Mahesh Tutorials Biology Test Papers

BIOLOGY
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MC 17 B - 1
SECTION – I (40 Marks)
Attempt all questions from this section.
Question 1
(a) Name the following : [5]
(i) An effective contraception method adopted by males to prevent fertilization.
(ii) A pair of lobulated glands located between the posterior surface of the urinary
bladder and the rectum.
(iii) The nutritive layer of the eye which also prevents reflection of light.
(iv) The most numerous kind of leucocytes.
(v) The chief radiation pollutant which raises the risk of thyroid cancer.
(b) Rewrite and complete the following sentences by inserting the correct word in
the space indicated : [5]
(i) Phenotype is the observable characteristic which is __________________ controlled.
(ii) _____________ vaccine is given to build up immunity against polio.
(iii) Wooden doors swell up in rainy season due to _________________.
(iv) The blood vessel that begins and ends in capillaries is the _______________.
(v) _________________ is the phenomenon of contraction of the cytoplasm from the
cell wall.
(c) State whether the following statements are True or False. If false rewrite the
correct forrm of the statement by changing the first or last word only. [5]
(i) Centromere is the organelle of the cell that initiates cell division.
(ii) Urethra carries urine from kidney to the urinary bladder
(iii) A potometer measures the rate of water uptake in cut shoot.
(iv) Penicillin obtained from Penicillium notatum is an antibody.
(v) Gestation is a process of fixing of the zygote to the uterine wall.
(d) Given below in the box are a set of 12 biological terms which can be matched
into 6 pairs. Of the six pairs, one has been done for you as an example. Write
other remaining 5 matching pairs made by you as 1 to 5. [5]
Acetylcholine, Adrenaline, Ampulla, Rhizobium, Adrenal gland, 3:1,
Neutrotransmitter, Fertilization, 9:3:3:1, Garden pea, Monohybrid
Semicircular canals, Antibiotic, Dihybrid
Example : Rhizobium – Garden pea
(e) Give the exact location and one main function of the following : [5]
(i) Tympanic membrane (ii) Grana
(iii) Acrosome (iv) Thrombocytes
(v) Ciliary body
(f) Choose the odd one out from each of the following sets, giving the reason for
your choice : [5]
(i) Goitre, dwarfism, cataract, acromegaly
(ii) Lenticles, cuticle, stomata, hydathodes
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(iii) Carbolic acid, mercurochrome, phenol, benzoic acid

(iv) Kidney, ureter, uterus, urethra
(v) CNS, PNS, SAN, SNS
(g) State one difference in each of the following pairs on the basis of what is
indicated in brackets after each question : [5]
(i) Myopia and hyperopia (shape of eyeball)
(ii) Antiseptic and disinfectant (applicability)
(iii) Death rate and birth rate (definition)
(iv) Pericardial and amniotic fluid (function)
(v) Plasma and serum (composition)
(h) The diagram given below shows a longitudinal section of testis. Observe and
answer the following questions :
(i) Label the parts 1 to 4.
1 (ii) State the functions of parts 1 and 3
(iii) Why are testes located in separate

sac ?
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3
SECTION – II (40 Marks)

Attempt any four questions from this section.
Question 2
(a) Given below is a diagram of a double helical structure of DNA [5]
(i) Name the four nitrogenous bases

that form a DNA molecule.
(ii) Give the full form of DNA.
(iii) Name the unit of heredity.
Double (iv) What are the two divisions that
structure follow during cell division ?
of DNA
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(b) Give the biological / technical terms for the following : [10]
(i) Beginning of menstruation in females.
(ii) An eye defect in which the cornea becomes uneven.
(iii) The period of complete intrauterine development of the embryo.
(iv) Structure that holds the heart valves in position.
(v) Membrance that protects the foetus and secretes a protective fluid.
(vi) Process of conversion of several molecules of glucose to one molecule of starch.
(vii) The photosensitive pigment present in the rod cells of the retina.
(viii)The fluid present in the posterior part behind the eye lens.
(ix) Category of immunity required in the treatment of snake bite.
(x) Condition when a cell reaches a state where it cannot accommodate any more
water.
Question 3
(a) A candidate in order to do a particular experiment had taken a potted plant with
variegated leaves. He destarched it by keeping it in the dark for few hours. He then
kept it again in sunlight, detached a leaf and tested it for starch. [5]
(i) Which experiment was performed by the candidate ?
(ii) Why was the plant kept in the sunlight ?
(iii) What is variegated leaf ?
(iv) What was the observation after the experiment ?
(v) What were the reasons for the observations ?
(b) Given below are diagrams of plant cells as seen under the microscope after having
been placed in two different solutions : [5]
Cell Wall Plasma
A
B
(i) What is the technical term for the condition of :

1. Cell A 2. Cell B
(ii) From the solution given in brackets (water, strong sugar solution, 1% salt
solution) name the solution into which :
1. Cell A 2. Cell B
was placed before being viewed under the microscope.
(iii) Under what conditions in the soil will the root hair cell resemble:
1. Cell A 2. Cell B ?
(iv) Name the pressure responsible for the movement of water from the root hair
cell to the xylem of the root. How is it set up ?
(v) Name the pressure that helps in the movement of water up the xylem of the
root.
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Question 4
(a) The given diagram represents a mammalian kidney tubule : Observe and answer
the questions that follow : [6]
(ii) What is the liquid entering part 2 called ?

Name two substances in it that are reabsorbed.
(iii) Which parts lie in the cortex ?
(b) A homozygous Tall plant (T) bearing round seeds (R) is crossed with a
homozygous Dwarf plant (t) bearing wrinkted seeds (r) : [4]
(i) Give the Genotype and Phenotype of the F1 generation.
(ii) Give the possible combinations of the gametes that can be obtained from the
F1 hybrid.
(iii) Give the dihybrid ratio of the phenotype of the offsprings of the F2 generation
when two plants of the F1 generation above are crossed.
Question 5
(a) With reference to the human eye answer the following : [4]
(i) What is meant by power of accommodation ?
(ii) Mention the characteristics of image that falls on retina.
(iii) Mention the part that regulates the amount of light entering the eye.
(iv) State the function of iris.
(b) The following simplified diagram refers to the outline plan of the circulation
of blood in a mammal. Study the diagram and answer the questions : [6]
(i) Write the number and name of the blood vessel in each case.
(ii) Which ve sse ls will
contain
2
the smallest number of
RBCs per unit volume of 3 5
1
blood ? 4
HEART LUNGS LIVER GUT KIDNEY
(iii) In which vessel will the
blood carry the most 6
7
oxyhaemoglobin? 8
Question 6
(a) Give an account on harmful effects of : [2]
(i) Brick kilns (ii) Thermal pollution
(b) Give biological reasons for the following : [2]
(i) Glucose is normally not found in urine.
(ii) Arteries are deep seated in the body.
(c) Answer the following questions : [3]
(i) Mention two causes of sharp rise in the world’s population.
(ii) State Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment.
(d) Draw a neat labeled diagram of sperm. [3]
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Question 7
(a) The given diagram is of human ear. Study the same and then answer the
questions : [5]
(i) Label parts 1 to 4.
(ii) Would there be any difference if the three bones of part 4 were replaced
by one bone ? Why ?
(iii) State function of part 1 and 3.
(iv) Name the fluid which fills the part 2.
1
4
(b) Mention the source and the function of the following hormones : [3]
(i) Glucagon (ii) TSH (iii) Vasopressin
(c) How is the rate of transpiration affected by : [2]

(i) intensity of light (ii) humidity of the atmosphere
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MC 17 B - 2
Question 1
(a) Write the odd man out and state the category of the other three. [5]
(i) Cell wall, cell plate, micro-tubules, asters formed.
(ii) Benzoic acid, carbolic acid, boric acid, phenol.
(iii) Dimpled cheek, thick lips, free car lobe, blue eye colour.
(iv) Rigidity to softer tissues, opening and closing of stomata, helps the roots to
push through the ground, translocation of food.
(v) Sunlight, chlorophyill, CO2 concentration, semi permeable membrane.
(b) Name the following : [5]

(i) A disease caused by retention of urea in the blood.
(ii) The structural and functional unit of the nervous system.
(iii) The organ of hearing.
(iv) The gas that forms acid rain.
(v) Openings on the stems of old plant that have replaced stomata.
(c) State the use of the following plants in biological discoveries/ experiments : [5]
i. Mimosa pudica, ii. Vallisneria, iii. Pisum sativum, iv. Croton,
v. Larvae of Salamander
(d) Match the columns : [5]

Column A Column B
i. Pituitary gland a. Biconcave disc shaped
ii. Guard cells of an isobilateral leaf b. Pea shaped
iii. Adrenal gland c. Pear shaped
iv. Mammalian RBC d. Dumb-bell shaped
v. Uterus e. Roughly triangular shaped.
(e) State wheather the following statements are true or false : [5]
(i) The sense of taste is termed as gustation.
(ii) Photosynthesis is an anabolic process.
(iii) The HPV transports blood from the digestive system to the liver.
(iv) The foetus is protected by amniotic fluid.
(v) Lymph is composed of water, solids like proteins, fats, carbohydrates,
enzymes, antibodies and leucocytes mostly lymphocytes.
(f) Give one term for : [5]

(i) The splitting of water molecules using light energy.
(ii) The removal or ejection of the baby from the uterus.
(iii) The onset of the menstrual cycle in a women.
(iv) The release of water droplets from margins of leaves.
(v) The hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to produce their
hormones.
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(g) Arrange the terms in the right order : [5]

(i) Metaphase, telophase, prophase, cytokinesis, anaphase.
(ii) Implantation, fertilization, parturition, ovulation, gestation.
(iii) Foetus, morula, advanced embryo, zygote, blastocyst.
(iv) Aqueous humour, vitreous humour, retina, cornea, pupil.
(v) DCT, PCT, collecting duct, loop of Henle, Bowman’s capsule.
(h) State the relationship between the terms :

(i) Foetus : Amniotic fluid : : Brain : ________
(ii) Plant cytokinesis : Cell plate formation : : Animal cytokinesis : _________
(iii) Alpha cells : Glucagon : : Beta cells : __________
(iv) Scala tympani : Perilymph : : Scala media : _________
(v) Retina : Nervous : : Choroid : _________

Question 2
(a) Answer the question based on diagram given below : [6]
2
3 6
4 5
7 10
8 9
(i) Label the different parts of the circulatory system marked in the diagram.
(ii) Difference between 7 and 10 on the basis of the type of blood they carry.
(b) State the main function of the following : [4]

(i) Eustachian tube ii. Guard cells
(iii) Prostate iv. Thrombocytes
Question 3
(a) Answer the following questions briefly : [5]
(i) Why is the placenta called the life line of the baby?
(ii) "Deficient but efficient", is the statement used for a mammalian RBC. Justify
this statement.
(iii) Transpiration is the price paid for photosynthesis. How are the two
phenomena interrelated ?
(iv) Why is the father considered to be the parent responsible for the sex of the
progeny?
(v) Why are lettuce leaves always put in a bowl of cold water an hour before they
are served?
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(b) Answer the following questions based on the diagram. : [5]
(i) Name the structure area in the diagram.

(ii) Label the parts marked in the diagram.
(iii) What is the function of the part marked d ?
(iv) What is the organ of balance in the ear?
Question 4
(a) Answer the following : [6]
(i) Define photosynthesis.
(ii) List 2 adaptations in a leaf for photosynthesis.
(iii) Draw a neat labelled diagram for the photosynthetic cell organelle and label:
a. The site of the light dependent reaction
b. The site of the biosynthetic reaction.
(b) In a pea plant a homozygous tall plant is crossed with a homozygous dwarf
plant: [4]
(i) What will be the appearance of the progeny in the F1 generation ?
(ii) What will be the appearance of the progeny in the F2 generation ?
(iii) What is the genotypic ratio of the F2 generation ?
(iv) What type of a cross is this? Give a reason for your answer.
Question 5
(a) Define : [5]
(i) Natality (ii) Antibiotic
(iii) Root pressure (iv) Immunity
(v) Micturition
(b) Complete the following statements : [6]

(i) During metaphase the chromosomes are arranged at the _________
(ii) In animal cells the cord connects the foetus to the ________
(iii) The release of an egg or ovum from the ovary is called _________
(iv) The chemical used to test the presence of starch is _________
(v) The cells of the retina sensitive to colour are _________
(vi) The entry of solvent molecules into the cell from the outside is called _______
(vii) The smallest unit of DNA ribbon is the _______
(viii) The loss of water vapour from the aerial parts of the plant is called ________
(ix) The genetic constitution of an individual is its ________
(x) The small differences amongst individual are called ________.
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Question 6
(a) Complete the following table : [5]
Gland Hormone Hyposecrection Hypersecrction
Thyroid P Goiter Q
R Growth hormone Dwarfism S
T U Diabetes mellitus V
W Cortisones X Y
(b) Answer the question based on the diagram : [5]
a b
d
c
Neck
e
(i) What is the structure seen in the diagram ?

(ii) Label parts of the structure.
(iii) What is the process that takes place in this structure ?
(iv) Explain the process in detail.
Question 7
Answer the following briefly : [10]
(i) State 2 effects of air pollution.
(ii) List a function of the WHO.
(iii) Explain any 2 uses of antibiotics.
(iv) State explain any 2 surgical method of contraception.
(v) Explain any 2 causes of population explosion in India.
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MC 17 B - 3
Question 1
(a) Name the following: [5]
(i) The phase of the cell cycle in which DNA is synthesized.
(ii) The part of the brain concerned with muscular co-ordination and
balance.
(iii) The cross that results in the phenotypic ratio 3 : 1.
(iv) Suspension which is injected into the body to provide immunity
against a disease.
(v) Two defects found on the X chromosome.
(b) Select a suitable word from the alternatives given to fill in the blanks in the
following : [4]
(i) The foetus draws its oxygen from the ______
[placenta, ammion, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord]
(ii) The process by which autotrophs synthesise food _______
[nutrition, respiration, photosynthesis, chemosynthesis]
(iii) Living cells show plasmolysis when placed in a _______ solution.
[hypotonic, hypertonic, isotonic, water]
(iv) The substance which produces an immune response and antibodies
when introduced in the body is called ________
[antitoxin, antigen, immunoglobulin]
(c) State one difference between the following pairs as directed. [6]
(i) Prostate and Cowper’s gland (function)
(ii) Myxoedema and exopthalmic goitre (cause)
(iii) Seminiferous tubules and Leydig cells function)
(iv) D.P.T. and B.C.G. (disease prevented)
(v) Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease (cause)
(vi) Guttation and bleeding (location)
(d) State if the following are true or flase. Correct the statement if false, by
changing the first or last word. [5]
(i) Deafness is caused due to rupturing of the pinna.
(ii) The act of giving birth to a young one is called micturition.
(iii) Hypermetropia can be corrected by a convex lens.
(iv) Xerophytes have stomata which are closed.
(v) The external female genitalia is called vagina.
(e) Choose the odd one out. Give a reason for your answer by stating the
category. [5]
(i) Grana, stroma, chloroplast, mitochondria.
(ii) Stomata, lacrimal glands, thyroid gland, pituitary gland.
(iii) Pancreas, lacrimal glands, thyroid gland, pituitary gland.
(iv) Spermicide, I.U.D., condom, testosterone.
(v) Production of oxygen, production of ATP, production of glucose.
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(f) Observe the diagram given alongside and answer the questions given below :
(i) Identify the defect. [1]
(ii) State 2 reasons for this defect. [2]
(iii) Draw a diagram to show the diagram for [1]
the rectification of this defect.
(g) Draw and label the structure of a chloroplast. [2]
(h) Define : (i) Mortality (ii) Demography (iii) Transpiration [3]
(i) Give scientific reasons for the following:

(i) People living in hill stations suffer goitre. [3]
(ii) Systolic pressure is higher than diastolic pressure.
(iii) People suffering from diabetes mellitus have sweet urine.
(j) (i) Name the protective covering of the brain. [3]

(ii) State the difference between rods and cones with respect to the pigment.
(iii) A pair of genes representing two alternative characteristics of the same
character are called ______. Division of nucleus is called ________.
Question 2
(a) The diagram given below represents the pathway of the ciculatory system in
man. Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions below.
(i) Label 1 – 7 [2]

(ii) Name the chamber of the heart which receives blood from 1. [½]
(iii) Give two structural differences between blood vessels 2 and 5. [2]
(vi) After a protein rich diet which blood vessel will contain.
(1) highest urea content (2) maximum water [1]
(b) (i) Explain the process of clotting of blood. [2]

(ii) Name the vitamin necessary for clotting of blood. What would happen if
there was deficiency of this vitamin. [1]
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(c) By means of a labeled diagram show : a human sperm [1½]
Question 3
(a) (i) Label 1 – 8 [2]
(ii) What are 1 and 2 collectively called? [½]
(iii) Explain in brief the process taking place in 1 and 3. [2½]
(iv) State 2 differences in the liquid in 2 and 6. [1]
2 5
8 6
1
7
(b) Observe the diagram given alongside and answer the questions given
below:
(i) Identify the type of cell division. [½]
(ii) Is this an animal cell or plant cell ? Give a reason for your answer. [½]
(iii) Label 1 to 3. [1]
(iv) Name the stage of cell division represented. [½]
(v) What will be the number of chromosomes in each daughter cell formed [½]
at the end of this cell division?
(vi) Draw the next stage after the one shown in the diagram. [1]
Question 4
(a) State Mendel’s law of dominance. [1]
(b) In dihybrid cross when two traits are considered, the number of possible [4]
combinations in the offsprings increase. Supposing that black hair (B) is
dominant over blonde hair (b), Brown eyes (E) are dominant over blue eyes (e);
state the percent of offsprings expected to have blonde hair and blue eyes if the
father has black hair (heterozygous) and brown eyes (heterozygous) and the
mother has blonde hair and blue eyes.
(c) Differentiate between: [2]

(i) genotype and phenotype
(ii) autosome and sex chromosome
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(d) Differentiate between. [2]
(i) antiseptic and disinfectant
(ii) passive and active immunity
(e) (i) Name the part of the brain that regulates heart beat and breathing. [½]
(ii) Blinking eyelids when exposed to bright sunlight - natural or acquired [½]
relex.
Question 5
(a)
2
5
3
The diagram represents the path taken by an impluse.

