MIZORAM INSTITUTE OF COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION

TERM- II EXAMINATION
CLASS XI SCIENCE
SUBJECT : BIOLOGY
Time : 10am - 12:00 Noon Full Mark : 20
SECTION : B (MP)

Figure in the margin indicates the marks:

1. (a) Why does the rate of Photosynthesis decline in the presence of continuous light?
(b) How many molecules of ATP are required for the synthesis of one molecule of glucose in the C3
and C4 Pathway?
(c) State the two functions of accessory pigments found in Thyllakoids. (1+2+2= 5)

2. (a) What is the Law of Limiting factors?

(b) Distinguish between Photosystem- I and Photosystem- II.
(c) Explain the process of biosynthetic phase of Photosynthesis occuring in the Chloroplast. Draw a
neat and labelled diagram of the Chloroplast. (1+1+3= 5)

3. (a) What is the end- product of Glycolysis?

(b) What is Oxidative decarboxylation? What happens to Pyruvate immediately after this reaction?
(c) Give the schematic reprentation of an overall view of Kreb’s Cycle. (1+2+2= 5)

4. (a) How many ATP molecules are prroduced from a molecule glucose on complete oxidation in
Eukaryotes?
(b) Why are less energy produced during anaerobic Respiration?
(c) Define Repiratory Quotient (RQ)? Distinguish between aerobic Respiration and Fermentation?
(1+1+3= 5)