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1.

The position of cambium ring at the time of its origin in a dicot root is:

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The position of cambium ring at the time of its origin in a dicot root is:


2.

What characterisitc best describes the organisms listed below? Cat, toad, wall lizard, man, red algae

Answer» What characterisitc best describes the organisms listed below?

Cat, toad, wall lizard, man, red algae

3.

Those species whose numbers have been reduced considerably and are at the verge of extinction are called

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Those species whose numbers have been reduced considerably and are at the verge of extinction are called


4.

What are the categories of essential elements in mineral nutrition?

Answer» What are the categories of essential elements in mineral nutrition?
5.

The bones common to face and cranium are?

Answer» The bones common to face and cranium are?
6.

Vascular bundle in a dicot stem are

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Vascular bundle in a dicot stem are


7.

Testosterone stimulates:

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Testosterone stimulates:


8.

Which of the following represent glyptal?

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Which of the following represent glyptal?


9.

Identify the tissue system from among the following. (a) Parenchyma (b) Xylem (c) Epidermis (d) Phloem

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Identify the tissue system from among the following.

(a) Parenchyma

(b) Xylem

(c) Epidermis

(d) Phloem

10.

While eating peach or pear it is usually seen that some stone like structures get entangled in the teeth,

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While eating peach or pear it is usually seen that some stone like structures get entangled in the teeth,

11.

Study the following pedigree chart of a family starting with a mother with AB blood group and father with O blood group. Mention the blood and genotype of off spring numbered 1,2and 3.

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Study the following pedigree chart of a family starting with a mother with AB blood group and father with O blood group. Mention the blood and genotype of off spring numbered 1,2and 3.
12.

Question 22 It is said that the one cycle of cell division in human cells (eukaryotic cells) takes 24 hours. Which phase of the cycle, do you think occupies the maximum part of cell cycle?

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Question 22
It is said that the one cycle of cell division in human cells (eukaryotic cells) takes 24 hours. Which phase of the cycle, do you think occupies the maximum part of cell cycle?

13.

Which among these has helped the angiosperms to become the most dominant form of plant?

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Which among these has helped the angiosperms to become the most dominant form of plant?


14.

Identify the labelled parts in the given cross section of female breast.

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Identify the labelled parts in the given cross section of female breast.


15.

Stomatal opening and closing involves various ions. Identify the ions - P, Q, R and S.

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Stomatal opening and closing involves various ions. Identify the ions - P, Q, R and S.


16.

How does the progeny formed from asexual reproduction differ from those formed by sexual reproduction?

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How does the progeny formed from asexual reproduction differ from those formed by sexual reproduction?

17.

Which of the following is a method of birth control?

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Which of the following is a method of birth control?


18.

In an amino acid, the carboxyl group ionizes at pKa1=2.34 and ammonium ion at pKa2=9.6. The isoelectric point of the amino acid is at pH.

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In an amino acid, the carboxyl group ionizes at pKa1=2.34 and ammonium ion at pKa2=9.6. The isoelectric point of the amino acid is at pH.


19.

When RNA is stable enough to be the genetic material for few viruses why can't it be for other organisms?

Answer» When RNA is stable enough to be the genetic material for few viruses why can't it be for other organisms?
20.

If CO2 released is equal to the amount of O2 absorbed the respiratory substrate is _____.

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If CO2 released is equal to the amount of O2 absorbed the respiratory substrate is _____.

21.

Which of the following will not possibly lead to a pregnancy?

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Which of the following will not possibly lead to a pregnancy?


22.

Which one of the following is considered as common ancestor of old world monkeys, apes and man?

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Which one of the following is considered as common ancestor of old world monkeys, apes and man?


23.

Which type of cancer affects lymph nodes and spleen?

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Which type of cancer affects lymph nodes and spleen?


24.

Antibodies are produced by:

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Antibodies are produced by:


25.

Question 1 Fill in the gaps in the following table illustrating differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cell Eukaryotic cell1.Size: generally small(1−10μm)1 μm==10−6m1.Size: generally large(5−100μm)2.Nuclear region:–––––––––––––––––––– and is known as ––––––––––2.Nuclear region: well-defined and surrounded by a nuclear membrane3.Chromosome:single3.More than one chromosome4.Membrane-bound cell organelles are absent4.––––––––––––––––––––

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Question 1
Fill in the gaps in the following table illustrating differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic cell Eukaryotic cell1.Size: generally small(110μm)1 μm==106m1.Size: generally large(5100μm)2.Nuclear region:–––––––––––––––––– and is known as ––––––––2.Nuclear region: well-defined and surrounded by a nuclear membrane3.Chromosome:single3.More than one chromosome4.Membrane-bound cell organelles are absent4.––––––––––––––––––

26.