(i) What is this path taken and action taken called? [1]
(ii) Label 1 – 5 [1½]
(iii)How is the arrangement of nerve cells in the above different from that of
the brain?
(iv) Name the term given to the point of contact between two nerve cells. [1]
[½]
(b) With respect to the ear.
(i) Name the structure that converts sound waves into vibration. [2]
(ii) The structure that converts vibrations into impulses.
(iii) The structure that responds to a change in position
(iv) Equalize pressure on either side of the eardrum.
(c) Name the hormones responsible for the following functions:

(i) Develops secondary sexual characteristics in women. [2]
(ii) Enhances breakdown of glycogen to glucose.
(iii) Controls formation of sperms and growth of Graafian follicle.
(iv) Contractions during child birth.
(d) Differentiate between vasectomy and tubectomy, on the basis of whom it

is perfomed and the organ ligated and tied.
[1]
Question 6 1
(a) The diagram below represents the 2
female reproductive system in
mammals.
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(i) Label 1 – 4 [1]
(ii) What is the onset of reproductive phase in females called? [½]
(iii) Where do the following take place? [1]
1. Fertilization 2. Implantation
(iv) Name the hormones produced by 3. [1]
(v) Complete the following relationships [1]
1. Man - Penis, Female __________.
2. Man - Scrotum, Female __________.
(vi) Write a short note on the palcenta. [1]
(b) Draw a neat labeled diagram to show that oxygen is given :

(i) out during phtosyntheis [1½]
(ii) give an equation for the reaction. [1]
(c) The diagram given below explains of a factor [2]

necessary for a phenomenon is green plants.
The apparatus is first placed in the dark for
24 hours and then in the sun.
(i) State the aim of this process.
(ii) What is the function of KOH?
(iii) Draw and label the leaf as it would appear
after iodine was put on it to perform the
starch test. KOH
Question 7
(a) Study the diagram and answer the
questions given below: [1]
(i) State the aim for the experiment. [½]
(ii) What is the function of anhy. CaCl2? [1½]
(iii) After a few hours how will the weight in
A be different from B.Give a reason for
your answer.
(b) Study the diagram and answer the

questions below.
(i) Name the state of the cell. [½]
(ii) What is the name of the cell structure
which is semipermeable? [½]
(iii) What feature would not have been observed had
the cell been placed in water and not 20%
sucrose solution? [1]
(c) What is the government doing in order to check [2]

automobile pollution?
(d) State 2 methods how the plant adapts itself to [2]

(i) photosynthesis
(ii) transpiration
(e) State 2 uses of antibiotics. [1]
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MC 17 B - 4
Question 1
(i) The substance released by the blood platelets of a damaged blood vessel.
(ii) The blood vessel that supplies blood to the nephron.
(iii) Increase in concentration of non-biodegradable substances in a food chain.
(iv) The complex tissue that transports starch from leaves to all plant parts.
(v) The hormone secreted by the placenta.
(b) State whether the following statements are True or False. If False rewrite the
correct form of the statement by changing the first word only : [5]
(i) Hypermetropia is a condition in which the lens becomes too convex.
(ii) Positive feedback mechanism of hormones uses the output to enhance the
input.
(iii) Age ratio is defined as the comparative number of males and females in a
opulation.
(iv) Cuticular transpiration occurs in the epidermis of herbaceous stems.
(v) Lysosomes are a part of the cell in which chromosomes are present .
(c) Give the technical terms for the following: [5]

(i) The blood vessel which supplies blood to the heart.
(ii) Movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region
of lower concentration.
(iii) The phase of cell cycle during which the cell grows.
(iv) The allele which expresses itself only in the presence of other similar allele.
(v) The mucous membrane lining the uterus.
(d) Given below are five sets with four terms each. In each set one term is odd.
Choose the odd one out of the following terms and name the category to which
the other belong: [5]
(i) Cerebrum, cerebellum, hypothalamus, thalamus.
(ii) FSH, ACTH, TSH, Insulin.
(iii) Fertilizers, Pesticides, Untreated Biomedical wastes, Jet Aeroplanes.
(iv) Tympanum, organ of corti, cochlea, utriculus.
(v) Phagocytosis, immunity, Antibody formation, Rh factor.
(e) The diagram below shows an experimental set up to demonstrate and measure a
particular physiological phenomenon in plants: [5]
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(i) Name the apparatus.

(ii) What happens to the movement of air bubbles if the apparatus is kept under
following conditions:
(a) In Dark (b) In bright sunlight (c) In front of a fan
(iii) State the function of this apparatus.
(iv) On the basis of your answers in part (ii) state two factors which affect the
rate of transpiration and how they affect the rate.
(f) Choose the correct alternative from the choices given below each statement so
as to complete its meaning and rewrite the correct statement : [5]
(i) If two opposite alleles come together and one of the two finds expression
and masks the other in the body, this fact is explained as:
(a) Law of dominance.
(b) Law of segregation.
(c) Law of limiting factor.
(d) Law of inheritance.
(ii) The cells which provide nutrition to the developing sperms are
(a) Vasa efferentia.
(b) Leydig cells.
(c) Sertoli cells.
(d) Germinal epithelium cells.
(iii) The part of the brain with the greatest influence over the endocrine system
is:
(a) Cerebral cortex.
(b) Medulla oblongata.
(c) Hypothalamus.
(d) Pons varolli.
(iv) The immunity that occurs without any external stimulation or previous
infection:
(a) Innate immunity.
(b) Acquired immunity.
(c) Active immunity.
(d) Passive immunity.
(v) Loop of Henle lies in the
(a) Cortex.
(b) Medulla.
(c) Pelvis.
(d) Ureter.
(g) Given below are five sets of terms. In each case, arrange and rewrite each set
so as tobe in logical sequence : [5]
(i) Chlorophyll, water, sunlight, carbon dioxide, glucose.
(ii) Liver, hepatic vein, hepatic portal vein, stomach, vena cava.
(iii) Axon, cyton, dendrons, axon terminals, synaptic bulbs.
(iv) Rise in blood sugar level after meals, negative feedback command to
pituitary to lower the level, normal blood sugar level restored, excess blood
sugar deposited in liver as glycogen, correction carried out.
(v) Menstrual phase, Follicular phase, Ovulatory phase, Luteal phase,
implantation.
(h) Explain the following terms : [5]

(i) Global warming.
(ii) First Aid.
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(iii) Population density.

(iv) Root pressure.
(v) Graffian follicle.

Question 2
(a) Study the figure and answer the following: [5]
Aorta valve
Pulmonary Vein
Mitral valve
Tricuspid
(i) Which phase of the cardiac cycle is shown in the figure .

(ii) Give two reasons for your answer.
(iii) Define joint diastole.
(iv) Name the heart sound heard at the end of this phase .
(b) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is given in brackets:
(i) Light Reaction and Dark Reaction. (location)
(ii) Exosmosis and endosmosis. (definition)
(iii) Mitosis in animal cell and mitosis in plant cell. (telophase stage).
(iv) Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system. (effect on heart beat).
(v) Prostrate gland and Bulbourethral gland. (function).
Question 3
(i) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
(ii) State the main function of (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
(iii) Why is the pancreas referred to as an exoendocrine gland?
(iv) Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body.
(v) State the location of pancreas in the body.
(b) Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow: [5]
1 3
4 5
6
2
(i) Name the region in the kidney where the above structure is present ?
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(ii) Name the parts labeled 1,2,3 and 4.

(iii) Name the stages involved in the formation of urine.
(iv) Describe briefly the process occurring in '4' and '5'
Question 4
(a) Given below is the diagram of the male reproductive system.
Study the diagram and then answer the questions that follows : [5]
C
D
(i) Name the labels marked as A, B, C and D.

(ii) State the function of the part 'B' and 'C'.
(iii) Name the secretion of the part labelled 'A' and state its function.
(iv) State one function of seminiferous tubules.
(b) Answer the following : [5]

(i) State Mendel's third law of inheritance.
(ii) A pure tall plant (TT) is crossed with a pure dwarf plant ( tt ). Draw Punnett
squares to show (1) F1 generation. (2) F2 generation.
(iii) Give the phenotype of the F2 generation.
(iv) Give the phenotypic and Genotypic ratio of the Fl and F2 generation.
(v) Name any one X- linked disease found in humans.
Question 5 [5]
(a) At the start of a race athletes react to a starter gun. This reaction involves a
number of events. Put the following events in correct order by rewriting them
in their correct serial order.
(i) 1. Co-ordination by brain. 2. Detection by reception. 3. Stimulus.
4. Response. 5. Effector change.
(ii) Write one difference between voluntary and reflex action.
(iii) Why are reflex actions so important to living beings ?
(iv) Name the term used for the junction between two neurons.
(b) Answer the following questions : [5]

(i) Name the standard used to control vehicular pollution in India.
(ii) State one action of Sulpha drugs on the human body.
(iii) State any two activities of Red Cross regarding first aid.
(iv) Distinguish between Antigen and antibody. [definition]
(v) Give the full forms of 1. D.T.P 2. A.I.D.S.
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Question 6
(a) The diagram below represents the structure found in the inner ear. Study the
same and then answer the questions that follow: [5]
(i) Give the common term for Malleus, Incus and stapes.
(ii) Name the parts labelled A, B and C in the diagram.
(iii) State the functions of the part labeled 'A'.
(iv) Name the audio receptor region present in the part labelled 'A'.
(b) A thin strip of epidermal cells of a leaf was observed in a drop of water. They all
looked turgid and normal. [3]
(i) Draw a diagram of such a cell.
(ii) Draw another diagram of the cell if this strip is transferred to a strong
concentrated sugar solution.
(iii) What will you do to bring these back to their original condition.
(c) State the significant function of: 1. Aortic semilunar valve. 2. Pacemaker. [2]
Question 7
(a) The given figure shows a cell. Study the figure and then answer the questions
that follow: [5]
(i) Identify the stage of cell cycle depicted by the cell.

(ii) Write any two characteristics of this phase.
(iii) What are the main events which take place when the cell goes into the next
stage?
(b) Give reasons for the following: [5]

(i) Our resources cannot keep pace with the rising population of the country.
(ii) Use of Chlorofluorocarbons is banned in many countries.
(iii) The acrosome at the top of the head of the sperm secretes an enzyme.
(iv) A spinal nerve is a mixed nerve.
(v) Crossing over is a phenomenon which causes variation.
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Question 1
(i) The cells of the testes that produce male hormone.
(ii) The structural and functional unit of the kidney.
(iii) The internal layer of the eye which prevents reflection of light.
(iv) The biological term given to the protective membrane of the brain.
(v) The cells of retina those are sensitive to colour.
(b) What do the following stand for: [5]

(i) WHO
(ii) UNO
(iii) FSH
(iv) ATP
(v) NADP
(c) Explain the following terms: [5]

(1) Natality
(2) Antibiotic
(3) Root pressure
(4) Parturition
(5) Micturition
(d) Match the item in column A with that which is most appropriate in [5]
Column B:
Column A Column B
(i)  cells of Pancreas (a) Insulin
(ii) Death rate (b) Photosynthesis
(iii)Organ of corti (c) Fovea centralis
(iv) Corpus luteum (d) Iris
(v) Carbon-dioxide (e) Progesterone
(f) Glucagon
(g) Mortality
(h) Hearing
(e) Rewrite and complete the following sentences by inserting the correct [5]
word in the space:
(i) During metaphase chromosomes are arranged at _________.
(ii) Surgical operation of fallopian tubes in females for family planning is called
__________ .
(iii)The cord connecting foetus with the placenta is called ___________.
(iv) In animal cells carbohydrates are stored in the form of __________ .
(v) The chemical substance used to test the presence of starch in the cell of a
leaf is __________.
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(f) State whether the following statements are true or false. [5]
If false, rewrite the correct form of statement by changing the first
or last word only.
(i) The resting state in mitosis is called interphase.
(ii) The fertilization site in the human female is oviduct.
(iii) Centrosome is present only in animal cell.
(iv) Antibodies are obtained from fungi and bacteria.
(v) Deafness is caused due to rupturing of Pinna.
(g) Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the [5]
suitable word for the fourth place.
(i) Transpiration : Stomata :: Guttation : __________.
(ii) Retina : Eye :: Cochlea : __________.
(iii) Meiosis : 4 cells :: Mitosis : __________.
(iv) Cerebrum : Fore brain :: Cerebellum : __________.
(v) Sperm : Testes :: Ovum : __________.
(h) State the main function of the following : [5]

(1) Conjunctiva
(2) Eustachian tube
(3) Medulla oblongata
(4) Prostate gland
(5) Thrombocytes

Question 2
(a) The diagram given alongside represents a certain category of blood vessels [5]
showing the role of a special structure in their walls.
(i) Name the kind of blood vessels shown in the diagram.

(ii) What is the structure shown inside the blood vessels?
(iii) What is the role of these structures?
(iv) Are these structures present in any other kind of blood vessels? If so, name
it.
(v) Towards which side of the figure (top or bottom) is the heart located.
(b) If a pea plant homozygous (pure) for tall is crossed with one homozygous [5]
(pure) for dwarf. What will be the appearance of -
(i) F1
(ii) F2 (Progenies)
The character of tallness (T) is dominant over dwarfness (t)
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Question 3
(a) The following diagram represents a plant cell after being placed in a [5]
strong sugar solution. Guidelines 1 to 4 indicate the following:
(1) cell wall (2) strong sugar solution
(3) protoplasm (4) large vacuole
4
Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:
(i) What is the state of the cell shown in the diagram?
(ii) Name the structure which acts as a selectively permeable membrane.
(iii) If the cell had been placed in distilled water instead of sugar solution,
which feature would not have been present?
(iv) If the cell in the diagram possessed chloroplasts where would these be
present?
(v) Name any one feature of this cell, which is not present in animal cell.
(b) Define the following terms: [5]

(i) Photophosphorylation
(ii) Diffusion
(iii)Antitoxin
(iv) Synapse
(v) IUD
Question 4
(a) The diagram given below represents the human heart in one phase of its [5]
activity. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
VENA CAVA
(i) Name the phase.

(ii) Name the part labelled 1 to 6.
(iii) Which valves are closed in this phase?
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(b) Give the appropriate terms for the following: [5]

(i) Movement of mineral salts against the osmotic gradient using energy in
the form of ATP?
(ii) The region of distinct vision in the eye.
(iii) The surgical method of sterilization in human male.
(iv) The carbohydrate molecule found in the cell wall.
(v) Name the hormone which prepares the body to face an emergency situation.
Question 5
(a) The diagram given below is a developing human foetus in the womb. Study [5]
the same and answer the questions that follow:
3
(i) Name the parts labelled 1 to 4.

(ii) What term is given to the period of development of the foetus in the womb?
(iii) How many days does the foetus take to be fully developed?
(iv) Name the hormone (any one) produced by the part labelled ‘2’.
(b) (i) Mention any two measures to minimise noise pollution. [2]
(ii) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of malpighian capsule. Name the
incoming and outgoing vessel. [3]
Question 6
(a) The diagram shown below is the lateral section of a testis of mans. Study [3]
1
(i) Label the parts 1 to 4. 4
(ii) State the function of parts labelled 1 and 2.
(iii) Name the process by which sperms are produced. 2
(b) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is indicated [5]
in the brackets:
(i) Dynamic and static equilibrium (Definition)
(ii) The renal artery and the renal vein (Amount of urea)
(iii) RBCs and WBCs (Function)
(iv) Monohybrid and Dihybrid cross (Phenotypic ratio)
(v) Light reaction and Dark reaction. (Location)
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Question 7
(a) The diagram given below is a diagrammatic representation of a part of [5]
the cross section of the root in the root hair zone. Study the same and
answer the questions that follow:

(ii) Is the root hair cell unicellular or multi-cellular?
(iii) Name the process responsible for the entry of water molecules from the
soil into A1 and A2.
(iv) What pressure is responsible for the movement of water in the direction
indicated by arrows?
(b) The diagram given below is the seat of intelligence, reasoning and [5]
understanding. Study the same and answer the questions that follow.
3 2
4
(i) What is this organ of utmost importance?

(ii) Name the largest part of the organ in the given diagram.
(iii) What is the white matter made up of?
(iv) Name the parts labelled 1 to 4.
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Question 1
(a Name the following: [5]
(i) The technical term used for the difference between natality and mortality.
(ii) The non-myelinated gaps on the axon of a neuron which help in fast
conduction of nerve impulses.
(iii) A non cellular layer secreted by the upper epidermal cells of a plant.
(iv) An international organization that funds research into diseases.
(v) A pollutant, which reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
(b) Given below are five sets with four terms each. In each set one term is odd. [5]
Choose the odd one out of the following terms given and name the category
to which the others belong, redraw the table:
Sr. no. Set odd Category
Term
i. Kidney, Nephron, Ureter, Urine
ii. Iodine, Carbolic acid, Boric acid, Lime
iii. Growth of cells, Synthesis of DNA,
Synapsis, Synthesis of proteins
iv. Endolymph, Tissue fluid, Viterous humour,
Cerebrospinal fluid
v. Methane, Water vapour, Sulphur
dioxide, Carbon dioxide
(c) Given below are five sets of terms. In each case, arrange and rewrite each set of [5]
terms so as to be in logical sequence :
(i) Endodermis, xylem, root hair, cortex.
(ii) Graafian follicle, uterus, fallopian tube, ovum.
(iii) Synapsis, homologous chromosomes, chiasmata, crossing over.
(iv) Dendrites, axon endings acetylcholine, nerve impulse.
(v) Nerve fibre, depolarized, polarized, repolarized.
(d) Choose the correct alternative from the choices given below each statement so [5]
as to complete its meaning and rewrite the statements:
(i) Blood flowing in the umbilical cord of a mammalian embryo is:
(a) 50% maternal and 50% foetal
(b) 100% maternal
(c) 100% foetal
(d) 75% maternal and 25% foetal
(ii) Cell division of mitosis is a normal process in a living cell but sudden and
abnormal mitosis in an organ will sometimes result in:
(a) Cancer
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(b) Morula [5]

(c) New organ
(d) Increase in the size of the organ.
(iii)The bone which is attached to the tympanum is:
(a) Humerus
(b) Stapes
(c) Incus
(d) Malleus
(iv) Broad spectrum antibiotics are those which act on:
(a) Specific pathogen species
(b) Several pathogen species
(c) All pathogens
(d) Single pathogen species
(v) Conduction of water into the xylem vessel in a herbaceous plant is due to:
(a) Cohesive force
(b) Transpiration pull
(c) Root pressure
(d) Cohesive force and transpiration pull.
(e) The diagram given below shows a longitudinal section of testis. Observe and [5]
1
(ii) State the functions of parts 1 and 3 2

3
(iii) Why are testes located in separate
sac ?
4
(f) State whether the following statements are true of false. If false, write the [5]
correct statement by changing the first or last word only.
(i) Land plants obtain carbon dixoide from the soil.
(ii) Photosynthesis results in gain of dry weight.
(iii) The normal diastolic blood pressure for a normal adult is between 100 -
140 mm.
(iv) Kidney of a man is surrouned by the pericardial fluid.
(v) Pus is composed mainly of dead tissues cells destroyed by germs and
dead RBC’s.
(g) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is given in [5]
brackets:
(i) Thyroid stimulating hormone and Thyroxine (function)
(ii) Stroma and Stoma (function)
(iii) Lubb and Dupp (valves which close)
(iv) Guttation and Bleeding (caused due to)
(v) Vaccination and Immunization (define)
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(h) Match the items in Column I with that which is most appropriate in Column II. [5]
Column I Column II
i. Particulate lead 1. Leucopenia
ii. Iodine 131 2. Red blood cell shortage
iii. Distal convoluted tubule 3. Established in 1948
iv. Red Cross 4. First aid
v. Erythropenia 5. Photosynthesis
6. Tubular secretion
7. Transpiration
8. Thyroid cancer
9. Selective absorption

Question 2
(a) The figure given below is a diagrammatic representation of a part of a cross [5]
section of a root in the root hair zone. Observe the same and answer the
questions that follow :
3 2
4
(a) Label the parts indicated by guide lines 1 to 4.
(b) Name the process responsible for the movement of water from the soil into
the root hair cell ?
(c) Name the pressure that enables this movement of water from one cell to the
next ?
(d) How is this pressure created ?
(e) If an excess of fertilizers is added to the soil, will there be any change in the
condition of the root hair cell ? Give a reason to support your answer.
(b) Given below is a series of diagrams (A – C) to show the activity of a certian [5]
kind of cell in the human body.
(i) Name the blood vessel seen in ‘A’.

