ODISHA ADARSHA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

XII Biology Homework for Week 3

CLASS 12 - BIOLOGY

Time Allowed : 180 mins Maximum Marks : 50

General Instructions:
The assignment has 10 MCQs, 5 VSA Questions, 7 SA Questions, 3 Case Based Questions,
and 2 LA Questions Draw and label diagrams wherever necessary
Section A

1 The figure given below depicts a diagrammatic sectional view of female [1]
reproductive system of humans. Which one of three parts out of I to VI have been
correctly identified?

a) (II) Endometrium, (III) Infundibulum, (IV) Fimbriae

b) (III) Infundibulum, (IV) Fimbriae, (V) Cervix

c) (IV) Oviducal funnel, (V) Uterus, (VI) Cervix

d) (I) Perimetrium, (II) Myometrium, (III) Fallopian tube

2 Which one of the following statements about morula in humans is correct? [1]
1. It has almost equal amount of cytoplasm as an uncleaved zygote but much
more DNA.

2. It has less cytoplasm as well as less DNA than in an uncleaved zygote.

3. It has more or less equal quantity of cytoplasm and DNA as in uncleaved

zygote.

4. It has more cytoplasm and more DNA than an uncleaved zygote.

a) Statement c is correct

b) Statement b is correct
 c) Statement a is correct

d) Statement d is correct

3 Cowper’s glands secrete a substance to: [1]

1. Nourish sperms

2. Neutralise the acidity

3. Kill pathogens

4. Lubricate female vagina to facilitate copulation

a) 2 and 4 are correct

b) 1 and 2 are correct

c) 1, 2, 3 are correct

d) 1 and 3 are correct

4 The spermatogonia undergo division to produce sperms by the process of [1]

spermatogenesis.

Choose the correct statement.

a) Spermatogonia have 46 chromosomes and always undergoes meiotic cell
division.

b) Secondary spermatocytes have 23 chromosomes and undergo second meiotic

division.

c) Primary spermatocytes divide by mitotic cell division.

d) Spermatozoa are transformed into spermatids.

5 Select the incorrect statement: [1]

1. LH triggers secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells.

2. FSH stimulates the sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis.

3. LH triggers ovulation in ovary.

4. LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase.

a) Statement c is incorrect

b) Statement b is incorrect

c) Statement a is incorrect
 d) Statement d is incorrect

6 Sperm acrosome is derived from: [1]

a) Mesosome

b) Endoplasmic reticulum

c) Lysosome

d) Golgi body

7 Leydig’s cells are found in: [1]

a) Ovary

b) Liver

c) Prostate

d) Testis

8 Which one of the following gives nourishment to spermatozoans? [1]

a) Sertoli cells

b) Leydig cells

c) Gubernaculum

d) Interstitial cells

9 Assertion (A): The reproductive cycle of female primates is called the menstrual [1]
cycle.

Reason (R): Menstrual cycle starts only after attaining sexual maturation
(puberty).

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.

10 Assertion (A): Some of the spermatogonia called primary spermatocytes [1]

periodically undergo meiosis.

Reason (R): A primary spermatocyte completes the second meiotic division and
form secondary spermatocytes, which have only 23 chromosomes.
 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.

Section B

11 Explain significance of the condition in which the testes remain suspended in [1]
scrotum outside abdomen.
12 What does promote the growth, maintenance and functions of the secondary [1]
male sex organs?
13 The mother germ cells are transformed into a mature follicle through series of [1]
steps. Provide the missing steps in the blank boxes.

14 Androgens are produced by Sertoli cells.(True/False) [1]

15 Why is luteal phase of menstrual cycle also called a secretory phase? [1]
Section C

16 What is colostrums? How is milk production hormonally regulated? [2]

17 List the three hormones produced in women only during pregnancy. What [2]
happens to the levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy?
18 Give a schematic labelled diagram to represent oögenesis (without descriptions). [2]
19 Draw the following diagrams related to human reproductionand label them: [2]
1. The zygote after the first cleavage division

2. Morula stage

3. Blastocyst stage (sectional view)

20 1. Mention the events that lead to the development of the placenta during [3]
pregnancy in human females.