Cultivation of a single crop on a given tract of land leads eventually to decreased yields. One reason for this is that harmful bacterial phytopathogens, organisms parasitic on plant hosts, increase in the soil surrounding plant roots. The problem can be cured by crop rotation, denying the pathogens a suitable host for a period of time. However, even if crops are not rotated, the severity of diseases brought on by such phytopathogens often decreases after a number of years as the microbial population of the soil changes and the soil becomes “suppressive” to those diseases. While there may be many reasons for this phenomenon, it is clear that levels of certain bacteria, such as Pseudomonas fluorescens, a bacterium antagonistic to a number of harmful phytopathogens, are greater in suppressive than in nonsuppressive soil. This suggests that the presence of such bacteria suppresses phytopathogens. There is now considerable experimental support for this view. Wheat yield increases of 27 percent have been obtained in field trials by treatment of wheat seeds with fluorescent pseudomonads. Similar treatment of sugar beets, cotton, and potatoes has had similar results. These improvements in crop yields through the application of Pseudomonas fluorescenssuggest that agriculture could benefit from the use of bacteria genetically altered for specific purposes. For example, a form of phytopathogen altered to remove its harmful properties could be released into the environment in quantities favorable to its competing with and eventually excluding the harmful normal strain. Some experiments suggest that deliberately releasing altered nonpathogenic Pseudomonas syringae could crowd out (crowd out: the nonaltered variety that causes frost damage. Opponents of such research have objected that the deliberate and large-scale release of genetically altered bacteria might have deleterious results. Proponents, on the other hand, argue that this particular strain is altered only by the removal of the gene responsible for the strain’s propensity to cause frost damage, thereby rendering it safer than the phytopathogen from which it was derived. Some proponents have gone further and suggest that genetic alteration techniques could create organisms with totally new combinations of desirable traits not found in nature. For example, genes responsible for production of insecticidal compounds have been transposed from other bacteria into pseudomonads that colonize corn roots. Experiments of this kind are difficult and require great care: such bacteria are developed in highly artificial environments and may not compete well with natural soil bacteria. Nevertheless, proponents contend that the prospects for improved agriculture through such methods seem excellent. These prospects lead many to hope that current efforts to assess the risks of deliberate release of altered microorganisms will successfully answer the concerns of opponents and create a climate in which such research can go forward without undue impediment. Q27. The author discusses naturally occurring Pseudomonas fluorescens bacteria in the first paragraph primarily in order to do which one of the following?

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Cultivation of a single crop on a given tract of land leads eventually to decreased yields. One reason for this is that harmful bacterial phytopathogens, organisms parasitic on plant hosts, increase in the soil surrounding plant roots. The problem can be cured by crop rotation, denying the pathogens a suitable host for a period of time. However, even if crops are not rotated, the severity of diseases brought on by such phytopathogens often decreases after a number of years as the microbial population of the soil changes and the soil becomes “suppressive” to those diseases. While there may be many reasons for this phenomenon, it is clear that levels of certain bacteria, such as Pseudomonas fluorescens, a bacterium antagonistic to a number of harmful phytopathogens, are greater in suppressive than in nonsuppressive soil. This suggests that the presence of such bacteria suppresses phytopathogens. There is now considerable experimental support for this view. Wheat yield increases of 27 percent have been obtained in field trials by treatment of wheat seeds with fluorescent pseudomonads. Similar treatment of sugar beets, cotton, and potatoes has had similar results.

These improvements in crop yields through the application of Pseudomonas fluorescenssuggest that agriculture could benefit from the use of bacteria genetically altered for specific purposes. For example, a form of phytopathogen altered to remove its harmful properties could be released into the environment in quantities favorable to its competing with and eventually excluding the harmful normal strain. Some experiments suggest that deliberately releasing altered nonpathogenic Pseudomonas syringae could crowd out (crowd out: the nonaltered variety that causes frost damage. Opponents of such research have objected that the deliberate and large-scale release of genetically altered bacteria might have deleterious results. Proponents, on the other hand, argue that this particular strain is altered only by the removal of the gene responsible for the strain’s propensity to cause frost damage, thereby rendering it safer than the phytopathogen from which it was derived.

Some proponents have gone further and suggest that genetic alteration techniques could create organisms with totally new combinations of desirable traits not found in nature. For example, genes responsible for production of insecticidal compounds have been transposed from other bacteria into pseudomonads that colonize corn roots. Experiments of this kind are difficult and require great care: such bacteria are developed in highly artificial environments and may not compete well with natural soil bacteria. Nevertheless, proponents contend that the prospects for improved agriculture through such methods seem excellent. These prospects lead many to hope that current efforts to assess the risks of deliberate release of altered microorganisms will successfully answer the concerns of opponents and create a climate in which such research can go forward without undue impediment.