(ii) Name the different types of cells seen in ‘A’.
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(iii) What is significant activity is shown in ‘A’? Give the technical term for it.
(iv) What is the significance of events shown in ‘B’ and ‘C’?
(v) Name the chemical released by a type of cell which causes inflammation
and helps in the activity mentioned by you in (iii).
(vi) Explain why blood vessels leaving the stomach and intestine do not enter
the inferior vena cava but go to the liver.
Question 3
(a) Given below is an experimental demonstration of a physiological process [5]
that takes place in potato osmoscope. Study the diagrams A and B carefully
and then answer the following questions:
Sugar solution
Sugar solution
Pin
Set up A - Initial Set up B - After an hour

Water
(i) Define the physiological experiment that takes place in the experiment
above.
(ii) What will you observe in the set up B and why?
(iii) What changes will be observed if concentrated sugar solution is taken in
the petridish and water is placed in the osmoscope?
(iv) If the raw potato is replaced by a boiled one, but otherwise treated in the
same way, what difference would be there in the result of the experiment?
(b) Give below is an incomplete diagram of the sectional view of a human eye. [5]
1
4
5
3
(i) Name the parts marked 1 to 4.

(ii) Why is the part labelled ‘5’ called the blind spot?
(iii) What is persistence image? How long does it last on the retina?
(iv) Name the disorder caused due to the lengthening of the eyeball from
front to back. Draw its correction.
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Question 4 [5]
(a) Study the diagram of the experimental set-up given below and answer the
questions that follow:
Water
drops Bell jar
Polythene
bag
(i) Define the process represented by the experimental setup.

(ii) What is the error seen in this experimental setup?
(iii) State two anatomical adaptations observed in plants to check the process
define by you in (i).
(iv) What is the structural difference between stomata and lenticels?
(v) Name the two theories related to the opening and closing of the stomata.
[5]
(b) The diagram given below represents the human brain. Guidelines 1 to 5
indicate different parts of the surface of the brain and these are as follows:
1 3
2 4B
5
(i) Frontal lobe of cerebrum
(ii) Corpus callosum
(iii) Occipital lobe of cerebrum
(iv) Cerebellum.
Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
(i) What handicap would result from:
(a) Damage to part no. 3
(b) Damage to part no. 4
(ii) Mention the difference in the arrangement of the nerve cell in the parts
marked 1 and 5.
(iii) Name the type of neuron that leaves the extension by the part marked ‘5’.
(iv) Give a reason for the following:
(a) Any injury to the medulla oblongata causes instantaneous death.
(b) The brain lies well-protected in the human body.
Question 5 [5]
(a) The diagram given alongside represents a certain category of blood vessels
showing the role of a special structure in their walls.
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it.
(v) Towards which side of the figure (top or bottom) is the heart located. [5]
(b) The following diagram represents a plant cell after being placed in a storng
sugar solution. Guidelines 1 to 4 indicate the following:
(1) cell wall (2) strong sugar solution
(3) protoplasm (4) large vacuole
4
Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:
(i) What is the state of the cell shown in the diagram?
(ii) Name the structure which acts as a selectively permeable membrane.
(iii) If the cell had been placed in distilled water instead of sugar solution,
which feature would not have been present?
(iv) If the cell in the diagram possessed chloroplasts where would these be
present?
(v) Name any one feature of this cell, which is not present in animal cell.
Question 6 [5]
(a) The diagram given below represents a stage of cell division in a cell.
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(i) Name the stage.

(ii) Name the type of cell. Give one reason to support your answer.
(iii) Is the cell division haploid or diploid? Justify your answer.
(iv) Name the stage in the cell cycle where the following occur :
(a) Chromatids thin out in the form of chromatin fibres.
(b) RNA and proteins are synthesized.
(b) The diagram given below is a developing human foetus in the womb. Study [5]

(ii) What term is given to the period of development of the foetus in the womb?
(iii) How many days does the foetus take to be fully developed?
(iv) Name the hormone (any one) produced by the part labelled ‘2’.
Question 7
(a) The diagram given below represents a mammalian kidney tubule and its [5]
blood supply. Study the same and answer the following questions:
2
1 4
(i) Lable the parts marked as 1 to 6.

(ii) Kidney is called the osmoregulatory organ. Justify the statement.
(iii) Which part of the kidney tubule reabsorbs most of the water from the
glomerular filtrate?
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(b) The diagram given below depicts the frontal view of the male reproductive [5]
system. Observe it carefully and answer the following questions:

(ii) Which part is common to both the male reproductive system and the
excretory system?
(iii) State the function of the part labelled as 1.
(iv) What part of the male reproductive system provides a favourable
temperature for the production and survival of sperms?
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Question 1
(i) The iron-containing pigment in erythrocytes.
(ii) The structure which brings urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
(iii) The process by which raisins swell up when placed in the beaker.
(iv) The tissue which conducts manufactured food in plants.
(v) The fully developed part of the ovary containing the mature egg.
(b) State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct and rewrite
the false statements by changing the last or the first word only. [5]
(i) Penicillin obtained from Penicillium notatum is an antibody.
(ii) Cells which have lost their water content are said to be deplasmolysed.
(iii) Natality is the number of deaths per thousand of population per year.
(iv) Low humidity in the atmosphere causes a decrease in the rate of
transpiration.
(v) Kidney converts ammonia into urea in the human body.
(c) Given below are sets of 5 terms each Rearrange the terms so as to be in [5]
logical sequence according to the directions given in brackets for each.
(i) Destarched plant, iodine added, washed in water, a leaf boiled in alcohol,
placed in sunlight (testing for presence of starch)
(ii) Water molecules, oxygen, grana, hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, photons
(sequential stages in Light reaction)
(iii) Yellow spot, conjunctiva, cornea, lens, vitreous humour (path of entry of
light into the eye from an object)
(iv) Pathogen, active immunity, produces antibodies, lymphocytes, antigen
(defense mechanism of the body)
(v) Aorta, hepatic vein, hepatic portal vein, stomach, liver (flow of blood in
digestive system)
(d) Select the odd term in each of these sets of terms. State the category to
[5]
which the rest of the terms belong.
(i) Ultrafiltration, reabsorption, diffusion, secretion
(ii) BCG, cholera, rabies, influenza
(iii) Ovary, fallopian tube, ureter, uterus
(iv) Aster formation, spindle formation, disappearance equatorial plane.
(v) Pleura, pericardium, meninges, spinal cord
(e) In each group, of terms given below, study the relationship that exists
between the first two terms and complete and rewrite the second pair [5]
on a similar basis:
(i) Leaf in boiling water : kills cells :: Methylated Spirit : _____________________
(ii) Stethoscope : heart beat :: Sphygmomanometer : _____________________
(iii) Boric acid: antiseptic :: Streptomycin : _____________________
(iv) Diabetes mellitus : insulin :: Cretinism : _____________________
(v) Hypothalamus : temperature regulation :: Thalamus : _____________________
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(f) State the exact location and the main function of the following structures : [5]
(i) Seminal vesicles (ii) Chloroplasts
(iii) Centrioles (iv) Fovea centralis
(v) Hydathodes
(g) The figure represents an experiment to demonstrate osmosis by using a [5]

potato osmoscope.
(i) Define osmosis.
(ii) What will happen to the level of coloured water and sugar solution after
some time?
(iii) How will the observation differ if boiled potato is taken instead of a raw
potato?
(iv) Give reason for the above mentioned difference.
colour water
Pin
Set up A - Initial
Water
(h) Observe the figure alongside and answer [5]

the questions: 5 1
(i) Name all the parts 1 to 10
(ii) Give the name of the surgical method 2
to control any unwanted pregnancy
with respect to the shown diagram. 3
6
(iii) State the label and name of the part that 4
10
is ligated or cut.
(iv) Name the corre sponding surgical
9 7
method conducted in females.
(v) What part is ligated in females? Give the
reason of ligating this. 8
SECTION – II (40 arks)

Question 2
(a) The figure below is that of a root hair. Observe the same and answer the [5]
questions that follow :
(i) Label the parts C and D.
(ii) Name the state of the root hair cell. Name and explain the process that caused
this state.
(iii) Mention one distinct difference between parts A and B.
(iv) How does part E help in the absorption of water?
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(v) Draw the diagram of the

above root hair as it would
B
appear in the presence of D C
excess of fertilizers in the
soil.
(b) The figure shows a family pedigree to show the inheritance of haemophilia: [5]
(i) Is the allele for haemophilia dominant or recessive? State the phenotype and
genotype of individuals 1 and 2.
(ii) What are the possible genotypes of individuals 4, 6 ?
(iii) Name another genetic disease following a similar pattern of inheritance.
(iv) How is haemophilia different from the genetic disease mentioned above?
(v) Among the offspring, how many are sons and how many are daughters?
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
Question 3
(a) The diagram shown below is an apparatus used to study a phenomenon in [5]
plants:
(i) Name the apparatus. State its use.

(ii) What is the role played by the air bubble in this experiment?
(iii) What is the use of the reservoir?
(iv) What happens to the movement of the air bubble if the apparatus is kept:
1. In the dark 2. In sunlight 3. In front of a fan
Give a reason in each case.
(b) Explain the following: [5]

(i) Acquired unmunity (ii) Law of dominance
(iii) Implantation (iv) Diapedesis
(v) Dihybrid cross
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Question 4
(a) The diagram given alongside is that of a developing human foetus. Study [5]
the same and answer the questions that
follow:
(i) Name the parts 3, 4, 5 indicated by the
guidelines. State function of part 3.
(ii) Name the extra embryonic membrane 2
forming part 1. 5
(iii) Name the hormone produced by 2.
(iv) What term is given to the period of
development of the foetus in the
womb? 4
(v) How many days does the foetus
normally take to be fully developed?
(vi) Mention two substances being transported by part 2 to the foetus.
(b) Name the hormone responsible for each of the following: [5]
(i) Urinary elimination of water
(ii) Storage of glucose as glycogen
(iii) Milk secretion
(iv) Increase of rate of heart beat and blood pressure
(v) Maturation of Graafian follicle
(vi) Enlargement of bones of hands, feet and face on over secretion
(vii) Ossification of bones
(viii)Hypersensitivity to cold and pain on under secretion
(ix) Activation of thyroid gland
(x) Maintaining the thickness of the endometrium wall of the uterus after
ovulation.
Question 5
(a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow: [5]
(i) Label parts A, B
(ii) What handicaps would result from damage to part B and C respectively?
(iii) State any two functions of Part D.
(iv) Draw a well labeled diagram of the structural and functional unit of A.
D C
(b) Write the differences between the following pairs of terms:

(i) Vas deferens and epididymis (function) [2]
(ii) Poliomyelitis and tuberculosis (vaccine)
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(c) Study the diagrams given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]
SET I
A B C D
SET II
(i) For each Set I and II, arrange the stages in correct order.
(ii) Name the type of cell division that produces the cells involved in the process
taking place in Set II.
(iii) Name the site at which the process in Set II takes place.
(iv) Draw a diagram of cell labeled I with any two labels.
Question 6
(a) Observe the diagram alongside and answer the questions that follow: [5]
(i) Label the parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
(ii) Mention the function of parts
2 and 5.
(iii) State the phase of heart
systole. Give reason for your
response.
(iv) Write down the difference in
VENA CAVA
composition of blood flowing
in 4 and 6.
(b) Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow: [5]
7
6
2 8
1
3
4
(i) Give the number and the name of the part that carries out the following
functions :
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1. Responds to change in position

2. Converts sound waves into mechanical vibrations
(i) Name the sensory cells in part 5. State the function of these cells.
(ii) Give the collective term for part 8. State its function.
(iii) How does common cold affect the function of part 4, and thus
consequently the function of ear?
Question 7
(a) Observe the diagram showing a defect of vision in the human eye and answer [5]
the questions that follow:
(i) Label the part 1,3 and 4. 1
4
(ii) Differentiate the function of part 1 with that
of aqueous humor. 2
(iii) Name the defect. State its effect on man.
(iv) Mention any two causes for this defect.
(v) How can this defect be rectified ? 3
(b) Give reasons for the following statements. [3]

(i) Disinfectants cannot be applied on the skin.
(ii) The fully grown embryo respires and not breathes.
(iii) Diameter of afferent arteriole and its capillaries is more than the diameter
of the efferent arteriole and its capillaries.
(c) Answer the following question :

(i) State any two functions of the World Health Organization. [1]
(ii) State any two effects of chemical fertilizers on water bodies. [1]
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MC 17 B - 8
Question 1
(i) The gland which secretes oxytocin
(ii) The part of brain which is concerned with memory.
(iii) The functional and structural units of the kidney.
(iv) The canal through which testes descend into scrotum just before birth in a human
male child.
(v) The point at which one neuron ends and the other starts.
(b) The first pair in the following lists indicates the kind of relationship that exists
between both the items. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar
basis. [5]
Example : Ear : Hearing : : Eye : Sight
(i) Emergency hormone : Adrenaline : : Birth hormone : ____________
(ii) Cochlea : Hearing : : Semicircular canals : _____________
(iii) Mitosis : two cells : : Meiosis : ____________
(iv) Cranial nerves : 12 pairs : : Spinal nerves : ____________
(v) Hormonal pills : Prevent ovulation : : Condom : _____________
(c) Mention where in living organisms are the following specifically located and
state their main function :- [5]
(i) Eustachian tube (ii) Suspensory ligament
(iii) Thyroid gland (iv) Epididymis
(v) Palisade cells
(d) State whether the following statements are ‘True or False’. If false, rewrite the
correct form of the statements by changing the last word only: [5]
(i) Deafness is caused due to rupturing of pinna.
(ii) Fertilisation takes place in the uterus.
(iii) Veins have broader lumen.
(iv) Guttation is seen in plants due to excessive root pressure.
(v) Spermatogenesis takes place in gonads of females.
(e) Complete the following statements by choosing appropriate terms from the
options provided [5]
(i) The structure that controls pituitary gland is called ___________.
(a) Thalamus (b) Hypothalamus
(c) Diencephalon (d) Pons
(ii) ____________ is an artery carrying deoxygenated blood.
(a) Pulmonary artery (b) Carotid artery
(c) Renal artery (d) Aorta
(iii) The purines are ______________.
(a) Adenine and Thymine (b) Guanine and Cytosine
(c) Adenine and Cytosine (d) Adenine and Guanine
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(iv) Root hair is a ___________________.

(a) Cilium (b) Cell
(c) Extension of a cell (d) Group of cells
(v) The physical expression of genetic character is called ____________.
(a) Character (b) Genotype
(c) Phenotype (d) Trait
(f) Given below is a table consisting of a set of items belonging to a common

category. Complete the table by filling in the category of the others and the
odd in the blanks : [5]
Set Category of the others Odd one
(i) Pleura, Pericardium
Meninges, Spinal Cord
(ii) Phenol, Boric acid, Iodine
Mercurochrome
(iii) Ultrafiltration, Reabsorption,
Diffusion, Tubular secretion
(iv) Coughing, Sneezing, Eating
Blinking
(v) BCG, Rabies, Cholera,
Tuberculosis
(g) State one difference in each of the following with respect to the aspect stated
within brackets : [5]
(i) Plasma and Lymph (composition)
(ii) Lenticels and Stomata (location)
(iii) Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids (function)
(iv) Myopia and Hypermetropia (Position of image)
(v) Tubectomy and Vasectomy (Definition)
(h) Given below are five sets of five terms each. In each case, rewrite the terms in
logical sequence as directed at the end of each statement. One has been done
for you as an example. [5]
Example : Vagina, Ovary, Uterus, Oviduct, Cervix, (pathway of egg after
fertilization)
Answer : Ovary Oviduct  Uterus  Cervix  Vagina
(i) S phase, Karyokinesis, G1 phase, Cytokinesis, G2 phase
(sequence of events in cell cycle)
(ii) Pericycle, Endodermis, Root hair, Xylem, Cortex
(Movement of water from soil to root interior)
(iii) Vas deferens, epididymis, seminiferous tubules, urethra, ejaculatory duct
(path of Sperm movement to exterior)
(iv) Destarched plant, iodine added, washed in water, a leaf boiled in alocohol,
placed in sunlight
(testing for presence of starch)
(v) Clot, Thrombin, Fibrinogen, Prothrombhin, Fibrin
(Blood Clotting)
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Question 2
(a) Following figure shows a human foetus in the uterus: [5]
(i) Label the parts 1 to 4
(ii) State the function of the part marked 1, 3
(iii) Name a hormone produced by part 2
2
(b) (i) Draw a labelled diagram of the internal structure of a chloroplast. [3]
(ii) Define the following terms:- [2]
(1) Stimulus
(2) Active Transport
Question 3
(a) Given below is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an
animal cell. [5]
(i) Identify the above stage

(ii) Name the cell organelle that forms the aster.
(iii) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3
(iv) Name the stage that follows this stage of mitosis.
(v) State two differences between ‘Mitosis’ and ‘Meiosis’ with regard to :-
(1) Chromosome number in daughter cells
(2) Type of cells in which it occurs.
(b) The diagram below shows an apparatus used to study a particular phenomenon
in plants. [5]
(ii) What is it used for ?
(iii) What is the role played by the air bubble Reservoir
in this experiment ? Stop cock Air Bubble
(iv) What is the use of reservoir ?
(v) What happens to the movement of the air Water
bubble if the apparatus is kept in the Coloured
water
dark? Give a reason for your answer.
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Question 4
(a) Given below is the simplified pathway of the circulatory system of man. [5]
(i) Name the blood vessels marked 1, 4, 7, 8

(ii) Name the chamber of the heart which :
(1) receives blood from ‘1’
(2) pumps blood into blood vessel ‘8’
(iii) Mention two structural differences between blood vessels ‘7’ and ‘2’
(b) (i) State any 3 functions of WHO. [3]

(ii) State the full form of DTP, IUD. [2]
Question 5
(a) [5]
(i) A genetic disease is caused by a recessive allele (r), the normal condition
(R) is dominant. The mother is a carrier for the disease while father has
normal alleles.
 father
mother R R

R
r
(1) Complete the given diagram to show genotype of possible children.

