BAIAVABAI F.

PETIT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST PRELIMEXAMINATION (2022- 2023)

BIOLOGY

(SCIENCE PAPER-3)
STD: X Date: 0 612. 2022
MARKS:80 TIME: 2 Hrs. + 15 Mins.
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Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B
he intended marks for the questions or parts of questions are given inthe brackets

SECTION A (40 Marks)

(Attempt all questions)
Question 1:

Name the following by choosing the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only).

() A higher concentration of ethylene is found in:

a) Green banana.
by Ripe banana.
c) Fresh potato tuber.
d) Green apple.

(i) The fusion of the sperm and ovum is termed as:

a) Reproduction.
b) Development.
Fertilization.
d) Embryo

(ii) The dorsal root ganglion of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of the:

a)Motorneuron.
bSensory neuron.

c)Intermediate neuron.
d) Association neuron.

This paper consists of 8 printed sides.

 iv) Vitreous humour is present between the:

a Lens and Retina.

b) Iris and Lens.
c)Corneaand Iris.
d) Cornea and Lens.

(v) The nephrons discharge their urine at the:

a) Urinary bladder.
b) Urethra.
Renal pelvis.
d) Renal pyramid.

(vi) Chiasma is the

a) Point of crossing over between the sister chromatids of a homologous pai.

)Point of crossing over between the non-sister chromatids of a homologous pair.
)Point of contact between the two nerve cells.
d) Pont of contact between the sister chromatids.

(vii) A plant cell may burst when:

a) urgor pressure equalises wall pressure.

bTurgor pressure exceeds wall pressure.
c)Wall pressure exceeds turgor pressure.
d) None of the above.

(vil) NADP is expanded as:

a) Nicotinamide, adenosirie dinucleotide phosphate.

bNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate.
c) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleous phosphate
d) Nicotinamide adenosine dinucleous phosphate.

(ix) Movement of molecules of a substance from their higher concentration to lower concentration
when they are in direct contact.

a Diffusion.
b) Endosmosis.
c)Imbibition.
d) Active transport.

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()The complex molecule consisting of a DNA strand and a core of histones.

a) Centrosome.
b) Nucleotide.
Nucleosome.
d) Chromosome.

(xi) Photolysis is:

light in
ions and oxygen in the presence of
Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen
grana.
in the
molecules into hydrogen ions and oxygen in the presence of light
b) Splitting of water
stroma.
in grana.
into hydrogen ions and oxygen in the absence of light
c) Splitting of water molecules
ions and oxygen in the absence of light in stoma
d) Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen

(xii) Agranulocytes are:

a) Eosinophils and monocytes.

b) Lymphocytes and basophils.
Lymphocytes and monocytes.
d) Eosinophils and basophils.

(xii) Ultrafiltration occurs in:

Bowman's capsule.
b) Proximal convoluted tubule.

c)Henle's loop.
d) Distal convoluted tubule.

(xiv) Which part of the ear equalizes the air pressure?

a) Pinna.

b) Malleus.

c)Eardrum.
Eustachian tube.
of the following is natural growth inhibitor?
(xv) Which one a

a) NAA
6 ABA
c)IAA.
d) GA.
 Question 2:

15)
Name the following:

(a) Condition of a cell placed in hypotonic solution.

(b) Openings on the stem through which transpiration occurs
(c) The duct which transports urine from kidney to the urinary bladder.
(d) The structure which connects the placenta and the foetus.
(e) Apair of corresponding chromosomes of the same size and shape, one

from each parent.

(i) Match the items given in Column A with the most appropriate ones in Column B and 51
REWRITE the correct matching pairs:

Column A Column B

(a) Glomerulus 1. Carries impulses away from the brain and spinal cord.

(b). Fovea centralis 2. Site for aerobic respiration.

(c) The stroma 3. 22+ X Or y chromosomes.

(d) The grana 4. Helps in ultrafiltration.

(e) Ovum 5. Site for dark reaction of photosynthesis.

6.Site for light reaction of photosynthesis.

