Exam Important Questions

Date: 2024/02/13
Subject: Biology Class: Standard VII

1. Sketch the reproductive parts of a flower.

[3 marks]
[NCERT Textbook Q5]
[Sexual Reproduction in Plants]

Solution:

(2 marks)
The reproductive parts of a flower are stamen and pistil. The stamen
of a flower includes anther and filament. The pistil of a flower includes
stigma, style and ovary. (1 mark)

2. Briefly explain the process of budding in yeast. [3 Marks]

∙ Yeast is a unicellular organism which reproduces asexually by budding. (1
mark)
∙ The process starts with outgrowth initiation in the parent cell which further

grows into a bulb-like structure called bud. From this bud, another bud
arises and eventually forms a chain of buds. These buds then gradually
grow and after they are completely mature, the buds get detached from the
parent cell and form new yeast individuals. (2 marks)

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3. Mention any four advantages of vegetative propagation.

Four advantages of vegetative propagation are as follows:
The plants are identical to each other. (0.5 marks)
The plants produced are disease resistant. (0.5 marks)
These plants can produce seedless fruits. (0.5 marks)
They grow faster than the normal plant. (0.5 marks)

4. Describe the various ways by which seeds are dispersed.

[3 marks]
[Agents of Seed Dispersal]
Solution:
Following are the various ways by which seeds are dispersed with
examples.

(a) Dispersal by wind: Seeds of some plants are light-weight and some
have hair-like or wing-like structures present on them. Such seeds can be
carried along with the wind and are thus dispersed by wind. Example:
Maple, drumstick, etc. [1 mark]

(b) Dispersal by water: Dispersal by water takes place in some plants that
grow near water bodies. The coconut seed has a tough fibrous covering
which has plenty of air inside. This helps the coconut seeds to float on
water. [1 mark]

(c) Dispersal by animals: Some seeds have spine-like structures on them.

They get stuck in the fur of animals and thus get dispersed to different
places. Examples: Xanthium. Some seeds are swallowed by birds and
animals along with fruits. These seeds get dispersed with bird or animal
droppings. [1 mark]

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5. Study the given concept map and identify X, Y and Z.

 A. X: Bryophyllum, Y: Bougainvillea, Z: Carrot

 B. X: Dahlia, Y: Bougainvillea, Z: Potato

 C. X: Carrot, Y: Bryophyllum, Z: Rose

 D. X: Rose, Y: Bryophyllum, Z: Turmeric

6.
Which of the following are the reproductive parts of the plant?
(i) Flower
(ii) Seed
(iii) Fruit
(iv) Branch​

Choose the correct answer from below.

 A. (i) and (ii)

 B. Only (i)

 C. (iii) and (iv)

 D. (ii), (iii) and (iv) ​

Flower of a plant is the only reproductive part of the plant. Fruits and seeds
are formed after fertilisation.

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7.
The male gametes reach the female gametes via _________ .

 A. sepal

 B. pollen tube​

 C. filament

 D. petal
The male gametes reach the female gametes via pollen tube​.
When the pollen grain germinates on the stigma of the female gametophyte,
the pollen tube is formed.
Two male gametes travel via that pollen tube towards the ovule which has
the egg cell. When the pollen tube grows and reaches the ovule, the male
gametes are discharged in the embryo sac which holds the egg cell and the
polar nuclei.

8.
The asexual method of reproduction in yeast is called : ​
[1 Mark]

 A. Cuttings​

 B. Spore formation​

 C. Budding

 D. Fragmentation​

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9. Which of the following reproduces by the method of fragmentation? [1 Mark]

 A. Potato

 B. Spirogyra​

 C. Yeast

 D. Bryophyllum

10.
What are the different methods of asexual reproduction? [5 MARKS]

Each method: 1 Mark

The different methods of asexual reproduction are:

1. Fission - It is a process of asexual reproduction in which a single cell
splits to form two identical, independent cells.
2. Fragmentation - Parent body divides into distinct pieces which grow into
new individuals. E.g. alga.
3. Budding - This is a process which occurs in yeasts. A bud or an outgrowth
develops on the parent body. Once it attains maturation, it detaches from
the parent body (sometimes can remain attached) to form a new individual.
4. Spore formation - Spores are asexual reproductive bodies. Each spore is
covered by a hard protective coat to withstand unfavourable
conditions. Under favourable conditions, it germinates and develops into a
new individual. E.g. fungi.
5. Vegetative propagation - It is a type of asexual reproduction in which
vegetative parts of the plant (roots, stems, and leaves) are involved.

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