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8551.

In telophase, which of the following structures are reorganised?

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In telophase, which of the following structures are reorganised?


8552.

Write with the help of one example for each, distinguish between the acquired traits and the inherited traits. Why are the traits/experiences acquired during the entire lifetime of an individual and not inherited in the next generation? Explain the reason of this fact with an example.

Answer» Write with the help of one example for each, distinguish between the acquired traits and the inherited traits. Why are the traits/experiences acquired during the entire lifetime of an individual and not inherited in the next generation? Explain the reason of this fact with an example.
8553.

Give the best example of parental care.

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Give the best example of parental care.

8554.

The movement of materials from leaves to other tissues throughout the plant is called:

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The movement of materials from leaves to other tissues throughout the plant is called:


8555.

How long osmosis usually take place or can continue?

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How long osmosis usually take place or can continue?


8556.

Root hairs occur in the zone of:

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Root hairs occur in the zone of:


8557.

Which detergent can cause maximum pollution?

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Which detergent can cause maximum pollution?


8558.

Haemophilia is rare in women because

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Haemophilia is rare in women because


8559.

Forest areas receive ______ rainfall than the areas nearby.

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Forest areas receive ______ rainfall than the areas nearby.


8560.

What is placenta? Is it an exocrine gland? Mention its role during pregnancy. [5 MARKS]

Answer» What is placenta? Is it an exocrine gland? Mention its role during pregnancy. [5 MARKS]

8561.

Meiosis occurs in

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Meiosis occurs in


8562.

Define variation.

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Define variation.

8563.

Hernioplasty is the procedure to cure

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Hernioplasty is the procedure to cure


8564.

Which part of the brain regulates movement and aids in the processing of auditory and visual information?

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Which part of the brain regulates movement and aids in the processing of auditory and visual information?


8565.

The term 'Genetics' was coined by

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The term 'Genetics' was coined by


8566.

The thoracic and right lymphatic ducts return lymph to the ______.

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The thoracic and right lymphatic ducts return lymph to the ______.


8567.

Match the following: i. 12 weeksa. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotumii. 14 weeksb. Genitals develop accordinglyiii. 24 weeksc. Covered with lanugoiv. 32 weeksd. Babys head will engagev. 40 weekse. Organs are fully formed

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Match the following:

i. 12 weeksa. In a male foetus testis migrates to scrotumii. 14 weeksb. Genitals develop accordinglyiii. 24 weeksc. Covered with lanugoiv. 32 weeksd. Babys head will engagev. 40 weekse. Organs are fully formed
8568.

Describe the functions of (a) amnion (b) placenta

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Describe the functions of

(a) amnion

(b) placenta

8569.

How is glucose and starch produced in plants?

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How is glucose and starch produced in plants?


8570.

A B a) Phenotype i) Position of a gene on chromosome. b) Genotype ii) Genetic makeup of an organism. iii) Physical expression of gene. iv) Position of chromosome on gene.

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A B
a) Phenotype i) Position of a gene on chromosome.
b) Genotype ii) Genetic makeup of an organism.
iii) Physical expression of gene.
iv) Position of chromosome on gene.


8571.

Cushings syndrome results from:

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Cushings syndrome results from:


8572.

The anther contains : (a) sepals (b) ovules (c) carpel (d) pollen grains

Answer» The anther contains :
(a) sepals
(b) ovules
(c) carpel
(d) pollen grains
8573.

The major problems that might occur because of population explosion are

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The major problems that might occur because of population explosion are


8574.

Which generation would cause more variations in bacteria?

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Which generation would cause more variations in bacteria?


8575.

Genetic improvement of the plants has become possible due to ___

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Genetic improvement of the plants has become possible due to ___

8576.

The symbolic representation of chromosomes responsible for sex determination in human is ______.

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The symbolic representation of chromosomes responsible for sex determination in human is ______.

8577.

What is the significance of reflex action.

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What is the significance of reflex action.

8578.

Why do we do burp?

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Why do we do burp?

8579.

What is xylem tissue ? Name the two kinds of cells in xylem tissue. State whether these cells are living or dead.

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What is xylem tissue ? Name the two kinds of cells in xylem tissue. State whether these cells are living or dead.

8580.

Which of the following statements are true regarding osmosis?

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Which of the following statements are true regarding osmosis?


8581.

Once the ovum is fertilised, the corpus luteum continues releasing progesterone to facilitate

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Once the ovum is fertilised, the corpus luteum continues releasing progesterone to facilitate


8582.

