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7551.

A hormone that helps in loss of water from the body

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A hormone that helps in loss of water from the body


7552.

What is hepatopancreatic Duct?

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What is hepatopancreatic Duct?

7553.

What is pollination?

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What is pollination?

7554.

The process that does not require energy for movement of particles are

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The process that does not require energy for movement of particles are


7555.

Describe regeneration. [3 MARKS]

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Describe regeneration. [3 MARKS]

7556.

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in autotrophs?

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in autotrophs?


7557.

The equation for the burning of octane is: 2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O How many moles of carbon dioxide are produced when one mole of octane burns?

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The equation for the burning of octane is:

2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O

How many moles of carbon dioxide are produced when one mole of octane burns?


7558.

Why can't humans beings use regeneration for reproduction?

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Why can't humans beings use regeneration for reproduction?

7559.

Identify the correct sequence of the process of formation of Fossil fuels. i. Formation of pete - a spongy material ii. Sinking to the bottom of the swamps iii. Death of huge ferns and leaves covering the swamps iv.High pressure turning pete to fossil fuels v. Formation of sedimentary rock

Answer» Identify the correct sequence of the process of formation of Fossil fuels.
i. Formation of pete - a spongy material
ii. Sinking to the bottom of the swamps
iii. Death of huge ferns and leaves covering the swamps
iv.High pressure turning pete to fossil fuels
v.
Formation of sedimentary rock
7560.

What happens when - on maturation sporangia of Rhizopus bursts?

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What happens when - on maturation sporangia of Rhizopus bursts?

7561.

In Drosophila, the red-eye character is dominant over white eye character. When a homozygous red-eyed individual is crossed with a homozygous white-eyed individual, and individuals of F1 generation are intercrossed, 12 individuals are produced. White-eyed individuals of these will be:

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In Drosophila, the red-eye character is dominant over white eye character. When a homozygous red-eyed individual is crossed with a homozygous white-eyed individual, and individuals of F1 generation are intercrossed, 12 individuals are produced. White-eyed individuals of these will be:


7562.

Which of the following can be used to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases?

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Which of the following can be used to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases?


7563.

Which of the following produced during the light phase of photosynthesis?

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Which of the following produced during the light phase of photosynthesis?


7564.

Identify the stage of mitosis by inspecting the image and key changes listed.

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Identify the stage of mitosis by inspecting the image and key changes listed.


7565.

Recessive gene can express itself only in________.

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Recessive gene can express itself only in________.


7566.

The phase of cardiac cycle in which the auricles contract

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The phase of cardiac cycle in which the auricles contract

7567.

Which of the following label indicates glomerulus?

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Which of the following label indicates glomerulus?


7568.

How reproduction of hydra differs from hens? [5 MARKS]

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How reproduction of hydra differs from hens? [5 MARKS]

7569.

Situation: Fastsnow is planning to market wastewater purification systems that work by spraying a mist that freezes on contact with cold air. The sudden freezing kills bacteria. Because the system works only at cold temperature, municipalities using it will still need to maintain a conventional system Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest grounds for a prediction that municipalities will buy Fastsnow's purification system despite the need to maintain a conventional purification system as well? Enter the answer in the blank. A. Bacteria are not the only impurities that must be removed from wastewater. B. Many municipalities have old wastewater purification systems that need to be replaced. C. Conventional wastewater purification systems have not been fully successful in killing bacteria at cold temperatures. D. During times of warm weather, when it is not in use, Fastsnow's purification system requires relatively little maintenance. E.Places where the winters are cold rarely have a problem of water shortage. ___

Answer» Situation: Fastsnow is planning to market wastewater purification systems that work by spraying a mist that freezes on contact with cold air. The sudden freezing kills bacteria. Because the system works only at cold temperature, municipalities using it will still need to maintain a conventional system

Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest grounds for a prediction that municipalities will buy Fastsnow's purification system despite the need to maintain a conventional purification system as well? Enter the answer in the blank.
A. Bacteria are not the only impurities that must be removed from wastewater.
B. Many municipalities have old wastewater purification systems that need to be replaced.
C. Conventional wastewater purification systems have not been fully successful in killing bacteria at cold temperatures.
D. During times of warm weather, when it is not in use, Fastsnow's purification system requires relatively little maintenance.

E.Places where the winters are cold rarely have a problem of water shortage.
___

7570.

Question 7 (v) Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false: (v) The size of the chest cavity increases during inhalation.

Answer» Question 7 (v)
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:
(v) The size of the chest cavity increases during inhalation.
7571.

The theory that explains the pulling force of water as it evaporates from leaves is called the

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The theory that explains the pulling force of water as it evaporates from leaves is called the


7572.

(a) Identify A, B and C in the given diagram and write their functions (b) Mention the role of gamete and zygote in sexually reproducing organisms.

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(a) Identify A, B and C in the given diagram and write their functions

(b) Mention the role of gamete and zygote in sexually reproducing organisms.

7573.

Which of the following activities may be regarded as wastage of water?

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Which of the following activities may be regarded as wastage of water?


7574.

Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding Metaphase of Mitosis. I. Each chromosome splits up to form 2 chromatids. II. The newly formed chromatids remain united at centromere on two different kinetochores. III. Has only one of unit of DNA from each parent. IV. Spindle fibres attach to centromere to pull the chromatids toward the poles.

