8HB CLASS-XII

JTGN M Mid-Term assessment (CH-2,3,4,5&6,8&10) BIOLOGY

Time allowed: 3hr Set Code-B MM:70

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D. There are 33
questions in the question paper.
(iii) Section–A has 14 questions of 1 mark each and 2 case-based questions. Section–B has 9 questions of 2
marks each. Section–C has 5 questions of 3 marks each and Section–D has 3 questions of 5 marks each.
(iv)There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided
in some questions. A student has to attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.
(v) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION -A

1.Give an example of a codon having dual function.

2. How does the application of cyanobacteria, to the agricultural farm increase the farm output?
3.State a difference between a gene and an allele.

4.Retroviruses have no DNA. However, the DNA of the infected host cell does possess viral DNA. How is it possible?

5. Chromosome number in meiocytes of Mango is 38. Write the chromosome number in gamete ?
a.)38 b.) 19
c.)76 d.) 380
6. What type of sex determination is found in Birds?
a.) XX-XY b.) ZW-ZZ
c.) ZZ-ZY d.) XX-XO

7. Which of the following is contained by gut of Ruminants?

a.) Acidophiles b.) Methanogens
c.) Halophiles d.) All of the above

8. Causative organism of the disease amoebiasis.

a.) E.coli b.) Caused by Gram(+) bacteria
c.) Entamoeba histolytica d.) Protozoa

9. In the F2 generation of a Mendalian dihybrid cross the number of phenotypes and genotypes are
a.) Phenotypes-4 ; genotypes-16 b.) Phenotypes-9 ; genotypes-4
c.) Phenotypes-4 ; genotypes-8 d.) Phenotypes-4 ; genotypes-9

10. Which of the following STDs are curable?

a.) Chalamydiasis,gonorrhoea,trichomoniasis b.) AIDS,syphilis,Hepititis B
c.) Chalamydiasis,syphilis,genital warts d.) AIDS,genital herpes,Hepititis B

11.Assertion: Urethra in human male acts urinogenital canal.

Reason: Urethra carries only urine while sperms are carried by vasa deferens only.

A. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. Assertion is true but reason is false.
 D. Both assertion and reason are false.

12. Assertion : Genetic code is universal.

Reason : Genetic code is same for all organisms.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D. If both the assertion and reason are false

E. If the assertion is false but reason is true

13. Assertion : Endosperm is a nutritive tissue and it is triploid.

Reason : Endosperm is formed by fusion of secondary nucleus to second male gamete. It is used by developing
embryo.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If the assertion is true but the reason false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false.
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true.

14. Assertion: In Human male, testes are extra-abdominal and lie in scrotal sacs.

Reason : Scrotum acts as thermoregulator and keeps testicular temperature lower for spermatogenesis.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
D. If both assertion and reason are false

15. Read the following and answer any four questions from 15(i) to 15(v) given below:

In these days, the posters / bills showing a happy couple with two children, with a slogan Hum Do Humane Do can be
commonly seen behind the transport buses, public transport vehicles, on the walls of hospitals and the buildings along
the main roads, on National Highways etc. Moreover, the experts in the field also suggest that the problem of over-
population can be overcome by motivating smaller families by using various contraceptive methods.

i. Which of the following is not the characteristic of an ideal contraceptive:

a. Irreversible
b. Easily available
c. User friendly
d. Effective with least side effects.

ii. Which of the following is not a copper releasing IUD?

a. LNG 20
b. CuT
c. Lippes Loop
d. a and c
 iii. By which name is family planning currently known as?
a. Reproductive and child care
b. Family and child care
c. Reproductive and child health
d. Reproductive and child health care

iv. Saheli is a female antifertility pill, is used:

a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Quarterly
d. Monthly

v. Which among these is not a natural method of birth control?

a. Coitus interruptus
b. Periodic abstinence
c. Vasectomy
d. Lactational amenorrhoea

16.Read the following and answer any four questions from 16(i) to 16(v) given below:

Rahul loves to play football and was selected as captain of the school team for the district level tournament. He
played with full enthusiasm. He attended a blood donation camp to donate blood and came to know that he was HIV
positive. He lost interest in games and refused to play or study. He started counting his days. He remained absent
from school for a long time. The Biology teacher visited his house and counselled him. Rahul was back at school and
also played the tournament.

i. AIDS is a ______________________ disease.

