GREEN PARK EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, NAMAKKAL

Std : XII – CBSE BIOLOGY Marks : 50

CHAPTER WISE CBSE BOARD SAMPLE PAPERS - ANSWER KEY
BOTANY : 1. Reproduction in organisms (from sexual reproduction upto the end of the chapter)
2. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants
ZOOLOGY : Human reproduction

SECTION – A
Answer the following questions for 1 mark 10 x 1 = 10
1. i) Gametogenesis ii) Gamete transfer
2. Gamete has half the number of chromosomes as compared to its meiocyte
3. 2 polar nuclei and nuclei of male gamete
4. The phenomenon of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction by formation of seed without
fertilization is called apomixis.
5. 800 sperms
6. Menopause, that is cessation of menstrual cycle
7. Lubrication of penis and neutralize acidity of urine
8. Blastocyst
9. 3) Statement – I is correct and statement – II is incorrect
10. c) Starts in fallopian tube
SECTION – B
Answer the following questions for 2 marks 6 x 2 = 12
11. What is corpus luteum? How does it function as endocrine gland?
Ans :
Corpus luteum − Corpus luteum is formed from the ruptured Graafian follicle. It secretes progesterone
hormone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.A high level of progesterone inhibits the
secretions of FSH and LH, thereby preventing ovulation. It also allows the endometrium of the uterus to
proliferate and to prepare itself for implantation.
12. What is colostrum? How it is important for the new born?
Ans :
Colostrum, nutrient-rich milk produced by female mammals immediately after giving birth. The
colostrum is rich in protein, fat and other necessary elements. It is extremely rich in antibodies and
provides protection to the newborn by stimulating the defense system.
13. What is meant by LH surge?
Ans :
Rapid secretion of LH leading to its maximum level during the mid-menstrualcycle (14th day) called LH
surge and it induces rupture of Graafian follicle and thereby the release of ovum (ovulation).
14. Identify each part given below to write whether it is haploid (n) or diploid (2n) :
a) Ovary b) Anther c) Egg d) Pollen e) Male gamete f) Zygote
Ans :
a) Ovary - Diploid (2n) b) Anther - Diploid (2n) c) Egg – Haploid (n)
d) Pollen – Haploid (n) e) Male gamete – Haploid (n) f) Zygote – Diploid (2n)
15. Define external fertilisation. Mention its disadvantages
Ans :
The fusion of compatible gametes outside the body of the organism, in external medium (water) is called
external fertilisation.
Foreg → algae, fishes, amphibans
Disadvantages of external fertilization
i) It requires a medium for fusion of gametes
ii) The young ones are often exposed to the predators and no paternal care is provided
16. Why is apple called a false fruit? Which part(s) of the flower forms the false fruit?
Ans :
A true fruit is the fruit which is produced only from the ripened ovary of a flower while a false fruit
develops from the ovary along with some other part of the Flower.
In apple, along with ovary, the thalamus also becomes fleshy and forms fruit. The fleshy thalamus is the
edible part while the inner cartilaginous part represents the pericarp and encloses seed
SECTION – C
Answer the following questions for 3 marks 6 x 3 = 18
17. Differentiate between
a) Coleoptile and Coleorhiza b) Perisperm and Pericarp
Ans :
a) Coleoptile and Coleorhiza
Coleoptile Coleorhizae
1) It is the hollow foliar structure in 1) It is the undifferentiated sheath present
epicotyl region in monocots at lower end of embryonal axis
2) It encloses the shoot apex and a 2) It encloses the radical and roop cap
few leaf primordial
b) Perisperm and Pericarp
Perisperm Pericarp
1) It represents persistent remains of 1) It represents the wall of fruit formed
nucellus (of ovule) in the seed by ovarian wall
2) It is a part that belongs to seed 2) It is a part that belongs to fruit
18. Draw the diagram of anatropous ovule and label the following features.
a) The region where the body ovule fuses with funicle
b) Cells at the chalazal end
c) Largest cell of the embryo sac

A diagrammatic view of a typical anatropous ovule

19. What are the characteristics of insect pollinated flowers?
Ans :
Following are the characteristics of insect pollinated flowers
Bees, butterflies, bettle, wasp, ants etc are the pollinating agents.
• Flowers are large, if small, become conspicuous by grouping into an inflorescence
• Pollen grains are yellow and sticky
• Flowers are colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar
• The flowers pollinated by flies and beetles secrete foul odours to attract these insects.
• To sustain animal visits, the flowers have to provide rewards to the animals. Nectar and pollen grains
are the usual floral rewards.
• In some species like Amorphophallus, Yucca etc. Floral rewards are in providing safe place to lay
eggs.
20. Enlist the functions of placenta.
Ans :
The placenta facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo. Help in the removal of carbon
dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the embryo. The placenta is connected to the embryo
through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo.
21. List the different parts of female reproductive system and mention their specific function.
Ans :
The human female reproductive system (or female genital system) contains two main parts:
Uterus:
• Hosts the developing fetus
• Produces vaginal and uterine secretions
• Passes the anatomically male sperm through to the fallopian tubes
Ovaries :
• Produce the anatomically female egg cells.
• Produce and secrete estrogen and progesterone
22. Draw a neat labeled diagram of sectional view of ovary.
 SECTION – D
Answer the following questions for 5 marks 2 x 5 = 10
23. Give the schematic representation of
a) Spermatogenesis b) Oogenesis

24. Explain the T.S of an anther with it’s wall layers surrounding the microsporangia.
A typical angiosperm anther is bilobed with each lobe having two theca, i.e., they are dithecous.
The bilobed nature of an anther is very distinct in the transverse section of the anther.
The anther is a four sided (tetragonal) structure consisting of four microsporangia located at the corners,
two in each lobe.
In a transverse section, a typical microsporangium appears near circular in outline.
It is generally surrounded by four wall layers
1) The epidermis 2) Endothecium 3) Middle layers 4) The tapetum
The outermost three wall layers perform the function of protection and help in dehiscence of anther to
release the pollen. The innermost wall layer nourishes the developing pollen grains.

Epidermis : It is the outermost layer of anther. It is single celled thick layer. It forms the outer most
protective layers.
Endothecium : This layer is present below the epidermis. It is single celled thick layer. Endothecium is
hygroscopic due to presence of fibrous thickening and helps in dehiscence of anther
Middel Layers : This layer is one to three celled thick structure. It is short lived and absent in a mature
anther.
Tapetum : It is the innermost layer which acts as nutritive layer. This is single layered thick. The cells
of the tapetum are initially diploid but they become polyploidy and multinucleated
The microsporangia develop further and become pollen sacs. They extend longitudinally all through
the length of an anther and are packed with pollen grain.