LA MARTINIERE FOR GIRLS

REHEARSAL EXAMINATION 2020-2021

WRITING TIME : 2 Hrs BIOLOGY

READING TIME :15 Mins CLASS X FULL MARKS : 80

Attempt all questions from SECTION I and any FOUR questions from SECTION II.

SECTION I ( 40 marks )

QUESTION 1

a) Name the following : [5]

i) The ear ossicle which is attached to the tympanum.
ii) The soluble protein present in blood plasma responsible for clotting.
iii) The anterior chamber of eye ball .
iv) The process of conversion of ADP into ATP during photosynthesis.
v) Exudation of cell sap from injured parts of a plant.

b) Given below are six sets with four terms each. In each set one term is odd and cannot be
grouped in the same category. Identify the odd one in each set and name the category
to which the remaining three belong. The first one has been done for you. [5]

Example : Calyx, corolla, Stamens, Midrib

Odd term : Midrib

Category :Parts of a flower.

i) Haemoglobin, Glucagon, Iodopsin, Rhodopsin

ii) Urethra, Uterus, Ureter, Urinary bladder
iii) Transpiration, Photosynthesis, Phagocytosis, Guttation
iv) Cyton, Photon, Axon, Dendron
v) Sneezing, Coughing, Blinking , Typing

c) State the main function of the following : [5]

i) Cerebrospinal fluid
ii) Lenticels
iii) Eustachian tube
iv) Iris of the eye
 v) Neutrophils

d)The statements given below are FALSE. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing
the word underlined. [5]

i) Gyri and sulci are the folds of cerebellum.

ii) Free movement of solutes in and out of the cell takes place across the cell membrane.

iii) The solvent used to dissolve the chlorophyll pigments while testing for starch is Soda lime.

iv) Plasmolysis is the shrinkage of protoplasm when a cell is placed in an isotonic solution.

v)Cytokinesis is the division of nucleus.

e)Given below are sets of five terms.In each case rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to
be in logical sequence. [5]

For Example :Implantation, Ovulation, Child birth, Gestation, Fertilization

Answer :Ovulation >Fertilization>Implantation>Gestation > Child birth

i) Cochlea, Tympanum, Pinna, Auditory canal, Ear ossicles

ii) Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase, Interphase
iii) Cortical cells, Root hair, Xylem, soil water, Endodermis
iv) Renal vein, Renal artery, Afferent arteriole, Efferent Arteriole, Glomerulus
v) Spinal cord, Motor neuron, Receptor, Effector, Sensory Neuron

f) Match the items in Column A with that which is most appropriate in Column B. Rewrite the
matching pair.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.Sacculus A Nucleosome
2 DNA and Histones B Hyperglycemia
3 Diabetes mellitus C Calcium
4 Clotting of blood d Dynamic body balance
5 Uriniferous tubule E Kidney
F Iron
G Nucleotide
H Static body balance
g)Write the full form of the following : [5]

i) NADP

ii) TSH

iii)ADP

iv) SAN

v)ADH

h) The diagram given alongside represents a structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and
answer the questions that follow: [5]

i)Name the endocrine gland.

ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal

metabolism.

iii)Name the mineral element required for the synthesis

of the above mentioned hormone.

iv)Name the disease caused due to under secretion of

the above mentioned hormone in children.

v)Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of

the above mentioned hormone.

 SECTION II ( 40 marks )

Attempt any four questions .

Question 2

a) The diagram given below shows a section of a human kidney. Study the diagram carefully
and answer the questions that follows.

i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 4.

ii) Why does part ‘2’ have a striped appearance ?

iii) What is the fluid that passes down part ‘4’ ? Name the main nitrogenous waste present in it.

iv) Name the structural and functional unit of kidney.

vi) Name the two major steps in the formation of the fluid mentioned in Q.(iii)

b)Give biological reasons for the following statements . [5]

i) Glucose is normally not found in urine.

ii) Injury to medulla oblongata leads to death.

iii) We should not put sharp objects into our ears.

iv) A person walks clumsily after consuming alcohol.

v)The left ventricle of the heart has a thicker wall than the right ventricle.
Question 3:

a) The diagram below represents a process in plants. [5]

The set up was placed in bright sunlight. Answer the following questions.

i) Name the physiological process depicted in the diagram.

