I. Choose the correct answer for the following: 4 × 1 = 4 marks
1. Casparian strips are present in _________ of the root. a) Cortex b) Pith c) Pericycle d) Endodermis 2. Which is formed during anaerobic respiration? a) Carbohydrate b) Ethyl alcohol c) Acetyl CoA d) Pyruvate 3. In leech locomotion is performed by a) Anterior sucker b) Parapodia c) Setae d) Contraction and relaxation of muscles 4. The body of leech has a) 23 segments b) 33 segments c) 38 segments d) 30 segments
II. Answer the following (any five): 5 × 2 = 10 marks
5. Write a short note on mesophyll. 6. Draw and label the structure of Oxysomes. 7. Write the reaction for photosynthesis. 8. Write the dental formula of rabbit. 9. How is diastema formed in rabbit? 10. Match the following. Organs Membranous covering 1.Brain a. Pleura 2.Kidney b. Meninges 3.Heart c. Capsule 4.Lungs d. Pericardium
III. Short answer questions: 1 × 4 = 4 marks
11. Differentiate the following a. Monocot root and Dicot root Or List out the parasitic adaptations in leech.
IV. Long answer questions: 1 × 7 = 7 marks
12. How does the light dependent reaction differ from the light independent reaction? What are the end products and reactants in each? Where does each reaction occur within the chloroplast? Or Explain the male reproductive system of rabbit with a labelled diagram.