SECTION A

MCQ
CHOOSE ONLY ONE MOST SUITABLE OPTION FROM THE CHOICES GIVEN WITH EACH
QUESTION BELOW.
MARKS 30X1=30

1.The organelle responsible for protein synthesis in bacterial cell is ______ ribosome.
A] 90S
B] 30S
C] 70S
D] 80S
2. Chlorophyll is present in __________organelle.
A] Chloroplast
B] Leucoplast
C] Mitochondria
D] Ribosome.
3.Root hair cells are
A] Unicellular
B] Multicellular
C] 2 celled structure
D] Unicellular, responsible for absorption of water
4. Prokaryotic cells are having ______ as genetic material
A] DNA
B] RNA
C] DNA or RNA
D] Both DNA &RNA
5. In a cell protoplasm contains
A] Cytoplasm
B] Cytoplasm & Nucleus
C] Only Nucleus
D] Cytoplasmic Organelles
6. Nucleus is called
A] Unit of respiration
B] Unit of cell division
C] Unit of Photosynthesis
D] Unit of synthesis of lipid
7. STREPTOCOCCUS is a
A] Virus
B] Bacteria
C] Protozoa
D] Unicellular algae
8. In the group of Microorganisms Blue green algae are
A] Eukaryotes
B] Prokaryote
C] Multicellular
D]Unicellular, prokaryotes
9. Bacterial cells move by
A] cilia
B] Flagella
C] They are non motile
D] Both Cilia and Flagella in case of motile species
10.________ is the largest terrestrial unit of Biosphere
A] Ecosystem
B] Biomass
C] Biome
D] Niche
11.Pesticides are __________ type of pollutants
A] Bio degradable
B] Non Biodegradable
C] Pathogenic
D] Non pathogenic , chemical pollutant.
12.P.A.N. is also known as
A] Pollutant
B] Peroxyacetyl nitrate
C] Peroxynitrate
D] Perbutine acetyle methane
13.Identify one ODS from the following options
A] CFC
B] PAN
C] UV radiation
D] Natural oils
14. Transpiration occurs through
A] stomata
B] lenticel
C] Cuticle
D] All of the above
15. Guttation occurs due to
A] Excess absorption of water
B] Root pressure
C] Presence of toxic substances
D] All of the above
16. Tundra ecosystem is an example of
A] Terrestrial ecosystem
B] Aquatic ecosystem
C] Dessert ecosystem
D] Marine ecosystem
17.In a food pyramid, the number of organisms gradually_______ as it moves upwards.
A] Remains same
B] Increase
C] Decrease
D] Depending upon the ecosystem
18. Situations of pesticides mixing with water will be harmful for
A] Land ecosystem
B] Aquatic ecosystem
C] Marine ecosystem
D] All of the above ecosystems
19. RHIZOPUS is a______, responsible for_______
A] Bacteria, production of lactic acid
B] Fungi, responsible for lung disease
C] Microorganism, responsible for disease
D] Fungi, responsible for production of lactic acid
20.Nitrogen fixation are done by
A] Blue green algae
B] Virus
C] Bacteria
D] Options A &C
21. T in DPT vaccination stands for
A] Tuberculosis
B] Tetanus
C] Typhoid
D] Tonsillitis
22. The first discovered antibiotic from a fungus
A] Streptomycin
B] Rifampicin
C] Penicillin
D] Isoniazid
23. Immunoglobulins are also called _______.
A] Antigen
B] WBC
C] RBC
D] Antibody
24.Plant use _______ energy and convert it into ______ energy during Photosynthesis.
A] Chemical and Hydroelectric
B] Both chemical energy
C] Solar, Chemical
D] Solar energy only
25. The temperature most suitable for Photosynthesis is
A] 150 C
B] 350 C
C] 480 C
D] 760 C
26. A pinch of _________ increase rate of Photosynthesis
A] Sodium bi carbonate
B] Sodium hydroxide
C] Sodium phosphate
D] Calcium nitrate
27. In plant respiration, energy is stored in Mitochondria. The energy is produced as _____
A] ATP
B] Solar energy
C] NADP
D] DTP
28. Respiration is a process of breaking down of glucose, but Photosynthesis is formation of
glucose. Both the processes are known as
A] Catabolic, Anabolic
B] Anabolic, Catabolic
C] Both anabolic
D] Both catabolic
29. The process in which Glucose breaks into pyruvic acid is called
A] Kreb Cycle
B] Glycolysis
C] Photolysis
D] Energy pathway
30. The following body secretions kill pathogens and prevent their entry.
A] Saliva
B] HCL
C] Tear
D] All of the above.