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Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding Metaphase of Mitosis.

I. Each chromosome splits up to form 2 chromatids.

II. The newly formed chromatids remain united at centromere on two different

kinetochores.

III. Has only one of unit of DNA from each parent.

IV. Spindle fibres attach to centromere to pull the chromatids toward the poles.


7575.

A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorous metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?

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A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorous metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?

7576.

In the above food web, if wild cat becomes extinct, then which population would increase the most?

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In the above food web, if wild cat becomes extinct, then which population would increase the most?
7577.

The cause of Presbyopia is

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The cause of Presbyopia is


7578.

There are three plants A, B and C. The flowers of plant A open their petals in bright light during the day but close them when it gets dark at night. On the other hand, the flowers of plant B open their petals at night but close them during the day when there is bright light. The leaves of plant C fold up and drooop when touched with fingers or any other solid object. (a) Name the phenomenon shown by the flowers of (i) plant A, and (ii) plant B. (b) Name one flower each which behaves like the flower of (i) plant A, and (ii) plant B. (c) Name the phenomenon exhibited by the leaves of plant C. (d) Name a plant whose leaves behave like those of plant C. (e) Which plant / plants exhibit the phenomenon based on growth movements?

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There are three plants A, B and C. The flowers of plant A open their petals in bright light during the day but close them when it gets dark at night. On the other hand, the flowers of plant B open their petals at night but close them during the day when there is bright light. The leaves of plant C fold up and drooop when touched with fingers or any other solid object.

(a) Name the phenomenon shown by the flowers of (i) plant A, and (ii) plant B.

(b) Name one flower each which behaves like the flower of (i) plant A, and (ii) plant B.

(c) Name the phenomenon exhibited by the leaves of plant C.

(d) Name a plant whose leaves behave like those of plant C.

(e) Which plant / plants exhibit the phenomenon based on growth movements?

7579.

Explain Mendel's law of independent inheritance. Give one example.

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Explain Mendel's law of independent inheritance. Give one example.

7580.

What is puberty? [1 MARK]

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What is puberty? [1 MARK]

7581.

Blood pressure is measured by

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Blood pressure is measured by


7582.

Why are human beings, who look so different from each other in terms of size, color and looks said to be of the same species?

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Why are human beings, who look so different from each other in terms of size, color and looks said to be of the same species?

7583.

How do we know how old a fossil is?

Answer» How do we know how old a fossil is?
7584.

Why single recessive gene cannot decide appearance?

Answer» Why single recessive gene cannot decide appearance?
7585.

Which of these following do not contain Iron in them?

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Which of these following do not contain Iron in them?


7586.

The peripheral nervous system consists of ________ pairs of cranial nerves and ________ pairs of spinal nerves.

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The peripheral nervous system consists of ________ pairs of cranial nerves and ________ pairs of spinal nerves.


7587.

Explain briefly why Adrenaline is called emergency hormones and it's functions.

Answer» Explain briefly why Adrenaline is called emergency hormones and it's functions.
7588.

What are the two types of respiration?

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What are the two types of respiration?

7589.

Volvox and Fucus sexually reproduce by

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Volvox and Fucus sexually reproduce by


7590.

Which of the following hormones has a vital role in physiology and medicine?

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Which of the following hormones has a vital role in physiology and medicine?


7591.

Choose the incorrect option for the adaptations seen in cacti.

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Choose the incorrect option for the adaptations seen in cacti.


7592.

Only green parts of a leaf give iodine test positive in the presence of ___.

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Only green parts of a leaf give iodine test positive in the presence of ___.


7593.

The filtrate left after tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion is called

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The filtrate left after tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion is called


7594.

Juvenile hormone causes:

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Juvenile hormone causes:


7595.

Which of the following is a receptor that is used by a snake?

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Which of the following is a receptor that is used by a snake?


7596.

Compare the hormonal response with the nervous response with respect to their speed, transmission and the general nature of changes brought about

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Compare the hormonal response with the nervous response with respect to their speed, transmission and the general nature of changes brought about

7597.

Name the following : (a) The fluid surrounding the developing embryo. (b) The body part in which the embryo develops. (c) The membrane which protects the foetus and encloses a fluid. (d) the canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before birth in human male child.

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Name the following :

(a) The fluid surrounding the developing embryo.

(b) The body part in which the embryo develops.

(c) The membrane which protects the foetus and encloses a fluid.

(d) the canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before birth in human male child.

7598.

Given below are two sets (a) and (b) of five parts in each. Rewrite them in correct sequence. (a) Cochlea, tympanum, auditory canal, ear ossicles, oval window. (b) Conjunctiva, retina, cornea, optic nerve, lens.

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Given below are two sets (a) and (b) of five parts in each. Rewrite them in correct sequence.
(a) Cochlea, tympanum, auditory canal, ear ossicles, oval window.
(b) Conjunctiva, retina, cornea, optic nerve, lens.

7599.

Which among the following substances are reabsorbed in the nephron?

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Which among the following substances are reabsorbed in the nephron?


7600.

What is the location of Corpus luteum?

Answer» What is the location of Corpus luteum?