Class: 10+2(PSEB)

Exam Term-II
Subject:- Biology (Theory)
Time: 2Hrs Max Marks: 35
Important Instructions:-

1. There are a total of 17 questions and four sections in the question paper.
All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A contains question numbers 1 to 5 very short answer type
questions of one mark each.
3. Section B contains question numbers 6 to 13, short answer type I
questions of two marks each.
4. Section C contains question numbers 14 to 16, short answer type II
questions of three marks each.
5. Section D contains question number 17, long answer type question of five
marks. There will be internal choice in this question.
6. There is no overall choice in the question paper.

Section-A

1. Removal of male part is …………… ?

2. What is the function of endonuclease restriction enzyme?
3. Expand TPA?
4. What is parasitism? Give one example
5. What is meant by BOD?

Section-B

6. What is the composition of honey.

7. Discuss the role of LAB in producing curd.
8. Expand ELISA and PCR?
9. Define plasmid?
10.What are cry proteins? Name the organism that produces it?
11.Define 10% Law of energy?
12.Define extinction? List the causes of extinction.
13. What is acidic rain? Give its main ill effects.
 Section-C

14.What is biogas? Write its composition and advantages.

15.Write a note on (1) Biopiracy (2) Biopatent.
16. Differentiate: (1) Hibernation and Aestivation.
(2) Mutualism and protocooperation.

Section-D

17. (i) Distinguish between (a) Mutualism and Competition.

(b) Commensalism and ammensalism.
(ii) Why green plants are known as producers?
OR
Describe the flow of energy in the biosphere.

Satnam Singh (Lec Bio),

GSSS Karnana,
Distt SBS Nagar