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ICSE,FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
STD: 100
MARKS:
SUB: BIOLOGY DURATION: 2 HRS

Svtion Ais compulsory. All questions fromSection Aare to be attempted.

Atotal of four questions are to be attempted fron Section B . i
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets ()
SECTION A|40 MARKS|
Question 1. Choose the correet answer and write the correct option -
1.Clones of animals are produced through the praçtice of -
i. Genetics c. Biotechnology
ii. Embryology d. Genetic Engineering rt dont sltliin } *

2. The distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed is termed as
i. Scutellum c. Hilum
ii. Micropyle

3. Assertion (A)- Plasma membrane is slectively permeable.

Reason (R) Plasma membrane allows some molecules to pass through it
more easily than, Qthers, T#oll tt :silitrslbas 1osllo! (2) toin22A 01
i. Both A and R are True andR is the correct explanation of A. bose

ii. Both Aand Rare-True and Ris not the correçtexplanation of A. go:89 51
ii. A is True butR is False
iv, A is False but R is Tr°e Eiq "9T102 rlt e bns ount 2ts i boe A itol 1

4. Perianth is the collective ternm for a group of

i. Sepals c. Tepals
ii. Petals d. Bracts

S. Glycolysis is a process
i. in which glycogen is broken down into glúcos ti ciel: 3InG20disl.i
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ii, which occurs in the mitichondria

iii. which glucose is broken down into pyruvate
iv. that occurs next to Kreb's Cycle

6. Floral stalk is termed as -

i. Petiole c. Pedicel
ii. Peduncle d. Funicle

7. Cardiac muscle is -
i. Lnvoluntary c. Striated

ii. Smooth d. Involuntary and Striated

8. Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms belong 10 -

i. Protista c. Fungi
ii. Monera d. Both (a) and (b)

9. Which branch of Biology deals with blood and urine tests?

i Immunology c. Parasitology
ii. Pathology d. Physiology

10. Assertion (A)- Pollination and Fertilization in flowers produce fruits and
seeds.
Reason (R) After fertilization, the ovary becomes the fruit and ovules
become seeds.
i. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation ofA.
ii. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct cxplanation of A.
iii. A is true but R is false.
iv. A is false, but R is true.

Which of the following cell organelles is correctly matched with its

function?

i. Ribosomes - Synthesis of proteins

ii. Mitochondria - Synthesis of enzymes
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iii. Plasma membrane -
Freely permeable
iv. Centrosome -
Carries genes
12. Which of the followino connects a
muscle to a bonc?
i. Cartilage c. Tendon
ii. Ligament d. All of the above

13. A flower is said to be complete

when -
i. It has the calyx and corolla
ii. It has the androecium and
gynoecium
iii. It has a perianth
iv. It has all the four whorls

14. Each ovule has one or two protective coverings called -

i. Scutellum c. Nucellus
ii. Integuments d. None of the above

15. Respiration in plants occurs

i. Only in stomata c. Only in lenticels
ii. Only in leaves d. In all the parts

Question 2.
A. Name the following (S]
1.The part of a cell concerned with transmission of hereditary characters from
parents to offsprings.
2. The science which aims to improve the human race, through controlled
heredity.
3. The removal of anthers in young flowers.
4. The set-up in which the condition under study is missing.
s. The casting off and regrowing of the exoskeleton.
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B. Match the items in column A with those in column B | 6dpn cZslq12)

A B

1. Vacuoles a, Intracellular Digestion

2. Nucleolus b. Respiratory Enzymes
3. Lysosomes Covered by tonoplast
4. Anthocyanin d. Forms RNA
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$. Cristae e. Dissolved in theiqrnoT stt ot bise
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f. Initiates and regulates ceti

c. State whether the following statements are truc or false. If false,

correct statement.

1. Chromosomes are found only inan anmabcell1oto o 10 9n) 25id sluvo usil.1
2. Study of birds is entomology. 2ullsuV.3 Tullotu?.i
3. Bracts are usually green, but sömetimés lätge ahd colourful.
4. Collenchyma cells containing chloroplasts ate called chlorenchyma.
5. The condition in which, even if the sigma reçeives pollen from the anthers of
the same flower, the pollen fail to germinate, is called unisexuality."
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D. Given below are five groups of terms. In each group, arrange and rewrite the
terms in the correct order, so as to bc in a logical sequcncc.

1.Zygote, embryo, seed, allogamy, fusion of gametes.

