Answer key biology Paper II preboard term 2023 class 10th

CRQ

Question Answer key Marking scheme

number
1 (a )Difference with reference 1 mark for each
to number of chromosomes contrasting difference
(homologous chromosomes),
recombination of
chromosomes
(B) 1 mark for correct
identification

2 (a) For easy diffusion of 1 mark for reasoning

material between
blood and dialysis
fluid or to build
concentration
gradient.
(b) Role of blood vessels 1 mark each for any
(vasoconstriction and two methods
vasodilation). Hair explained
erector muscle, sweat
gland. Adipose layer

3 A. Cartilage 1 mark each for

B. Chondrocyte correct identification
C. Provide movement cells name and
between bones function
4 A. Y: RR, Z:Rr 1 mark each for
B. 100 % AB correct identification
5a Stimulus: increase/ decrease 3 marks each for
in blood glucose levels correct sequence and
Receptors: Body cells explaination for
Coordinator: pancreatic cells increase and decrease
islets of Langerhans beta of blood glucose
cells/ alpha cells levels.
Effector: cells / liver
 Response normal blood
glucose levels
5b I. Anther 1 mark each for
II. Ovary identification
III. Any four 1 mark each for any
differences ( size four contrasting
of flowers, color difference
of flowers,
nectaries , stigma
shape , number of
pollens etc)
6a A. Decrease in energy, A. 3 marks
numerical value B. 3 marks
should be written,
reason for decreased
energy
B. Correct pyramid of
biomass with labelled
trophic levels and
reason
6b I. Incomplete 1 mark each for
dominance identification
II. Correct genetic 2 marks for correct
diagram, labelled genetic diagram
progeny and 2 marks for genotypes
generations, of F1 and F2
gamete generation
formation, correct 1 mark for ratio
genotype and
phenotype