LIFE PROCESSES

Section -A
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Q)1:- the mode of nutrition in parasitic organisms is
a) heterotrophic
b) autotrophic
c) both heterotrophic and autotrophic
d) none of the above
Ans:- a) heterotrophic

Q)2 :- saprotrophs are called as a decomposers because

a) they accumulate the dead and decay
b) they regulate the dead and decay
c)they anabolize the dead and decay
d)they catabolize the dead and decay
Ans:- d they catabolize the dead and decay

Q)3:- respiration is
a) intake of O2
b) break down of food (C6H12O6)
c) release of CO2
d) all of these
Ans:- d) all of these
Q)4:- The chlorophyll in photosynthesis is used for
a) Absorbing light
b) Breaking down water molecule
c) No function
d) Reduction of CO2
Ans:- a) Absorbing light

Q)5:- Carbohydrates in the plants are stored in the form of

a).Glycogen
b) Starch
c) Glucose
d) Maltose
Ans:- b) starch

6) Name a circulatory fluid in the human body other than blood.

(a) Platelets
(b) RBC
(c) Lymph
(d) Plasma
Ans : (c) Lymph

7) Which part of nephron allows the selective reabsorption of

useful substances like glucose, amino acids, salts and water into
the blood capillaries?
(a) Tubule
(b) Glomerulus
(c) Bowman’s capsule
(d) Ureter
 Ans : (a) Tubule

8) Which of the following is the correct pathway of urine in the

excretory system?
a) Kidney →→ ureter →→ bladder→→ urethra →→ outside the body
b) Bladder →→ urethra →→ kidney →→ ureter →→ outside the
body
c) Kidney →→ bladder →→ urethra →→ ureter →→ outside the
body
d) Urethra →→ bladder →→ kidney →→ ureter →→ outside the
body

Answer: a) Kidney →→ ureter →→ bladder →→ urethra →→ outside

the body

9)One cell-thick vessels are called

(a) Arteries

(b) Veins

(c) Capillaries

(d) Pulmonary artery

Ans : (c) Capillaries

10) Which of the following is the largest artery in the human body?
a) Aorta
b) Pulmonary artery
c) Coronary artery
d) Brachial artery

Answer: a) Aorta
 Section -B
2 marks question
Q) 1:- What is common for cuscuta, ticks and leeches?
Ans. Cuscuta, ticks and leeches, all has parasitic mode of
nutrition, they harm their host while taking nutrition.
Q)2:- advantage over an aquatic organism does a terrestrial
organism have with regard to obtaining oxygen for respiration?
Ans. Adaptation of terrestrial organism over aquatic organism for
efficient uptake of oxygen from air –
i) Increased respiratory surface area.
ii) Very fine and delicate surface for easy exchange of oxygen and
carbon

Q3):- Which are the two type of photosynthetic pigment?

Ans: Chlorophylls and carotenoids are the two types of
photosynthetic pigments.

4) What is‘translocation’in plants?

Ans : Translocation is the movement of soluble materials, products
of photosynthesis from leaves to other tissues throughout the plant.
5) State two differences between arteries and veins.

Ans : Arteries:

Arteries carry oxygenated blood, away from the heart except pulmonary artery.

These are thick-walled, highly muscular except arteries of cranium and

vertebral column.Valves are absent. Blood in arteries moves with pressure.

Veins:
Veins carry deoxygenated blood, towards the heart except pulmonary
veins. These are thin-walled. Valves are present which provide
unidirectional flow of blood . Blood in veins moves under very low
pressure.

6) Why there is no mixing of deoxygenated and oxygenated

blood in the human heart normally?

Ans : There is no mixing of deoxygenated and oxygenated bloods in

human heart due to the presence of inter-ventricular septum. This
septa completely divides the ventricle into right and leftto avoid
mixing of blood.

Section – C
3 marks question
Q)1:- How does the small intestine absorb digested food?
Ans:- The innermost layer of the small intestine is the
finger-like projections called villi which increase the
absorption surface area. These villi also comprise the blood
capillaries to aid in the absorption of simple molecules from
food.
Q)2:- Name components of the transport system in
organised plants.
Answer : The highly organised components of the transport
system in plants are Xylem and phloem. Xylem contains
vessels and tracheids. The phloem comprises sieve tubes
and companion cells.
Q)3:- when do the dessert plants takes up carbon dioxide
and perform photosynthesis?
Ans:- dessert plants open up their stomata during night
and take in CO2.stomata remains close during the day time
to prevent the loss of water by transpiration they Store the
CO2 in their cells until the sun comes out and they can
carry on with photosynthesis during the day time.

4) In single celled organisms diffusion is sufficient to meet all their

requirements of food,exchange of gases or removal of wastes but it is
not in case of multicellular organisms.Explain the reason for this
difference.

Ans : Unicellular organisms can absorb sufficient oxygen because of its

complete contact with the atmosphere, but in multicellular organisms the
rate of absorption and diffusion becomes very less because all cells are not
in direct contact with the atmosphere. Multicellular organisms require
greater amount of oxygen to sustain life processes which cannot be
fulfilled by the process of diffusion.