SECTION B
MARKS 70
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.
DO NOT USE COLOR PENCILS.

1.A .Given below is a table of certain vaccines, the diseases against which they are used, and
the nature of the vaccine. Fill the gaps. [5]
VACCINE DISEASES THE NATURE OF VACCINE
TAB

SALK’S VACCINE KILLED GERMS

BCG LIVING WEAKENED

2 GERMS

MEASLES

TOXOID
B] Expand WHO & BCG
WHO ___________________________________________________________
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C] A child of 6 years should have a batch of vaccines given. Mention their names. [3]
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D] For a Diphtheria patient toxins are injected to kill the bacteria. But the toxins do not create
any harm in the patient’s body, but cure the patient .Explain.
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E] Mention 2 differences between the following terms. [2+2=4]
ACTIVE IMMUNITY PASSIVE IMMUNITY
1.

2.

ANTISEPTIC ANTIBIOTIC
1.

2.

[TOTAL MARKS 5+2+3+2+4=16]

2. Answer the following questions. [7x2=14]
A] What is Photolysis?
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B] A plant cell is placed in a solution and centrifuged till some of the organelles are removed
from the cell. After the process, it has been observed that the plant is storing the glucose
molecules, but the amount of glucose molecules remain same after 2 days. The cell gradually
dies in a proper lab condition with oxygen and other nutrients present. State the reason.
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C] Define ECOSYSTEM
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D] In a plant, where Transpiration is a dangerous process, what are the adaptations you can
observe?
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E] Mention 2 Bacteria which are useful for humans with their beneficial role?
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F] Mention an ecological food chain with 4 types of consumers and decomposer
names.[Mention the names of plants or animals] [2]

G] In a shopping mall, how you can prevent air pollution?

1.___________________________________________________________________________
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2.___________________________________________________________________________
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[ TOTAL MARKS =14]
3.

A] In this experiment , 2 test tubes are taken, each of them has aquatic green plants,. The test
tubes are placed in sunlight.Anser the following questions. [6]
1. Name the physiological process explained in this experiment?
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2. Why in test tube B , a Snail is used?
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3. Replace the snail with a chemical?
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4. What would happen if the aquatic plants are replaced by green land plants?
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5. If 5 cubes of ice are placed in test tube B, what will happen to the number of oxygen bubbles
and why?
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B]

In the above experiment, leaf A and Leaf B are used. The plant is destarched before starting the
experiment.
Answer the following questions.
[Total=10]
1.Which 2 factors of Photosynthesis are experimented in this experiment?
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2. Mention the steps of destarching?

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3. Give the chemical reaction of Photosynthesis?
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4. After 1 hour explain the results of starch test for leaf A and Leaf B?
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[Total Marks:6+10=16]

4. In order to study and prove a particular physiological process in plants, the following
experiment was set up. Study the same and answer the following questions. [6]
A] Name the physiological process being studied?
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B] What is the function of soda lime in the bottle A and why the lime water is placed in bottle B?
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C] In order to obtain accurate results, the bottle C should covered with a black cloth. Why?
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D] What change would you expect to observe in bottle D?
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B] The same physiological process is experimented in the following set up as in A.

Answer the following questions. [9]
1. Why boiled peas are kept in tube Y and they are soaked in disinfectant?
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2. Explain the results of both tubing 1& 2?

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3. Explain ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION?
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4. Mention the common step of both aerobic and anaerobic respiration and also mention the
place in a living cell where this step occurs?
Common
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[TOTAL MARKS: 6+9=15]

5. Answer the following questions.

A] Why Mitochondria and Chloroplast can survive without a cell?
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B] In an Aquatic Ecosystem, mention how the harmful pollutants can enter, and 2 ways to
prevent their entry.
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C] Draw a neat diagram of Chloroplast and label the important parts of the organelle take part in
Photosynthesis. Draw the diagram with pencil, no color pencils should be used [3]

[TOTAL MARKS 9]
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