CLASS X

FM : 35 TIME- 1 HR 30 MINS

Answer all questions:

1.Choose the correct alternative: (4)
a) Glycolysis results in a
i) 3 carbon containing product ii) 4 carbon containing product iii) 5 carbon containing
product iv) 6 carbon containing product.
b) Food is partially digested in
i) mouth ii) stomach iii) duodenum iv) both mouth and stomach.
c) Yeast powder is added to flour mixed with water , the products formed are
i) ethyl alcohol ii) lactic acid iii) pyruvic acid iv) none of these
d) If Lipase = Fats, then ------------ = Proteins
i) amylase ii) pepsin iii) sucrase iv) galactase
2. Assertion reason type questions. Choose the correct alternative from the following
options:(4)
(a)If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false
i) Assertion: Maximum amount of energy can be obtained from aerobic respiration.
Reason: Glucose is completely oxidised during aerobic respiration.
ii) Assertion: The rate of breathing in Rohu fish is less than a whale.
Reason: Rohu has accessory respiratory organs for exchange of gases.
iii) Assertion: Respiration involves both oxidation and reduction.
Reason: Respiration helps in the breakdown of substrate to release energy.
iv) Assertion: Life processes involve maintenance functions.
Reason: It involves the maintenance of cellular physiology.
3.Why ATP is called energy currency of a cell? (2)
4.How are the lungs designed in human beings to maximise the area for exchange of gases?
(2)
5.Study the given diagram and answer the following questions: (1+2+1+1=5)
 a) What is the function of soda lime in the given experiment?
b) Will the frog survive? Give reasons for your answer.
c) What happens to the lime water present in B and D?
d) What can we conclude from the given experiment?
6.Study the given diagram and answer the following questions: (5)

1) What happens to the air after it enters into 1?

2) Why cartilaginous rings are present in 3?
3) Explain the branching pattern of tubes as shown in the given figure.
7.X is a respiratory pigment. What are respiratory pigments? Explain how X helps in the
transport of respiratory gases. How carbon dioxide is transported from tissue cells to lungs?
(1+2+2=5)
8.What are the different ways in which glucose is oxidized to provide energy in various
organisms. (3)
9.Why regular brushing of teeth is a healthy habit? (2)
10.A plant gives out oxygen during the day and carbon dioxide at night- Explain with
suitable reasons. (3)