Dr. A. Q.

Khan School & College, Safari-I

Re-Sendup Examination March, 2021
BIOLOGY SSC-II
SECTION A(Marks 12)
Time allowed: 20 minutes Name: _______________
Note: Section ‘A’ is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. It should be
completed in the first 20 minutes and handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not
allowed. Do not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Encircle the correct option i.e. A/B/C/D. All parts carry equal marks.
i. Most common example of hydrophyte is __________.
A. Water lily C. Sea grasses
B. Lotus D. Mangroves
ii. Xerophytes has __________ organs to make their stem or root wet and juicy.
A. Storage organs C. Water holding cells
B. Succulent organs D. Stomata
iii. The ---------- separates external ear from middle ear.
A. Auditory canal C. Oval window
B. Ear drum D. Deafness
iv. -------------- is densely packed with cones.
A. Blind spot C. Fovea
B. Retina D. Optic disc
v. -------------decrease the level of calcium ion in blood and promotes the absorption of calcium from
blood to bone.
A. Parathyroid gland C. Calcitonin
B. Thyroid gland D. Parathormone
vi. In Chemical coordination various ----------- play the role of coordinators.
A. Adrenal gland C. Endocrine gland
B. Exocrine gland D. Pituitary gland
vii. The mature bone cells are----------------------
A. Osteocytes C. Compact bone
B. Spongy bone D. Collagen
viii. The triploid nucleus called -----------.
A. Endosperm nucleus C. Double fertiliztion
B. Fusion nucleus D. Fertilization
ix. The specific allelic combination for a certain gene or a set of gene is __________.
A. Phenotype C. Homologus
B. Hybrids D. Genotype
x. The conversion of nitrites into nitrates by ______ bacteria.
A. Nitrosomonas C. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrobacteria D. Denitrifying bacteria
xi. The phenomena in which two generation alternate with each other--------------.
A. gametophyte generation C. Both A and B
B. sporo phyte generation D. Alternation of generation
xii. DNA wraps around histone protein structures called -----------------.
A. Nucleosome C. Nucleotide
B. Histone D. DNA

Total Marks: 12 Marks Obtained:

 Dr. A. Q. Khan School & College, Safari-1
Re-Sendup Examination March, 2020
BIOLOGY SSC-II
Time allowed: 2:40 Hours Total Marks: 53

Note: Section ‘B’ and ‘C’ to be answered on the separately provided Answer Book. Use supplementary answer
sheet i.e., sheet B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION B- ( Marks 18)

(chapter 11-13)
Q.2 Attempt any SIX parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks.
(6x3=18)
i. Write down the three adaptation of xerophytic plants.
ii. What is the difference between peritoneal dialysis and Hemodialysis?
iii. Explain the behaviour of myelin sheath as an insulator, also mention salutatory impulses.
iv. What are the function of three lobes of brain?
v. What is the main difference between reflex arc and reflex action
vi. Biceps and Triceps behave antagonistically why?
vii. Describe the parts of hind brain with their functions.
viii. Briefly explain the role of skeletal system.

SECTION C -(MARKS 15)

(chapter 14-16)
Q.3 Attempt any FIVE parts from the following .All questions carry equal marks. (5x3=15)
i. Briefly explain parasitism and mutualism.
ii. Define the following terms:-
a. Allele b. loci c. translation
iii. Write down three features necessary for genetic experiment.
iv. Discuss the steps involved in spermatogenesis.
v. Mention three steps of protein production in cell.
vi. Write down three adaptation of insect pollinated and wind pollinated flower.
vii. Write down the statement of law of independent assortment

SECTION D (Marks 20)

Q.3 Attempt any TWO parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks (2x10=20)
i. Differentiate between reflex arc and reflex action with example and diagram. (4+6)
ii. Explain Mendel’s law of independent assortment with conclusion and example.
(2+2+6 )
iii. Define symbiosis with types. (1+9)