Why was oil added to the water ?
ii) When placed in bright sunlight for four hours , what do you observe with regard to
the initial and final weight of the plant ? Give a suitable reason for your answer.
iii) What happens to the level of water when this setup is placed in-
1. Humid conditions?
2. Windy conditions?
iv) Mention any two adaptations found in plants to overcome the process mentioned in
(i).
v) Explain the term guttation.

b) State the exact location of the following: (5)

i) Monocytes

ii) Corpus callosum

iii) Malleus
iv) Pulmonary semilunar valves
V) Islets of langerhans.
Question 4

a) Given below is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal .[5]

i) Identify the above stage . Give two reasons to support your answer.

ii)Name the cell organelle that forms the aster.

iii)Name the parts labelled A, B and C.

Iv) Name the stage that follows this stage of mitosis. How can this stage be identified?

V)Mention one point of difference between mitosis and meiosis with regards to number of
daughter cells formed.

[ NOTE : The correct Diagram of the above has been posted on Google Classroom. Kindly
Check}

b) Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in brackets
[5]

i) Hypotonic and Hypertonic solution ( condition of a plant cell when placed in them)
ii) Leaf and Liver ( form in which glucose is stored)
iii) LUBB and DUP ( names of the valves whose closure produce the sound)
iv) RBC and WBC ( structural difference)
v) Spinal nerves and Cranial nerves ( number of nerves)

Question5. (a)The diagrams given below are cross sections of blood vessels:
[5]
(i)identify the blood vessels A, B and C.

(ii)Name the parts labelled 1 to 3.

(iii) Name the type of blood that flows through A.

(iv) Mention one structural difference between A and B.

(v)In which of the above vessels does exchange of gases actually take
place?

(b)Complete the following table by filling in the blanks from 1 to 10 with

appropriate terms:
[5]

S.No. GLAND SECRETION FUNCTION

/EFFECT ON BODY
1. THYROID 1 2
2. 3. VASOPRESSIN 4
3. 5. 6 DWARFISM
4. PANCREAS 7 8
5. ADRENAL 9 10
MEDULLA

Question 6:

a).The diagram below shows two test -tubes A and B. Test -tube A contains a
green water plant. Test -tube B contains both a green water plant and a
snail. Both test -tubes are kept in sunlight. Answer the questions that follow:
 (i) Name the physiological process that releases the bubbles of
oxygen.
(ii) Explain the physiological process as mentioned above in Q.2 (a)(i)
(iii) What is the purpose of keeping a snail in test -tube ‘B’?
(iv) Why does test -tube ‘B’ has more bubbles of oxygen?
(v) Give an example of a water plant that can be used in the above
experiment.
(vi) Write the overall chemical equation for the above process.

(b)Give appropriate biological or technical terms for the following: [5]

(i)Process of maintaining water and salt balance in the blood.

(ii)Movement of molecules of a substance from their higher

concentration to lower concentration when they are in direct
contact

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

(iv)Squeezing out of white blood cells from the capillaries into the
surrounding tissues.

(v)The relaxation phase of the heart

(vi)The lens of eye losing flexibility resulting in a kind of long -sightedness in
middle aged people

(vii)The hormone increasing reabsorption of water by kidney tubules.

(viii)A thin membrane covering the entire front part of the eye

(ix)The sound produced when the atrio-ventricular valves close in the heart.

(x)The protective covering of the heart.

Question 7:

.(a)The diagram given below shows the internal structure of a spinal cord
depicting a phenomenon. Study the diagram and answer the questions:[5]

(i)Name the phenomenon that is depicted in the diagram. Define the

phenomenon.

(ii) Give the technical term for the point of contact between the two
nerve cells.

(iii)Name the parts numbered 1,2 and 3.

(iv)How does the arrangement of neurons in the spinal cord differ from
that of the brain ?

(v)Mention two ways by which the spinal cord is protected in our body.
 (b) A potted plant with variegated leaves was taken in order to prove a
factor necessary for photosynthesis. The potted plant was kept in the dark for
24 hours and then placed in bright sunlight for a few hours. Observe the
diagrams and answer the questions. [5]

(i)What aspect of photosynthesis is being tested in the above diagram?