a.bacterial b. autosomal dominant
c. autosomal recessive d. Sexually transmitted

ii. In individuals with HIV, opportunistic infections are:

a. More frequent
b. Less frequent
c. Non-existent
d. None of the above

iii. HIV parasitizes __

a. Y-helper cells
b. T-helper cells
c. K-helper cells
d. None of the above

iv. Rahul felt motivated and played the football tournament but not been able to give his best. Which of these is a
symptom of HIV infection,Due to which Rahul is not able to perform?

a. Swollen lymph nodes b. Fever

c. Tiredness d. All of the above

v. The confirmatory test used to diagnose AIDS is

a. ELISA b. Western blot
c. ESR d. PCR
SECTION - B
17. Name the causative organism of the disease amoebiasis. List three symptoms of the disease.

18. List the events that reduce the biological oxygen demand (BOD) of a primary effluent during sewage treatment.

19. Angiosperms bearing unisexual flowers are said to be either monoecious or dioecious. Explain with the help of one example
each.

20. Briefly explain the events of fertilization and implantation in an adult human female.

21. Mention the contributions of T H Morgan in the field of genetics.

22. (a) Organic farmers prefer biological control of diseases and pests to the use of chemicals for the same purpose.
Justify.
(b) Give an example of a bacterium, a fungus and an insect that are used as biocontrol agents.

23. There are two types of tumours i.e. Benign and Malignant. How will you differentiate between the two.

24. Double fertilization is reported in plants of both, castor and groundnut. However, the mature seeds of groundnut are non-
albuminous and castor are albuminous. Explain.

25. a) What would happen if histones were to be mutated and made rich in amino acids aspartic acid and glutamic
acid in place of basic amino acids such as lysine and arginine?
b) Name the transcriptionally active region of chromatin in a nucleus.

SECTION C

26. Answer the following questions based on Hershey and Chase’s Experiments:

(a) Name the kind of virus they worked with and why ?

(b) Why did they use two types of culture media to grow viruses in ? Explain.

(c) What was the need for using a blender and later a centrifuge during their experiments?

(d) State the conclusion drawn by them after the experiments.

27. i) Which chromosome has most and least number of genes ?

ii) Name the largest gene of Human genome.

iii) Write the number of base pairs present in a Nucleosome.

iv) Name the scientist who called tRNA an adapter molecule.

28. (i) Draw a labelled diagrammatic sectional view of a human seminiferous tubule showing the cells in different stages of
spermatogenesis.
(ii)Why is breast feeding recommended during the initial period of an infant’s growth ?

29. (a) How would you find genotype of a tall pea plant bearing white flowers ? Explain with the help of a cross. Name the type of
cross you would use.

(b)Give an example of an autosomal recessive trait in humans.

30. i) In Mycorrhiza, a fungus is symbiotically associated with the roots of few plants. List any three benefits for plants from
Mycorrhiza.

ii) Write the significance of Nucleopolyhedrovirus as biocontrol agent.

 Section-D

31. (a) How are the following formed and involved in DNA packaging in a nucleus of a cell ?
(i) Histone octomer (ii) Nucleosome (iii) Chromatin

(b) Differentiate between Euchromatin and heterochromatin .

Or

a)Both Haemophilia and Thalassemia are blood related disorders in humans. Write their
causes and the difference between the two. Name the category of genetic disorder they
both come under?
b)How did Sturtevant explain gene mapping while working with Morgan ?
c)A teacher wants his/her students to find the genotype of pea plants bearing purple coloured flowers in their
school garden. Name the cross that will make it possible.

32. Explain the process of bio-synthesis of proteins.

Or

i) How does the process of transcription occurs in prokaryotes. (3)

ii) Explain the activity of Lac-operon in the presence of Lactose with the help of a labelled

diagram. (2)

33. a) Describe any two devices of the flowering plant which prevent both autogamy and geitonogamy.
b) Differentiate between Parthenocarpy and Parthenogenesis. Give one example of each.
c) Draw a well labelled diagram of anatropus ovule.

Or

A flower of brinjal plant following the process of sexual reproduction produces 360 viable seeds. Answer the
following questions giving reasons :
(a)What is the minimum number of pollen grains that must have been involved in pollination of its pistil ?
(b) What would have been the minimum number of ovules present in the ovary ?
(c) How many megaspore mother cells were involved ?
(d) What is the minimum number of microspore mother cells involved in the above case ?
(e) How many male gametes were involved in this case ?