Biology Q.Paper 1st Term

DECENT JUNIOR COLLEGE
First Terminal Examination

Std. XII Subject : Biology
Time : 03 Hours Max. Marks : 70
General Instructions:
The question paper is divided into four sections.
1) Section A: Q No. 1 contains ten multiple choice type of questions carrying one mark each.
For each multiple choice type of question, it is mandatory to write the correct answer along with its
alphabet, e.g., (a) ……/ (b)………/(c)……../(d)……etc. No mark/s shall be given if ONLY the correct answer or
alphabet of the correct answer is written.
In case of MCQ, evaluation will be done for the first attempt only.
QNo. 2 Contains eight very short answer type of questions carrying one mark each.
2) Section B: Q No. 3 to 14 are short answer type of questions carrying two marks each.
3) Section C: Q No. 15 to 26 are short answer type of questions carrying three marks each.
4) Section D: Q No. 27 to 31 are long answer type of questions carrying four marks each.
5) Begin the answer of each section on a new page.
SECTION A
Q1) Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions:
10mm
1. The substance having key role in recognition and compatibility of pollen in pollen-
pistil interaction is …………………
A] special proteins C] special lipids
B] pollen kitt D] sucrose
2. The number of meiotic and mitotic divisions necessary for development of female
gametophyte in angiosperms is ……………………..
A]1 meiosis and 2 mitosis C] 1 mitosis and 3 meiosis
B]1 meiosis and 1 mitosis D] 1 meiosis and 3 mitosis
3. Nebenkern is …………………………………………
A] acrosome of sperm C] neck of sperm
B] middle piece of sperm D] mitochondrion of sperm
4. Nervous system develops from ……………………………..of embryonic layer.
A] endoderm C] chorion
B] ectoderm D] mesoderm
5. If a heterozygous tall plant is crossed with a homozygous dwarf plant, the proportion
of dwarf progeny will be ……………………………….
A] 100 percent C] 75 percent
B] 50 percent D] 25 percent
6. In Lac operon, the action of structural genes is regulated by ………………………site with
the help of a ………………………. protein.
A] operator, inducer C] operator, repressor
B] regulator, repressor D] regulator, inducer
7. The free edges of cuspid valves are attached to the papillary muscles of the heart by
fibres are called……………………………..
A] Chordae tendinae C] columnae carneae
B] connecting fibres D] autorhythmic fibres
8. Otolith organ is formed of ………………………
A] cochlea and vestibule C] sacculus and triculus
B] semicircular canals D] ear ossicles.
9. Which is an incorrectly matched pair?
A] LSD- Ergot fungus C] Heroin – Opium
B] Amphetamines – Depressant D] Benzodiazepine – Calmpose tablets
10. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used to produce enzyme…………………..
A] invertase C] pectinase
B] lipase D] cellulose.
Q2) Answer the following questions: 08mm
1) What type is the endosperm of coconut?
2) What is the difference between embryo and zygote?
3) What is monosomy? Give one example of the same.
4) List different enzyme activities required during DNA synthesis.
5) What is Hamburger’s phenomena?
6) What is synaptic fatigue?
7) What is schizont?
8) What is the use of gluconic acid?
SECTION : B
Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions: 16mm
Q3) Draw the figure and describe the structure of a mature anatropous or a typical
angiospermic ovule.
Q4) Describe the structure of secondary oocyte.
Q5) Explain intragenic and intergenic interaction with the help of example.
Q6) Explain Central Dogma of molecular biology.
Q7) Distinguish between Pharynx and larynx.
Q8) Name the following.
The most preferred tissue culture medium :
Algae used for the production of SCP :
Mediterranean poultry breeds :
Microbes used in the production of vitamin B12 :
Q9) Enlist the various connective tissue layers in a nerve along with their location.
Q10) Explain why we are able to understand the smell of the first showers of rain or the
sudden changes in the climate.
Q11) How does tongue detect the sensation of taste?
Q12) What are the unique features of acquired immunity?
Q13) What are the advantages of Single Cell Protein?
Q14) What are the different types of hybridization in plants?
SECTION : C
Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions: 24mm
Q15) Why the fertilization in angiosperms is double fertilization?
Q16) Explain why Zona pellucid is retained for sometime after fertilization.
Q17) Sketch and label T.S of ovary.
Q18) What is gastrulation? What are the changes that are brought about by gastrulation.
Q19) Explain Pleiotropy.
Q20) Draw and label a suitable diagram for transcription and processing of hnRNA to
mRNA in eukaryotes. Explain the terms splicing, capping and talling.
Q21) Describe pericardium.
Q22) How does exchange of gases take place at the alveolar level?
Q23 ) Distinguish between FSH and LH.
Q24) With the help of a chart explain the compatibility of human blood groups.
Q25) Give the applications of micropropogation.
Q26) What is composting? Which microorganisms are found in active compost?
SECTION : D
Attempt any THREE of the following questions: 12mm
Q27) Describe female reproductive system of human.
Q28) What is criss-cross inheritance? Explain with suitable example.
Q29) Describe the steps involved in DNA fingerprinting.
Q30) Explain the process of sewage water treatment before it can be discharged into
natural bodies. Why is this treatment essential?
Q31) What is Cancer? Explain main 5 types of cancer.
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