Sigma School of Science

Biology Question Paper

12th Class- Term 1

Total Time: 2Hrs Maximum Marks: 50

1. Name the substance which help pollen grain to withstand high temperature
and strong acids. (1)
2. Geitonogamy is functionally cross pollination. Why it is still considered as
autogamy? (1)
3. What is the role of Sertoli cells during spermatogenesis? (1)
4. What is meant by Menarche and Menopause? (1)
5. Justify the statutory ban on amniocentesis? (1)
6. Name the causative agent of Syphilis. (1)
7. What is mutation? Name any disease which result from point mutation. (1)
8. Name any two diseases caused by X-linked recessive condition. (1)
9. Who proved the semi conservative nature of DNA replication? (1)
10. What is the role of Rho factor in transcription? (1)
11. Write down different types of pollination in plants depending on source of
pollen grains. (2)
12. Why are testes located in scrotum outside the body? (2)
13. What is population explosion? Explain in brief. (2)
14. Why Mendel selected pea plants to carry out experiments? (2)
15. Draw a labelled schematic structure of transcriptional unit. (2)
16. What is double fertilization and triple fusion? Explain with the help of
diagram. (3)
17. Enlist the hormones secreted by the placenta. What is the role of hCG? (3)
18. What are IUDs? Explain different types of IUDs. (3)
19. Explain the following terms: (3)

a) Incomplete dominance

b) Co-dominance

c) Pleiotropy

d) Polygenic inheritance

20. Explain the packaging of DNA in eukaryotic cell. (3)

21. What is menstrual cycle? Explain different stages of menstrual cycle. (5)
22. Write a detailed note on various assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs).
(5)
23. What is replication of DNA? Explain the process and role of different
enzymes involved. (5)