2. Explain the role of the placenta during pregnancy.

21 Draw a labelled diagram of a sectional view of human ovary showing various [3]
stages of follicles growing in it.
22 1. Draw a diagram of the structure of ahuman ovum surrounded by corona [3]
 radiata. Label the following parts:

a. Ovum

b. Plasma Membrane

c. Zona Pellucida

2. State the function of Zona Pellucida.

Section D

23 Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]

Human male reproductive system comprises of a pair of testes, primary sex
organs associated with formation of gametes and production of sex hormone.
Study the given figure of human male reproductive system and answer the
following questions.

1. Which of the following is correct for labelled part P?

a. P is rete testis which transports sperms to outside.

b. P is epididymis which secretes fluid that nourish the sperms.

c. P is epididymis that carry sperms and secretion of seminal vesicles.

d. P is rete testis which lies along inner side of each testis and stores
the sperms.

2. Identify the correctly matched pair.

a. Q - Vasa efferentia

b. R - Ejaculatory duct

c. S - Seminal vesicle
 d. T - Cowper’s gland

3. Which statement is incorrect for Q?

a. It carries spermatozoa from epididymis to ejaculatory duct.

b. Q are only 2 in number.

c. It arises from rete testis.

d. It constitutes male sex accessory duct.

4. Which structure passes through the prostate gland and carries sperms
and secretion of seminal vesicle?

a. P

b. T

c. S

d. R

5. Assertion (A): Mucus present in the secretion of bulbourethral gland

decreases the number of sperms damaged

during ejaculation.

Reason (B): Mucus lubricates the end of penis and lining of the urethra.

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. Both A and R are false.

24 Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]

Oogenesis is the process of formation of ovum in ovaries. It consists of three
phases: multiplication, growth and maturation. Oogenesis is controlled by
hormones GnRH, LH, FSH. GnRH secreted by the hypothalamus stimulates the
anterior lobe of pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH.

1. What is the function of hormone FSH?

a. It inhibits the formation of estrogen.

b. It induces the release of secondary oocyte

 c. It stimulates the growth of Graafian follicles.

d. It causes ovulation.

2. Which hormone induces the rupture of the mature Graafian follicle?

a. Follicle stimulating hormone

b. Gonadotropin releasing hormone

c. Progesterone

d. Luteinising hormone

3. Which cell division is involved in the formation of secondary oocyte?

a. Mitosis

b. Meiosis I

c. Amitosis

d. Meiosis II

4. Identify the function(s) of LH.

(a) Release of secondary oocyte from Graafian follicle.

(b) Stimulates corpus luteum to secrete progesterone.

(c) Stimulates estrogen formation.

(d) Promotes development of egg to form secondary oocyte.

a. (b) only
b. (a), (c) and (d) only

c. (b) and (c) only

d. (a) and (b) only

5. Assertion (A): The increase in progesterone level exerts positive
feedback on GnRH.

Reason (R): The rising level of progesterone stimulate production of FSH

and LH.

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. Both A and R are false.

6. Which among A, B, C and D represent tertiary follicles showing antrum?

a. A

b. B

c. C

d. D

Section E

25 1. Explain the following phases in the menstrual cycle of a human female. [5]
a. Menstrual phase

b. Follicular phase

c. Luteal phase

2. A proper understanding of menstrual cycle can help immensely in family

planning. Do you agree with the statement? Provide reasons for your
answer.
26 The image below shows [5]
the menstrual cycle of a
human female. On the
basis of this cycle, answer
the questions that follows:

1. Explain the
menstrual phase in
a human female.
State the level of
ovarian and
pituitary
hormones during
this phase.

2. Why is follicular phase in the menstrual cycle also referred as proliferative

phase? Explain.

3. Explain the events that occur in a Graafian follicle at the time of ovulation
and thereafter. OR

4. Draw a Graafian follicle and label antrum and secondary oocyte.