(2) Will any of their children suffer from this genetic disease. Give
reasons to support your answer.
(ii) Explain the following terms:
(1) Adrenal virilism (2) Alleles
(b) Given below is a simple diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally.
Answer the following questions :- [5]
Cortex
Papilla
Medulla
Renal artery
Renal vein
Pelvis
Pyramids
Ureter
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(i) Give the definition of excretion.

(ii) Why is right kidney lower in position as compared to left kidney ?
(iii) Why does the cotrex of the kidney show a ‘dotted appearance’?
(iv) Write two differences in the composition of the blood flowing through blood
vessels A and B.
Question 6
(a) Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1-10 [5]
Gland Hormone Function Disease
Pituitary (1) Body growth (2)
(3) Water reabsorption by kidney (4)
(5) (6) Glucose to glycogen (7)
Adrenal (8) (9) Addison’s Disease
Thyroid Thyroxine (10) Goitre
(b) Explain the following statements giving scientific reasons :- [5]

(i) ATP is considered as energy currency of the cell.
(ii) The hand automatically shows the direction to turn by a cyclist without thinking
(iii) Most often only one embryo is formed at a time, although there are two ovaries
in women.
(iv) There has been a rise in population in recent years.
(v) During the day transpiration and photosynthesis are interlinked.
Question 7
(a) In the figure below ‘A’ shows a cell in the normal state and ‘B’ shows the same cell
after leaving it in a certain solution for a few minutes. [5]
(i) Describe the change which has occured in the cell as seen in B.
(ii) Give the technical terms for the condition of cell as seen in B
(iii) Define the process which led to this condition.
(iv) What was the solution in which the cell was kept ?
(b) Give one term for the following statements :- [5]

(i) Treatement of diseases by use of chemical substances _________.
(ii) Number of individuals per square kilometer at any given time ________.
(iii) Substances that increase the formation of urine ____________.
(iv) The type of blood circulation in the human body _______________.
(v) Conversion of Adenosine Diphosphate to Adenosine Triphosphate by adiition
of an inorganic phosphate __________.
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MC 17 B - 9
Question 1
(i) The photoreceptors sensitive to bright light.
(ii) The hormone that stimulates the release of glucose into the blood.
(iii) The group of male hormones.
(iv) A vaccine given for poliomyelitis.
(v) The energy currency of a living cell.
(vi) The eye defect caused due to elongation of the eyeball.
(vii) The chemical transmitter in a mammalian body.
(viii) The gas released by plants during photosynthesis.
(b) State the full form of : Write the abbreviation and then give its full form: [8]
(i) IUD (ii) IRCS (iii) RuBP (iv) NICD
(v) ISR (vi) DNA (vii) ATP (viii) NADP
(c) Rewrite and complete the second pair : [8]

(i) Uterus: Womb : : ______________ Birth canal
(ii) Ear : Auditory Nerve : : Nose : _____________.
(iii) Ureter : Transports urine : : ____________ Transports tears.
(iv) ____________ : Meninges : : Heart : Pericardium.
(v) Bleeding : Cell sap : : Guttation : ___________.
(vi) Photosynthesis : Autotrophs : : Respiration : ____________.
(vii) Grana : Chloroplast : : Cristae : ____________.
(viii) Karyokinesis : ______________ : : Cytokinesis : Division of cytoplasm.
(d) Given below are eight different shapes and eight different structures. Form
eight pairs using the terms in the box. [8]
Upturned pear, WBC, Pea shaped, Guard cell of isobilateral leaf, Uterus, Kidney
bean shaped, Biconcave disc shaped, Butterfly shaped, Unshelled almond,
Pituitary, Dumbbell shaped, Irregularly shaped, RBC Guard cell of dorsi-ventrally
flattened leaf, Thyroid, Ovary.
(e) Differentiate between the following : [8]

(i) Rods and Cones (Pigment)
(ii) Static Balance and Dynamic Balance (Part of the ear which maintains it)
(iii) Acid rain and Ozone layer depletion (Causative gas)
(iv) Light Reaction and Dark Reaction (Site of application)
(v) Antiseptic and Disinfectant (Sites of application)
(vi) Vasectomy and Tubectomy (Area of Ligature)
(vii) Centromere and Centrosome (Function)
(viii) Character and Trait (Definition)
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Question 2
(a) Answer briefly : [5]
(i) Define ‘osmoregulation’.
(ii) Name the endocrine glands and the hormones which aid in this metabolic
activity?
(iii) What is the target organ of this hormone and how does it help in this metabolic
activity ?
(iv) Rewrite the terms in their correct order so as to be in a logical sequence :
Renal artery, urethra, ureter, kidney, urinary bladder.
(v) ‘In summer the urine is slightly thicker than in winter’. Explain the statement.
(vi) What is the structural and functional unit of the excretory system ?
(vii) What is an artificial kidney called ?
c e
f
(b) [5]
a
d
(i) Is the given cell a plant or an animal cell ? Give one reason for your answer.
(ii) Name the phenomenon that will take place if this cell is placed in a sugar
solution.
(iii) Draw the condition of the cell when it is placed in a sugar solution.
(iv) Label the parts of the cell marked in the diagram.
(v) State the function of the parts marked c and d.
Question 3
(a) Using the four leaf experiment, prove that there are more stomata on the
lower surface of a dorsiventrally flattened leaf. Supplement your detailed
answer with a diagram. [5]
Z
(b) PP
P
Q A C Q
P
P
G T Q
Q
P
P
T G Q
Q
P
P
Q C G Q
P
P
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(i) What does the above diagram represent ? Label the parts marked P, Q, Z, A,
T, C and G. [2]
(ii) Redraw the diagram and correct the mistakes. [1]
(iii) What is the smallest unit of this structure and how many such structures
are represented in the diagram [1]
(iv) How many strands are represented in the diagram ? [½]
(v) What is the shape of the structure seen in the diagram ? [½]
Question 4
(a)
(i) What are the external and internal factors which affect photosynthesis ? [2]
(ii) Explain the Blackman’s Law of Limiting Factors. [1]
(iii) ‘Transpiration is the price paid for photosynthesis’. Explain the statement. [1]
(iv) Define the terms :
(a) Photolysis of water (b) Photophosphorylation. [2]
(b)
(i) Draw a neatly labeled diagram of the inner labyrinth of the ear. [5]
(ii) Name the part of the ear that :
a. Converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
b. Converts sound waves into vibrations.
c. Helps to equate the outer atmospheric pressure with the internal core
body pressure.
d. Maintains static balance.
e. Collects the sound waves.
f. Amplifies the sound vibrations.
1
(iii) Identify the defect of the eye depicted in 4
the diagram, state its cause and draw a
ray diagram for the correction of this
2
defect.
Question 5 [5]
(a) (i) Explain the term target cells or organs with respect to the endocrine system
with an example.
(ii) Name the two sugar hormones.
(iii) State any two differences between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus ?
(iv) Complete the following table :
Gland Hormone
Growth hormone
Progesteron
Thyroxine
ADH
(b) [5]
(i) State and explain four functions of the WHO.
(ii) Give any two causes of noise pollution.
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(iii) State and explain any two contraception methods.

(iv) Define prophylaxis.
(v) Write a short note on the first aid treatment given for burns.
Question 6
(a) The diagram given here shows the development of the foetus in the uterus.
Study it carefully and answer the following questions. [5]
(i) Label the parts 1 - 4.
(ii) State two functions of part labeled 2.
(iii) Define the term gestation. What is the
duration of gestation of a human
embryo?
(iv) Name the two hormones needed for
parturition. How do these hormones aid in
this process ?
(v) Give a flow chart for the stages of
development of the foetus.
(b) Given below is the flow of blood depicting double

circulation. Answer the questions based on it.
(i) Identify the parts marked in the diagram. [1½]

(ii) Some of the arrows are wrongly marked.
Redraw the diagram with the right arrows.
Also insert the position of the tricuspid ()
and bicuspid () valves in the diagram. [2]
(iii) Explain the cardiac cycle. [1½]
Question 7
(a) A heterozygous tall, tongue roller male marries a heterozygous tall, tongue
roller female. [5]
(i) What is the type of cross seen ?
(ii) Give the possible gametes formed in each case.
(iii) Name and explain the law that governs the formation of gametes in this case.
(iv) What is the phenotypic ratio of the progeny after this cross ?
(v) State both the common and the scientific names of the plant used in the
discovery of the different laws of genetics.
(b) (i) Draw the structure of a human sperm cell and label all its parts. [2]
(ii) Define the terms menarche and menopause. [2]
(iii) Why is the umbilical cord called the lifeline of the baby ? [1]
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MC 17 B - 10
Question 1
(i) A vein which starts with capillaries and ends in capillaries.
(ii) The ability of the eye to adjust for near and distant vision.
(iii) The stage of cell division in which the chromatids are seen at the poles.
(iv) The vaccine used for tuberculosis.
(v) The process by which leaves give out water as water vapour.
(b) Complete the following: [5]

(i) _________ ear functions both as an organ of hearing and of equilibrium.
(ii) The developing embryo inside the uterus is protected from mechanical
injury by ________.
(iii) The immediate product of photosyntesis is _______.
(iv) _________ is a device to control child birth and is fitted inside the cervix.
(v) An example of human sex-linked trait is _________.
(c) State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, correct the [5]
statement.
(i) Cones enable us to see three primary colours.
(ii) Cells that have lost their water content are said to be deplasmolysed.
(iii) Urea is produced in the kidney.
(iv) The centromere division occurs during metaphase.
(v) Root hair are the extensions of epiblema.
(d) Name the structures and their locations: [5]

(i) The master gland of the endocrine system.
(ii) It prevents backflow of deoxygenated in the heart.
(iii) The structure from which guttation occurs.
(iv) The nerve which connects the eye to the brain.
(v) The site of the light independent phase.
(e) Complete the second pair of the following: [5]

(i) Goitre : Iodine : : Anaemia : _______ .
(ii) Chromosome : Nucleus : : Centrosome : ________.
(iii) Eosinophils : Antitoxins : : Lymphocytes : ________.
(iv) Mitosis : Diploid Chromosome : : Meiosis :________.
(v) Cones : Iodopsin : : Rods : ________.
(f) Give technical terms for the following: [5]

(i) Plasma devoid of fibrinogen.
(ii) Alternative form of a gene on a pair of homologous chromosomes.
(iii) Surgical method of sterilization in man.
(iv) Exudation of cell sap from an injured part of the plant.
(v) Statistical study of the human population.
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(g) State the difference between: [5]

(i) Simple reflex and Conditioned reflex (definition)
(ii) Sclera and Choroid (function)
(iii) Glomerular filtrate and Urine (substances present)
(iv) Phenotype and Genotype (explain the terms)
(v) Turgidity and Flaccidity (state of the cell)
(h) With respect to the gland fitting like a cap over the kidneys answer the [5]
following questions :
(i) Name the gland.
(ii) Name the parts of the gland.
(iii) Name the hormone produced by the inner part of the gland.
(iv) Which disease is caused by the hyposecretion of its outer part?
(v) Some women are seen with bread. Give the reason for this feature.

Question 2
(a) The figure depicts a certain structure: 4 3 2 [5]
(i) Identify the structure.
5
(ii) Lable parts 1-6. 6
1
(iii) State the function of part 3.
(iv) Define that function.
[5]
(b) Answer in one word or two :

(i) Introduction of dead or weakened germs in the body to fight against disease.
(ii) The complex consisting of DNA strand and a core of histones.
(iii) The part of the male reproductive system where sperms are stored for
maturation.
(iv) The process by which molecules distribute themselves evenly within the
space they occupy.
(v) Place of best vision in the retina of the eye. 5 4
Question 3 [5]
3
(a) The figure shows the section of the human heart.
(i) Name parts 1-6.
6
(ii) How is the heart protected? State it’s 2
function.
1
(iii) What is heart beat? What is the normal
heart beat of a human adult?
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(b) Write the function of the following: [5]

(i) Xylem
(ii) Tympanum
(iii) Placenta
(iv) Leydig cells
(v) Pacemaker
Question 4
(a) A tall plant bearing violet flowers was crossed with a dwarf plant bearing [5]
white flowers.
(i) Mention the nature of the offspring in the F1 generation
(Draw a punnett square).
(ii) Write the phenotype ratio of the offsprings, if F1 plants were cross
pollinated.
(iii) State the law of independent assortment.
(iv) Define dihybrid cross.
(b) Give scientific reasons for the following: [5]

(i) Some people contain glucose in their urine.
(ii) Chromosome number is restored in sexual reproduction.
(iii) Excess salt is sprinkled to kill weeds.
(iv) Taj Mahal has become yellowish in colour.
(v) There will be increasing dependence on other sources of energy than
fossil fuels.
Question 5
(a) The figure represents a reflex arc. [5]
(i) Define reflex arc.
(ii) Label the parts 1-5.
(iii) How are the neurons arranged in the spinal cord?
(iv) What is effector?
(v) What happens if the spinal cord is injured?
1 3
Receptor
5 (Skin)
2
4 Effector
(Muscle)
(b) Answer in brief: [5]

(i) State two activities of the Red Cross.
(ii) State two significance of transpiration.
(iii) Give two reasons why Mendel selected pea plants for his experiments.
(iv) State any two factors affecting photosynthesis.
(v) Draw a basic structure of a nucleotide.
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Question 6
(a) The figure shows an experimental [5]
set up to demonstrate a certain
Clips
process. Cobalt Chloride paper
(i) What is the aim of the
Slide
experiment?
(ii) Name and define the process.
(iii) What would be the observation
after an hour?
(iv) Give reasons for the
observation.
(v) Explain NADPH.
(b) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is given in [5]
the brackets:
(i) Thermal pollution and Water pollution (Source)
(ii) Simple goitre and Exophthalmic goitre (Cause)
(iii) Seminal Vesicle and Prostate gland (Nature of secretion)
(iv) Artery and Vein (function)
(v) Antiseptic and Disinfectant (Definition)
Question 7
(a) The figure shows two solutions separated by a semi permeable membrane.
The smaller shaded particles are the solute particles and the larger particles [5]
are the solvent particles.
(i) In which direction will the (A) (B)
solvent particles move? Why?
(ii) What is a semipermeable
membrane?
(iii) If we substantiate the figure
with the root hair (A) and the
soil water (B), how does the
movement occur? Why?
(b) Explain briefly : [5]

(i) Adrenaline is called ‘emergency hormone’.
(ii) Photophosphorylation
(iii) Wilting
(iv) Two methods of family planning
(v) Census
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MC 17 B - 11
Question 1
(a) Name the following. [5]
(i) The part of the female reproductive system where development of foetus is
completed.
(ii) Absorption of water by dead plant cells by surface attraction.
(iii) The type of WBC that produce antibodies.
(iv) Abnormally increase in the number of white blood cells.
(v) The valve present in the opening of right ventricle into pulmonary artery.
(b) State the main function of the following. [5]

(i) Iris
(ii) Myelin sheath
(iii) Lacrimal gland
(iv) Prostate gland
(v) Interstitial cells
(c) Copy and complete the following by filling the blanks 1 to 5 with appropriate [5]
words.
In a nephron , the blood flows through the _____(1)______ under great pressure.
The reason for this great pressure is that the _______(2a)_______ (outgoing) arteriole
is narrower than the _____(2b)_____ (incoming). This high pressure causes the
____(3)________ part of the blood to filter out from the _____(4)_______ into the
_____(5)_____ capsule.
(d) Match the items given in column A with the most appropriate ones in column [5]
B and rewrite the correct matching pairs.
Column A Column B
(i) Prolactin (a) transmits impulse from spinal cord to muscle.
(ii) Sacculus (b) associated with dynamic body balance.
(iii) Afferent nerve (c) development of secondary sexual characters.
(iv) Stroma (d) site of light reaction.
(v) Pacemaker (e) SA node
(f) AV node
(g) site of dark reaction
(h) stimulate production of milk by mammary gland.
(i) associated with static body balance.
(j) transmit impulses from receptor organ to spinal cord.
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(e) The figure given below represents an experiment setup, to study the importance [5]
of a factor in photosynthesis. Study the same and answer the following questions.
Black paper
(i) Name the factor being studied in this experiment.

(ii) Why was the plant kept in a dark room before conducting the experiment ?
(iii) Why was the experimental leaf kept in:
a) boiling water b) boiled in methylated spirit
(iv) Name the solution used to test the presence of starch in the rest of the leaf.
(v) What will we observe in the experimental leaf at the end of the starch test?
(f) Mark the odd items in each and state the category of the rest :
[5]
(i) Myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, aqueous humour.
(ii) Vestibule, utriculus, ear ossicles, semicircular canals.
(iii) Epididymis, testis, prostate gland, fallopian tube.
(iv) Gene, chromosomes, nucleosome, lysosomes.
(v) Glucocorticoid, testosterone, oxytocin, mineralocorticoid.
(g) Give the exact location of the following structures :

[5]
(i) Pituitary gland (ii) Hydathodes
(iii) Mitral valve (v) Thyroid gland
(iv) Ampulla
(h) Differentiate between the following :

[5]
(i) Demography and Population density.
(ii) Active immunity and Passive Immunity.
(iii) Natality and Mortality.
(iv) Fraternal twins and Identical twins.
(v) Cataract and Presbyopia.

Question 2
(a) Figure A shows a diagram of a part of cross section of a root. Study the
same and answer the following questions. [5]
3
4 2
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(i) Name the parts indicated by guidelines 1 to 4.

(ii) Is the root hair unicellular or multicellular?
(iii) What pressure is responsible for movement of water?
(iv) How is the pressure developed?
(v) Draw a neat labelled sketch of the root hair cell as it would appear if some
strong fertilizer is added to the soil close to it.
(b) Account for the following : [5]

(i) Wilted lettuce leaves become turgid when placed in cold water.
(ii) One feels blinded for a short time while coming out of a dark room.
(iii) Gametes have haploid number of chromosomes.
(iv) Throat infection can lead to ear infection.
(v) The left ventricle has thicker walls than right ventricle.
Question 3
(a) Diagram B shows a certain structure found in a leaf. Study it carefully and [5]
answer the following :
(i) Name the parts labelled A and B.

