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Define mitosis and meiosis |
| Answer» Define mitosis and meiosis | |
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Try to hold your breath as long as you can. You might have observed great discomfort in the body. This is due to increase in CO2 levels in the lungs and the respiratory part of the brain forces you to breathe and sends painful contractions of the diaphragm and muscles in the ribs. Where does this CO2 come from in the first place? |
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Answer» Try to hold your breath as long as you can. You might have observed great discomfort in the body. This is due to increase in CO2 levels in the lungs and the respiratory part of the brain forces you to breathe and sends painful contractions of the diaphragm and muscles in the ribs. Where does this CO2 come from in the first place? |
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| 8153. |
Clarify the term non-disjunction giving a suitable example to substantiate the same. [2 MARKS] |
| Answer» Clarify the term non-disjunction giving a suitable example to substantiate the same. [2 MARKS] | |
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A carpel has three parts ovary,__ and stigma. |
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Answer» A carpel has three parts ovary, |
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| 8155. |
Guttation is the evidence of: |
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Answer» Guttation is the evidence of: |
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| 8156. |
Why is the testis located outside the male human body and not inside. |
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Answer» Why is the testis located outside the male human body and not inside. |
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| 8157. |
Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have comparatively better chances of survival—the one reproducing asexually or the one reproducing sexually ? Give reasons to justify your answer. |
| Answer» Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have comparatively better chances of survival—the one reproducing asexually or the one reproducing sexually ? Give reasons to justify your answer. | |
| 8158. |
How pituitary gland help in secretion of of hormones by other glands |
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Answer» How pituitary gland help in secretion of of hormones by other glands |
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| 8159. |
What are the three types of papillae.Which two of these bear taste buds?What is the role of the third type? |
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Answer» What are the three types of papillae.Which two of these bear taste buds?What is the role of the third type? |
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| 8160. |
Why are the protein digesting enzymes in the stomach released as inactive enzymes or zymogens? |
| Answer» Why are the protein digesting enzymes in the stomach released as inactive enzymes or zymogens? | |
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Name the source of carbon dioxide for aquatic plants. |
| Answer» Name the source of carbon dioxide for aquatic plants. | |
| 8162. |
Which of the following is/are not correctly matched? |
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Answer» Which of the following is/are not correctly matched? |
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| 8163. |
Transpiration increases by increase in: |
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Answer» Transpiration increases by increase in: |
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| 8164. |
The normal number of chromosomes in the progeny is maintained when the germ cells: |
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Answer» The normal number of chromosomes in the progeny is maintained when the germ cells: |
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| 8165. |
Identify the functions of medulla oblongata. |
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Answer» Identify the functions of medulla oblongata. |
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The offsprings formed by asexual reproduction method have greater similarity among themselves because: (i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent (ii) asexual reproduction involves two parents (iii) asexual reproduction involves gametes (iv) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv) |
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Answer» The offsprings formed by asexual reproduction method have greater similarity among themselves because: |
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Which of the following is most likely to have a much higher breathing rate?(a) man(b) fish(c) dog(d) sparrow |
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Answer» Which of the following is most likely to have a much higher breathing rate? |
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Study the given data and answer the questions following the data: Parental plants crossFI First Generation F2 offsprings fertilized and seeds collectedoffspringsof self pollination of FlMale parents always bear red flowers.330 seeds Out of 44 seeds 33 seeds are plants with red Female parent always had white flowers,sown and observed. All 330 are red flowers.flowers and 11 seeds are plants with white flowers. i. What is the term used for this type of cross? ii. What does the data of the column marked F1 indicate? iii. Express the genotype of the (a) parents (b) F1 progeny and (c ) F2 progeny |
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Answer» Study the given data and answer the questions following the data: Parental plants crossFI First Generation F2 offsprings fertilized and seeds collectedoffspringsof self pollination of FlMale parents always bear red flowers.330 seeds Out of 44 seeds 33 seeds are plants with red Female parent always had white flowers,sown and observed. All 330 are red flowers.flowers and 11 seeds are plants with white flowers. i. What is the term used for this type of cross? ii. What does the data of the column marked F1 indicate? iii. Express the genotype of the (a) parents (b) F1 progeny and (c ) F2 progeny |
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| 8169. |
Are glucose and alcohol bases? |
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Answer» Are glucose and alcohol bases? |
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| 8170. |
Choose the correct sequence of events that occur in the process of phagocytosis. |
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Answer» Choose the correct sequence of events that occur in the process of phagocytosis. |
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| 8171. |
The endomembrane system does not include |
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Answer» The endomembrane system does not include
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| 8172. |
People living in coastal areas generally do not suffer from goitre. This is because |
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Answer» People living in coastal areas generally do not suffer from goitre. This is because |
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| 8173. |
Fertilization in plants occurs in the________. |
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Answer» Fertilization in plants occurs in the________. |
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| 8174. |
Why marriage at a certain age? |
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Answer» Why marriage at a certain age? |
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| 8175. |
Which of these are radioactive elements? |
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Answer» Which of these are radioactive elements? |
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| 8176. |
What is meant by [2 MARKS] (a) artificial insemination (b) Impotency? |
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Answer» What is meant by [2 MARKS] (a) artificial insemination (b) Impotency? |
