MV/8/B/9

Name: __________ Date of submission: ______________

Start Time: __________ Grade – VIII End Time: _________

Biology- Reproduction in Organisms

Topic: Cells- Fundamental Unit of Life

General Instructions:
[1] All work should be done in your notebook.
[2] You must write the questions along with the answers in your notebook in sequential order.

TASK I- Higher Order Thinking Skill Questions:

(1) Although 2 cells called gametes fuse, the product formed is a single cell called zygote. Justify.
(2) Why do fish and frogs lay eggs in hundreds?
(3) The eggs of frogs do not have shells for protection, yet they are safe in water. How?
(4) The term metamorphosis is not used while describing human development. Why?
(5) Mother gives birth to a baby but the baby has characters of both parents. How is this possible?
(6) Hens and frogs are both oviparous exhibiting different types of fertilisations. Explain.

TASK II- Picture Based Questions: -

(1) Observe the figure given and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Label A and B.

(b) Identify the process.
(c) What happens during this process and what is formed?
(2) Observe the figure given as figure and answer the questions that follow:

(i) The part which produces female gametes.

(ii) The part where development of the baby takes place.
(iii) The part through which the developing embryo passes to reach the uterus.

TASK III- Cloze Paragraph: -

Read the paragraph and fill up the blanks with the terms given below:

body, asexual, binary, single, nucleus

Amoeba is a ___________ celled organism. It reproduces by ___________ reproduction.

The process of reproduction begins by the division of its ___________ into two. This is
followed by the division of its ___________ into two. This type of reproduction is called
___________ fission.

TASK IV- Research Based Question

(1) Indira Hinduja: - an Indian doctor produced the first scientifically
documented test-tube baby in India. She received this feat when she was
working as a clinician and gynaecologist and teacher in KEM hospital,
Mumbai. Dr. Hinduja rejected all the opportunities to settle in abroad so
that she can serve India.
Research about IVF (in vitro fertilisation). How is it helpful for humans?
(2) SDG 12- Sustainable Production and Consumption

Poultry Farming: - A Sustainable Solution to Bolstering Food Security

Poultry farming is the form of animal husbandry which raises domesticated
birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese to produce meat or eggs
for food. Poultry – mostly chickens – are farmed in great numbers. More
than 60 billion chickens are killed for consumption annually. Chickens raised
for eggs are known as layers, while chickens raised for meat are called
broilers.
Research and find out the answers to the following.

(a) What are layers and broilers in a poultry farm?

(b) Do hens lay unfertilised eggs?
(c) How can you obtain fertilised and unfertilised eggs?
(d) Are the eggs that we get in the stores fertilised or unfertilised?
(e) Can you consume fertilised eggs?
(f) Is there any difference in the nutritional value of fertilised and unfertilised eggs?