable characteristics which are genetically controlled are called as phenotype.
(v) Population density is the number of individuals per square kilometre (km2) at any given
time.
Question 1(c)
Given below are certain groups of terms. In each group the first pair indicates a relationship
between the two terms. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar basis.
Answer
Question 1(d)
Given below are sets of five terms each. Rewrite the terms in correct order in a logical
sequence beginning with the first word that is underlined:
(iv) Australopithecus, Cro-Magnon Man, Homo erectus, Neanderthal Man, Homo sapiens.
Answer
Question 1(e-i)
1. Reproduction
2. Development
3. Fertilization
4. Embryo
Answer
Fertilization
Reason — The sperm and ovum fuse together in the fallopian tube. This process is known as
fertilization.
Question 1(e-ii)
Agranulocytes are:
1. Lymphocytes, Monocytes
2. Lymphocytes, Basophils
3. Eosinophils, Basophils
4. Eosinophils, Monocytes
Answer
Lymphocytes, Monocytes
Reason — Agranulocytes are a type of white blood cell that do not have visible granules in
their cytoplasm when observed under a microscope. The two main types of agranulocytes are
lymphocytes and monocytes.
Question 1(e-iii)
1. Knee-jerk
2. Blinking of eyes due to strong light
3. Salivation at the sight of food
4. Sneezing when any irritant enters the nose
Answer
Reason — Salivation at the sight of food is a conditioned reflex as our brain already knows
the taste of food.
Question 1(e-iv)
The structural and functional units of excretion in the human kidney is the:
1. Ureter
2. Bowman’s capsule
3. Renal pelvis
4. Nephron
Answer
Nephron
Reason — The structural and functional units of excretion in the human kidney is the
Nephron.
Question 1(e-v)
1. 23 pairs of autosomes
2. 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes
3. 22 autosomes and 1 Y-chromosome
4. 22 autosomes and 1 X-chromosome
Answer
Question 1(f)
Identify the ODD term in each set and name the CATEGORY to which the remaining three
belong:
Answer
Question 1(g)
Match the items given in column A with the most appropriate ones in Column B and
REWRITE the correct matching pairs:
Column A Col
Peppered moth
Chlorophyll
Answer
Column A Col
Question 1(h)
The diagram given below represents a plant movement. Answer the following questions.
(i) Name the tropic movement shown in the diagram.
Answer
(i) Chemotropism
(ii) Chemotropism is the phenomenon of growth or movement of a plant part towards the
source of nutrients or chemicals.
Question 2(a)
The diagram given below represents an experiment to prove the importance of a factor in
photosynthesis. Answer the questions that follow:
(iv) What will you observe when the leaf A is tested for starch?
(v) Write a well balanced chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis.
Answer
(i) Factor being studied here is necessity of Carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
(iii) Photosynthesis is the process by which living plant cells, containing chlorophyll, produce
food substances (glucose and starch), from carbon dioxide and water, by using light energy
and release oxygen as a by-product.
(iv) The part of leaf inside the flask will not turn blue while the part of leaf outside the flask
will turn blue showing the presence of starch. This proves that photosynthesis did not occur
in the leaf portion inside the flask where carbon dioxide was absent.
(v) Balanced chemical equation representing the process of photosynthesis is given below:
6CO2+12H2O→chlorophylllight energyC6H12O6+6H2O+6O2↑6CO2+12H2
Olight energychlorophyllC6H12O6+6H2O+6O2↑
Question 2(b)
The diagram given below represents the simplified pathway of the circulation of blood.
Answer the questions that follow:
(ii) Which blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the muscles of the heart?
(iv) What is the type of blood circulation that takes place between the heart and the lungs?
(v) Draw a diagram of the different blood cells as seen in a smear of human blood.
Answer
(i)
1 → Anterior vena cava
2 → Aorta
3 → Pulmonary artery
4 → Pulmonary vein
(iii) Blood vessel labelled as 5 is the hepatic portal vein. It serves as a critical connection
between the digestive system and the liver, allowing for nutrient processing, detoxification,
and regulation of various metabolic functions.
(v) Below diagram shows the different blood cells as seen in a smear of human blood:
Question 3(a)
The diagram given below depicts a defect of the human eye which has been corrected by
using a suitable lens. Answer the following questions:
(i) Name the defect that has been corrected. Which type of lens has been used for the
correction?
(iii) Where would the image have formed if the above lens was not used for correction?
Answer
(i) Myopia is the defect that has been corrected. Concave lens has been used.
(iii) The image would have been formed in front of retina if the above lens was not used for
correction.
