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1.

Hypodermis is unique to monocot stem and if it is present in roots, it is:

Answer» Hypodermis is unique to monocot stem and if it is present in roots, it is:
2.

Listed below are respiratory volumes and capacities with their respective values. Which pair is correctly matched?

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Listed below are respiratory volumes and capacities with their respective values. Which pair is correctly matched?


3.

What do you think is the correct sequence of the development of the embryo sac?

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What do you think is the correct sequence of the development of the embryo sac?


4.

Which process is most directly driven by light energy?

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Which process is most directly driven by light energy?


5.

In the process of carbon fixation, RuBP attaches a CO2 to produce a 6 carbon molecule, which is then split intwo. After phosphorylation and reduction, what more needs to happen in the Calvin cycle?

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In the process of carbon fixation, RuBP attaches a CO2 to produce a 6 carbon molecule, which is then split intwo. After phosphorylation and reduction, what more needs to happen in the Calvin cycle?


6.

The end of a long bone is connected to another bone by ____________.

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The end of a long bone is connected to another bone by ____________.


7.

What are the major transport mechanisms for CO2? Explain.

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What are the major transport mechanisms for CO2? Explain.

8.

Comment on the life cycle and nature of a fern prothallus.

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Comment on the life cycle and nature of a fern prothallus.

9.

What type of activity cannot be expected in oral cavity during digestion of starch? (1) Formation of bolus (2) Formation of monosaccharide (3) Presence of electrolytes like K+, and HCO3− (4) Presence of all the types of digestive amylases

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What type of activity cannot be expected in oral cavity during digestion of starch?
(1) Formation of bolus
(2) Formation of monosaccharide
(3) Presence of electrolytes like K+, and HCO3
(4) Presence of all the types of digestive amylases

10.

In the same experiment how many plants of F2 generation are similar to the original parents in terms of both genotype and phenotype?

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In the same experiment how many plants of F2 generation are similar to the original parents in terms of both genotype and phenotype?


11.

Males in animals always possess two distinct sex chromosomes, while females have the same sex chromosomes. Which of the following disproves this statement?

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Males in animals always possess two distinct sex chromosomes, while females have the same sex chromosomes. Which of the following disproves this statement?


12.

Match the joint with the bone they join. i. Synovial joint a. Elbow joint ii. Pivot joint b. Thumb joint iii. Saddle joint c. Carpal bone in wrist iv. Hinge Joint d. Hip joint V. Ball and socket Joint e. Knee joint Vi. Condyloid joint f. Neck (axis and atlas)

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Match the joint with the bone they join.

i. Synovial joint a. Elbow joint

ii. Pivot joint b. Thumb joint

iii. Saddle joint c. Carpal bone in wrist

iv. Hinge Joint d. Hip joint

V. Ball and socket Joint e. Knee joint

Vi. Condyloid joint f. Neck (axis and atlas)


13.

Difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

Answer» Difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
14.

The chemical reaction between an amino group and the carboxylic group is called a ___.

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The chemical reaction between an amino group and the carboxylic group is called a ___.


15.

The flexibility of the outer ear is due mainly to _____ tissue.

Answer» The flexibility of the outer ear is due mainly to _____ tissue.
16.

if both parents have dimples then is it true that the child will definitely have dimples?

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if both parents have dimples then is it true that the child will definitely have dimples?

17.

Which one of the following is used for measuring the rate of transpiration?

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Which one of the following is used for measuring the rate of transpiration?


18.

"The sex of a newborn child is a matter of chance and none of the parents may be considered responsible for it.” Justify this statement with the help of flow chart showing determination of sex of a newborn.

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"The sex of a newborn child is a matter of chance and none of the parents may be considered responsible for it.” Justify this statement with the help of flow chart showing determination of sex of a newborn.

19.

(a) Trace the development of an endosperm after fertilisation with reference to coconut. Mention the importance of endosperm development. (b) Write the importance of 'pollen bank'. [3]

Answer» (a) Trace the development of an endosperm after fertilisation with reference to coconut. Mention the importance of endosperm development.

(b) Write the importance of 'pollen bank'. [3]
20.

Q. Why the marriageable age is considered as one of the measures of population control ?

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Q. Why the marriageable age is considered as one of the measures of population control ?

21.

Why can't we just cure cancers and HIV and others diseases by biotechnology i.e by recombinant DNA technology..? And does plants contain chromosomes if not where are the genes present in plants..?

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Why can't we just cure cancers and HIV and others diseases by biotechnology i.e by recombinant DNA technology..? And does plants contain chromosomes if not where are the genes present in plants..?

22.