7.22+ x chromosomes.
8.Is the exact center of the posterior portion of the retina

(i)
Given below are sets of five terms each. In each case rewrite the terms in the correct
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order so as to be in logicasequence.

(a) Metaphase, telophase, prophase, anaphase, interphase.

(b) Implantation, ovulation, childbirth, gestation, fertilization.
(c) Cochlea. tympanum, pinna, auditory canal, ear ossicles.

(d) Sperm duct, penis, testis, sperms, semen.

(e) Clot, thrombin, fibrinogen, prothrombin, fibrin.

 (iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the 5)
others belong:

(a) Cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus.

(b) Ovary, ureter, fallopian tube, uterus.
(c) Malleus, pinna, incus, stapes.
d) Haemophilia, colour blindness, albinism, night blindness.
(e) Auxin, oxytocin, cytokinins, ethylene.

(v) State the exact location of the following structures: 5

(a) Hydathodes.
(b) Chloroplast.
(c) Incus.

(d) Tricuspid valve.

(e) Adrenal gland

SECTION B (40 Marks)

Section.
Attempt any four questions from this

Question 3:

Define pulse.
(1
and wall pressure (definition). [21
(i)Differentiate between turgor pressure
[21
(ii)State the functions of aqueous humor.
functions: [2
(iv)Name the hormone responsible for the following
4a Converting Glycogen to Glucose.
(b) Increased blood supply to muscles.
neat and labelled diagram of a human sperm.
Draw a

Question 4:

of the eye.
i ) Explain accommodation
Plants growing in fertilized soil are often found to wilt if the soil is not adequately 12
watered. Give reason.
 (l) State any two functions of Cytokinin. 21
iv Define implantation. State any 1 function of placenta. (21
(V Given is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye. Study the same and then
[3
answer the questions that follow

e) Name the defect.

YGive any 1 possible reason for this eye defect.

CDrawa neat diagram to show how the above-mentioned defect is rectified.

Question5:
Define micturition.
[1
) Name the disease caused due to:
[21
a y Under secretion of thyroxine in children.

(b) Over secretion of growth hormone in adults.

in Differentiate between menarche and menopause (definition). (21

div) State the exact location and function of corpus callosun. 12
Draw a neat diagram of a Malpighian capsule and label any two parts 3

Question 6:

Expand the abbreviation- IAA.

) The cortex of the kidney shows dotted appearance. Give reason. 121
Give appropriate biologicall technical terms for the following:
21
Ta) The accessory gland in human males whose secretion neutralizes the acid in the

vagina.
b) A non-dividing phase of the cell cycle where more DNA is synthesized.
Define transpiration. Mention any 1 way in which this process is beneficial to plants.
iv) 12]

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 (v The diagram given below shows a type of tropism. Answer the questions that follow: [3

Roots
bend
towards
gravity

(a) Name the type of t pis m.

( Define the above-mentioned tropism.
(c) Give an example of a plant which shows Thigmotropism.

Question 7:

Define serum. [11

State the exact location and function of organ of corti.
() [21
Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in
121
the brackets:

Ma) Osmosis and Active Transport (Substances undergoing movement)

byMetaphase and Anaphase (Position of chromosomes).
Mention two functions of Amniotic fluid.
(2
Draw a neat diagram of the stomatal apparatus found in the epidermis of leaves and label [3]
any two parts.

Question 8:

Explain reflex arc.

[1]
Gametes have a haploid number of chromosomes. Give reason.
(2
Differentiate between sperm duct and fallopian tube
(function). 21
iv) Name the pigment present in photosensitive cells:
(a) Rods (2
(b) Cones
 The diagram below shows two test-tubes A and B. Test-tube A
contains a green water 3
(
Test-tube B contains both a green water plant and a snail. Both test-tubes are kept
plant.
in sunlight. Answer the questions that follow:

0
Bubbles of oxygen

Green water plant

Snail
B

physiological process that releases the bubbles of oxygen.

(a) Name the

(bYExplain the physiological process as mentioned above in (a).

(c)Why does test-tube 'B' have more bubbles of oxygen