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1.

The first Homo species to have walked upright was

Answer» The first Homo species to have walked upright was
2.

Which of the following molecules are formed as a result of glycolysis?

Answer» Which of the following molecules are formed as a result of glycolysis?
3.

The stalk of a leaf is derived from which one of the following types of plant tissue?

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The stalk of a leaf is derived from which one of the following types of plant tissue?



4.

Explain presbyopia in detail with diagram.

Answer» Explain presbyopia in detail with diagram.
5.

Which of the following can cause mutations which contribute to development of cancer?

Answer» Which of the following can cause mutations which contribute to development of cancer?
6.

Triticale is produced by the crossing of

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Triticale is produced by the crossing of


7.

Single "turn" of the Krebs cycle will yield

Answer» Single "turn" of the Krebs cycle will yield
8.

Plants capture approximately _______________ of the sun's energy while other trophic levels capture about ____________________ of the energy available to them in their food.

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Plants capture approximately _______________ of the sun's energy while other trophic levels capture about ____________________ of the energy available to them in their food.


9.

Choose the crosses which do not form the plants with the genotypes as YYRR. I. Yy Rr X Yy Rr II. YY Rr X Yy rr III. YY rr X yy RR IV. Yy RR X YY Rr

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Choose the crosses which do not form the plants with the genotypes as YYRR.
I. Yy Rr X Yy Rr II. YY Rr X Yy rr III. YY rr X yy RR IV. Yy RR X YY Rr

10.

In urinary system, aldosterone takes part in

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In urinary system, aldosterone takes part in


11.

An inactive period when the embryo puts its development on hold is termed as

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An inactive period when the embryo puts its development on hold is termed as


12.

Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion [A]: Interferon alpha helps in treatment of cancer indirectly. Reason [R]: Interferons alpha is a biological response modifier.

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Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion [A]: Interferon alpha helps in treatment of cancer indirectly.
Reason [R]: Interferons alpha is a biological response modifier.

13.

Some of the properties of tissues are not the constituents of its cells. Give three examples to support the statement.

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Some of the properties of tissues are not the constituents of its cells. Give three examples to support the statement.

14.

Match the following methods of cell disintegration with the tools they use. Column IColumn IIi. Ultrasonicationp. treating cells with organic solvents, alkalis and detergents.ii.Enzymatic lysisq. passing cell through narrow tube.iii. High pressure homogenizationr. lysozyme treatment.iv. Chemical disruptions. sound.

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Match the following methods of cell disintegration with the tools they use.
Column IColumn IIi. Ultrasonicationp. treating cells with organic solvents, alkalis and detergents.ii.Enzymatic lysisq. passing cell through narrow tube.iii. High pressure homogenizationr. lysozyme treatment.iv. Chemical disruptions. sound.

15.

Offspring formed by sexual reproduction exhibit more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because

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Offspring formed by sexual reproduction exhibit more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because


16.

The term biodiversity was coined by

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The term biodiversity was coined by


17.

What is the difference between absolute growth,rate relative growth rate, geometric growth rate and Arthmetic growth rate

Answer» What is the difference between absolute growth,rate relative growth rate, geometric growth rate and Arthmetic growth rate
18.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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Which of the following is correctly matched?


19.

Does our blood have proteases and nucleases?

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Does our blood have proteases and nucleases?

20.

From which type of cells the petiole of leaf is made up of ? OPTIONS a) Collenchyma. b) Sclerenchyma.

Answer» From which type of cells the petiole of leaf is made up of ?
OPTIONS
a) Collenchyma. b) Sclerenchyma.
21.

Briefly give the contributions of the following scientists in formulating the cell theory (a) Rudolf Virchow (b) Schleiden and Schwann

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Briefly give the contributions of the following scientists in formulating the cell theory

(a) Rudolf Virchow

(b) Schleiden and Schwann

22.

Discuss the factors responsible for ascent of xylem sap in plants.

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Discuss the factors responsible for ascent of xylem sap in plants.

23.

(a) What do 'Y' and 'B' stand for in 'YAC' and 'BAC' used in Human Genome Project (HGP). Mention their role in the project. (b) Write the percentage of the total human genome that codes for proteins and the percentage of discovered genes whose functions are known as observed during HGP. (c) Expand ‘SNPs' identified by scientists in HGP. [3]

Answer» (a) What do 'Y' and 'B' stand for in 'YAC' and 'BAC' used in Human Genome Project (HGP). Mention their role in the project.

(b) Write the percentage of the total human genome that codes for proteins and the percentage of discovered genes whose functions are known as observed during HGP.

(c) Expand ‘SNPs' identified by scientists in HGP. [3]
24.

Differentiate between microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis.

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Differentiate between microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis.

25.