(ii)Represent the process of photosynthesis in the form of a balanced

equation.

(iii)Why was the plant kept in the dark before beginning the experiment?

(iv)What will be the result of the starch test performed on leaf ‘A’ shown in the
diagram? Give an example of a plant with variegated leaves.

(v)Draw a neat labelled diagram of a chloroplast.

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LA MARTINIERE FOR GIRLS

REHEARSAL EXAMINATION 2020-2021

BIOLOGY ( ANSWER KEY )

CLASS X FULL MARKS : 80

Attempt all questions from SECTION I and any FOUR questions from SECTION II.

SECTION I ( 40 marks )

QUESTION 1

a) Name the following : [5]

i) The ear ossicle which is attached to the tympanum. (Malleus)Hammer not
accepted.ONLY TECHNICAL TERM
ii)
iii) The soluble protein present in blood plasma responsible for clotting. (Fibrinogen )
iv) The anterior chamber of eye ball . (Aqueous chamber )
v) The process of conversion of ADP into ATP during photosynthesis.
(Phosphorylation/ Photophosphorylation
vi) Exudation of cell sap from injured parts of a plant. (Bleeding)

b) Given below are six sets with four terms each. In each set one term is odd and cannot be
grouped in the same category. Identify the odd one in each set and name the category
to which the remaining three belong. The first one has been done for you. [5]

Example : Calyx, corolla, Stamens, Midrib (1x5) NO HALF MARKING FOR PARTly CORRECT
ANSWER

Odd term : Midrib

Category :Parts of a flower.

i) Haemoglobin, Glucagon, Iodopsin, Rhodopsin

Glucagon: Pigments
ii) Urethra, Uterus, Ureter, Urinary bladder
Uterus : Parts of uninary system/Parts of excretory system
iii) Transpiration, Photosynthesis, Phagocytosis, Guttation

Phagocytosis: Rest are processes taking place in plants/physiological actions of plants

 iv) Cyton, Photon, Axon, Dendron Photon : Parts of Neuron
v) Sneezing, Coughing, Blinking , Typing Typing : Natural /inborn reflex

c) State the main function of the following : [5]

i) Cerebrospinal fluid : Acts as cushion and protect the brain from shocks. 0
ii) Lenticels: Diffusion of gases for respiration and for photosynthesis.
iii) Eustachian tube: Equalizing air pressure on either side of eardrum/tympanum.
iv) Iris of the eye: Adjusts the size of the pupil.
v) Neutrophils: Engulf bacteria /Phagocytosis

d)The statements given below are FALSE. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing
the word underlined. [5]

i) Gyri and sulci are the folds of cerebellum. Cerebrum

ii) Free movement of solutes in and out of the cell takes place across the cell membrane. Cell
wall

iii) The solvent used to dissolve the chlorophyll pigments while testing for starch is Soda lime.
Methylated spirit

iv) Plasmolysis is the shrinkage of protoplasm when a cell is placed in an isotonic solution.
Hypertonic

v)Cytokinesis is the division of nucleus. Karyokinesis

e)Given below are sets of five terms.In each case rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to
be in logical sequence. (HAS TO BE ARRANGED ONE AFTER THE OTHER CLEARLY.ANY AMBIGUITY
WHICHMAY CREATE PROBLEM IN UNDERSTANDING SHOULD BE AVOIDED)
[5]

For Example :Implantation, Ovulation, Child birth, Gestation, Fertilization

Answer :Ovulation >Fertilization>Implantation>Gestation > Child birth

i) Cochlea, Tympanum, Pinna, Auditory canal, Ear ossicles

Ans:Pinna>Auditory Canal>Tympanum>Ear ossicles> Cochlea

ii) Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase, Interphase

Ans : Interphase>Prophase> Metaphase>Anaphase > Telophase

 iii) Cortical cells, Root hair, Xylem, soil water, Endodermis

Ans: Soil water>Root hair>Cortical cells>Endodermis > Xylem

iv) Renal vein, Renal artery, Afferent arteriole, Efferent Arteriole, Glomerulus

Ans: Renal artery > Afferent arteriole> Glomerulus>Efferent arteriole> Renal vein

v) Spinal cord, Motor neuron, Receptor, Effector, Sensory Neuron

Ans: Receptor> Sensory neuron> Spinal cord >Motor neuron >Effector

f) Match the items in Column A with that which is most appropriate in Column B. Rewrite the
matching pair. ( WRITE THE MATCHING PAIR>NO NUMBERING IS ALLOWED )

