PART- 1(20 MARKs]

Duestion I. Answer the following as per instructions:

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(ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS)
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Multiple choice questions. Choose the best option in each case:
() The relationship between osmotic pressure, turgor pressure and wall pressure is represented by
(a) TP = OP + WP (b) OP = TP - WP
(c) WP = TP -OP (d) OP =TP + WP
(ii) Phosphorus deficiency in plants causes:
(a) premature leaf fall (b) purple anthocyanin pigmentation
(c) older leaves exhibit deficiency symptoms first (d) all the above
(iii) If youwere tosprint ahundred meters a few hours after lunch, which one of the following stored
fuels would your body probably tap?
(a) muscle protein (b) muscle glycogen
(c) fat stored in the liver () fat stored in adipose tissue
(iv) The Adam's apple is formed predominantly by which of the following structures:
(a7 larynx (b) pharynx
(c) oesophagus (d) bronchi

(v) Which of the following is a pathological condition directly related to inadequate functioning of
the lymphatic system?
(a) coronary infarction (b) suberin
(c) oedema (d) murmur

(vi) Which of the following components of blood does not enter the nephron?
(a) plasma proteins (b) glucose
(c) sodium ions (d) urea

(vii) For muscle-building anabolic steroids, we can say that:

(a) they are risk-free to use
(b) they have side-effects that outweigh their benefits
( they increase muscular strength and endurance
(d) both (a) and (c)
(vii) The speed at which impulses are conducted increases with:
(a) increasing number of dendrites
(b) increasing branching of dendrites
(c) increasing diameter of soma
(d) increasing diameter of axon

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administer the
When a Person suflers from a marked fall in blood pressure, it
hor(a) mthyroxine
one: (b) adrenaline
(c) insulin (d) parathormone
brain system and endocrine system?
(x) Which of the following serves as link between autonomic nervous
(a) blood (b) thymus
(c)cerebrum () hypothalamus
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Answer the following:
() Why is salt added in excess to pickles?
(ii) What is Hydroponics?
(ii) Enumerate the consequences- if all green plants were to disappear from earth.'
(iy) Elaborate: LDP and NAA.
(y What is the significance of RQ?
Fill in the blanks: (5X1=5]
() Nutritional deficiency when suffering with bleeding gums & fragile bones is
is the condition of oxygen shortage in the tissues.
The disorder caused due to rise in cholesterol in the body is
(iv) The abnormal constituents of urine are and
(vIf thyroxine is injected into a young tadpole it will
PART- II |50 MARKS]
SECTION-A[7X2=14MARKS]
Question 2. Give a diagrammatic representation of accommodation in eye.
OR
Draw a reflex arc, indicating the direction of nerve impulse.
Question 3. Discuss the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.
OR
Enumerate the different types ofjoints with specific examples.
Question 4. "Transpiration is a necessary evil." Comment.
Question 5. What are the criteria for essentiality of elements?
Question 6. What is Blackman's law of limiting factors?
Question 7. Give the significance of the following:
(a) Glycolysis
(b) ETS

Question 8. Quote some latest researches in Biology, significant to human

welfare.
SECTION-B |7X3=21 MARKS|
Question 9. Briefly discuss the various theories put forth for Ascent of Sap.
OR
Describe the process of biological nitrogen fixation.,
Vuestion 10. Give a diagrammaticview of non-cyclic photophosphorylation.
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 Ouestion l1. Briey explain: () Munch's Mass Flow hypohesis G) Chemiosmotie hypothesis.
Ouestion 12. Represent the nechanism of' respirat ion in plants.
Ouestion 13. Write an explanalory note on Photoperiodism.
Duestion 14. Discuss agricultural uses of synthetic plant hormones.
Ouestion 15. State the role of liver in storage of food.
OR
Explain the role of pancreas in the digestion of various food materials.
SECTION-C [15 MARKS|
|3X5 15|
Givedeseriptive answers, using figures and illustrations as required.
Question 16. What is lymph? Explain the functions and enumerate its circulation.
OR
function in
Why are kidneys called the 'master chemists' of the body? Discuss the
maintaining homeostasis.
man?
Question 17. What is the mode of action of hormones in chemical coordination and integration in

Question 18. Give a detailed account of the events in transmission of nerve impulse in a
non-myelinated nerve fibre, highlighting the key processes.
OR
Discuss the movements of skeletal muscles in reference to the terms: threshold
stimulus, All-or-None Law, summation, single twitch and tetanus, isotonic
and isometric contractions, muscle tone, fatigue, red and white muscle fibres.
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Q1. Answer the following as per instructions (Attempt all questions): [20X1=20)
Multiple choice questions. Cho0se the best option in cach case:
() Which of the following is neither a prokaryote nor eukaryote? :
J, T.M.V. 2. E.coli
3. Yeast
4. Cyanobacteria

