V Blooms D world school, CISCE KA-455

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Class 10 - Biology
Time Allowed: 1 hour Maximum Marks: 50

1. The cell component visible only during cell division is: [1]

a) Chromosome b) Chromatin

c) Chloroplast d) Mitochondria
2. Synthesis phase in the cell cycle is called so, because of the synthesis of more: [1]

a) RNA b) RNA and proteins

c) Glucose d) DNA
3. The chromosomes are joined together at a point called [1]

a) centromere b) chromatid

c) centriole d) centrosome
4. During which phase in cell cycle, proteins and RNA are synthesised for distribution to the daughter cells? [1]
5. Give example of nitrogen base in DNA. [1]
6. Write the number of chromosomes present in a nerve cell of a human being. [1]
7. The given diagram is of a double helical structure of DNA molecule. [3]

i. Name the four nitrogen bases that forms a DNA molecule.

ii. Give the full form of DNA.
iii. Name the unit of heredity.
8. There is a diagram of double helical structure of DNA. [4]

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 i. Name the type of DNA shown in the figure.
ii. Give the full form of DNA.
iii. Name the unit of heredity.
9. One of the example of X-linked inherited disease is [1]

a) diabetes b) baldness

c) AIDS d) haemophilia
10. Transfer of characters from parents to their offsprings is called [1]

a) variations b) heredity

c) cytology d) genetics
11. In a human female, ovum consists of: [1]

a) 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex b) 22 autosomes and 1 X-chromosome

chromosomes

c) 22 autosomes and 1 Y-chromosome d) 23 pairs of autosomes

12. Name the physical expression of genes in an individual. [1]
13. State Mendel's law of segregation. [1]
14. Briefly explain the term allele. [1]
15. Explain the term monohybrid cross. [1]
16. What is a dihybrid cross? [1]
17. A colourblind child is born to a normal couple. Work out a cross to show how it is possible. Mention the sex of [3]
this child.
18. Given below is a schematic diagram showing Mendel's experiment on sweet pea plants having axial flowers [5]
with round seeds (AARR) and terminal flowers with wrinkled seeds (aarr). Study the same and answer the
questions that follows:

i. Give the phenotype of F1 progeny.

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 ii. Give the phenotype of F2 progeny produced by the self-pollination of F1 progeny.
iii. Give the phenotypic ratio of F2 progeny.
iv. Name and explain the law introduced by Mendel on the basis of the above observation.

19. I. State Mendel's law of dominance. [5]

II. A pure tall plant (TT) is crossed with a pure dwarf plant (tt).
Draw Punnett squares to show
i. F1 -generation

ii. F2 -generation

III. Give the phenotype of F2 -generation.

IV. Give the phenotypic and genotypic ratio of the F1 and F2 -generation.
V. Name any one X-linked disease found in humans.
20. The diagram given below represents an endocrine gland in the human body. [5]
Study the diagram and answer the following questions

i. Identify the endocrine gland. Where is it located?

ii. Why is the above gland referred to as the Master gland?
iii. Name the hormone which in deficiency causes Diabetes Insipidus.
How does this disorder differ from Diabetes Mellitus?
iv. Explain the term Hormone.
What is the role of tropic hormones in the human body?
v. Which lobe of the above gland secretes:
1. Oxytocin
2. ACTH
3. Growth hormone
21. State True or False: [3]
(a) Lysosome is a part of the cell in which chromosomes are present. [1]
(b) The genetic make up of an organism is called phenotype. [1]
(c) Human males are homogametic. [1]
22. Fill in the blanks: [1]
(a) The nitrogenous bases in DNA are ________ in number. [1]
23. Identify and name the following: [7]
(a) The repeating component of each DNA strand lengthwise. [1]
(b) The point of attachment of two chromatids. [1]
(c) The complex is formed by histones and DNA together. [1]
(d) The specific part of a chromosome that determines hereditary characteristics. [1]
(e) Chromosomes that appear thread-like. [1]
(f) Name the type of gene, which in the presence of contrasting allele is not expressed. [1]

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(g) The sudden inheritable change in the gene. [1]

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