Which of the following elements is not remobilized from one part of the plant to another?

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Which of the following elements is not remobilized from one part of the plant to another?


8583.

Bholu's neighbour doctor asked him to drink boiled and cooled water for few days. Bholu instinctively asked "Why?". The doctor replied, "Prevention is better than cure". Help Bholu to understand the meaning of this phrase.

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Bholu's neighbour doctor asked him to drink boiled and cooled water for few days. Bholu instinctively asked "Why?". The doctor replied, "Prevention is better than cure". Help Bholu to understand the meaning of this phrase.


8584.

Which of these is true for hypothalamus? (A) Controls the pituitary gland. (B) Mainly responsible for calcium regulation. (C) Secretes the releasing and inhibitory hormones. (D) Controls the entire endocrine system.

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Which of these is true for hypothalamus?

(A) Controls the pituitary gland.

(B) Mainly responsible for calcium regulation.

(C) Secretes the releasing and inhibitory hormones.

(D) Controls the entire endocrine system.


8585.

Which of the following have the thickest wall?

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Which of the following have the thickest wall?


8586.

Which of the following statement is true about the endocrine system?

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Which of the following statement is true about the endocrine system?


8587.

Breathing is controlled by a centre in the

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Breathing is controlled by a centre in the


8588.

One of the following organism does not depend on simple diffusion of gases for breathing and respiration. This organism is : (a) Amoeba (b) Prawn (c) Planaria (d) Bryophyllum

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One of the following organism does not depend on simple diffusion of gases for breathing and respiration. This organism is :
(a) Amoeba
(b) Prawn
(c) Planaria
(d) Bryophyllum

8589.

Assertion: Formations of new species and variations lead to evolution. Reason:All genetic variations lead to formation of varieties of organisms

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Assertion: Formations of new species and variations lead to evolution.

Reason:All genetic variations lead to formation of varieties of organisms


8590.

A Student was given two permanent slides, one of binary fission in amoeba and other of budding in yeast. He was asked to identify any one difference in the nucleus of the two. One such difference, he identified correctly was

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A Student was given two permanent slides, one of binary fission in amoeba and other of budding in yeast. He was asked to identify any one difference in the nucleus of the two. One such difference, he identified correctly was


8591.

In humans, females have ___ chromosomes and males have ___ chromosomes.

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In humans, females have ___ chromosomes and males have ___ chromosomes.

8592.

The technique of reproduction in Hydra shown below is:

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The technique of reproduction in Hydra shown below is:


8593.

Which of the following could be the reason for Dwarfism?

Answer» Which of the following could be the reason for Dwarfism?
8594.

Name the enzyme which help in digestion of the foods shown below in small intestine: I- Amylase, II - LipaseI- Lipase, II- TrypsinI- Bile juice, II- PepsinI- Protease, II – Amylase

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Name the enzyme which help in digestion of the foods shown below in small intestine:


I- Amylase, II - Lipase

I- Lipase, II- Trypsin

I- Bile juice, II- Pepsin

I- Protease, II – Amylase

8595.

Which of the following components will be absent if the cell has no nucleus?

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Which of the following components will be absent if the cell has no nucleus?

8596.

Name the three components of a neuron (or nerve cell).

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Name the three components of a neuron (or nerve cell).

8597.

P, Q, R and S are four major types of phytohormones. P is a phytohormone which functions mainly as a growth inhibitor. It promotes the wilting and falling of leaves. Q, R and S are phytohormones which all promote the growth of plants in various ways. Q is responsible for the phenomenon of phototropism in plants. R is involved mainly in shoot extensions. The phytohormone S helps in breaking the dormancy of seeds and buds. What are P, Q, R and S ? Give one reason each for your choice.

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P, Q, R and S are four major types of phytohormones. P is a phytohormone which functions mainly as a growth inhibitor. It promotes the wilting and falling of leaves. Q, R and S are phytohormones which all promote the growth of plants in various ways. Q is responsible for the phenomenon of phototropism in plants. R is involved mainly in shoot extensions. The phytohormone S helps in breaking the dormancy of seeds and buds. What are P, Q, R and S ? Give one reason each for your choice.

8598.

Identify the renal pyramids in the given figure.

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Identify the renal pyramids in the given figure.

8599.

The concept of chemical evolution is based on:

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The concept of chemical evolution is based on:


8600.

Which of these systems in the human body is responsible for the control and coordination of different bodily functions?

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Which of these systems in the human body is responsible for the control and coordination of different bodily functions?