(i) In Whittaker's System of Classification, all prokaryotes are included in the Kingdom:
Anm
J. Monera 2. Protista rlent
nenea
3. Fungi 4. Mycota fung

(ii) Bacterial cell wall is composed of:

J. peptidoglycan 2. lignin
3. suberin 4. cellulose

(iv) A collection of preserved, dried and classified plant specimens is called:

1. museum 2. monograph
3. botanical garden 4 herbaria
((v) Litmus is a natural dyc obtained from:
t1. virus 2. actinomycetes
3. fungi 4 lichens

(vi) Causal organism of wheat rust is:

1. Alternaria 2 Puccinia
3. Mucor 4. Ustilago
(viiy 1fdiploid number of a flowering plant is 18,what would be the chromosome number in its
endosperm?:
1. 18 29
3. 27 4. 36

(viii) Phanerogams without ovary and showing wind pollination are:

1. Bryophytes 2. Pteridophytes
3, Gymnosperms 4. Angiosperms
(ix) Yóunggametophyte called protonema is part of:
J. mosses 2. liverworts
3. ferns 4. gametophytes
(x) Corals are representatives of Phylum:
1. Porifera 2. Coelenterata
3. Mollusca 4. Arthropoda
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include:
(xi) Representatives of bony fish 2. Scoliodon
Rohu
4. all the above
3 Shark

(xi) The most widely used classification includes

1. Artificial systenm 2. Natural system
3 Phylogenetic systenm 4, Mixcd system
(xii) Placentation is the arrangement in the bud for:
1. only sepals 2. only petals
3. both sepals & pctals 4. ovules in the ovary

(xiv) Presence of nematocysts is a characteristic feature of Phylum:

L Coelenterata 2. Annelida
3. Echinodermata 4. Porifera

(xvLeeches belong to the Phylum:

1. Mollusca 2. Arthropoda
3. Echinodermata 3 Annelida

(xvi) Sea weeds and kelps belong to:

1. Green algae 2. Brown algae
3. Red algae 4. all the above

(xvii) Which of the following is not a Green Algae?:

1. Chlamydomonas 2. Volvox
Fucus 4. Spirogyra
(xviii),Characteristic feature of Gymnosperms includes:
1. Xylem vessels absent 2. Ovules absent
3. Flowers absent 4, Allthe above
(xix) Double fertilization in Angiosperm produces:
1. Diploid zygote and diploid endosperm
2 Diploid zygote and triploid endosperm
3. Diploid endosperm and triploid zygote
4. Triploid zygote and triploid endosperm
(xx) Chitinous exoskeleton and haemocoel is a feature of Phylum:
1. Annelida ? Arhropoda
3. Echinodermata 4. Mollusca

PART- II [50 MARKS]

SECTION-A [7X2=14 MARKS)
Q2. (a) What are the various Systems of Classification? Also name the
important scientists under the
various Systems.
OR
(b) Enumerate the major Taxonomical
Hierarchies, giving illustrations.
Q3. (a) Give a diagrammatic representation of a prokaryotic cel.
OR
(b)Drawa typical L.S. ovary of Angiosperms with all the labels.

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Q4. Define: (i) Mycoplasma (i) Sime Moulds

Q3. List the economic importance of Lichens with suitable illustrations.

Q6. Give the salient featuresof Phylum Annclida.
Give one significant difference between cach of the following:
Aa) mbsses and liverworts
Ogreen algae and red algae d

Q8,Enumerate the scope and potential of Biology in human welfare.

SECTION-B [7X3=21 MARKS)

Q9. (a) Distinguish between the Non-Chordates and Chordates.
OR
(b) Distinguish between Class Mammalia and Class Reptilia.
Q0. Give a diagrammatic representation of life cycle of Ferns.
Ql1. Briefly explain: ()Numerical Taxonomy (ü) Taxonomic Key.
Q12,What are the distinguishing features of Angiosperrns which hake them the most evolved in
Kingdom Plantae?
,Q13Piscuss the constructive parameters in the study of animal clasification.
Q4Wite:a note on Herbarium techniques.
Q15,(a) Distinguish between Gram negative andGram positive Bacteria.
OR
(b) Discuss the economic importance of Kingdom Fungi.
SECTION-C [15MARKS]
Give descriptive answers, using figures and illustrations as required. |3X5=15]
Ql6,fa) Distinguish between Dicotyledons and Monocotyledons.
OR
(b) Give a detailed account of Five Kingdom Classification.
QDiscuss the various aids used in study of Taxonomy.
Q18.(a) What are the various adaptations in birds for acrial mode of life?
OR
(b) What are the various adaptations in fish for aquatic mode of life?

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