Biology Revision questions

Class-8
Half Yearly 2018-19
Microorganisms:

1. State any two features of algae.

2. Why do we use yeast in bakery?
3. How are protozoa helpful to termites?
4. Why are virus called acellular? Name any two diseases caused by virus.
5. Why do we rub salt over meat and fish?
6. Define: a) Diatoms b) Siliceous earth iii) Phytoplankton iv) Eutrophication.

Nervous system:

1. What is a neuron? Describe its structure.

2. What is a synapse? How do synapse help in neural communication?
3. Mention the functions of motor ,association and sensory neurons.
4. Draw a labelled diagram of neuron and synaptic transmission.
5. What is coordination?

Endocrine system and adolescence:

1. When does simple goitre take place? Mention a way to avoid this.
2. Write short notes on cretinism and myxodema.
3. In what way is glucagon anatgonistic to insulin?
4. State the functions of: a) adrenaline b) Growth hormone c) Thyroid hormone.

Reproduction in flowering plants:

1. How does Chlorella reproduce?

2. State any three advantages of vegetative reproduction.
3. What is callus? How does it help in tissue culture?
4. Diagrammatically show a) binary fission in bacteria b) Budding in yeast.