(ii) What is the function of A and B.
(iii) Mention 2 structural features of A which helps it to perform its function.
(iv) Where is this structure likely to be found in a leaf?
(v) How many other cells are found surrounding this structure as seen in
the diagram?
(b) Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 10 : [5]
Gland Hormone secreted Function

1 2 Regulate basai metaboism
Pancreas ( cells) 3 4
5 3 Increases heart beat
7 Oxytocin 8
9 10 Regulate mineral metabolism
Question 4
(a) Diagram C shows a lateral section of a testis of a man. Study the same and [5]
answer the questions :
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2
3

(ii) Describe the functions of parts labeled 1 and 3.
(iii) What is the significance of the testes being located in the scrotal sac
outside the abdomen?
(iv) What is the role played by the inguinal canal ?
(v) What is semen ?
(b) Answer the following in brief. [5]

(i) Any two functions of amniotic fluid.
(ii) Differentiate between implantation and gestation.
(iii) What happens to the uterus if fertilization fails to take place?
(iv) What is the function of acrosome of the sperm?
(v) What is corpus luteum? What is its function?
Question 5
(a) Draw a neat labelled sketch of vertical section of human eye. [5]
(b) Give technical terms for the following: [3]

(i) The cells of retina which can differentiate colours.
(ii) The fluid present in the anterior part of the eye in front of the eye lens.
(iii) The layer of the eyeball which prevents reflection of light.
(iv) An eye defect in which the cornea becomes uneven.
(v) The structure which holds the lens in proper position.
(vi) The sensory cells in cochlea that convert vibration into nerve impulse.
(c) What is the cause of myopia? How can this disorder be corrected? [2]
Question 6
(a) (i) Draw and label the anaphase stage of mitosis in a plant cell having [3]
2n=4.
(ii) Write the features of stage telophase in an animal cell. [2]
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(b) Explain the following terms : [5]

(i) Mutation
(ii) Phenotype
(iii) Sex-Linked disease
(iv) Synapsis
(v) Plasmolysis
Question 7
(a) Figure D shows a certain system in human body. Study it carefully and [5]
C
B
(i) Name the system.

(ii) Label the parts A, B, C, D.
(iii) Part B has undergone a surgical operation. Name the process and its
purpose.
(iv) An equivalent method can be applied on man. Name and explain it.
(b) [5]
(i) Explain IUD.
(ii) Write two structural differences between an artery and a vein.
(iii) Draw the structure of a human sperm and label the parts.
(iv) Write three aspects of family welfare.
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MC 17 B - 12
Question 1
(i) The canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before
the birth, in a human male child.
(ii) The structure that controls pituitary gland.
(iii) Hereditary disease in which blood does not clot.
(iv) The place between cell wall and plasma membrane in a plasmolysed cell
is filled with.
(v) The longest phase of cell cycle.
(vi) A substance that initiates immune response.
(b) State whether True or False. If False change only the first or last word and
rewrite the statement correctly. [5]
(i) Removal of plant sap through an injured part of a plant is called guttation.
(ii) Deafness is caused due to the rupturing of the pinna.
(iii) The swelling on a nerve in which the cell bodies of neuron are situated is
called synapse.
(iv) Red Cross procures and provides blood to the victims of war.
(v) The unit of light absorbed by the chlorophyll during photosynthesis is the proton.
(vi) Population growth decreases if the mortality rate increases.
(c) State the functional activity of the following : [5]

(i) Corpus collasum
(ii) Lymphocytes
(iii) Interstitial cells
(iv) Granum
(v) Renal Artery
(vi) Insulin
(d) Put the following terms in logical sequence of their occurrence : [5]
(i) Water molecules, Oxygen, Grana, Hydrogen and Hydroxyl Ions, Photons
(ii) Luteal phase, Follicular phase, Menstrual phase, Ovulatory phase
(iii) Vagina, Ovary, Uterus, Oviduct, Cervix
(iv) Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Interphase
(v) Right Auricle, Pulmonary Vein, Vena Cava, Lungs, Right Ventricle,
Pulmonary Artery, Left Auricle
(e) Pick the odd term out from the given set of terms and state the general
category to which the remaining terms belong : [5]
(i) Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary, Prostate
(ii) Cerebrum, Cranium, Cerebellum, Pons
(iii) Ultrafiltration, Reabsorption, Diffusion, Secretion
(iv) Pleura, Pericardium, Meninges, Spinal cord
(v) Steroids, Cortisone, Adrenaline, Prolactin
(vi) FSH, BCG, TSH, ACTH
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(f) Given below are some statements which are incorrect. Read them carefully
and supply it with the missing word/term/phrase and rewrite them correctly. [5]
(i) [_] is a preparation consisting of [_] microbes which help to build
immunity in the human body.
(ii) Antiseptics are chemical substances applied on the [_] to destroy or prevent
the growth and [_] of harmful microbes.
(iii) Plasmolysis is the [_] of protoplasm from the cell wall when a cell is placed
in a strong [_] solution.
(iv) Genes are specific sequences of [_] on a chromosome, that encode particular
[_] which express in the form of some particular feature of the body.
(v) [_] is relatively less soluble in water and may crystallize and get deposited
in the [_] causing gout.
(vi) Osmotic pressure of a solution is a [_] of its tendency to take in water by [_].
(g) Complete the following by filling in the blanks indicated by numbers with
appropriate scientific words/terms/phrases. [5]
Photosynthesis involves light reaction and dark reaction. During light reaction,
the cholorophyll present in the (1) __________________ gets activated by absorbing
light energy. This energy splits (2) ___________________ molecules to (3) ____________
and oxygen and releases two (4) _______________. This process is called (5)
_____________.

Question 2
(a) Two freshly taken leafy shoots of a herbaceous plant are dipped in ordinary
water at their lower ends. Study the diagram and answer the questions that
follow : [6]
A B
(i) What is the aim of the experiment ?

(ii) Some parts of the stem in both the shoots have been removed. Name the
conducting tissue in Shoot A and Shoot B that has been removed.
(iii) What is the result of the experiment B ? Give reason to support your answer.
(iv) Mention one precaution that has to be taken while performing the
experiment and why ?
(b) Distinguish between the given pair of terms based on the criteria mentioned
in the bracket. [4]
(i) Chiasmata nad Crossing over (Definition)
(ii) RBCs in an embryo and Blood Platelets (Origin)
(iii) Synapse and Synapsis (Definition)
(iv) Monohybrid and Dihybrid cross (Number of characters)
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Question 3
(a) The figure represents a transverse section together with the nerves. Study
the diagram and answer the questions that follow : [5]
1 3
Receptor (Skin)
2
4
Effector (Muscle)
(i) Name the organ shown in the diagram.
(ii) Label the parts 1 to 4 indicated by guidelines.
(iii) What do the arrows indicate ? What is the pathway indicated termed as ?
(iv) What type of nerve is shown in the diagram ?
(b) Give the biological/technical term for the following : [5]

(i) The photosensitive pigment present in the cone cells of the retina.
(ii) Process of conversion of several molecules of glucose to one molecule of
starch.
(iii) Liquid waste from domestic activities.
(iv) Endocrine cells present in the pancreas.
(v) The statistical study of the human population of a region.
(vi) Extracts of toxins secreted by bacteria.
(vii) The class of chemicals to which DDT belongs.
(viii) The inorganic ions present in chlorophyll.
(ix) Organ which magnifies sound vibrations.
(x) Largest-sized leucocytes with kidney shaped nucleus.
Question 4
(a) Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a certain part of the
process of circulation of blood in man. Study the same and then answer the
questions that follow. [6]
(i) Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 6, and 7.

(ii) Give the number and name of the vessel which contains the maximum
amount of urea a few hours after a protein-rich meal.
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(iii) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of the cross-sectional view of the blood
vessel numbered 3.
(iv) Mention one structural difference between blood vessels 3 and 8.
(b) Define the following terms : [4]

(i) Allele
(ii) Mutation
(iii) Active transport
(iv) Stimulus
Question 5
(a) The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus in the womb.
Study the same and answer the questions that follow : [6]
(i) Name the parts 1 to 4.
(ii) What term is given to the period of
2
development of the foetus in the womb ?
(iii) How many days does the foetus take to
be fully developed ?
(iv) Mention one function of the part labelled
2 other than its endocrine function. 4
(v) Mention 2 functions of the part labelled
3.
3
1
(b) Give scientific reason for the statements given below : [4]
(i) An alcoholic person walks unsteadily.
(ii) Wilted lettuce leaves if kept in cold water become crisp.
(iii) The leaf is boiled in water and alcohol before testing for the presence of starch.
(iv) The fully grown human embryo respires but does not breathe.
Question 6
(a) The diagram represents a stage in cell division. Study the same and answer
the questions that follow. [6]
(i) Identify the stage of cell division. Give a
reason to support your answer. 1
(ii) Name the parts labelled 1- 4.
(iii) Where does this type of cell division
usually occur ?
(iv) How many daughter cells are formed from 3 2
this type of cell division ?
(v) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of the
cell as it would appear in the next stage. 4
(b) (i) Give the Phenotypic Dihybrid Ratio in the F2 generation. Name and state
the law which explains the same. [3]
(ii) What is meant by homologous chromosomes ? [1]
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MC 17 B - 13
Question 1
(i) The vehicular standard for controlling pollution.
(ii) The phenomenon by which living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface
attraction.
(iii) The immediate product of photosynthesis.
(iv) Phase of cardiac cycle when the sound ‘LUBB’ is produced.
(v) Condition in which blood passes with urine.
(b) Choose the correct answer from the options given below each statement : [5]
(i) The number of daughter cells for meiosis are ___________.
(a) 2 Haploid cells (b) 2 Diploid cells
(c) 4 Haploid cells (d) 4 Diploid cells
(ii) Development of an egg without fertilization ___________.
(a) Gametogenesis (b) Pathenogenesis
(c) Abigenesis (d) Sporogenesis
(iii) Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in
human beings?
(a) Uterus (b) Ovary
(c) Ureter (d) Fallopian tubes
(iv) Phototropic mode of nutrition requires ___________.
(a) Chlorophyll (b) Sunlight
(c) CO2 and water (d) All of the above
(v) Plasmolysis identifies the process of ___________.
(a) Imbibition (b) Diffusion
(c) Active Transport (e) Osmosis
(c) Give the exact location of the following : [5]

(i) Nissl’s granules
(ii) Adrenal medulla
(iii) Malleus
(iv) Thylakoids
(v) S-A Node
(d) State one main function of the following : [5]

(i) ADH
(ii) Acrosome
(iii) Choroid
(iv) Hypothalamus
(v) Lymph
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(e) Differentiate between the following on the basis of the given criteria : [5]
(i) Myopia and Hypermetropia (position of image with reference to retina)
(ii) Lenticel and Stomata (location)
(iii) Tubectomy and Vasectomy (parts operation)
(iv) Animal and Plant Cytokinesis (cell plate)
(v) Active and Passive Immunity (how it is acquired)
(f) Match the items in column A with the most appropriate in column B. Rewrite
the matching pairs : [5]
Column A Column B
(i) Demography (a) Sterilization in females
(ii) IUDs (b) Population dynamics
(iii) Birth rate (c) Termination of pregnancy
(iv) Tubectomy (d) Prevents pregnancy in females
(v) MTP (e) Natality
(g) Given below are six sets with four terms each. In each set a term is an odd
one and cannot be grouped in the same category to which the others belong.
Identity the odd one in each set and name the category to which the other
three belong. One has been done for you. [5]
e.g. : Malleus, stapes, pinna, incus pinna ear ossicles
No. Set Odd one Categdry
1. Cell wall, large vacuole, plastids,
centrosome _________ __________
2. Haemophilia, colour blindness, albinism,
night blindness __________ __________
3. Yellow spot, rod cells, cochlea, cone cells __________ __________
4. Testes, kidney, ureter, urethra __________ __________
5. Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, sebaceous
gland, adrenal gland. __________ __________
(h) Give below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye.

(i) Name the defect

(ii) Give reasons for this eye defect
(iii) Draw a neat labelled diagram to show how the above defect can be rectified.
(iv) Name the eye defect in which some parts of the object are seen in focus
while others are blurred.

Question 2
(a) The diagram below represents a surgical sterilization method in males. Study
the same and answer the questions that follows : [5]
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Urinary Bladder
(i) Label the parts marked A, B, C, D. [2]

(ii) (a) Name the surgical method represented in the diagram
(b) Also name the corresponding surgical method conducted in females [1]
(iii) What is the function of the part labelled ‘A’? [1]
(iv) Name the cells of part ‘D’ that produce a hormone? [1]
(b) Draw Punnet Squares and predict genotypes in the progeny of a genetic
cross when there is a cross between :
(i) Case 1: Normal mother and Haemophilic father [2]
(ii) Case 2: Carrier Mother and Haemophilic father
[Hint : Haemophilia is an X-linked disease] [2]
(iii) Define the law of inheritance stated on a Dihybrid cross. [1]
Question 3
(a) Given below is the simplified pathway of the circulatory system of man :
(i) Name the blood vessels marked 1 to 8 [4]

(ii) Name the chamber of the heart which : [1]
(a) receives blood from ‘1’
(b) pumps blood into blood vessel ‘8’
(b) The given diagram refers to the ear of a mammal :

(i) Lable parts marked 1 to 5 [2½]
(ii) Which structure : [2½]
a) Converts sound waves into
mechanical vibrations
b) Converts vibrations into nerve
impulses
c) Responds to change in position
d) Transmits impulses to the brain
e) Equalizes atmospheric pressure and pressure in the ear
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Question 4
(a) The figure represents an experiment performed to demonstrate a certain
aspect of photosynthesis. [5]
(i) What is the aim of this experiment? [1]

(ii) What is the chemical substance numbered ‘2’? What does it do? [1]
(iii) What happens at leaf ‘A’ and ‘B’ when tested with iodine solution ? Why ? [2]
(iv) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent photosynthesis. [1]
(b) Answer the following question :

(1) Mention any two activities of the Red Cross. [1]
(2) Name the diseases for which the following vaccines are effective : [2]
a) TAB
b) BCG
c) DTP
d) Salk’s vaccine
(3) Match the following and Rewrite the matching pairs : [2]
Column A Column B
a) Ear muffs 1) Particulate matter
b) Aerosol 2) High noise level
c) Electrostatic precipitators 3) Chlorofluorocarbon
d) Catalytic convertors 4) CO and NO
Question 5
(a) Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 10. [5]
Gland Hormone secreted Effect on body
(1) (2) Regulates basal metabolism
Pancreas (Beta cells) (3) Controls blood sugar
(4) (5) Increase heart beat
(6) Thyroid stimulating (7)
hormone
(8) Vasopressin Reabsorption of water from
kidney tubules
(9) (10) Regulates carbohydrate, protein
and fat metabolism
(b) Answer the following questions :

(i) Which part of the human excretory system : [1½]
a) Products of the human excretory system
b) Stores urine
c) Carries urine to the urinary bladder
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(ii) Mention 2 adaptations found in a plant to reduce transpiration. [2]

(iii) State three main reasons for rise in world human populations in recent
past. [1½]
Question 6
(a) Draw neat and labelled diagram to show :
(i) Metaphase stage of mitosis with 6 chromosmes. [2]
(ii) What will be the number of chromosomes in daughter cells formed due to : [1]
a) Meiosis
b) Mitosis
(iii) Name the type of cell division that occurs during : [3]
a) Formation of pollen
b) Development of embryo/foetus
c) Growth of shoot

(i) On a bright sunny day, the leaves of certain plants roll up. Give reasons. [1]
(ii) Explain the process of coagulation of blood. [3]
(Give the flowchart also)
Question 7
(a) Study the given diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow :
A B
10% Sucrose
Solution
Sucrose 5% Sucrose
molecules Solution
Water
molecules
semipermeable membrane
(i) Name and define the phenomenon shown by this experiment. [1]
(ii) Which limb of the U-tube contains more concentrated solution (A) or (B)? [1]
(iii) Which limb of the U-tube is functionally comparable to the root hair of the
plant? Why? [1]
(iv) Give 2 examples of semipermeable membranes? [1]

(i) State two important functions of the placenta. [2]
(ii) Give two points of difference between identical twins and fraternal twins. [2]
(iii) Briefly describe the first aid treatment you would give to a boy who has
just swallowed poison. [2]
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MC 17 B - 14
Question 1
(i) An element required for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
(ii) The cell organelle responsible for protein synthesis.
(iii) The site of production of RBCs in human embryo.
(iv) The process by which kidneys regulate the water content of the body.
(v) An organization concerned with maternal and child welfare.
(b) State whether the following statements are true or false. If false write the [5]
correct statement by changing the first or last word only.
(i) W.H.O. procures and provides blood to the victims of war.
(ii) Stroma is the site of light reaction of photosynthesis.
(iii) Dilation of pupil is brought about by the sympathetic nervous system.
(iv) Guttation is affected by root pressure.
(v) The point of contact between two neurons is called synapsis.
(c) State the main function of : [5]

(i) Chlorophyll
(ii) Pericardium
(iii) Neutrophils
(iv) Tropic hormones
(v) Oviducal funnel
(d) Give the exact location of the following : [5]

(i) Seminal vesicles
(ii) Thyroid gland
(iii) Bicuspid valve
(iv) Centrosome
(v) Kidneys
(e) Given below are sets of five terms. In each case rewrite the terms in logical [5]
sequence. Do not change the first word.
An example has been done for you:
Example : soil water, cortical cells, root hair, xylem, endodermis
Answer : soil water, root hair, cortical cells, endodermis, xylem.
(i) Chromosomes become visible as fine threads, cytoplasm starts dividing,
daughter chromosomes move to opposite poles, chromosomes transform
into a fine network, chromosomes arrange themselves at the equator.
(ii) Renal artery, glomerulus, vena cava, renal vein, afferent arteriole.
(iii) Conjunctiva, fovea centralis, cornea, aqueous-humour, lens.
(iv) Luteal phase, follicular phase, menstrual phase, ovulatory phase,
implantation.
(v) Prothrombin, clot, fibrinogen, thrombin, fibrin.
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(f) Given below is an apparatus used to study a particular process in plants.

