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1.

Which among the following organisms lacks a cell wall throughout its life?

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Which among the following organisms lacks a cell wall throughout its life?


2.

Triose phosphates produced in the following diagram are:

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Triose phosphates produced in the following diagram are:


3.

Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms. Justify.

Answer» Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms. Justify.
4.

For completion of respiration process, write the given steps in sequential manner. (a) Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across alveolar membrane. (b) Transport of gases by blood. (c) Utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of CO2. (d) Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out. (e) Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues.~

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For completion of respiration process, write the given steps in sequential manner.

(a) Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across alveolar membrane.

(b) Transport of gases by blood.

(c) Utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of CO2.

(d) Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out.

(e) Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues.~

5.

Which of the following is not matched incorrectly?

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Which of the following is not matched incorrectly?


6.

Which of these​ is used to control human population? OPTIONS​ 1) Estrogen + progesterone 2) IUD and MTP 3) Vasectomy and tubectomy 4) All of the above

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Which of these​ is used to control human population?

OPTIONS​

1) Estrogen + progesterone 2) IUD and MTP

3) Vasectomy and tubectomy 4) All of the above

7.

Q11. Consider the following statements 1. Kadaknath chicken has been approved GI tag status. 2. Kadaknath chicken breed is native to the state of MP. Which of the statements are correct?

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Q11. Consider the following statements

1. Kadaknath chicken has been approved GI tag status.

2. Kadaknath chicken breed is native to the state of MP.

Which of the statements are correct?


8.

The key element which forms the skeleton of organic molecules (on earth) is _____.

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The key element which forms the skeleton of organic molecules (on earth) is _____.


9.

The enzyme carbonic anhydrase required for carbon dioxide transport is found in

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The enzyme carbonic anhydrase required for carbon dioxide transport is found in


10.

Zn2+ is an activator of

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Zn2+ is an activator of


11.

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?


12.

What is biomagnification ? Name two heavy metals which, when magnified resulted in diseases in humans.

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What is biomagnification ? Name two heavy metals which, when magnified resulted in diseases in humans.

13.

How do spiders digest their food?

Answer» How do spiders digest their food?
14.

Which of the following can be a remedy for inbreeding depression?

Answer» Which of the following can be a remedy for inbreeding depression?
15.

Which of these hormones is likely to cause a rise in blood pressure?

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Which of these hormones is likely to cause a rise in blood pressure?


16.

Axon of a neuron and muscle fibres are innervated together from

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Axon of a neuron and muscle fibres are innervated together from


17.

Choose the correct statement.

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Choose the correct statement.


18.

Select the correct option: Plant Organ Function

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Select the correct option:

Plant Organ Function

19.

Dolphins are very smart mammals because they can ___ .

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Dolphins are very smart mammals because they can ___ .

20.

After watching a programme on TV about the presence of carcinogens (cancer causing agents) potassium bromate and potassium iodate in bread and other bakery products, Rupali a Class XII student decided to make others aware about the adeverse effects of these carcinogens in foods. She consulted the school Principal and requested him to instruct canteen contractor to stop selling sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and other bakery products to the students. The principal took an immediate action and instructed the canteen contractor to replace the bakery products with some protein and vitamin rich food like fruits, salads, sprouts etc. The decision was welcomed by the parents and students. after reading the above passages, answer the following question: (a) What are the values (at least two ) displayed by Rupali? (b) Which polysaccharide component of carbohydrates is commonly present in bread? (c) Write the two types of secondary structures of proteins? (d) Give two examples of water soluble vitamins.

Answer» After watching a programme on TV about the presence of carcinogens (cancer causing agents) potassium bromate and potassium iodate in bread and other bakery products,
Rupali a Class XII student decided to make others aware about the adeverse effects of these carcinogens in foods. She consulted the school Principal and requested him to instruct canteen contractor to stop selling sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and other bakery products to the students. The principal took an immediate action and instructed the canteen contractor to replace the bakery products with some protein and vitamin rich food like fruits, salads, sprouts etc. The decision was welcomed by the parents and students.
after reading the above passages, answer the following question:
(a) What are the values (at least two ) displayed by Rupali?
(b) Which polysaccharide component of carbohydrates is commonly present in bread?
(c) Write the two types of secondary structures of proteins?
(d) Give two examples of water soluble vitamins.
21.

Define Chromosomal mapping.

Answer» Define Chromosomal mapping.
22.

Respiration in insects is called direct because:

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Respiration in insects is called direct because:

23.

Which of the following organelles give rise to the Sarcoplasmic reticulum?

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Which of the following organelles give rise to the Sarcoplasmic reticulum?


24.

Which of these statements best explains the method by which enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction?

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Which of these statements best explains the method by which enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction?


25.