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.Sacculus A Nucleosome (2)
2 DNA and Histones B Hyperglycemia (3)
3 Diabetes mellitus C Calcium (4)
4 Clotting of blood d Dynamic body balance
5 Uriniferous tubule E Kidney (5)
F Iron
G Nucleotide
H Static body balance (1)

g)Write the full form of the following : [5] ( INCORRECT SPELLING NOT ACCEPTED)

i) NADP : Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate )

ii) TSH :Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

iii)ADP: Adenosine diphosphate

iv) SAN: Sino Atrial Node

v)ADH: Anti Diuretic Hormone

h) The diagram given alongside represents a structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and
answer the questions that follow: [5]

i)Name the endocrine gland. ( Thyroid )

ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal

metabolism. ( Thyroxine)

iii)Name the mineral element required for the synthesis

of the above mentioned hormone.

(Iodine)

iv)Name the disease caused due to under secretion of

the above mentioned hormone in children. (

Cretinism)

v)Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of

the above mentioned hormone.

(Exopthalmic goiter)

SECTION II ( 40 marks)

Question 2.

Answer Key.

a)

i) 1- cortex 2- medulla 3- pelvis 4- ureter (At least two correct labellings for ½ mark)
( 0.25 x 4 = 1)

ii) Due to the presence of Henle’s loops and collecting ducts of nephrons. ( ½ + ½ )

iii) Urine. Urea (½+½)

iv) Nephrons/ Uriniferous tubules / Renal tubules / Kidney tubules. (1)

v) Ultrafiltration and Selective reabsorption. ( ½ + ½ ) ( secretion is incorrect)

b) ( 5 X 1=5)

i)In the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron all the glucose is reabsorbed in the blood by
the process of selective reabsorption. Therefore , glucose is normally not found in urine.
 ii) Medulla oblongata controls involuntary functions like heart beat, rate of respiration, etc.
Injury to medulla oblongata may result to stop of heart beat and breathing leading to death.

iii) Sharp objects can rupture our ear drum. It can lead to hearing loss .( puncture or any other
inappropriate word not accepted)

iv) A drunk person walks clumsily because , due to the effect of alcohol , the cerebellum is unable
to coordinate muscular movements properly.Cerebellum controls body balance.muscular
coordination

v) The left ventricle has to pump blood till our toes and to the head against gravity with greater
force. So its wall are thicker. Right ventricle has thinner walls because it pumps blood only upto
the lungs.

Question 3.

Answer key.

a) i) Transpiration. Oil was added to prevent loss of water through evaporation. ( ½ + ½ =1)

ii) Weight of plant will be reduced as in bright sunlight , transpiration rate is high, so water is
lost in form of vapour leading to more absorption of water by roots from the jar. Thus , level
of water in jar decreases which will decrease the over all weight of the set up. ( ½ + ½ )

iii) 1. In humid conditions , transpiration rate is low, so level of water in jar will not
show much change. ( ½ )

2.On a windy day, transpiration rate is high so level of water in the jar will fall
rapidly. (½)

iv) Sunken stomata/ Modification of leaves into spines / presence of thick layer of cuticle
on the leaf surface. (1)

v)Guttation is the process of loss of water in the form of droplets from special opening called
hydathodes present on margin of leaves. (1)( Droplets and hydathodes to be mentioned)

(b) Exact Location – ( 5x1=5)

i) Monocytes- in blood/ bone marrow

ii) Corpus callosum – Between two lobes of cerebrum called cerebral hemisphere.

iii)Malleus – Middle ear between the tympanic membrane and the incus

iv)Pulmonary semilunar valves - At the opening of right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.(
Between / Base not accepted)
v)Islets of langerhans – in Pancreas

Question 4.