Reservoir
Air-bubble
Airtight
cintainer

(ii) Mention two limitations of this apparatus.
(iii) What is the use of this apparatus?
(iv) What is the function of the part marked ‘reservoir’?
(v) What is the role of the air bubble in this apparatus?
(g) Given below is an example of a particular structure and its particular

functional activity. Example: Ovary : ovule :: stamens :__________. [5]
Answer - stamens : pollen grains.
On a similar pattern complete the following pairs :
(i) Industries : sulphur dioxide :: vehicles : _______.
(ii) Boric acid : disinfectant :: chloromycetin : _______.
(iii) Spinal nerves : 12 pairs : cranial nerves : ______.
(iv) Lungs : carbon dioxide :: liver : _________.
(v) Brain of the cell : nucleus :: kitchen of the cell : ________.
(h) Select the odd one and write the category to which the set of terms belong : [5]
Set of terms Category Odd term
i) Salk’s, Penicillin, TAB, BCG

ii) Fimbriae, uterus, ureter, ovary
iii) Myopia, hypermetropia, xerophthalmia,
astigmatism
iv) Sneezing, coughing, typing, blinking
v) Basophils, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils

Question 2
(a) The diagrams below depict various stages of a type of cell division.
(i) Name the stages labelled A, B, C and D [5]
(ii) State two differences between A and B.
(iii) Name the type of cell division shown and state its significance.
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B D
A C
(b) State one main function of the following :
(i) Cuticle [5]
(ii) Haemoglobin
(iii) Root pressure
(iv) Ciliary body
(v) Epididymis
1
Question 3
2
(a) The diagram given below shows the [5]
structure of the human brain. Study the
same and answer the questions below :
(i) Name parts 1 to 4.
(ii) State the functions of part 1 and
2.
(iii) What will be the result, if part 5
3 4
is damaged? 5
(b) Given below is an incomplete table relating to certain structures in the

human body, their locations and functions. Study the same and then give [5]
the appropriate answer in terms of structure, location and function for the
blanks numbered 1 to 10.
Structure Location Function
1 Fluid present around the brain 2
and the spinal cord
Glomerulus 3 4
Yellow spot 5 6
7 8 Stimulates production of
milk from the mammary
glands
Pacemaker 9 10
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Question 4
(a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow : [6]
(i) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin
(ii) State the main function of (1) glucagon (2) insulin
(iii)Why is the pancreas referred to as exo-endocrine gland?
(iv) Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
(v) What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce
hormones?
(vi) State the location of pancreas.
(b) (i) Draw a labelled diagram of the longitudinal section of the kidney. [2]
(ii) State two functions performed by the kidneys. [2]
Question 5
(a) Given below is a diagram showing the vertical section of the female [5]
reproductive system. Observe the diagram and answer the questions :
3 2
5
4
(i) Name parts 1 to 5

(ii) State the functions of parts 2 and 3
(iii) Give the technical term for ‘birth’.
(b) A homozygous tall plant (T) bearing red coloured flowers (R) is crossed with [5]
a homozygous dwarf plant (t) bearing white flowers (r).
i) State the genotype and phenotype of the F1 generation.
ii) What are the possible combinations of the gametes that can be obtained
from the F1 hybrid.
iii) Give the dihybrid ratio and the phenotype of the offspring of the F2
generation when two plants of the F1 generation are crossed. (Show
Punnett’s square)
iv) State Mendel’s Law of Dominance.
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Question 6
(a) The diagram represents an experiment performed to demonstrate a particular [5]
aspect of photosynthesis. Observe the diagram and answer the following
questions.
(i) What is the aim of the experiment?

(ii) What is such a leaf called?
(iii) What would you observe when you test the leaf for starch?
(iv) Give the chemical equation for photosynthesis.
(v) Why should the plant be destarched before conducting this experiment?
(b) State the significance of the following : [5]

(i) Prostate gland
(ii) Y chromosome
(iii) Mutation
(iv) Greenhouse gases
(v) Biomagnification
Question 7
(a) Explain the terms : [4]
(i) Karyotype
(ii) Power of Accommodation of eye
(iii) Population density
(iv) Allele
(b) Distinguish between: [6]

(i) Arteries and Veins (2 structural differences)
(ii) Cochlea and Semi-circular canals (structure, function)
(iii) Cretinism and Acromegaly (cause, symptoms)
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MC 17 B - 15
Question 1
(i) Microscopic pores surrounded by kidney-shaped guard cells on the
undersurface of leaves.
(ii) The device introduced into the uterine cavity to prevent implantation of the
blastocyst.
(iii) The scientific name of the mould which produced penicillin in the findings
by Alexander Fleming.
(iv) The respiratory pigment found in erythrocytes.
(v) The part of the ovary that produces progesterone.
(b) State whether the following statements are true or false. If false rewrite the
correct form of the statement by changing the first word only. [5]
(i) Cones are photoreceptor cells that are sensitive to dim light.
(ii) The beta cells of the pancreas secrete insulin.
(iii) Endosmosis results in turgidity.
(iv) ADP is formed during photophosphorylation.
(v) Urethra carries urine from kidney to the urinary bladder.
(c) Match the items in Column A with those which are most appropriate in
Column B. Rewrite the correct matching pairs. [5]
Column A Column B
(i) World Population Day a) September 16
(ii) Red Cross Day b) May 8
(iii) World AIDS Day c) April 7
(iv) International Ozone Day d) July 11
(v) World Health Day e) December 1
f) April 22
(d) Give the exact location and function of each of the following : [5]
(i) Palisade cells (ii) Iris
(iii) Eustachian tube (iv) Thyroid gland
(v) Hydrogen bond
(e) Rewrite the given terms in correct order so as to be in logical sequence : [5]
(i) Vagina, Ovary, Uterus, Oviduct, Cervix
(ii) Pupil, Yellow spot, Cornea, Lens, Aqueous humour
(iii) Motor neuron, Receptor, Sensory neuron, Effector, Association neuron
(iv) Blastocyst, ovum, zygote, Fertilization, Morula
(v) Efferent ducts, Vas deferens, Epididymis, Urethra, Seminiferous tubules
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(f) The diagram given alongside represents a certain category of blood vessels
showing the role of a special structure in their walls. [5]

it.
(v) Towards which side of the figure (top or bottom) is the heart located?
(g) Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable
word / words for the fourth place in the blank. [5]
(i) Coronary artery : Heart :: Hepatic arterty : _________________
(ii) Eye : Optic nerve :: Ear : ____________________
(iii) Thyroid gland : Thyroxine :: Adrenal gland : _____________
(iv) Uterus : Implantation :: Fallopian tube : ______________
(v) Penicillin : Antibiotic :: Carbolic Acid : ___________
(h) Complete the following statements by choosing the correct alternative

from the ones given within brackets : [5]
(i) __________________ ear functions both as an organ of hearing and an
organ of equilibrium. (Middle, Internal, External)
(ii) The number of spinal nerves in human body is ______________.
(12 pairs, 22 pairs, 31 pairs)
(iii) Placenta is _______________. (impermeable, semi-permeable, permeable)
(iv) Population increases in ____________________ ratio.
(arithmetic, normal, geometric)
(v) The stage during which nuclear membrane and nucleous reappear is
__________. (metaphase, anaphase, telophase)

Question 2
(a) The diagram given beside shows two
Clips
uniform paper discs placed on the
Cobalt Chloride paper
upper and lower surfaces of an intact
Slide
leaf protected from the water vapour
of the atmosphere by holding the discs
between two thin glass clips. The leaf
was then exposed to sunlight for about
an hour or so. Observe it carefully and
answer the following questions. [5]
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(i) What is the aim of this experiment?

(ii) Name the paper disc marked as ‘X’?
(iii) Which of the paper discs will show a change in colour first? Why?
(iv) Define the physiological process that has been demonstrated in the experiment.
(v) Mention any one adaptation found in plants to overcome the physiological
process mentioned in (iv) above.

(i) Water pollution (ii) Mortality (iii) Gestation
(iv) Adrenal virilism (v) Karyotype
Question 3
(a) (i) Find out the progeny of a marriage between a colour blind man and a
carrier woman. [3]
(ii) Why did Mendel select garden pea for his experiments ? (Give two reasons) [2]
(b) Differentiate between the following pairs : [5]

(i) Sperm and Ovum (site of production)
(ii) Enzyme and Hormone (rate of action)
(iii) Myopia and Hypermetropia (cause of the defect)
(iv) Prostate gland and Cowper’s gland (the nature of secretion)
(v) Cerebellum and Medulla Oblongata (function)
Question 4
(a) Given below are different stages in the fertilization of an egg. [5]
(i) Arrange and redraw the stages in the correct order.

(ii) Where in the female reproductive system does this process normally take
place?
(iii) What is the biological term for the product of fusion ?
(iv) What is the chromosome number of : (i) the egg (ii) the fused product
(b) Answer the following briefly:

(i) Two functions of WHO
(ii) Two functions of Red Cross
(iii) Natality (Definition)
(iv) Identical twins (Definition)
(v) Acid rain and any two of its harmful effects
Question 5
(a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions : [5]
(i) Name the parts A, B, C and D.
(ii) Name the part of the ear responsible for :
1. Static equilibrium
2. Dynamic equilibrium
3. Hearing
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(iii) Name the audio receptor cells which pick up vibrations.
(b) Observe the diagram and answer the questions : [5]

(i) Name the process.
(ii) What is the aim of this technique ?
(iii) Name the organs numbered A to D.
(iv) Name the corresponding surgical method conducted on males.
(v) Give two reasons for the growth of population.
C
B
Question 6
(a) Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions : [5]
3
4
6
(i) Label the parts 1 - 6.

(ii) Mention the state of guard cells - turgid or flaccid.
(iii) What is the effect of this state mentioned in (ii) above on the guard cells.
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(b) Observe the following diagram and answer the questions that follow : [5]
1 3
4
2
(i) Identify the parts 1, 2, 3 and 4
(ii) Give the functions of parts 4 and 1
(iii) Write the possible genotypes of part 2.
Question 7
(a) Write briefly about the following as specified in the brackets : [10]
(i) Acid rain (cause and effect)
(ii) Diabetes mellitus (symptom and cause)
(iii) Placenta (function)
(iv) Exopthalmic goitre (symptom and cause)
(v) Chromatin fibres (composition and function)
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MC 17 B - 16
Question 1
(i) Two conducting tissues in plants.
(ii) The carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles.
(iii) The ability of the eye to adjust for near and distant vision.
(iv) An air pollutant.
(v) The respiratory pigment in blood.
(b) Complete the following statements by choosing the correct word : [5]
(i) ___________ ear functions both as an organ of hearing and an organ of
equilibrium. (Middle, Internal, External)
(ii) The ______________ hormone regulates carbohydrate metabolism.
(insulin, thyroxin, adrenaline)
(iii) Placenta is _____________. (impermeable, semi-permeable, permeable)
(iv) ___________ are the parts of brainstem. (Pons and medulla oblongata,
Cerebellum and pons, Cerebellum and cerebrum)
(v) The number of spinal nerves in human body is __________. (12 pairs,
22 pairs, 31 pairs)
(c) Give one point of difference between the following pairs as indicated in the
brackets : [5]
(i) Hypertonic and Hypotonic solution. (Definition)
(ii) Myopia and Hypermetropia. (Image formation site)
(iii) Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system. (Function)
(iv) Osmosis and Diffusion. (Explain the terms)
(v) Rod and Cone cells of the eye. (Sensitivity towards light)
(d) State whether the following statements are True or False. If False, rewrite
the correct form of the statement by changing the first or last word only : [5]
(i) In mammals, fertilization takes place in the oviduct.
(ii) The lens in the eye becomes more convex to look at distant object.
(iii) The cochlea is concerned with the sense of vision.
(iv) Hyposecretion of insulin causes diabetes.
(v) Vaccines give active immunity.
(e) Give the role of the following : [5]

(i) Prostate gland
(ii) Placenta
(iii) Pacemaker
(iv) Corpus callosum
(v) Fovea centralis
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(f) Define the following : [5]

(i) Crossing over
(ii) Non-biodegradable pollutant
(iii) Allele
(iv) Isotonic solution
(v) Reflex actions
(g) Choose the odd one out and name the category to which others belong : [5]
(i) Sclera, Stapes, Rods, Optic nerve
(ii) Uterus, Cervix, Fallopian tube, Ureter
(iii) Pituitary, Adrenal, Pancreas, Kidney
(iv) Phloem, Root hair, Xylem, Cortex
(v) Prostate gland, Seminal vesicle, Adrenal gland, Cowper’s gland
(h) Give below are five sets of terms. In each case, arrange and rewrite each set
so as to be in logical sequence. [5]
(i) Tympanum, stapes, malleus, incus, organ of corti.
(ii) Graafian follicle, uterus, oviducal funnel, fallopian tube, ovum.
(iii) Soil water, root hair, xylem, cortex, endodermis.
(iv) Association neuron, effector, motor neuron, receptor, sensory neuron.
(v) Lens, pupil, conjuctiva, yellow spot, cornea.

Question 2
(a) On bright sunny day water-weeds growing in an aquarium were seen
actively giving off bubbles of gas : [5]
(i) Which process leads to the evolution of the air bubbles ?
(ii) Give an equation to represent this process.
(iii) What does the bubbles consist of ?
(iv) State the importance of this process.
(b) Which structure in the eye is responsible for ? [5]

(i) The transmission of impulses from the eye to the brain.
(ii) The alternation of the shape of the eye.
(iii) The supply of food and oxygen to eye.
(iv) The change in the size of the pupil.
(v) To view objects in bright light.
Question 3
(i) What are homologous chromosomes ?
(ii) Name two genetic diseases and mention their causes.
(iii) What is a Acromegaly ?
(iv) State two reasons for high birth rate.
(v) What are the causes of soil pollution.
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(b) Observe the diagram given and answer the following questions : [5]
5 1
(i) Label the parts 1, 6. 2
(ii) What does the diagram represent ? 3

6
4
(iii) Name the hormone produced by part 8. 10
(iv) State the functions of part 7 and 9. 9 7
8
Question 4
(a) State the difference between the following pairs : [5]
(i) Sensory nerves and Motor nerves.
(ii) Gestation and Parturition.
(iii) Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus.
(iv) Yellow spot and Blind spot.
(v) Lymph and Blood. 6
1
(b) The given figure is the unit of Excretory system : 2 [5]

(i) Label the parts 1, 3, 5 and 7.
8
3
(ii) What is the liquid entering part 2 called ?
Name two parts in it that are reasorbed in part 6. 4
(iii) Name two substances that are present in part 7

and not in part 8. 5
7
9
Question 5
(a) Given diagram shows an experimental setup to study a particular process : [5]
(i) Name the process being studied.
Water drops
(ii) Explain the shown process.
(iii) Why is the pot covered with plastic ?
(iv) Mention one way in which this process

is beneficial to the plant. Covered potted
plant
(v) Suggest a suitable control for the experiment.
(b) Give scientific reasons for the following : [5]

(i) People urinate more in winter than in summer.
(ii) The wooden frame of doors gets jammed in the rainy season.
(iii) There should be enough vitamin A in the food supplement.
(iv) Root hair are unicellular.
(v) Raisins swell up when put in water.
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Question 6
(a) The diagram given below represents a stage during mitotic cell division in
an animal cell : [5]
(i) Identify the stage. Give a reason to support
your answer.
(ii) Name the parts labeled 1, 2, and 3.
(iii) What is the chromosome number of the cell
shown ?
(iv) Draw a neat diagram of the cell as it would
appear in the next stage.
Name the stage.
(b) Explain briefly : [5]

(i) Adrenaline is called ‘emergency hormone’.
(ii) Photophosphorylation
(iii) Wilting
(iv) Two methods of family planning
(v) Census
Question 7
(a) The following diagram is a simplified pathway of the circulatory system in
man. [5]
(i) Name the blood vessels marked 1 and 8.

(ii) Name the chamber of the heart which
a. Receives blood from 1.
b. Pumps blood into blood vessel 8.
(iii) Mention two structural differences between blood vessels 7 and 2.
(b) 1. Find out the progeny of a marriage between a colour blind man and a
carrier woman. [3]
2. Find out the progeny of a marriage between a normal man and a carrier
haemophilic woman. [2]
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MC 17 B - 17
Question 1
(i) The carrier of disease causing germs.
(ii) The gas that reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood.
(iii) The breathing center of the brain.
(iv) The mucus membrane lining the uterus.
(v) Splitting of water molecules in the presence of sunlight.
(b) Salect the odd one out and write the category to which others belong : [5]
(i) Cresol; DDT; Lime; Mercurochrome; Bordeaux mixture
(ii) Sulphur dioxide; Hydrogen sulphide; dust; flyash; DDT
(iii) TSH; FSH; LH; ADH; ACTH
(iv) Cerebrum; Cerebellum; Pons; Medulla oblongata
(v) Rete testes; Vas deferens; Vasa efferentia; Epidiymis; Seminiferous tubule
(c) Write the exact location of the following structures : [5]

(i) Thylakoids
(ii) Hydathodes
(iii) Acrosome
(iv) Mitral valve
(v) Organ of Corti
(d) Complete the following abbreviations : [5]

(i) HIV (ii) BOD
(iii) NADP (iv) IUD
(v) BCG
(e) Write the function of the following structures : [5]

(i)  Cells of Pancreas (ii) Stroma
(iii) Stoma (iv) Basophills
(v) Centrosome
(f) Arrange the following in a logical sequence : [5]

(i) Sub-stomatal space; xylem; inter-cellular space; atmosphere;
mesophyll tissue
(ii) Endodermis; epidermis; xylem; cortex; root hairs
(iii) Chlorophyll; water molecule; light energy; NADPH; hydrogen and
hydroxyl ions
(iv) Cowper’s gland; seminal vesicles; bulbourethral gland; prostate gland;
Leydig cells
(v) Renal vein; renal artery; glomerulus; afferent arteriole; efferent arteriole
MC 17 B - 17 193
(g) The first pair in the following indicates the kind of relationship that exists
both between the items. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar
basis : [5]
(i) Cochlea : Hearing :: Ear ossicles : _______________________
(ii) Neuron : Nervous system :: Nephron : ________________
(iii) Calcium : Clotting of blood :: Iron : _________________
(iv) Penicillin : Antibiotic : Carbolic acid : ________________
(v) Emergency Hormone : Adrenaline :: Birth Hormone : ___________
(h) A twig of balsam plant was dipped in eosin solution for hours. The veins of the
leaves showed red colouration after sometime. A thin transverse section of the
stem was taken and observed under the microscope. Certain parts of the section
showed red colouration. Based on the above experiment, answer the following
questions : [5]
(i) Name the process that lead to the colouration of the veins.
(ii) Define the above-mentioned process.
(iii) State the factors that led to the above-mentioned process.
(iv) Name the tissue that showed red colouration in the microscope.

Question 2
(a) Write the difference between the following on the basis of the criteria given
in the brackets : [5]
(i) Serum and Vaccine (function)
(ii) Biomagnification and Eutrophication (definition)
(iii) Centriole and Centromere (location)
(iv) Lenticel and Stomata (gases expelled out)
(v) Menarche and Menopause (age)
(vi) Crossing over and Chaismata (definition)
(b) (i) Write any two functions of Red Cross. [5]

(ii) The figure below shows a family pedigree to show the inheritance of
haemophilia. Answer the following with reference to the figure.
A. Is the allele for haemophillia dominant or recessive ?

B. State with reasons the possible genotypes of individuals 1, 4 and 7.
C. Why is individual 4 different from its parents phenotypically ?
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Question 3
(a) The diagram shows the structure of a human brain. Study the diagram
carefully and answer the questions that follow : [5]
(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(ii) Mention the difference in the arrangement of 1
2
nerve cells in parts 1 and 6. 3
(iii) Draw a neat and labeled diagram of internal 4
5
ear.
6

(i) Photophosphorylation (iv) Root pressure
(ii) Nucleosome (v) Population density
(iii) Bleeding
Question 4
(a) Given below is a schematic diagram of a portion of DNA : [5]
(i) How many strands is it showing ?