Q27. The author discusses naturally occurring Pseudomonas fluorescens bacteria in the first paragraph primarily in order to do which one of the following?


27.

A leaf cell of a water plant was placed in a liquid other than pond water. After some time, it assumed a shape as shown below: (a) Give the term fro the state of the cell it has acquired. (b) Comment on nature (tonicity) of the liquid surrounding the cell. (c) Redraw in the space provided, the diagram of the cell if it is soon placed in ordinary water for some time.

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A leaf cell of a water plant was placed in a liquid other than pond water. After some time, it assumed a shape as shown below:

(a) Give the term fro the state of the cell it has acquired.

(b) Comment on nature (tonicity) of the liquid surrounding the cell.

(c) Redraw in the space provided, the diagram of the cell if it is soon placed in ordinary water for some time.

28.

(a) Why are the plants raised through micropropagation termed as somaclones? (b) Mention two advantages of this technique. [2]

Answer» (a) Why are the plants raised through micropropagation termed as somaclones?

(b) Mention two advantages of this technique. [2]
29.

Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly, banana fly) was first used by Morgan and now widely used in genetics. It is called

Answer» Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly, banana fly) was first used by Morgan and now widely used in genetics. It is called
30.

Fill in the blanks with correct words (i)____ is the unit of bone made of cells called (ii)________which are connected by(iii) _________ canals with each other to make a network to form a compact bone.

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Fill in the blanks with correct words

(i)____ is the unit of bone made of cells called (ii)________which are connected by(iii) _________ canals with each other to make a network to form a compact bone.


31.

How many molecules of ATP and NADP are required in formation of two molecules of glucose? How many Calvin cycles are required?

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How many molecules of ATP and NADP are required in formation of two molecules of glucose? How many Calvin cycles are required?


32.

The sugarcane variety produced through cross between Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum barberi exhibits characters such as

Answer» The sugarcane variety produced through cross between Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum barberi exhibits characters such as
33.

Which one of the following does not involve isomerisation in glycolysis pathway?

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Which one of the following does not involve isomerisation in glycolysis pathway?

34.

The mouthparts of cockroaches are of which of the following types?

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The mouthparts of cockroaches are of which of the following types?


35.

The smaller glial cells that forms the first line of defense and immunity of nerve cells are called as _____.

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The smaller glial cells that forms the first line of defense and immunity of nerve cells are called as _____.


36.

Sugarcane plant has

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Sugarcane plant has


37.

Which of the following is the correct method of writing the scientific name of humans?

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Which of the following is the correct method of writing the scientific name of humans?


38.

Alleles are:

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Alleles are:


39.

Prepare a list of some animals that are found parasitic on human beings.

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Prepare a list of some animals that are found parasitic on human beings.

40.

Fat is stored in

Answer» Fat is stored in
41.

If a person’s RBC is not coated with specific glycoprotein then the blood group is

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If a person’s RBC is not coated with specific glycoprotein then the blood group is


42.

Can there be mitosis without DNA replication in S phase?

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Can there be mitosis without DNA replication in S phase?

43.

Which of the following is correct:(a) Cells of all living organisms have a nucleus.(b) Both animal and plant cells have a well-defined cell wall.(c) In prokaryotes, there are no membrane-bound organelles.(d) Cells are formed de novo from abiotic materials.

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Which of the following is correct:

(a) Cells of all living organisms have a nucleus.

(b) Both animal and plant cells have a well-defined cell wall.

(c) In prokaryotes, there are no membrane-bound organelles.

(d) Cells are formed de novo from abiotic materials.

44.

Autecology is the:

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Autecology is the:


45.

What are the main steps in aerobic respiration? Where does it take place?

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What are the main steps in aerobic respiration? Where does it take place?

46.

Describe various types of epithelial tissues with the help of labelled diagrams.

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Describe various types of epithelial tissues with the help of labelled diagrams.

47.

Self-fertilization in earthworm is prevented due to

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Self-fertilization in earthworm is prevented due to


48.

ABO blood groups in humans are controlled by the gene l. It has three alleles-l A, l B and i. Since there are three different alleles, six different genotypes are possible. How many phenotypes can occur?

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ABO blood groups in humans are controlled by the gene l. It has three alleles-l A, l B and i. Since there are three different alleles, six different genotypes are possible. How many phenotypes can occur?


49.

Embryogenesis involves

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Embryogenesis involves


50.

In a ring girdled plant:

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In a ring girdled plant: