Z ST. KURIAKOSE PUBLIC SCHOOL Periodic Test-2, 2023-24 ‘ Half Yearly Examination! " jena Time 23 Mes. Class: Xi Blology Max. Marks: 70 Part! Section A 4. The construction of the first recombinant DNA was achieved by using the native of : 2) Escherichia co »b) Agrobacterium tumefaciens €)Salmonella typhimurium —d) Bacihs thurnglensis Observe the structures of Aand B given below. Which ofthe following statements are correct? Hot o. OH Hoc 0. OH Pe K H H H oH oH OH OH 2} Als having 2-H group which makes it less reactive and structurally stable, whereas B ishaving 2-H group which makes it more reactive and unstable. b) Als having 2'-OH group which makes it more reactive and structurally unstable, whereas B is having 2H group which makes itless reactive and structural stable. {and B both have OH groups which make it more reactive and structurally stable. 4) A and B both have OH groups which make I less reactive and structurally stable. 3. Given below is 9 dihybrid cross performed on Drosophifa Page 2 ofS © scanned with OKEN ScannerWhich ofthe flowing conclusions ean be drawn on the basis ofthis cross? snr vt 8 \whien yetiow bodiedty, white eyed|w) Drosophila females were hybridized wit ies eyed males(w’) and the Fx progenles were Intercrossed, fz generation would ha vo: ‘owm the following 911:2:1, because of linkage of genes 'b) 9.3331, because of recombination of genes. €) Deviation from 9:3:3:1 ratio because of segregation of genes 1 1} Deviation from 9:3:3:1 ratio because of linkage of genes. 4. Nematode specific genes were introduced into the tobacco plants using vector~ 1 2)p8R322 bj plasmid e)bacterlophage _¢) Agrobacterium 5. To replicate within the host cell the allen DNA must be ligated with 8) ori of plasmid NA on oft OWA. «Sticky ends ofthe Rest OWA 4) Blunt ends’ of the host DNA. aus AUG on the mRNA wil result in the activation of which of the following RNA having correct combination of amino acids: 2 A ee a] UAC Methionine | __ Methionine UAC | __ Methionine ‘AUG . @ AUG Methionine In the following questions CLNo.7 and QLNo.B, a statement of assertion (A) i followed by a statement. ‘of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as 2) Both A and A are true and Ris the correct explanation of A. 'b) Both A and R are true, but Ris not the correct explanation of A. ) Ais true but Ris false. 4) Ais false but Ris true. 7.Assertion _: Phenylketonurta patients excrete phenyipyruvate and its derivatives in the urine. Reason _: Accumulation of these compounds in the brain causes mental retardation, 1 Assertion: When DNA from two different sources are cut by the same restriction enzyme, the resultant fragments have different kinds of ‘sticky-ends’. Reason _: These canbe Joined end-to-end using DNA ligase. 1 Section B ‘9. Carefully observe the given picture, A mixture of DNA with fragments ranging from 200 base pairs to 2500 base pairs was electrophoresed ‘on agarose gel with the following arrangement. 4 oO mene eu © scanned with OKEN Scanner(0) What result will be obtained on staining with ethidium bromide? Explain with reason. ‘The above set-up was modified and a band with 250 base pairs was obtained at X. uc” ‘What change(s) were made to the previous design to obtain a band at X? Why did the band appear at the position x? 2 10, Study the given pedigree chart and answer the questions that follow: ' On 9 {a) Is the trait recessive or dominant? (b) 1s the trait sex-tinked or autosomal? (c) Give the genotypes of the parents shown in generation | and their third child in generation Il and ther first grandchild in generation I. Section € 11, a) Construct a complete transcriptional unit with promoter and terminator on the basis of the hypothetical coding strand given below: ATGCATGCATAG 2 1b) Write the RNA strand transeribed from the above transcription unit along with Its polarity 12, A cell-free method of amplifying DNA frst developed in the mid 1980's revolutionlzed the field of biotechnology. Name the method used and explain the basi steps of the technique involved. 13, What are cry proteins? With the help of a suitable example, explain how it acts as a biological pesticide? 3 Section D 14, Study the karyotype given below and answer the following questions- xine 14.1. On the basis of the karyotype, isthe Individual a male or a female? 14. , Name the disease this individual is suffering from. st a sexclinked or an autosomal disease? 14. ii, Write three features of this syndrome. 