XI Second Unit Exam - 2023- 24

Biology Question Bank

Section A (1 mark)
Q1. Select and write the correct answer: (1 mark)

1) ____ involves the cell death, but it benefits the organism as a whole.

A) Apoptosis

B) Necrosis

C) Amitosis

D) Diakinesis

2) Total number of vertebrae in human beings is

A)22

B)33

C)24

D)12

3) Spindle apparatus is formed during which stage of mitosis?

A) Prophase

B) Metaphase

C) Anaphase

D) Telophase

4) Synapsis is pairing of___.

A) any two chromosomes

B) non homologous chromosomes

C) sister chromatids
D) homologous chromosomes

5) Which of the following are toe bones?

A) Tarsels

B) Metatarsal

C) Carpals

D) Phalanges

6) ____ is the largest and the strongest facial bone.

A) Mandible

B) Maxillae

C) Vomer

D) Lacrimal

7) ____ connects the upper arm to the axial skeleton.

A) Clavicle

B) Patela

C) Tibia

D) Femur

8) Reappearance of nucleolus is during ____.

A) Telophase

B) Prophase

C) Cytokinesis

D) Inter - kinesis
Q2. Answer the following: (1 mark)

1. What is cell cycle?

Ans: Sequential events occurring in the life of a dividing cell is called cell cycle.

2. What is inter coastal space?

Ans: The space between the ribs is called as intercoastal space.

3. Which is the longest bone in human body?

Ans: Femur is the longest bone in the human body.
4. What are the bones of wrist called?
Ans: Carpals are bones of wrist.

Section B (2 marks)
Q 1. Write the significance of Mitosis.

Ans: i. As mitosis is equational division, the chromosome number is maintained constant.

ii. It ensures equal distribution of the nuclear ans the cytoplasm content between the daughter cells,
both quantitatively and qualitatively. Therefore the process of mitosis also maintains the nucleo-
cytoplasmic ratio.

iii. The DNA is also equally distributed.

iv. It helps in growth and development of organisms.

v. Old and worn-out cells are replaced through mitosis.

vi. It helps in the asexual reproduction of organisms and vegetative propagation in plants.

Q 2. Which type of cell division is known as reductional division? Why?

Ans: i. Meiosis is known as reductional division.

ii. The number of chromosome is reduced to half, hence, meiosis is known as reductional division.

Q 3. Sketch and label - Metaphase of Mitosis.

Ans:
Q 4. Give an account on Sacrum.

Ans: i. It is a triangular bone formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae.

ii. It is located in pelvic cavity between two hip bones.

iii. The anterior end of sacrum is broad and posterior end is narrow.

iv. It consists of vertebral foramina formed by the fusion of vertebrae.

v. The reduced neural spines can be observed projecting from dorsal aspect of sacrum.

Function: It gives strength to pelvic girdle.

Q 5. How do bones help in various ways?

Ans: a. Bones form the framework of our body and thus provide shape to the body.

b. They protect vital organs thus help in the smooth functioning of body.

c. The joints between the bones help in movement and locomotion

d. They provide firm surface for attachment of muscles.

e. They are reservoirs of calcium and form important site for hemopoiesis.

Q 6. Name the following:

i. In which phase the amount of DNA per cell doubles?

ii. Which type of RNA are synthesized during first growth phase?

Ans: i. S- phase

ii. m-RNA, t-RNA and r-RNA

Q 7. What is crossing over? Give its significance.

Ans: Crossing over:

The process of exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous
chromosomes is known as crossing over.

Significance of crossing over:

Crossing over results in genetic recombination of parental characters that leads to variations.

Section C (3 marks)
Q 1. Write the functions of skull.

Ans: a. It protects the brain

b. It provides sockets for ear, nasal chamber and eyes.

c. Mandible bone of the skull helps in opening and closing of the mouth

Q2. What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

Ans:

Q3. Distinguish between Meiosis I and Meiosis II.

Ans:
Q4. Match the following:

Column I Column II Answers

1. Prophase a. Chromosomes moving to opposite poles 1. - b

2. Metaphase b. Nuclear membrane starts disappearing 2. - c

3. Anaphase c. Chromosome at equatorial plane of the cell 3. - a

Section – D (4 marks)
Q.1. Match the Column A with Column B:

Column A Column B Answers

(Phases) (Their Events)

1. Leptotene a. Crossing over 1. - d

2. Zygotene b. Desynapsis 2. - c

3. Pachytene c. Synapsis 3. - a

4. Diplotene d. Bouquet Stage 4. - b

Q2. Describe Anaphase - II of Meiosis with labeled diagram.

Answer: In this phase, the separated chromatids become daughter chromosomes and move to
opposite poles due to the contraction of the spindle fibres attached to centromeres.

Q3.Match the following:

Column I Column II Answers

(Sutures) (Their location)

1. Coronal a. Joins the two parietal bones with occipital bone 1. - d

2. Saggital b. Joins parietal and temporal bones on lateral side 2. - c

3. Lambdiodal c. Joins two parietal bones 3. - a

4. Lateral d. Joins frontal bone with parietal bones 4. - b