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Once the ovulation is over, the released egg is then picked up by ___ of oviduct funnel. |
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Answer» Once the ovulation is over, the released egg is then picked up by |
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| 8178. |
___ is the hormone that is directly involved in homeostasis in the human body. |
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Question 8 (iii) Given below is a square of letters in which are hidden different words related to respiration in organisms. These words may be present in any direction – upwards, downwards, or along the diagonals. Find the words for your respiratory system. Clues about those words are given below the square. (iii) Muscular floor of chest cavity |
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Answer» Question 8 (iii) |
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| 8180. |
WHY GLUCOSE IS ABSENT IN URINE OF HEALTHY PERSON ? |
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Answer» WHY GLUCOSE IS ABSENT IN URINE OF HEALTHY PERSON ? |
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| 8181. |
In a plant, red colour of fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure lines are crossed, the probability of producing F2 homozygous plants with red fruits, heterozygous plants with red fruits, and plants with yellow colored fruits respectively is |
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Answer» In a plant, red colour of fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure lines are crossed, the probability of producing F2 homozygous plants with red fruits, heterozygous plants with red fruits, and plants with yellow colored fruits respectively is |
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Which of the following rotation of crops will reduce dependency on the use of chemical fertilizers? |
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Answer» Which of the following rotation of crops will reduce dependency on the use of chemical fertilizers? |
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| 8183. |
Name the vein which brings blood to left atrium from lungs. __ |
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Answer» Name the vein which brings blood to left atrium from lungs. |
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| 8184. |
Is blinking of eyes a spinal reflex or cerebral reflex |
| Answer» Is blinking of eyes a spinal reflex or cerebral reflex | |
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Why is excretion necessary? Name the common excretory substances in our body. [3 MARKS] |
| Answer» Why is excretion necessary? Name the common excretory substances in our body. [3 MARKS] | |
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'Air pollution affects climate'. Write your opinion. |
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Answer» 'Air pollution affects climate'. Write your opinion. |
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| 8187. |
Can the fruit that has fallen or detached from the tree can be said to be alive? Give reasons for your answer. |
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Answer» Can the fruit that has fallen or detached from the tree can be said to be alive? Give reasons for your answer. |
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Which animal or plant hormone is associated with development of seedless fruit and increased sugar level in the blood |
| Answer» Which animal or plant hormone is associated with development of seedless fruit and increased sugar level in the blood | |
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How classification and evolution are interlinked to each other |
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Answer» How classification and evolution are interlinked to each other |
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Define the process of forming of a black hole |
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Answer» Define the process of forming of a black hole |
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How is unfertilized egg in the female body removed ? |
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Answer» How is unfertilized egg in the female body removed ? |
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Voluntary muscle contractions are initiated in: |
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Answer» Voluntary muscle contractions are initiated in: |
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Are villi helpful in good absorption? |
| Answer» Are villi helpful in good absorption? | |
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Bat and butterfly wings cannot be of any help in evolutionary study, because |
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Answer» Bat and butterfly wings cannot be of any help in evolutionary study, because |
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Described below are the three steps in the process of how eutrophication leads to total destruction of aquatic life. Choose the option which has the correct sequence of these steps. i) Algae die off, hence a large amount of organic matter is released. ii) Bacteria begin to degrade organic matter, leading to a decrease in dissolved oxygen. iii) Increase in nutrient concentrations causes a sudden growth spurt in algae. |
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Answer» Described below are the three steps in the process of how eutrophication leads to total destruction of aquatic life. Choose the option which has the correct sequence of these steps. |
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All of the following are examples of an external stimulus except. |
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Answer» All of the following are examples of an external stimulus except. |
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In human body what is the role of Seninal vesicles and prostate? |
| Answer» In human body what is the role of Seninal vesicles and prostate? | |
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If p - 1, p + 3, 3p - 1 are in A.P., then p is equal to: |
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Answer» If p - 1, p + 3, 3p - 1 are in A.P., then p is equal to: |
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Given above is the diagram of an experimental setup to study the process of transpiration in plants. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow: (a) Name the color of dry cobalt chloride paper? (b) Is the experimental leaf a monocot or a dicot? Give a reason to support your answer. (c) Why are glass slides placed over the dry cobalt chloride papers? (d) After about half an hour what change, if any, would you expect to find in the cobalt chloride paper placed on the dorsal and ventral sides of the leaf? Give a reason to support your answer. |
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Given above is the diagram of an experimental setup to study the process of transpiration in plants. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow: (a) Name the color of dry cobalt chloride paper? (b) Is the experimental leaf a monocot or a dicot? Give a reason to support your answer. (c) Why are glass slides placed over the dry cobalt chloride papers? (d) After about half an hour what change, if any, would you expect to find in the cobalt chloride paper placed on the dorsal and ventral sides of the leaf? Give a reason to support your answer. |
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If the nucleus from another amoeba is transplanted to enucleated amoeba, the recipient survives and divides and while the donor amoeba (enucleated) dies. This experiment shows that |
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Answer» If the nucleus from another amoeba is transplanted to enucleated amoeba, the recipient survives and divides and while the donor amoeba (enucleated) dies. This experiment shows that
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