UNIT –I

REPRODUCTION
ONE MARK EACH
1. Define the following terms.

➢ Tapetum ,Cleistogamy, Chasmogamy, Autogamy, Geitonogamy, Xenogamy/Allogamy,

Anemophily, Epicotyle
➢ Parthenogenesis, Apomixis/Agamospermy, Spermiogenesis, Menarch, FOLLICULAR
ATRESIA, LH Surge, Menopouse
➢ Colostrum , Vasectomy , Tubectomy , LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA , Cleavages ,
Insemination , corpus luteum.

2. Expand the following;

MTP, PEC, PEN, IVF, GNRH, FSH, hPL, hCG, IUD,IUP,MMR,IMR, ZIFT,GIFT,ET,ART,RCH,cuT,
ICSI, RCH, ART,RTI, IUI

3. Name the types of cross pollination in silk cotton tree and vallisneria respectively.

4. Why are pollen grains produced in enormous quantity in maize?

5. Where does fertilization take place in human females?
6. Define parthenocarpy and polyembryony.
7. What harm is caused if the testes in human males fail to descend into the scrotal sacs.
8. At what stage is the mammalian embryo implanted in the uterus?
9. Name the layer of cells forming outer wall of the blastocyst.
10. Mention the principle of natural methods of birth control.
11. Name the causative agent of – gonorrhea, chlamydiasis, Hepatites B, genital herpes.

TWO MARKS EACH.

12. Differentiate between (i) Gametogenesis and embryogenesis (ii) Geitonogamy and Allogamy.(v)
Morula and blastula
13. Why is an apple called a false fruit?
14. Draw a labeled diagram of L.S. of a castor seed.
16 .What is meant by primary follicles and secondary follicles.
17 Where are Leydig cells lolcated? What is their functions?
18 Why is the first half of the menstrual cycle called as proliferative phase. Define ovulation.
19 How does the floral pattern of Mediterranean orchid Ophrys guarantee cross pollination?
20 Banana is parthenocarpic fruit whereas oranges show polyembryony. How are they different
from each with respect to

Seeds

21. What is filiform apparatus? What is its function?

22. What is the triploid tissue in a fertilized ovule? How does it forms?
23. Why is “saheli” considered to be an improved form of oral contraceptive for human female.
24. Why is the process of fertilization in a flowering plant referred to as double fertilization?
25. Draw a diagram of L.S. of an anatropous ovule of an angiosperm and label the following parts.
(i) nucellus (ii) integument (iii) antipodal cells (iv) secondary nucleus.
26. What is emasculation? Explain its importance In hybridization.

THREE MARKS EACH

27. Draw a labelled diagram of a sectional view of human male/female reproductive system
showing the external genitalia.
28.Define foetal ejection reflex. How does it help in parturition?
29.Name two hormones secreted only by human placenta.
30.What is colostrum and what its significance to the new born individual.
31.Mention the events that take place in the female reproductive organs during luteal phase of the
MC.
32.Draw a diagram of T.S. of a young anther and label any six parts in it.
33.What is amniocentesis? How is it performed?
34. Write down a short note on INTRA-UTERINE devices.

FIVE MARKS EACH

35. Trace the development of female gametophyte from a megasporocyte. Draw a diagram of final
stage that is ready for fertilization.

36. Suggest some methods to assist infertile couples to have children.

37. What is menstruation. What are the specific actions of FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone in
the menstrual cycle?
38. (i) Describe the different stages of embryonic development in human female from fertilization
upto implantation with the help of labeled diagram.
39. Draw flow chart to show the hormonalcontrol of male/ female reproductive system.
40. What do you mean by reproductive health? Mention the different way in which people are
made aware of the significance of reproductive health society.
41.STI’s are a threat to reproductive health. Describe any two such diseases and suggest preventive
measures.