Name the hormone that inhibits plants ggrowth and metabolism.....

Answer» Name the hormone that inhibits plants ggrowth and metabolism.....
26.

Question 12 Members of phycomycetes are found in (i) Aquatic habitats (ii) On decaying wood (iii) Moist and damp places (iv) As obligate parasites on plants Choose from the following options. (a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) All of these (d) None of these

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Question 12

Members of phycomycetes are found in

(i) Aquatic habitats

(ii) On decaying wood

(iii) Moist and damp places

(iv) As obligate parasites on plants

Choose from the following options.

(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) All of these (d) None of these

27.

The nucleus of a cell contains two pairs of chromosomes. Which two nuclei are produced after mitosis?

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The nucleus of a cell contains two pairs of chromosomes.

Which two nuclei are produced after mitosis?


28.

Which of the following trait is sex-linked in ?

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Which of the following trait is sex-linked in ?


29.

Match the terms in column I with those in column II: Column IColumn II(a) Compound epithelium(i) Alimentary canal(b) Compound eye(ii) Cockroach(c) Septal nephridia(iii) Skin(d) Open circulatory system(iv) Mosaic vision(e) Typhlosole(v) Earthworm(f) Osteocytes(vi) Phallomere(g) Genitalia(vii) Bone

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Match the terms in column I with those in column II:

Column IColumn II(a) Compound epithelium(i) Alimentary canal(b) Compound eye(ii) Cockroach(c) Septal nephridia(iii) Skin(d) Open circulatory system(iv) Mosaic vision(e) Typhlosole(v) Earthworm(f) Osteocytes(vi) Phallomere(g) Genitalia(vii) Bone

30.

Some examples of lower plants and social insects where haploid cells also divide by mitosis

Answer» Some examples of lower plants and social insects where haploid cells also divide by mitosis
31.

Koshland’s theory of enzyme action is known as

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Koshland’s theory of enzyme action is known as

32.

What is base complementary rules,?and who proposed it? Erwin chargaff or Watson and crick

Answer» What is base complementary rules,?and who proposed it?
Erwin chargaff or Watson and crick
33.

Which animals are known for cellular level of body organisation?

Answer» Which animals are known for cellular level of body organisation?
34.

The rate of transpiration will be less in a situation where

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The rate of transpiration will be less in a situation where


35.

Bicarpellary, syncarpous ovary with axile placentation is seen in

Answer» Bicarpellary, syncarpous ovary with axile placentation is seen in
36.

What is the function described to the Eustachian tube?

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What is the function described to the Eustachian tube?

37.

Manganese toxicity results in deficiency of iron, magnesium and calcium because:

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Manganese toxicity results in deficiency of iron, magnesium and calcium because:


38.

Government allocates forest lands to industries to use forest materials as industrial raw materials. Twelve years after setting up a paper mill in Uttar Kanara area, bamboo has been wiped out from that area. Even if a paper mill employs thousands of workers, but if they deprive the daily needs of a million people, is it acceptable? What do you think?

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Government allocates forest lands to industries to use forest materials as industrial raw materials. Twelve years after setting up a paper mill in Uttar Kanara area, bamboo has been wiped out from that area. Even if a paper mill employs thousands of workers, but if they deprive the daily needs of a million people, is it acceptable? What do you think?

39.

A pure dwarf plant was subjected to X-ray treatment, which mutated them to reach the height of a pure tall plant. This new plant was crossed with a hybrid tall. What will be the result of progeny?

Answer» A pure dwarf plant was subjected to X-ray treatment, which mutated them to reach the height of a pure tall plant. This new plant was crossed with a hybrid tall. What will be the result of progeny?
40.

A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by (i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight, (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is

Answer» A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by
(i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight, (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is
41.

Linkage prevents

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Linkage prevents


42.

Hierarchy of categories was introduced by

Answer» Hierarchy of categories was introduced by
43.

Select the incorrect statement regarding the mechanism of urine formation in man.

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Select the incorrect statement regarding the mechanism of urine formation in man.


44.

Grafting is not possible in monocots because they

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Grafting is not possible in monocots because they


45.

Calvin used in his experiment, for tracing out the path of carbon.

Answer» Calvin used in his experiment, for tracing out the path of carbon.
46.

Why are the plants raised through micropropagation are termed as somaclones? Mention two advantages of this technique.

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  1. Why are the plants raised through micropropagation are termed as somaclones?
  2. Mention two advantages of this technique.
47.

Oxytocin stimulates

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Oxytocin stimulates


48.

Production of isogametes is found in the sexual reproduction of

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Production of isogametes is found in the sexual reproduction of


49.

Agnatha includes–

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Agnatha includes–


50.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the sexual cycle in higher fungi?

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of the sexual cycle in higher fungi?