Answer Key.

a)i)Late prophase. Nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappear/ spindle fibre appears between
daughter centrioles forming the achromatic spindle. ( ½ + ½ =1)

ii)Centrosome (½)

iii)A – centriole with astral rays ( both to be mentioned) B- Spindle fibre C – Sister chromatids
(1½)

iv)Metaphase. Chromosomes are arranged at the equatorial or metaphase plate.( ½ + ½ )

v)Mitosis, two daughter cells are formed. Meiosis four daughter cells are formed. ( ½ + ½ )

b) Differences- ( 5x1=5)

i)In leaf, glucose is stored in the form of starch and in Liver glucose is stored in the form of glycogen.

ii)Hypotonic solution, plant cell will swell , will become turgid. ( turgid operative)

Hypertonic solution, Plant cell will loose water , will become flaccid. ( Flaccid is operative)

iii)LUBB-Atrio ventricular valves close in the heart.

DUP – Semilunar valve.close in the heart

iv)RBC- Biconcave in shape/Nucleus absent and WBC- Amoeboid in shape/Nucleus present.

v)Spinal nerves- 31 pairs Cranial nerves- 12 pairs.

5.i) A- artery( ½ )

B-Vein( ½ )
c-capillary( ½ )

(If this answer is wrong then do not correct iv)

ii)1-Tunica externa ( ½ )( external layer not accepted)

2-lumen( ½ )
3-Tunica media ( ½ ) ( middle layer not accepted)

iii) oxygenated ( ½ )

iv)ARTERY : NARROWER LUMEN/HAVE THICK MUSCULAR

WALL

VEIN: WIDER LUMEN/ THIN MUSCULAR WALL ½ + ½ )

( NO SMALL OR LARGE)

v)C- capillary ( ½ )

b)1.Thyroxine ( ½ )
2. Function / effect -Regulates tissue metabolism,
growth and differentiation refer page 161( ½ )

3.Posterior pituitary( ½ )

4.Constricts blood vessels with rise in BP/increases

reabsorption of water from kidneys -161( ½ )

5.pituitary ( ½ )

6.growth hormone( ½ )
7.insulin / glucagon( ½ )

8.Diabetes mellitus( ½ ) / Regulates blood sugar level

9.adrenaline( ½ )

10.Prepares the body to overcome an emergency

situation by providing an emergency situation.161 ( ½ )

6.i)Photosynthesis ( 1 )

ii) Complete definition. (1)

iii)source of carbon dioxide ( ½ )
iv)carbon dioxide concentration increases> rate of
photosynthesis increases…more oxygen is released( ½ +
½)

v)Hydrilla /Elodea ( ½ )

vi) Reactants and factors and products(1 )

b)i)osmoregulation ( ½ each )( Incorrect spelling= 0)

ii)diffusion

iii)nucleosome
iv)diapedesis

v)diastole

vi Presbyopia
vii)ADH/vasopressin

viii)conjunctiva

ix)lub
x)pericardium

7i) Reflex action. ( ½ )

Automatic /quick /spontaneous response towards

stimulus . ( ½ )

ii)synapse ( ½ ) ( Synaptic cleft is incorrect)

iii) 1.sensory /afferent neuron ( ½ ) ( Nerve is incorrect)

2. motor / efferent neuron ( ½ )

 3. grey or gray ( ½ )/ Central canal

iii)To destarch the leaves of the plants ( Leaves

operative)(1/2)

iv)Cytons in the inner grey matter (both req ½)(In

cerebellum and Spinal cord

Axons in the white matter ( ½ )( In cerebellum and

spinal cord.) (NOTE: ONLY GRAY MATTER AND WHITE
MATTER IS NOT ACCEPTED)

v) meninges ( ½) ( Layers not accepted)

cerebrospinal fluid( ½ ) or Protected by vertebrae or

vertebral column

b)i) Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis ( ½)

ii)Reactants and factors)products (1)

iii)To destarch the leaves of the plants ( Leaves

operative)(1/2)

iv)green – blue black ( ½ )

non -green -brown /yellowish brown ( ½ )

coleus /money plant /geranium /croton ( ½ )

v) ½ - double membraneto be shown clearly.

½ + ½ - any two labellings with neat and correct

drawing
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