What are the cells that make the leaves curl in plants during water stress?

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What are the cells that make the leaves curl in plants during water stress?

26.

What would happen if number of centrioles will be increased per cell

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What would happen if number of centrioles will be increased per cell

27.

Natural killer lymphocytes are an example for

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Natural killer lymphocytes are an example for



28.

Which among the following is not a real difference between a dicot stem and monocot stem regarding their vascular bundles?

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Which among the following is not a real difference between a dicot stem and monocot stem regarding their vascular bundles?


29.

Animals which lay eggs are called .

Answer» Animals which lay eggs are called .
30.

The authors argument that destroying bot-flies and mosquitoes would be a beneficial action is most weakened by all of the following except

Answer» The authors argument that destroying bot-flies and mosquitoes would be a beneficial action is most weakened by all of the following except
31.

Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in

Answer» Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in
32.

A monohybrid cross between heterozygote F1 progeny and its homozygous recessive parent was done. Assuming it to be a mendelian cross, What will be the ratio of different phenotypes in F2 generation?

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A monohybrid cross between heterozygote F1 progeny and its homozygous recessive parent was done. Assuming it to be a mendelian cross, What will be the ratio of different phenotypes in F2 generation?


33.

Excess of ATP inhibits respiration by inhibiting one of the following enzymes

Answer» Excess of ATP inhibits respiration by inhibiting one of the following enzymes
34.

Gigantism in childhood is caused by:

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Gigantism in childhood is caused by:


35.

Which character unified bacteria,BGA,mosses together in the earlier systems of classification

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Which character unified bacteria,BGA,mosses together in the earlier systems of classification


36.

LH is secreted by

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LH is secreted by


37.

Sprouting of potato can be prevented in storage by

Answer» Sprouting of potato can be prevented in storage by
38.

Rhizome of ginger is like the roots of other plants that, grows underground. Despite this fact ginger is a stem and not a root. Justify.

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Rhizome of ginger is like the roots of other plants that, grows underground. Despite this fact ginger is a stem and not a root. Justify.

39.

Brown hair(B) is dominant to blonde hair (b). If blonds occur in 36% of the population, what is the predicted frequency of homozygous dominant

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Brown hair(B) is dominant to blonde hair (b). If blonds occur in 36% of the population, what is the predicted frequency of homozygous dominant


40.

Is self (fertilization) pollination possible in date palm? Give reasons

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Is self (fertilization) pollination possible in date palm? Give reasons

41.

Though there are many dissimilarities between the 3 subcategories of bryophytes they are still grouped together based on their similarity in?

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Though there are many dissimilarities between the 3 subcategories of bryophytes they are still grouped together based on their similarity in?


42.

Match the level of organization in structure of protein (Column I) with its feature/type of folding (Column II) and functional status (Column III):

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Match the level of organization in structure of protein (Column I) with its feature/type of folding (Column II) and functional status (Column III):

43.

In 4 ‘o’clock plants, the crossing of pure-bred red and white flowered parental stocks produced pink flowered plants. This type of genotypic expression is called

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In 4 ‘o’clock plants, the crossing of pure-bred red and white flowered parental stocks produced pink flowered plants. This type of genotypic expression is called


44.

What are complementary genes? Explain.

Answer» What are complementary genes? Explain.
45.

Define digestion in one sentence.

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Define digestion in one sentence.

46.

I have some fundamental questions. Please answer these According to cell theory-All cells take birth from pre-existing cells then where did the first cell came from? Also how are new kind of cells formed which lead to advancement and evolution of new race?

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I have some fundamental questions. Please answer these

According to cell theory-All cells take birth from pre-existing cells then where did the first cell came from? Also how are new kind of cells formed which lead to advancement and evolution of new race?

47.

The double strand helix structure for DNA was given by:

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The double strand helix structure for DNA was given by:


48.

Match the descriptions with the images a,b,c,d. A.B. C. D. i. Egg and the sperm are injected into the fallopian tubes. ii. The embryo is transferred to the uterus. iii. The sperm is directly inserted into the egg and then implanted in the uterus. iv. The sperm are injected into the uterus.

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Match the descriptions with the images a,b,c,d.

A.B.

C. D.

i. Egg and the sperm are injected into the fallopian tubes.

ii. The embryo is transferred to the uterus.

iii. The sperm is directly inserted into the egg and then implanted in the uterus.

iv. The sperm are injected into the uterus.


49.

QUES. Which one of the following is not used in organic farming? A. Snail B. Earthworm C. Glomus D. Oscillatoria

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QUES. Which one of the following is not used in organic farming?

A. Snail

B. Earthworm

C. Glomus

D. Oscillatoria

50.

name the two plants which employs C4 pathway of photosynthesis

Answer» name the two plants which employs C4 pathway of photosynthesis