5) Why are glomeruli considered as dialysis bags?

Ans. The main fimetion performed by the glomeruli is selective filtration. They
filter small molecules containing glucose, salts, urea, and liquid senim. Etc. The
large molecules such as proteins remain in blood. Thus, glomenili of the
kidneys function as dialysis bags.

6) What is the role of glomerulus in kidney?

Ans. Glomerulus is a group of capillaries present in the cup like Bowman’s
Capsule. It receives blood from renal artery which brings excretory wastes from
body to the kidney. It filters water, salts, glucose, urea, the nitrogen containing
end products of proteins and yellow bile compounds from the liver.

Section -D
Assertion and Reason
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions
selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Q)1:- Assertion (A) : In anaerobic respiration, one of the

end product is alcohol.
Reason (R) : There is an incomplete breakdown of glucose.
Ans:- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A.

Q)2:- Assertion (A): Molecular movements are needed for

life.
Reason (R): Body structures made up of these molecules
need continuous repair and maintenance
Ans:- a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A.

3) Assertion : The plants store some of the waste

products in their body parts.
Reason: Raphides are the solid waste products of
plants.
Ans : (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A
4) Assertion: The movement of water and dissolved salts in xylem is
always upwards.
Reason: The upward movement of water is due to low pressure
created by transpiration.
Ans : (a) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the
assertion.
Section – E
Long answer question
Q)1:- (i)What is respiration?
(ii)What is the significance of respiration?
Ans : Respiration is an important process in nature. It is the
process by which the organic compounds are broken down
to release energy in the form of ATP molecules. Respiration
makes use of oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, which is
then used by plants during photosynthesis that releases
oxygen. Thus, respiration has an important role to play in
maintaining the delicate oxygen- carbon dioxide balance in
nature.
Q)2:- What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?
Ans :The food we intake is complex in nature; if it is to
be absorbed from the alimentary canal, then it has to
be broken into smaller molecules. This process is
mainly done with the help of biological catalysts called
enzymes. The saliva contains an enzyme called salivary
amylase that breaks down starch, which is a complex
molecule to give sugar. The food is mixed thoroughly
with saliva and moved around the mouth while chewing
the muscular tongue. Hence, saliva plays a pivotal role
in the digestion and absorption of food.

3) Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with Vaseline.

Will this plant remain healthy for a long? Give a reason for your
answer.
Answer : The Vaseline-coated plant will die soon because the layer
of Vaseline will prevent the exchange of gases for respiration.
The coating will close the stomatal openings, and the plant won’t be
able to get the necessary raw material for photosynthesis. Due to the
clogging of stomatal pores, the plant will die due to cessation of
respiration.
4) (a) What is peristaltic movement?
(b) ‘Stomata remain closed in desert plants during
daytime’. How do they do photosynthesis?

Ans : (a) The relaxation of gut muscles to move the

partially digested food downwards throughout the
alimentary canal is called peristaltic movement.
(b) In desert plants, stomata open at night and take in
carbon dioxide (CO2). Stomata remain closed during
daytime to prevent the loss of water by transpiration.
They store the CO2 in their cells until the sun comes out
so that they can carry on with photosynthesis during
the daytime.

Case Based Question (CBQ)

Q1):-Many process happen in the bodies of living
organisms.
Those process which involv the building of complex
molecules from simple ones d are called anabolism. Those
which involved a breakdown of complex molecules into
simpler one are called catabolism.
Which of the following life process can be considered as an
example of anabolism
a) digestion
 b) Respiration
c) Transpiration
d) Photosynthesis

Ans:- d) photosynthesis

Q)2:- read the following statements

I) X amount of carbon dioxide produced per molecules of
glucose during aerobic respiration.
II) why amount of carbon dioxide produce per molecules of
glucose during fermentation by yeast .
Which of the following is true about X and y?
(a) X is more than Y.
(b)X is less than Y
(c)X is equal to Y.
(d) Cannot be determined
Ans:- a) X is more than Y.

3) Blood transport food, Oxygen and waste materials in our

bodies. It consists of plasma as a fluid medium. A pumping organ
[heart] is required to push the blood around the body. The blood
flows through the chambers of the heart in a specific manner and
direction. While flowing throughout the body, blood exerts a
pressure against the wall or a vessel.
i.Oxygenated blood from lungs enters left atrium through

1. Vena cava

2. Pulmonary artery

3. Pulmonary vein

4. Aorta

Ans : 3. Pulmonary vein

4) Human digestive system consists of: Alimentary canal and
associated glands. The alimentary canal is 9m long tube and
associated glands secrets enzyme which helps in the digestion
process. The associated glands are Salivary gland, Gastric gland,
Pancreas, Liver & Intestinal gland.

1.The enzymes found in intestinal juice finally convert

(a) fats into fatty acids and glycerol

(b) proteins to amino acids

(c) complex carbohydrates into glucose

(d) all of these

Ans : (d) all of these

. Which out of them work in acidic medium:

(a) Pancreatic juice

(b) Gastric juice

(c) Salivary amylase

(d) Intestinal juice

Ans : (b) Gastric juice

PREPARED
BY
AFRINA and
SNIGDHA