Read the following statements and choose the correct option (i) A multicarpellary syncarpous gynoecium is present in both Hibiscus and Rose (ii) The most common type of ovule in angiosperms is a straight ovule.

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Read the following statements and choose the correct option
(i) A multicarpellary syncarpous gynoecium is present in both Hibiscus and Rose
(ii) The most common type of ovule in angiosperms is a straight ovule.


23.

Cud returns to the mouth in

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Cud returns to the mouth in


24.

An absorbtion spectrum is like photographic negative of an emission spectrum. Give reasons.

Answer» An absorbtion spectrum is like photographic negative of an emission spectrum. Give reasons.
25.

Digestive enzymes are

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Digestive enzymes are


26.

The pollution of air caused by burning petroleum fuels (like petrol and diesel) in vehicles can be controlled by fitting a device X in the exhaust system of vehicles. (a) Name the device X. (b) How does this device help in controlling air pollution?

Answer» The pollution of air caused by burning petroleum fuels (like petrol and diesel) in vehicles can be controlled by fitting a device X in the exhaust system of vehicles.
(a) Name the device X.
(b) How does this device help in controlling air pollution?
27.

Why is it necessary to know the blood groups before giving transfusion?

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Why is it necessary to know the blood groups before giving transfusion?

28.

According to Arrhenius concept, acid is

Answer» According to Arrhenius concept, acid is
29.

Unisexual flowers are seen in

Answer» Unisexual flowers are seen in
30.

What occurs in glycolysis

Answer» What occurs in glycolysis
31.

What are the inferences you can draw from this graph?

Answer» What are the inferences you can draw from this graph?

32.

Which of the following denote economic benefits of biodiversity?

Answer» Which of the following denote economic benefits of biodiversity?
33.

Pathogens that affect the yield of crops are

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Pathogens that affect the yield of crops are

34.

Endocrine and exocrine glands are formed from what type of tissue?

Answer» Endocrine and exocrine glands are formed from what type of tissue?
35.

List the factors that contribute to global warming.

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List the factors that contribute to global warming.

36.

Which of the following figures correctly represents the replication fork formed during DNA replication?

Answer» Which of the following figures correctly represents the replication fork formed during DNA replication?
37.

Assertion [A] : Nerve cells cannot be regenerated. Reason [R] : Nerve cells lack centrioles.

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Assertion [A] : Nerve cells cannot be regenerated.

Reason [R] : Nerve cells lack centrioles.


38.

Cold-blooded (poikilothermous) animals present in

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Cold-blooded (poikilothermous) animals present in


39.

A group of individuals of a plant or animal species, inhabiting a given area is called ___________ .

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A group of individuals of a plant or animal species, inhabiting a given area is called ___________ .


40.

Two blood samples A and B were picked up from a crime scene. How would you determine if the samples belong to the same individual or different individuals? Explain your result. [5]

Answer» Two blood samples A and B were picked up from a crime scene. How would you determine if the samples belong to the same individual or different individuals? Explain your result. [5]
41.

Explain different types of blood groups and donor compatibility by making a table.

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Explain different types of blood groups and donor compatibility by making a table.

42.

Protoandry and Protogyny are examples of

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Protoandry and Protogyny are examples of


43.

When does the growth rate of a population following the logistic model equals zero? The logistic model is given as dN/dt = rN (1-N/K)

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When does the growth rate of a population following the logistic model equals zero? The logistic model is given as
dN/dt = rN (1-N/K)


44.

The enzyme which hydrolyses triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol is called [CBSE PMT 2004]

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The enzyme which hydrolyses triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol is called

[CBSE PMT 2004]


45.

Cytotoxic killer cells are the differentiated

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Cytotoxic killer cells are the differentiated


46.

Water vascular system in Asterias serves for:

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Water vascular system in Asterias serves for:


47.

What is haploid,diploidploid,oogamous,anisogamous,aplanospore,zoospores,conidiaspore, sporangiospore, oospores, ascospores,basidiospores,gamete,gametophyte,meosis,mytosismytosis. pls explain

Answer» What is haploid,diploidploid,oogamous,anisogamous,aplanospore,zoospores,conidiaspore, sporangiospore, oospores, ascospores,basidiospores,gamete,gametophyte,meosis,mytosismytosis. pls explain
48.

The correct sequence of cell organelles during photo respiration is

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The correct sequence of cell organelles during photo respiration is


49.

Sir can I get list of formulas for defects in vision,compound and simple microscopes and telescopes(gallileos also)

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Sir can I get list of formulas for defects in vision,compound and simple microscopes and telescopes(gallileos also)

50.

Is cell membrane transparent?

Answer» Is cell membrane transparent?