(iv)
1. Outer- Sclera
2. Middle- Choroid
3. Inner - Retina
(iv) Medical discoveries such as antibiotics and vaccinations have indirectly contributed to
the sharp rise in human population.
(v) Homo sapiens sapiens is the most highly evolved form of man.
Answer
(i) Green plants release oxygen which dissolves in the water. This oxygen is used by fish in
the aquarium. Therefore, to maintain the oxygen level in the water it is advisable to keep
green plants in an aquarium.
(ii) India has the world's largest population but has only 4% of the world's freshwater
resources. Pollution of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and groundwater is rapidly
depleting these limited reserves leading to an acute shortage of clean water for domestic,
agricultural, and industrial use.
(iii) We cannot distinguish colours in dim light because the cone cells, responsible for vision
of colours are sensitive only to bright light.
(iv) Medical discoveries such as antibiotics and vaccinations have lowered death rate by
treatment and prevention of deadly diseases, thus, indirectly contributing to the sharp rise in
human population.
(v) Homo sapiens sapiens is the most highly evolved form of man as they possess the
following main characteristics:
1. Bipedal locomotion.
2. Cranial capacity ranging from 1450 to 1600 cm3 and a much enlarged cerebrum.
3. Prominent chin, snout disappeared.
4. Highly reduced body hair.
Question 4(a)
(iii) What is the technical term for the process that occurs in part 3?
Answer
(i) Cortex
1 → Afferent arteriole
2 → Efferent arteriole
3 → Glomerulus
4 → Bowman's capsule
(iii) Ultrafiltration
(iv) Fluid X is called glomerular filtrate and not urine because it contains almost all the liquid
part of the blood i.e., plasma along with most of its organic and inorganic substances
including urea, glucose, amino acids, etc. These substances, along with water, are reabsorbed
before urine is formed.
Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in the brackets:
Answer
(i) Transpiration occurs through the stomata from leaves while guttation occurs through
hydathodes from leaf tip.
(iii) Population control aims at lowering the growth rate of population and Swachh Bharat
Abhiyan aims at cleanliness in surrounding.
(iv) In osmosis, there is movement of solvent or water but in active transport there is
movement of ions or salt particles.
(v) In metaphase, the chromosomes are arranged in equatorial plane while in anaphase the
chromosomes are moved toward poles.
Question 5(a)
(i) Will the level of mercury in the glass tubing rise or fall? Which conducting tissue of the
plant does the glass-tubing represent?
(iii) How will the rate of the above process differ if the environment of the plant has:
1. Less humidity
2. High temperature?
Answer
(i) The level of mercury in the glass tubing will rise. The glass-tubing represents xylem.
(ii) Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of vapour from the aerial parts of the plant.
(iii)
1. Cooling effect.
2. Creation of suction force for ascent of sap.
(iv) The accessory gland in human males whose secretion neutralises the acid in the vagina.
(vi) Structure which helps in the adjustment of the size of the pupil.
(x) A non-dividing phase of the cell cycle where more DNA is synthesised.
Answer
(iii) Synapse
(v) Hypoglycemia
(vi) Iris
(vii) Vasectomy
(viii) Diapedasis
(ix) Mutation
Question 6(a)
(i) Ear
(ii) Ethylene
(iii) Tears
(iv) Testis
(v) Cerebellum
Answer
1. Hearing
2. Balancing
1. Acceleration of senesence
2. Ripening of fruits
1. Lubrication
2. Antibacterial due to presence of lysozyme
Question 6(b)
Answer
(ii) Beta-cells
(i) Insulin Deposits extra glucose of blood as glycogen
(pancreas)
Question 7(a)
A homozygous dominant tall pea plant bearing red flowers (TTRR) is crossed with a
homozygous recessive dwarf pea plant bearing white flowers (ttrr).
(ii) Write the possible combination of gametes that are obtained when two F1 hybrid plants
are crossed.
Answer
(i) Phenotype - All plants will be Tall and will bear red flowers.
Genotype - TtRr
(iii) 9:3:3:1
(iv) Law of Independent Assortment, states that when there are two pairs of contrasting
characters, the distribution of the members of one pair into the gametes is independent of the
distribution of the other pair.
Question 7(b)
The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus. Answer the questions that
follow:
(ii) Mention any two functions of the part labelled 2 in the diagram.
(iv) Define the term 'Gestation'. What is the normal gestational period of the developing
embryo?
Answer
1 → Umbilical cord
2 → Placenta
3 → Amniotic fluid
(iii) Amniotic fluid protects the embryo from physical damage by jerk. It keeps an even
pressure all around the foetus. It also permits restricted movement to foetus.
(iv) The full term of the development of the embryo in the uterus is called gestation. The
normal gestational period of the developing embryo is 280 days.