(ii) How many nucleotides have been shown in each strand ?
(iii) Name the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(iv) Write two significances of meiosis.
(v) Name the stage of cell division when these structures are clearly visible
in a cell.
(b) Explain the following with proper reasons : [5]

(i) Photosynthesis supports all life on earth.
(ii) A mature mammalian erythrocyte lacks nucleus and mitochondria.
(iii) Leaves of some plants wilt during midday and recover in the evening
(iv) Any increase in WBC count is an indication of infection in the human body
(v) Adrenaline is called fight and flight hormone.
Question 5 5
(a) The following diagram represents a certain
structure present in the human body. Answer the 4
following questions with reference to this diagram: 1 [5]
(i) Name the structure shown in the diagram. 6
2
(ii) Write the exact location of the structure ‘3’.
(iii) Where does ultrafiltration take place ? 3
(iv) Name the parts labelled 2, 4 and 6.
(v) Which structure contains the highest
concentration of urea ?
(vi) Draw a neat and labelled diagram to depict the
structural difference between 4 and 5.
MC 17 B - 17 195
(b) Draw Punnet Squares and predict Genotypes in the progeny of a genetic
cross when there is a cross between :
(i) Case 1 : Normal mother and Haemophilic father [2]
(ii) Case 2 : Carrier Mother and Haemophilic father
[Hint : Haemophilia is an X-linked disease] [2]
(iii) Define the law of inheritance stated on a Dihybrid cross. [1]
Question 6
(a) Given below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye.
(i) Name the defect.

(ii) Give reasons for this eye defect.
(iii) Draw a neat labelled diagram to show how the above defect can be rectified.
(iv) Name the eye defect in which some parts of the object are seen in focus
while others are blurred.
(b) The diagram below shows the excretory system in man. Study the same and
then answer the questions given below : [5]
1. Name the parts marked 1, 2, 3 and 4.

2. Write down one main function of parts marked 5 and 6.
3. Name an endocrine gland which is found closely associated with an organ
in this diagram. Name its secretion and one importance.
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MC 17 B - 18
Question 1
(i) The cells of retina that is sensitive to colour.
(ii) The disorder in which the child is of short stature and mentally retarded.
(iii) The statistical study of human population.
(iv) A substance that intiates an immune response.
(v) The junction between two nerve cells.
(b) State whether the following statements are True or False. If false rewrite
the correct form of the statement by changing the first or last word only. [5]
(i) Antitoxins are extracts of toxins, secreted by bacteria, which is made
harmless.
(ii) Photolysis is the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and hydroxyl
ions by light.
(iii) Hypotonic solution is one in which concentration of solute is more thatn
the cell sap.
(iv) The phase of cardiac cycle in which the auricles contract is called
auricular systole.
(v) Urea is produced in kidney.
(c) Arrange the following terms so as to be in a logical sequence : [5]

(i) Ovum, Graafian follicle, Oviducal funnel, Uterus, Fallopian tube
(ii) Active immunity, Antigen, Antibody, Bacteria, Lymphocytes
(iii) Oval window, Tympanum, Cochlea, Auditory canal, Ear ossicles
(iv) Palisade tissue, Stoma, Upper epidermis, Spongy cells, Substomatal space
(v) Renal vein, Renal artery, Afferent arteriole, Efferent arteriole, Glomerulus
(d) State the main functions of the following : [5]

(i) Placenta
(ii) Chordae tendinae
(iii) Thylakoids
(iv) Thyroxin
(v) Iris
(e) Explain the following terms : [5]

(i) Antiseptic
(ii) Homologous chromosomes
(iii) Natural immunity
(iv) Anti-transpirants
(v) Imbibition
(f) Give the exact location of the following : [5]

(i) Hydathodes
(ii) Malpighian body
(iii) Adrenal gland
(iv) Corpus callosum
(v) Acrosome
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(g) Match the items in column A with that which is most appropriate in column
B. Rewrite the matching pairs : [5]
Column A Column B
(i) Potometer (a) Antiseptic
(ii) Hypothalamus (b) Disinfectants
(iii) Formalin (c) Vasectomy
(iv) Contraception in males (d) Transpiration
(v) Mutation (e) Pituitary gland
(f) Sudden heritable change in genes
(h) Complete the following by filling in the blanks numbered (i) to (v) with the
appropriate words : [5]
A plant for experiments on photosynthesis should be intially placed in dark to
_____(i)______ the leaves. To test a leaf for starch first dip the leaf in boiling
water for a minute to _____(ii)______ the cells. Boil the leaf in _____(iii)______
over a water bath till it becomes pale white due to the removal of _____(iv)______.
Then place it again in hot water to soften it. Spread the leaf in a dish and pour
iodine solution on it. _____(v)______ colour on the leaf would indicate the
presence of starch.

Question 2
(a) Given below is the diagram of a cell as seen under the microscope after having
placed in a solution. [5]
(i) What is the technical term used for the condition of the cell given above ?
(ii) Give the technical term for the solution in which the cell was placed.
(iii) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4.
(iv) Is the cell given above a plant cell of an animal cell? Give two reasons in
support of your answer as evident from the diagram.
(v) What would you do to bring this cell back to its original condition?
(b) Name the hormones which control the following activities in the body : [5]
(i) Water reabsorption in the kidney.
(ii) Conversion of glycogen to glucose.
(iii) Prepares body for the fight and flight response.
(iv) Development of secondary sexual characteristics in females.
(v) Maturation of the follicles in the ovary.
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Question 3
(a) [5]
(i) State Mendel’s Law of Segregation.
(ii) A homozygous plant with red flowers [R] and green pods [G] is crossed with
homozygous plant with white flowers [r] and yellow pods [g].
(1) Give the genotype and phenotype of the F1 generation.
(2) What can be the possible combinations of the gametes in F1 hybrid ?
(3) What will be the dihybrid ratio and phenotype of the offsprings of F2
generation when two plants in F1 generation are crossed.
(b) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow : [5]
A
B
(i) Name the part labeled A. Name any two hormones produced by A.
(ii) What happens to the part labeled B, if :
(1) Fertilization takes place.
(2) Fertilization does not take place.
(iii) Where does fertilization occur ?
(iv) Draw a neat and labeled diagram of the human sperm.
Question 4
(a) Give the biological or technical terms for the following : [5]
(i) Chemical found which act against antigen.
(ii) A constituent that causes pollution.
(iii) The onset of menstruation in young girl.
(iv) Structure which connects the placenta with the foetus.
(v) The fluid present between the layers of the meninges.
(vi) Permanently open structure seen on the bark of an old woody stem.
(vii) The biological process which is the starting point of food chain.
(viii) The change in an organism resulting due to stimulus.
(ix) An antiseptic substance present in tears.
(x) The type of gene, which in the presence of a contrasting allele is not
expressed
(b) (i) Name the disease for which the following types of vaccines are given : [5]
1) Salk’s vaccine
2) B.C.G
(ii) Give one example of each of the following :
1) A gaseous pollutant
2) An aquatic plant used in the lab to demonstrate oxygen liberation
during photosynthesis.
3) An antibiotic
4) A nitrogenous base in DNA
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(iii) Expand the following terms :

1) ATP
2) TSH
3) DPT
4) DNA
Question 5
(a) Given below is an experimental setup to demonstrate a particular process. Study
the same and answer the questions that follow : [5]
Cobalt
Chloride Paper
(i) Name the physiological process being studied.

(ii) Explain the process mentioned above.
(iii) What is the aim of the above experiment ?
(iv) What would you observe in the experimental setup after an hour ? Give a
reason to support your answer.
(v) Mention any three adaptations found in plants to overcome the
physiological process mentioned in (i) above.
(b) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in
brackets. [5]
(i) Stoma and Stroma (Describe its structure)
(ii) Transpiration and Guttation (Structures involved)
(iii) Natality and Mortality (Definition)
(iv) Acromegaly and Myxoedema (Symptoms)
(v) Spinal nerves and Cranial nerves (Number)
Question 6
(a) The diagram given below show the cross sections of two kinds of blood vessels. [5]
(i) Identify the blood vessels A and B. In each case give a reason to support
your answer.
(ii) Name the parts numbered 1 and 2.
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(iii) Name the blood vessel that :

1) Begins and ends in capillaries
2) Supplies blood to the walls of the heart.
(iv) When are the sounds LUBB and DUP produced during a heart beat ?
(b) (i) Draw a neat labeled diagram of the vertical section of a human eye. [3]
(ii) Differentiate between Myopia and Hypermetropia based on their cause
and correction. [2]
Question 7
(a) Give scientific reasons for the following statements. [5]
(i) We cannot distinguish colours in moonlight.
(ii) Balsam plants wilt during midday even if the soil is well watered.
(iii) Throat infection can lead to ear infection.
(iv) The wall of ventricle is thicker than the auricles
(v) A person after consuming alcohol walks clumsily.
(b) Answer the following : [5]
(i) Draw a well labeled diagram of a neuron and label the following parts :
(1) Nodes of Ranvier
(2) Nissl’s Granules
(3) Cyton
(ii) Draw a neat labeled diagram of Metaphase with 4 chromosomes and label :
(1) Chromatid
(2) Spindle fibres
(3) Aster
(iii) Mention any two major activities of WHO.
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MC 17 B - 19
Question 1
(i) BCG vaccine provides immunity against.
(ii) The substances that check the rate of transpiration.
(iii) The antibiotic which was first to be discovered.
(iv) The process in which to keep the patient alive till the doctor can attend
to him.
(v) Type of image formed on retina.
(b) State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, rewrite
the correct statement by changing the first or last word only. [5]
(i) Testosterone is secreted from testis.
(ii) The unit of light absorbed by the chlorophyll during photosynthesis is the
proton.
(iii) Cornea is covered by a structure called conjuctiva.
(iv) Deafness is caused due to the rupturing of the pinna.
(v) Rods are photoreceptor cells which are sensitive to dim light.
(c) Rewrite the following sentences putting an appropriate word which is

missing in each sentences. [5]
(i) ................................. is the nitrogenous waste product in man.
(ii) Disinfectants are ............................. chemical substances used to destroy
bacteria outside the body.
(iii) Yellow spot is present in the ...................... of the eye.
(iv) Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of ..................... from the plant.
(v) Carbohydrates are produced during ..................... of photosynthesis.
(d) Choose the odd one in each of the following : [5]

(i) Insulin, Blood sugar, Adrenalin, Thyroxin
(ii) Oestrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Prolactin
(iii) Conjuctiva, Cornea, Retina, Cochlea.
(iv) Cerebrum, Cranium, Cerebellum, Pons
(v) Cretinism, Myxoedema, Goitre, Nephritis.
(e) Given below are five sets of terms. In each case, arrange and re-write each
set of terms so as to be in logical sequence : [5]
(i) Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase.
(ii) Luteal phase, Follicular phase, Menstrual phase, Ovulatory phase.
(iii) Dorsal root ganglion, Receptor, Effector, Ventral phase, Association neurons.
(iv) Graafian follicle, Ostium, Ovum, Uterus, Fallopian tube.
(v) Yellow spot, Conjunctiva, Pupil, Cornea, Lens, Vitreous humour, Aqueous
humour.
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(f) Match the statements given in column I with the appropriate terms from the
options given in the box below. You must rewrite the statement given under
column I along with the choice made by you from the options [5]
Malaria, Ribosomes, Adrenal, Exosmosis, Plasma Membrane,
Carbon monoxide, Measles, World Health Organisation,
Mitochondria, Liver, Endosmosis.
Column I
(i) Caused by virus.
(ii) Concerned with synthesis of protein in a cell.
(iii) An endocrine gland.
(iv) Promotes medical education and training.
(v) Process by which water enters the root hair cells.
(g) Given below is a table consisting of a set of items belonging to a common

category. Complete the table by filling in the category and the odd one in
the blanks. [5]
SET ODD ONE CATEGORY
(i) Glucose, Starch, Cellulose, Calcium
(ii) Sneezing, Coughing, Typing,
Blinking
(iii) BCG, Cholera, Rabies, Tuberculosis
(iv) ADH, TSH, NADP, ACTH
(v) Goitre, Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Cataract.
(h) State the location and one functions of the following :

(i) Tonsils (ii) Pons
(iii) Stapes (iv) Seminiferous tubules.
(v) Urinary bladder

Question 2
(a) Given below is a simple diagram of the circulation of blood in a mammal
showing the main blood vessels, the heart, lungs and body tissues. The blood
vessel labelled 6 contains deoxygenated blood and the valve leading to it has
three semilunar pockets. [5]
(i) Name the blood vessels of organs marked by number 1 to 8.

(ii) What do you mean by the term ‘double circulation’ of blood in mammals ?
(iii) What is diastole ?
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(b) (i) Mention two reasons for the increase of population in India. [5]
(ii) Write the full form of NADP and ADP.
(iii) Mention two functions of WHO.
Question 3
(a) If a colour blind man marries a woman with normal vision, what will be the
nature of their children ? [5]
(b) (i) Define transpiration [1]

(ii) Describe an experiment to prove that transpiration occurs more from the [4]
under surface of dorsiventral leaves.
Question 4
(a) The diagram given below represents a transverse section together with the
nerves. Study the same then answer the questions that follow : [5]
1 3 Receptor (Skin)
5
6
7
2 4
Effector (Muscle)
(i) Name the organ shown in the diagram.
(ii) Label the parts 1 - 8 indicated by guidelines.
(iii) What do the arrows indicate ? What is the pathway indicated termed ?
(iv) What type of nerve is shown in the diagram ?
(v) Define stimulus and response.
(b) Complete the table by filling the correct location of the following
structures in the human body and mention one main function of each : [5]
Structure Location Function

(i) Conjunctiva
(ii) Eustachian tube
(iii) Medulla oblongata
(iv) -cells
(v) Organ of corti
Question 5
(a) Explain briefly the role of the following health aids : [5]
(i) Antiseptics (ii) Disinfectants
(iii) Penicillin (iv) Sulphonamides
(v) Vaccines
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(b) State one suitable word from the three alternaives given to fill in the blanks
in the following sentences : [5]
(i) A change in the number and composition of a population influenced by
one or more factors at any given time is known as .................................
(Arithmetic progression, population dynamics, geometric progression).
(ii) Population grows by ..........................
(Arithmetic progression, geometric progression, positive growth rate).
(iii) The statistical study of human population is called ..............................
(Population growth, population explosion, demography).
(iv) One of the most important factors for high birth rate in India is ...................
(Illiteracy, family planning, early marriage).
(v) ....................... is a surgical method of birth control practiced in adult females.
(Vasectomy, tubectomy, abortion).
Question 6
(a) The figure show the section of the human heart. [5]
(i) Name parts 1-6.
(ii) How is the heart protected? State it’s
function.
(iii) What is a heart beat? What is the normal
heart beat of a human adult?
(b) Given below is a diagrammatic representation of the ventral sectional view

of the female reproductive system. [5]
(i) Redraw the same on your answer sheet and then fill in
and label the following parts :
1. Right ovary
2. Uterus
3. Placenta
4. Embryo
5. Amnion
6. Oviducal funnel
(ii) State the function of the :

1. Placenta 2. Amniotic Fluid
(iii) Using the symbol ‘X’ indicate the region in the diagram where fertilization occurs.
(iv) Differentiate between identical twins and fraternal twins.
Question 7
(a) Answer these questions : [5]
(i) How does placenta act as an endocrine gland ?
(ii) Write the functions of uterus.
(iii) What is the function of fimbrae ?
(iv) What is amnion ?
(v) ‘Fever is a natural defence mechanism’. Elaborate the statement.
(b) [5]
(i) What is root pressure ?
(ii) What is the use of this pressure in plant ?
(iii) How will you demonstrate that root pressure exists in plant ?
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MC 17 B - 19 205
MC 17 B - 20
Question 1
(i) A type of leucocyte which produces antibodies in response to an antigen.
(ii) A pollutant largely responsible for acid rain.
(iii) Soluble protein present in blood plasma responsible for blood clotting.
(iv) The valve present between the chambers of the right side of the heart.
(v) A specific part of chromosome that determines hereditary characteristics.
(i) Red Cross Society organizes campaigns for the control of epidemic and
endemic diseases.
(ii) Methane is a greenhouse gas.
(iii) Endothelium is the inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
(iv) Photolysis is the conversion of ADP to ATP during photosynthesis.
(v) Pupil regulates the amount of light entering the eye.
(c) Write the functional activity of the following parts : [5]

(i) Hypothalamus
(ii) Seminal vesicle
(iii) Guard cells
(iv) Placenta
(v) Cerebellum
(d) Differentiate between the following on the basis of instructions given

in brackets : [5]
(i) Anaphase and Telophase (characteristic feature)
(ii) Liver and Kidney (role in homeostasis)
(iii) Corpus callosum and Corpus luteum (function)
(iv) Natural reflex and Conditioned reflex (definition)
(v) Poliomyelitis and Tuberculosis (vaccine)
(e) Given below are five sets, with four terms each. In each set, one term is odd
and cannot by grouped into the category to which the other three belong.
Identify the odd one in each set and name the category to which the
remaining three belong. [5]
(i) Basophils, Neutrophils, Monocytes, Eosinophils
(ii) Cholera, Whooping cough, Diphtheria, Measles
(iii) Cresol, Lime, Mercurochome, Bordeaux mixture
(iv) Cretinism, Myxoedema, Simple goitre, Acromegaly
(v) Astigmatism, Haemophilia, Hyperopia, Cataract
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(f) Select the correct answer out of the four available choices. [5]
(a) Which type of immunity is acquired by each of the following actions?
Antigens injected into Antibodies crossing the Antibodies received by

a child by vaccination placenta to the foetus body from breastfeeding
A Passive Passive Active
B Passive Active Passive
C Active Active Active
D Active Passive Passive
(b) The diagram shows the structures involved in a reflex action.
Q P S
What shows the sequence in which these structures become involved?

A. P Q  R  S
B. P S  R  Q
C. Q R  S  P
D. Q S  P  R
(c) In fruit flies, the allele for grey body G is dominant over the allele for black
body, g.
The result of mating between two flies is shown.
(parents) : grey-bodied fly X black-bodied fly

(offspring) : grey-bodied flies + black-bodied flies
What were the genotypes of the parents?
A. Gg x gg B. Gg x Gg
C. GG x gg D. GG x Gg
(d) A strong solution of salt accidentally flooded a field of young rice plants.
The graph shows the effect on two varieties of rice in the field.
100 variety X
80
Percentage 60
of
40
plants alive
20
variety Y
0
2 4 6 8 10
Time after flooding (days)
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What causes the effect shown by the graph?

A. Water enters the root cells of X.
B. Water enters the root cells of Y.
A. Water leaves the root cells of X.
B. Water leaves the root cells of Y.
e) The table shows the rates of water uptake and transpiration of a plant
during a morning.
Time 9.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 12.00 p.m.
Rate of water 15 16 16 17
uptake/cm3 per
hour
Transpiration 7 12 16 19
/cm3 per hour
At what time does the plant show signs of wilting ?

