MODEL QUESTION-SET 4

SUBJECT: BOTANY
Group A
Circle the correct alternatives. (1*5=5)
1. Which of the following act as the codon?
a. rRNA
b. mRNA
c. DNA
d. tRNA
2. Vessels in plants are blocked by
a. Tyloses
b. Phellem
c. Callose
d. Hydathode
3. Ascent of sap is due to
a. Osmosis
b. Diffusion
c. Transpiration
d. Guttation
4. Sporogenesis means
a. Formation of Zygote
b. Germination of Seed
c. Formation of embryo
d. Development and formation of spores
5. Molecular scissors in genetic engineering is
a. DNA polymerase
b. DNA ligase
c. Restriction endonuclease
d. Helicase

Group B
Give short answers to the following questions (4*4=16)
1. What is annual ring? Describe the activity of vascular cambium with diagram. (1+3)
2. Explain the development of microspores with necessary diagram. (4)
3. Name any two plants used as green manures. Also put some insights on the advantages of green
manures over chemical fertilizers. ( 1+3)
4. Define gene#pool. Differentiate between DNA and RNA. (1+3)

OR
Define parthenocarpy. Explain biological significances of gibberellin (1+3)

Group C

Give long answers to the following questions (2*8=16)

1. What is semi-conservative method of DNA replication? Explain the process with necessary diagram.
Or,
What is crossing over? Explain the steps of crossing over with diagrams. Mention its significance.
2. Differentiate aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Describe Krebs cycle with well labelled diagram. (2+6)
 Model questions
Subject: Zoology
Set-4
1. Which of the following cells secrete histamine in the areolar tissue?
a) Histocytes b) Macrophages c) Osteocytes d) Mastcells
2. Which cells synthesize and secrete testicular hormone- androgen
a) Sertoli cell b) Muscus gland c) Spermatogonia d) Leydig cells
3. How many cleavages are completed in the 16- celled stage of an egg?
a) 12 b) 8 c) 4 d) 3
4. Neurons are aided by following glial cells except for ______.
a) Ependymal b) Lymphocytes c) Oligodendrocytes d) Astrocytes
5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus causes aids by attacking a type of white blood cell
called_______.
a) CD4. b) CD3 c) CD8 d) None
6. Which of the following statement is Incorrect about the vaccine development process?
a) A vaccine consists of live attenuated or killed germ cells
b) Aluminum can be used as an adjuvant in a vaccine
c) Animal trials are not necessary for vaccines before going to the human trial
d) An effective and safe vaccine production can take up to 10 to 15 years
Short marks (4 marks)
1. Describe the muscle present in appendicular body part in detail with figure.
2. Describe the process of organogenesis in developmental biology.
Or
What is aminocentesis? Describe the process of Aminocentesis.
3. Describe the nerve impulse conduction along the axon.
4. Describe the different family planning methods that are used for the control of population.
Long mark (8 marks)
1. Describe the structure of eye with well labeled diagram of.(5+3)
Or
What is nephron? Describe the physiology of digestion in human.
2. Discuss causative agent, mode of transmission, symptoms, Diagnosis, treatment and preventive
measure of any one of communicable disease you have studied.

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