2. Species, family. genus:'class.ordeBhýki liw bamuonos li9s sto huq prTI
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3. Embryo, 1" male gamete, zygote, egg cll, micropyle.
4. Tissues, organs, cells, organism, organ system. .vibosd
5. Pollen tube, stigma, sperm nuclei, pollen grain, gencraiye U vorror r :

E. Drawa neat and labelled diagram of the generalized1arrangement of parts of

a bisexual flower.
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SECTION B |40 MARKS]

Attempt any four questions fromn this Section

Question 3.
1. Write the full fom of ATP and ADP. [1]
2. Mention any two contrivances in flowers, which favour cross-pollination. - (2]
3. Give the scientific names of the following organisms - [2]
i. Peacock
ii. Potato

4. Define - [2]
i. Genetics
ii. Eugenics

S. With regard to germination in bean seed, answer the following questions. [3]
i. Stat the function of the micropyle.
ii. Name the part of the seed that grows into the seedling.
iii. Name the part of the seed that provides nutrition for the growing
seedling.

Question 4.
1. Differentiate between Exobiology and Space Biology. [11

2. Write the specific locations of the following tissues - [21

i. Sclerenchyma
ii. Cartilage

3. What happens to the following after fertilization? [2

i. Ovules

ii. Calyx
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ii. Petals

iv. Stamens

4. Give biological reasons for the following - [2]

i. Germinated grams are considered highly nutritive.
ii. Ray florcts of sunflower are described as neuters.

s. The following two chemical reactions are supposed to indicate a certain

process occurring in green plants, under two different conditions [3)
a. CçH1z0, + 60, ’ 6C0, + + 38 ATP

b. CçHi20% ’ +2C0, +2 ATP

i. Fill in the blanks in cach reaction.

ii. Name the process represented by the two chemical equations.

iii. What are the conditions under which the two reactions (a) and (b) are
occurring?

Question 5.

1. How does Biology help us in leading a healthier life?

2. Give one word for each ofthe following [2]
i. Cells least specialized in plants.
ii. The two types of tissues that provide the upward movement of water and
dissolved food materials, from the roots/leaves to other parts of the plant.

3. What are the group names for the following categories of animals? |2
i. Animals with three pairs of legs.
ii. Animals with a soft, segmented body and having a true body cavity with
two openings.
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4. What are the advantages of the following in the flower, to the plant
concerncd? [2]
i. Long feathery stigma
ii. Brightly coloured petals

5. The figure shown below represents the internal structure of a certain seed.
Study the figure and answer the following questions (3]

i. ldentify the seed and mention whether it is mono or dicotyledönous.

ii. Label the guidelines I to 4.
i. Write an important role of part 2.

Question 6.
1.What is the name of the chemical substance which constitutes the genes? [1]
2. Answer the following questions briefly - [2]
i.Can cell respiration occur in any organism at a temperature of about 65°
C? Give reason.

ii. Why is it difficult to demonstrate respiration in green plants?

3. Mention any one major similarity and one major difference in the following
pairs of animals. [2]
i. Insects and birds
ii. Bat and pigcon
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4. Distinguish between the following pairs - [2]

i. Epicotyl and Hypocotyl
ii. Radicle and Plumule

S. What is the function of thepollen tube? Explain it with the help of a diagram. (3]

Question 7.

1. Define protoplasm. [1]

2. Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest a suitable
Word/words for the fourth place - [2)
i. Discases : Pathology :: Immunity
ii. Reptiles: Herpetology : Fishes

3. Rewrite the following scientific names corectly - (21

i. ficus religiosa
i. Bombyx Mori

4. Name the kinds of cells found in the following places - (2]

i. Inner lining of the wind pipe
ii. Brain

5. Given below are two figures of a certain parts of a flower. Study the figures
carefully and answer the following questions - [3]
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-Anther

Pollen
gralns
Pollen
Sacs

Anther

-Filament

i. Which major organ of a flower does the figure Arepresent? What is the
collective term for this organ?
ii. Are the contents of the pollen sacs in B, male or female?
ii. Can you state how the contents of the pollen sacs would come out?

Question 8.
1. Which branch of Biology deals with the interpretation of biological events, in
terms of molecules in a cell?

2. Draw a neat and labelled diagram showing the experimental set-up (initial
and final stages), to demonstrate anaerobic respiration in germinating seeds. (2]
3. Explain the meaning of the terms cold-blooded and warm-blooded. [2)
4.Why are cells generally of a small size? (2]
5. Study the diagram given and answer the questions that follow - [3
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i. Identify the cell.

ii. Name the parts labelled-l to 6.
ii. Where is this cell likely to be found in the human body and what is its
function?

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