A. 9.00 a.m.
B. 10.00 a.m.
C. 11.00 a.m.
D. 12.00 p.m.
(g) State the location of the following : [5]

(i) Hydathodes
(ii) Pituitary gland
(iii) Sinoatrial node
(iv) Amnion
(v) Cerebrospinal fluid
(h) Given below are five sets of terms. In each case, arrange and rewrite each set of
terms so as to be in logical sequence : [5]
(i) Stoma, Mesophyll cells, Xylem, Substomatal space, Intercelluar space.
(ii) Luteal phase, Follicular phase, Menstrual phase, Ovulatory phase.
(iii) Posterior vena cava, Renal artery, Aorta, Renal Vein, Kidney
(iv) Seminiferous tubule, Penis, Urethra, Epididymis, Vas deferens
(v) Metaphase, Prophase, Interphase, Telophase, Anaphase

Question 2
(a) Explain the terms : [5]
(i) Plasmolysis
(ii) Gestation
(iii) Population density
(iv) Power of accommodation of eye
(v) Diastole
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(b) Given below is the structure of a cell organella. Observe the given organelle
and answer the questions that follow : [5]
B
A
E
C
(i) What is the role of part C?

(ii) State the location and function of the given structure.
(iii)Write the complete form of NADP.
(iv) What is the source of oxygen released into the air as a product of
photosynthesis?
(v) If you are planning an experiment to show the effect of light on
photosynthesis :
(a) Will you select white light or green light? Justify your answer.
(b) Why would you select a destarched plant?
(vi) State the exact location of chlorophyll. How is chlorophyll removed from
leaf in starch test?
Question 3
(a) Given below is the diagram of the renal tubule. Observe the given diagram and
answer the questions that follow. [5]
1
3
2 4
Urine
(i) In a healthy kidney which of these substances are expected to be found in urine.
A. Urea, Sodium chloride, Proteins
B. Urea, Sodium chloride
C. Urea, Sodium chloride, Proteins
D. Urea, Glucose, Proteins
(ii) Name two substances secreted by the walls of the DCT into the tubular fluid.
(iii) Which structure responds to ADH by reabsorbing water?
MC 17 B - 20 209
(iv) State any two characteristic features of part 4.

(v) How is the hydrostatic pressure created in part 1?
(vi) Why is the renal cortex dotted in appearance?
(b) Answer the questions given below :

(I) (a) The diagram given below shows the structure of a small section of DNA.
Label A and B. [3]
A
B
(b) The percentage of thymine in the DNA of an organism is approximately 30%.

What is the percentage of guanine?
A. 70% B. 30%
C. 40% D. 20%
(c) How many nucleotides are shown in the above diagram?
II. Draw a neat labeled diagram to show the metaphase stage of mitosis in an
animal cell. [2]
Question 4
(a) With reference to the human female reproductive system answer the
questions that follow. [5]
(i) In human embryo development, what is the approximate time span

between fertilization and implantation of the blastocyst?
(ii) During the menstrual cycle, what occurs in response to a fall in the
progesterone level?
(iii) Which hormone triggers ovulation during menstrual cycle?
(iv) State the function of oxytocin.
(v) Name and number the part with reference to the given function
(i) Site of fertilization
(ii) Site of implantation
(iii) Site of oogenesis
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(vi) Millions of sperms are released in single ejaculation though only one
ovum is produced by female body. Give reason.
(b) The diagram given below represents an experiment to demonstrate a certain

phenomenon in a green plant. [5]
Rubber tubing
Glass tube
Mercury
(i) Has the level of mercury in the glass tube risen or fallen?
(ii) Name the life process of the plant which has caused the change in the
level of mercury.
(iii) Define the process mentioned in (ii).
(iv) Which conducting tissue of the plant does the glass tube represent?
(v) State two adaptive features of xerophytes.
Question 5
(a) Given below is the diagrammatic representation of the circulatory system in
the human body. Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that
follow. [5]
(i) Why does the blood in ‘2’ flow in spurts?

(ii) Differentiate between Blood pressure and Pulse.
(iii) Name valves that open during ventricular systole.
(iv) State the function of part 3.
(v) State two characteristic features of the blood vessel marked 4.
(vi) What is the function of part 1?
(vii) State the significance of part 5.
(b) The given animal cell represents a stage of cell

division. Observe the given diagram and answer
the questions that follow. [5]
MC 17 B - 20 211
(i) Identify the type of cell division.

(ii) What is the significance of the given stage of cell division?
(iii) State the number of daughter cells and chromosome number in daughter
cells produced after division of given cell.
(iv) Where does the observed cell division occur in human body?
(v) Nucleus in each cell in the stem of a plant contains 32 chromosomes. How
many chromosomes are there in the nucleus of the pollen grains?
(vi) State the location of :
a) Centromere b) Centrosome
Question 6
(a) Observe the diagram of the human ear and answer the questions that follow : [2]
(i) What common term is given to the parts labeled 6, 8, 4 ?

(ii) Would there be any difference if three parts mentioned in (i) above were
replaced by one big one? Why?
(iii) Name the fluid which fills the part 1.
(iv) Name the part which :
(a) responds to change in position
(b) converts sound waves to mechanical vibrations
(v) What would happen if part 2 is clogged?
(vi) Name the audio receptor cells present in the part labeled ‘9’.
(vii) What is the role of parts 3 and 5 in hearing?
(b) Give biological reasons for the following : [5]

(i) We cannot distinguish colours in moonlight.
(ii) The need to reduce population is more vital today than ever before.
(iii) At the time of birth, the testes descend into the scrotal sac.
(iv) People living in hilly regions mostly suffer from simple goitre.
(v) Twins may or may not be identical.
Question 7 a
(a) The genetic diagram shows a
breeding experiment that starts
with crossing a homozygous tall
plant (TT) with a homozygous
short plant (tt). [5]
Tt
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(i) What is the genotype of the offspring in F2 generation?

(ii) Which genetic cross gives 1:1 phenotypic and genotypic ratios?
(iii) Why did Gregor Mendel select Pisum sativum for his experiments on
inheritance?
(iv) Define the Law of Purity of Gameles.
(v) What doesn’t represent in the given example?
(vi) Which of the following statements about homologous chromosomes is
correct?
A. Each gene is at the same locus on both chromosomes.
B. They are two identical copies of a parent chromosome which are
attached to one another at the centromere.
C. They always produce identical phenotypes.
D. They are chromosomes that have identical alleles.
(b) A student set up an experiment to study a process. Two solutions of varied

tonicity were separated by a selectively permeable membrane in a ‘U’ shaped
tube. Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that follow. [5]
A B
10% Sucrose
Solution
Sucrose 5% Sucrose
molecules Solution
Water
molecules
semipermeable membrane
(i) Redraw the diagram to show the change after a few hours.
(ii) Which part of the tube represents the root hair cell?
(iii) Define the process studied by the set up.
(iv) Mention any two advantages of this process to the plant.
(v) Suggest a suitable control for the given experimental set up.
(vi) Will the solvent molecules pass through the membrane from A to B, from B to
A, in either directions, or in both directions?
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MC 17 B - 21
Question 1
(i) The repeating sequence of growth and division of cells.
(ii) A cell formed by the fusion of gametes.
(iii) The deficiency of this hormone causes Diabetes insipidus.
(iv) The mould which produced penicillin in the findings by Fleming.
(v) The valve present in between the chambers on the left side of the human
heart.
(i) Nucleosomes are the repeating components which make up a DNA strand.
(ii) Cataract is a condition affecting older people who cannot see near
objects clearly.
(iii) In mammals, the corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the
cerebrum.
(iv) Leukemia is the abnormal decrease in the number of WBCs.
(v) The unit of light absorbed by the chlorophyll during photosynthesis is
the proton.
(c) Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternatives from the ones
given and rewrite the sentences: [5]
(i) The purpose of vasectomy is ___________ :
(A) to make the testes atrophy
(B) to stop the production of sperms
(C) to prevent the presence of sperms in the semen
(D) to kill the sperms present in the semen.
(ii) In humans, blood pressure is dependent upon _________.

(A) force of pumping blood
(B) fluidity of blood
(C) elasticity of vascular wall
(D) all of the above
(iii) When pregnacy does not occur, the life of the corpus luteum is
about _________.
(A) 10 days
(B) 14 days
(C) 28 days
(D) 2 days
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(iv) The pathway that represents the origin of the heart beat and its
conduction is represented by ________.
(A) SAN - AVN - bundle of HIS - network of Purkinje fibres.
(B) SAN - AVN - network of Purkinje fibres - bundle of HIS.
(C) SAN - bundle of HIS - AVN - network of Purkinje fibres.
(D) AVN - bundle of HIS - SAN - network of Purkinje fibres.
(v) In case of fractures ________.

(A) lay the person the down comfortably.
(B) carefully move the fractured part.
(C) apply ointment or antiseptic cream on the part.
(D) do all of the above.
(d) State the exact location and function of the given terms : [5]
(i) Lenticels
(ii) Pons varolii
(iii) Adrenal gland
(iv) Seminiferous tubules
(v) Chordae tendinae
(e) Given below are a set of terms. Without changing the first term, rearrange
and rewrite them in a logical sequence as per the directions given in the
brackets : [5]
(i) Synthesis phase, first growth phase, second growth phase, mitosis (cell cycle)
(ii) Bowman's capsule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, proximal
convoluted tubule, renal pelvis. (movement of fluid in nephron)
(iii) Injured tissue cells, fibrin, fibrinogen, thrombin, thromboplastin.
(process of blood clotting)
(iv) Root hair, xylem, hydathode, mid-rib, cortex (guttation)
(v) Zygote, foetus, morula, embryo, blastocyst. (developmental stages in humans)
(f) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned
in the brackets. [5]
(i) Natality and Mortality (definition)
(ii) Rods and Cones (Pigment present)
(iii) Distinfectants and Antiseptics (Definition)
(iv) Myopia and Hyperopia (Corrective lens used)
(v) Conditional reflex and Simple reflex (Example)
(g) The sequence given below represents a type of cell division in humans.
Observe it and answer the questions that follow : [5]
MC 17 B - 21 215
(i) Name and define the type of cell division shown above.
(ii) Redraw the sequence and fill the correct number of chromosomes in the
cells labelled B to D.
(iii) What is the purpose of this type of division in the human body.
(iv) Name two places in the plant body where this type of division takes place.
(v) What is meant by the term ‘cross-joining’?
(h) Observe the symbols given below and answer the questions that follow : [5]
A
(IN RED COLOUR) B
(IN RED COLOUR)
(i) What do A and B represent?

(ii) State one place each where A and B are most likely to be found.
(iii) Mention two reasons for the increase of population in India.
(iv) State two ways in which sustainable development can be achieved.
(v) State two major activities of the international body represented by B.

Question 2
(a) Observe the schematic diagram drawn below and answer the questions that
follow : [5]
(i) Name A and state its function.

(ii) Name B and state its function.
(iii) What is the function of C in the process of hearing?
(iv) What is the range of frequency of sound that the sensory endings of the
human ear can receive?
(v) Differentiate between static balance and dynamic equilibrium with
respect to the part of the ear involved.
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(b) Answer the following questions : [5]

(i) Draw a simple diagram of the human heart in vertical section and
name and label the four important valves in it.
(ii) Mention any two ways to reduce noise pollution.
(iii) Give two differences between sympathetic and parasympathetic nevous
systems.
(iv) Why are chances of pregnancy most favourable on or about the 14th
day of menstrual cycle.
(v) State any two adaptations seen in plants to reduce transpiration.
(vi) What is turgor pressure?
Question 3
(a) Given below is a diagram showing the association between certain vessels in
the human body. Observe the diagram and answer the questions that follow : [5]
(i) Give two differences between the fluids that flow in A and in B.
(ii) Give two functions of part labelled C. Name the part C.
(iii) What powers the movement of the fluid flowing in B?
(iv) What is portal vein?
(v) From where do the coronary arteries arise?
(vi) Draw simple diagrams to show the structure of the nucleated cells found
in the fluid flowing in A. Name the cells.
(b) Answer the following questions: [5]

(i) Give full forms of the following :
(A) BCG
(B) NADP
(C) DTP
(D) MTP
(ii) Give a biological or technical term for the following:

(A) Statistical study of human population.
MC 17 B - 21 217
(B) The solution given to the cholera patients through the mouth.
(C) Capacity of the eye to focus at different distances.
(D) Vehicular norms applicable to all vehicles in India.
(E) The process due to which wooden doors swell up in the rainy season.
(F) The layer which prevents the entry of UV-B rays coming down from the
sun.
Question 4
(a) The diagrams drawn below show certain physiological processes. Observe
them carefully and answer the questions that follow. [5]
(i) Name and define the processes seen in A and B.
(ii) Redraw the diagrams to show how they would appear after two hours.
(iii) Give one use of process A and of process B to the plant.
(iv) Define Root Pressure. How is it created?
(v) How does active transport differ from passive transport with respect to
direction of the movement of molecules?
(b) The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus. Study the same
and then answer the questions that follow: [5]
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(i) Name part 1 and state its function.

(ii) Name part 2 and state one important function that it performs.
(iii) What is the normal gestation period of the developing embryo?
(iv) Explain : The foetus respires but does not breathe.
(v) Draw a simple diagram of the human male sex gamete and name and
label the following:
(A) The part which secretes hyaluronidase
(B) The part which helps in propulsion.
Question 5
(a) The diagram below shows a certain body part. Observe the diagram carefully
and answer the questions that follow : [5]
(i) Redraw the diagram and place an endocrine gland associated with these
parts correctly in the diagram. Name the gland.
(ii) State two functions of the secretion of the gland mentioned by you.
(iii) State one similarity and one difference between a cretin and a pituitary
dwarf.
(iv) Give one symptom/sign of each of the given terms:
(A) Myxoedema
(B) Addison’s disease
(C) Acromegaly
(D) Simple goitre
(b) Two healthy plants of the same kind were placed in the dark for 24 hours.
Then they were kept in sunlight for 4 hours as shown in figure below. Then
a leaf was taken from each plant and the chlorophyll was removed from it. [5]
MC 17 B - 21 219
Bell jar
Potted Plant
Potassium
hydroxide
A B
(i) What is the next and the final step of this experiment?
(ii) What is the purpose of potassium hydroxide in the experiment?
(iii) What is the precaution taken during the experiment?
(iv) What is the purpose of B?
(v) Define the biological process shown in the experiment.
(vi) Give a balanced chemical equation for the process mentioned by you in (v).
(vii) Draw a simple diagram of the organelle involved in the process mentioned by
you and name and label the following in the diagram:
(A) The region of Photochemical phase.
(B) The region of Biosynthetic phase.
Question 6
(a) Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow : [5]
(i) Name the parts labelled 1 and 2.

(ii) Name the organ system to which the above belongs.
(iii) Give two differences between parts labelled 2 and 3.
(iv) What is the function of part 4.
(v) What is the cause of Haematuria?
220 MC 17 B - 21
(vi) Explain the process of dialysis.

(vii) Draw a neat diagram of part 1 showing the apparent difference between
the blood vessels entering and leaving it. Name the blood vessels.
(b) A homozygous tall plant (T) bearing red flowers (R) is crossed with a
homozygous dwarf plant (t) bearing white flowers (r): [5]
(i) Explain the underlined term.
(ii) Derive the phenotypic ratio of the F2 generation.
(iii) Name the father of Genetics and give the scientific name of the plant he
chose for his experiments.
(iv) What is meant by sex-linked inheritance? Give an example.
(v) Name and state the law of genetics which governs the production of
gametes of the F1 hybrid in dihybrid cross.
Question 7
(a) (i) Redraw the given chart and fill in the parts labelled 1 to 6 with appropriate
terms. [3]
Acquired Immunity
1. 2.
(Produced by one’s own sources) (supplied from outside body)
3. Artificial Natural 6.
(By previous (By 4 ) (5 received (Readymade
infections) by foetus from antibodies)
mother’s blood)
(ii) Draw a simple diagram of the multipolar neuron and name and label any
four important parts. [2]
(b) The diagrams below represent certain physiological phenomena taking

place in plants. Observe the diagrams and answer the questions that follow: [5]
MC 17 B - 21 221
A B
(i) Name and explain the process taking place in B.

(ii) Name any two plants in which B occurs.
(iii) Name and define the process seen in A.
(iv) State two ways in which the process A differs from the process of evaporation.
(v) What is a potometer? State one limitation of using a potometer.
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BIOLOGY

(iii) Carbolic acid, mercurochrome, phenol, benzoic acid

(i) Label the parts 1 to 4.

1 (ii) State the functions of parts 1 and 3

(iii) Why are testes located in separate

SECTION – II (40 Marks)

(i) Name the four nitrogenous bases

(i) What is the technical term for the condition of :

(i) Label the parts 1 to 7.

(ii) What is the liquid entering part 2 called ?

(iii) Which parts lie in the cortex ?

(c) How is the rate of transpiration affected by : [2]

(b) Name the following : [5]

(d) Match the columns : [5]

(f) Give one term for : [5]

(g) Arrange the terms in the right order : [5]

(h) State the relationship between the terms :

SECTION – II (40 Marks)

(b) State the main function of the following : [4]

(b) Answer the following questions based on the diagram. : [5]

(i) Name the structure area in the diagram.

(b) Complete the following statements : [6]

(b) Answer the question based on the diagram : [5]

(i) What is the structure seen in the diagram ?

(g) Draw and label the structure of a chloroplast. [2]

(h) Define : (i) Mortality (ii) Demography (iii) Transpiration [3]

(i) Give scientific reasons for the following:

(j) (i) Name the protective covering of the brain. [3]

SECTION – II (40 Marks)

Attempt any four questions from this section.

(i) Label 1 – 7 [2]

(b) (i) Explain the process of clotting of blood. [2]

(c) By means of a labeled diagram show : a human sperm [1½]

(c) Differentiate between: [2]

The diagram represents the path taken by an impluse.

(c) Name the hormones responsible for the following functions:

(d) Differentiate between vasectomy and tubectomy, on the basis of whom it

(b) Draw a neat labeled diagram to show that oxygen is given :

(c) The diagram given below explains of a factor [2]

(b) Study the diagram and answer the

(c) What is the government doing in order to check [2]

(d) State 2 methods how the plant adapts itself to [2]

(e) State 2 uses of antibiotics. [1]

(c) Give the technical terms for the following: [5]

(i) Name the apparatus.

(h) Explain the following terms : [5]

(iii) Population density.

SECTION – II (40 Marks)

(i) Which phase of the cardiac cycle is shown in the figure .

(ii) Name the parts labeled 1,2,3 and 4.

(i) Name the labels marked as A, B, C and D.

(b) Answer the following : [5]

(b) Answer the following questions : [5]

(i) Identify the stage of cell cycle depicted by the cell.

(b) Give reasons for the following: [5]

(b) What do the following stand for: [5]

(c) Explain the following terms: [5]

(h) State the main function of the following : [5]

SECTION – II (40 Marks)

(i) Name the kind of blood vessels shown in the diagram.

(b) Define the following terms: [5]

(i) Name the phase.

(b) Give the appropriate terms for the following: [5]

(i) Name the parts labelled 1 to 4.