14 iv, How is it different from a person having a karyotype 45X07 Or How Is it different from a person suffering from haemophilia? © scanned with OKEN ScannerSection € 15.0) EcoRt has played a significant role in fONA technotony, 4) Explain the convention for naming Ecoft 'H) Write the recognition sequence and the cleavage sites of this restriction endonuclease. ©) What are the protruding and overhanging stretches of ONA produced by these restriction enzymes ‘aled? Describe their role inthe formation of rDNA | How did the chemical nature of the ‘Transforming Principle’ get established? if 16. 2) What's the importance of the ' Blender experiment’ Inthe study of ONA? ) Name the scientists who conducted it €).Wth the help of labeled diagrams explain the procedure ofthis experiment. 4) What did they conclude from this experiment? Partit Section A 17, Embryo sacs to ovule as — —Isto an anther a}stamen __b) lament {pollen grain) androecium 26. From among the situation even below, choose the one that prevents both autogamy and geitonogamy 3) Monecious plant bearing unisexval lowers ») Dioecious plant bearing only male or female flowers «) Moncecious plant with bisexual flowers 4) Dioecious plant with bisexual flowers 19, The membranous cover af the ovum at ovulation is a) amnion ‘) Chorion ¢) Zona radiata 9) Zona pellucida 20. Which one of the following groups include all Sexually transmitted diseases? 3) AIDS, Syphilis, Cholera '») Gonorthoea, Hepatitis B, Chlamydiasis. ‘¢) HIV, Trichomoniasis, Malaria 4) Hepatitis B, Haemophilia, AIDS. 21. Which of the following is hormone releasing |UD? a)Cu-7 b) Multiioad 375 ©) LNG 20 22. The principle of vaccination ls based on the property of 8) Specificity 8) Memory c) Diversity 4) Discrimination between self andnon-self | question nos:23 and 24, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason Is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. 8) Both A and R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A. ») Both A and R are true but Ris not the correct explanation of A. ©) Als true but Ris false, 4) Als false but Ris true, 23. Assertion (A): Seeds of beet and black pepper have perlsperm, which is not found in pea seeds. d) cut a Reason (R): Perisperm and endosperm are formed as a result of triple fusion. 1 24. Assertion iter undertaking any graft or transplant, the patient has to take Immunosuppressants ‘all his/her life. ‘Reason (R): Our immune system has the ability to distinguish between self and non-seit, 1 Section 8 25-2) Name the two types of cells in which HIV multiplies, after gaining entry into a human body? '») Retroviruses have no DNA. However, the DNA ofthe infected host cell possess Viral DNA. How is it possible? ‘pea 4 cage 2 26. Name the stages in human female, where; " g ‘2) corpus luteum and placenta co-exist. 5 ‘ , ) progesterone level remains low a 2 ai © scanned with OKEN Scanner“4 ‘Which one ofthe following cannot be considered as a procedure of IVF? Give reasons in support of your answer. jzer yur GIT MCS Section € 28, a) Label the parts marked A,B, Cand D inthe diagram given below. 1b) Give two examples of albuminous seeds. 29. A group of youth were caught by police in an isolated area. Packets of smack and syringes with needles were found littered around. 2) Why is taking smack considered an abuse? b) Write the chemical name of smack and its source plant. ¢) Write the effect of those chemicals on human body. 430. with the help of flow chart only, explain asensal phase of lite cycle of plasmodium. 3 31. Draw a neat labelled structure of atypical megasporangium and label the part that I} forms the testa of seed li) attaches the ovule to placenta Ii) enables the entry of pollen tube 'v) provides nourishment Section D 32, Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: ‘The lymphatic system in vertebrates consists of lymphoid organs, lymphatic vessels and lymphoid -sissues. They form an important part of the immune system and are complementary to the circulatory system. We are going to study about the lymphoid organs and thelr types. There are two classifications ‘of lymphoid organs ~ Primary and secondary lymphoid organs, |) Name the two special types of cells that carryout the immune responses. 1 ‘i Why thymus classified as primary hmmphoid organ? {i) Explain the role of spleen in Immunity? oR i) How is active immunity different from passive immunity? 2 Section € 3. Observe the graph given below showing the menstrual cyce of a normal human female and answer ‘the questions that follow: 1 ja | ‘2) What are the suitable technical terms used forthe folowing? H)Oays6t012 i) Days 16 to 28 +) Explain the roles of ovarian and pituitary hormones during the following time periods: f W)Days6t012 fi) Days 13to14 il) Days 15028 Sag © scanned with OKEN Scanner