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Section A
(Attempt all question from this section
Question 1
Name the following by choosing the correct answers to the questions from the given
options. (Do not copy the question, Write the correct answer only.) [15]
(i) A de-starched plant is the one in which
1. Plant is free from starch
2. Aerial parts are free from starch
3. Leaves are free from chlorophyll
4. Leaves are free from starch
(ii) Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the stages of mitosis?
1. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
2. Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase
3. Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase
4. Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase
(iv) The part of the human eye where rod cells and cone cells are located is the
1. Cornea
2. Retina
3. Choroid
4. Sclera
(v) The recessive gene is the one that expresses itself in
1. Homozygous condition
2. Heterozygous condition
3. F2 generation
4. Y-linked inheritance
(vii) Name the part of the chloroplast where the light reaction of photosynthesis takes
place.
1. Lumen
2. Lamella
3. Grana
4. Stroma
(viii) Name the waxy layer on the epidermis of the leaf meant to reduce transpiration.
1. Cuticle
2. Epidermis
3. Xylem
4. Phloem
(ix) What is the scientific name of the garden pea used by Mendel for his experiment?
1. Pisum vulgare
2. Pisum florae
3. Pisum fabaceae
4. Pisum biflorum
(x) which of the following is mainly responsible for the formation of acid rain?
1. Carbon dioxide
2. CNG
3. Sulphur dioxide
4. Carbon monoxide
(xi) name the process of uptake of minerals ions against the concentration gradient using
energy from the cell.
1. Active absorption
2. Osmosis
3. Passive absorption
4. Flaccidity
(xii) Complete stoppage of the menstrual cycle in females
1. Menarche
2. Menopause
3. Ovulation
4. Follicular phase
1. Hypertonic
2. Hypotonic
3. Isotonic
4. None of the above
Question 2
(i) Name the following
[5]
a) A pair of corresponding chromosomes of the same shape and size but one from each parent.
b) the hollow,pear-shaped muscular organ where the embryo develops.
c) The solvent used to dissolve the chlorophyll pigment while testing a leaf of starch.
d) The complex molecule consisting of a DNA strand and a core of histones.
(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order so as to be in a logical
sequence beginning with the term that is underlined. [5]
Column I Column II
(6) Iris
(7) Pacemaker
(iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which
the others belong; [5]
(a) Transpiration,photosynthesis,phagocytosis,guttation
(b) Sulphuir dioxide,carbon dioxide,methane,water vapour
(c) thyroid,thyroxine,pancreas,andrenal gland
(d) Leptotene,metaphase,anaphase,telophase
(e) Ovary,fallopian tube,ureter,uterus
SECTION B
(Attempt any four questions from this section)
Question 3
(i) What is cytokinests? [1]
(ii) A certain couple got four daughters in a sequence and no son. Does it mean that the husband does
not produce Y-chromosomes bearing sperms? Explain. What is the chance of this couple having a [2]
daughter?
(iii) Afew RBCs were kept in three test tubes containing isotonic,hypotonic and hypertonic solutions.
[2]
What will be three expected observations after a few hours? Explain.
(iv) Why respiration is said to be a reserved process of photosynthesis? [2]
(v) Write short note on tissue fluid? [3]
Question 4
(i) Why is urine yellow in colour? [1]
(ii) State the location and function of the yellow spot.
(iii) Draw a diagram of a single Malpighian corpuscle and label the [2]
following parts: Glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, Afferent arteriole and [2]
Efferent arteriole.
(iv) Which part of the ear is responsible for [2]
1. Static equilibrium
2. Dynamic equilibrium
(v)The given figure shows a cell kept in a certain solution.Study it and
[3]
answer the questions that follow:
Question 5
(i) Wilted lettuce leaves become crisp or firm when placed in cold water
for a while. [1]
(ii) Describe the impact of air pollution. [2]
(iii) What is meant by 'pollution density'? How are women operated to [2]
prevent the flow of eggs into oviduct?
(iv) "Kidneys are the master chemist of the body". Comment. [2]
(v) the circulatory system of the foetus and that of the mother are never [3]
connected directly. What are the advantages
Question 6
Question 8
(i) Which tissues and cells are mainly concerned with photosynthesis? [1]
(ii) Give any four advantages of transpiration to the plant. [2]
(iii) What is blood pressure? How is it measured? [2]
(iv) Write in brief about the causes and symptoms of exophthalmic goiter.
[2]
(v) The diagram below reprents two reproductive cells A and B. Study the same
and then answer the questions that follow
[3]