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8801.

Given below is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal cell. Examine it carefully and answer the questions which follow. (a) Identify the stage. Give one reason in support of your answer. (b) Name the cell organelle that forms the 'aster'. (c) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3. (d) Name the stage that follows the one shown here. How is that stage identified? (e) Mention two differences between mitosis and meiosis with regard to : (i) The number of daughter cells produced. (ii) The chromosome number in the daughter cells.

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Given below is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal cell. Examine it carefully and answer the questions which follow.
(a) Identify the stage. Give one reason in support of your answer.
(b) Name the cell organelle that forms the 'aster'.
(c) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3.
(d) Name the stage that follows the one shown here. How is that stage identified?
(e) Mention two differences between mitosis and meiosis with regard to :
(i) The number of daughter cells produced.
(ii) The chromosome number in the daughter cells.

8802.

Which one of the following has cytoplasm but no nucleus : (a) xylem vessel (b) sieve tube (c) tracheid (d) companion cell

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Which one of the following has cytoplasm but no nucleus : (a) xylem vessel
(b) sieve tube
(c) tracheid
(d) companion cell

8803.

Identify the stage of mitosis by inspecting the image and key changes listed. Key changes: 1.Splitting of chromatids. 2.Chromosomes move towards poles. 3.Cell constriction appears.

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

Key changes: 1.Splitting of chromatids.
2.Chromosomes move towards poles.
3.Cell constriction appears.
8804.

List any four ways in which the antibiotics are being used. [4 MARKS]

Answer» List any four ways in which the antibiotics are being used. [4 MARKS]
8805.

How can the knowledge of processes of reproduction help people in limiting the size of their families? [5 MARKS]

Answer» How can the knowledge of processes of reproduction help people in limiting the size of their families? [5 MARKS]
8806.

A/An ___ is the very end of a branch of a nerve's axon.

Answer» A/An ___ is the very end of a branch of a nerve's axon.
8807.

Matching DNA sequences to identify a criminal is known as ________.

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Matching DNA sequences to identify a criminal is known as ________.


8808.

Full form of DDT and why is it used

Answer» Full form of DDT and why is it used
8809.

Translocation in plants

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Translocation in plants

8810.

The hormone causing more urine formation

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The hormone causing more urine formation

8811.

A scientist introduces the gene isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis in a plant to get a transgenic variety of that plant. What change in the characteristic of the plant is he aiming at?

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A scientist introduces the gene isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis in a plant to get a transgenic variety of that plant. What change in the characteristic of the plant is he aiming at?


8812.

Assertion [A]: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a broad approach for the economic control of pests without polluting nature. Reason [R]: IPM uses naturally occurring compounds from plants, animals, fungi and bacteria as pesticides.

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Assertion [A]: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a broad approach for the economic control of pests without polluting nature.
Reason [R]: IPM uses naturally occurring compounds from plants, animals, fungi and bacteria as pesticides.

8813.

Differentiate between bud of Hydra and bud of bryophyllum

Answer» Differentiate between bud of Hydra and bud of bryophyllum
8814.

Tabulate two distinguishing features between acquired traits and inherited traits with one example of each.

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Tabulate two distinguishing features between acquired traits and inherited traits with one example of each.

8815.

The term used for blood going through the heart twice during each cycle__.

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The term used for blood going through the heart twice during each cycle__.

8816.

If a person is reading a novel, then in what state his ciliary muscles are in?

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If a person is reading a novel, then in what state his ciliary muscles are in?


8817.

Describe briefly what is gene,chromosome, and DNA. within 24 words for each

Answer» Describe briefly what is gene,chromosome, and DNA.
within 24 words for each
8818.

The small differences among the individual are called__.

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The small differences among the individual are called__.

8819.

Kerala has been declared to be a completely digital state based on satisfaction of which of the following parameters: Code:

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Kerala has been declared to be a completely digital state based on satisfaction of which of the following parameters:

Code:


8820.

The shape of eye lens is changed by:

Answer» The shape of eye lens is changed by:
8821.

The diagram below shows undisturbed sedimentary strata at the bottom of an ocean. The fossils found in layer B resemble the fossils found in layer A. This similarity suggests that

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The diagram below shows undisturbed sedimentary strata at the bottom of an ocean. The fossils found in layer B resemble the fossils found in layer A. This similarity suggests that


8822.

The net movement of water into or out of the cell is driven by differences in ___ between the extracellular fluid and the intracellular fluid.

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The net movement of water into or out of the cell is driven by differences in ___ between the extracellular fluid and the intracellular fluid.


8823.

When the cell is placed in a hypotonic solution it

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When the cell is placed in a hypotonic solution it


8824.

Explain the contribution of Charles Darwin in the field of heredity and evolution.

Answer» Explain the contribution of Charles Darwin in the field of heredity and evolution.
8825.

How the process of meiosis occur in case of twins?

Answer» How the process of meiosis occur in case of twins?
8826.

Given diagram shows the upper arm (frontal view) of a human. Identify A to H and choose the correct option.

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Given diagram shows the upper arm (frontal view) of a human. Identify A to H and choose the correct option.


8827.

The Vaccine that is more thermostable and remains active for the longer duration

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The Vaccine that is more thermostable and remains active for the longer duration


8828.

Which precautions will you follow to maintain the reproductive health?

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Which precautions will you follow to maintain the reproductive health?

8829.

Name the following : (a) The three hormones produced by pancreas. (b) The hormone produced by adrenal medulla. (c) The condition caused by the oversecretion of insulin. (d) The hormone secreted by β (beta) cells of the islets of Langerhans. (e) The hormone which increases blood pressure. (f) The hormone causing more urine formation. (g) The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.

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Name the following :

(a) The three hormones produced by pancreas.

(b) The hormone produced by adrenal medulla.

(c) The condition caused by the oversecretion of insulin.

(d) The hormone secreted by β (beta) cells of the islets of Langerhans.

(e) The hormone which increases blood pressure.

(f) The hormone causing more urine formation.

(g) The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.

8830.

A cross between two snapdragon varieties - one with red flowers and one with white flowers produces F1 hybrids all with pink flowers . This is an example for

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A cross between two snapdragon varieties - one with red flowers and one with white flowers produces F1 hybrids all with pink flowers . This is an example for


8831.

Which one of the following techniques made it possible to genetically engineer living organisms ?

Answer» Which one of the following techniques made it possible to genetically engineer living organisms ?
8832.

Explain the concept of food chain. [5 MARKS]

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Explain the concept of food chain. [5 MARKS]

8833.

Which of the following is INCORRECT about the male reproductive system?

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Which of the following is INCORRECT about the male reproductive system?


8834.

Name the part of the brain that performs the following function a. Maintaining the posture and body balance. b.Regulation of blood pressure c. The sensation of hunger or feeling full d. Seeing

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Name the part of the brain that performs the following function

a. Maintaining the posture and body balance.

b.Regulation of blood pressure

c. The sensation of hunger or feeling full

d. Seeing


8835.

Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?

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Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?


8836.

Which of the following evidences were used to study human evolution ?

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Which of the following evidences were used to study human evolution ?


8837.

What is osmoregulation?

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What is osmoregulation?

8838.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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Which of the following is correctly matched?


8839.

Which of the following is/are functions of the stomata present in the leaf?

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Which of the following is/are functions of the stomata present in the leaf?


8840.

Why anaerobic respiration produces low energy i.e only 2 ATP?

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Why anaerobic respiration produces low energy i.e only 2 ATP?

8841.

What is the actual difference between auxin and gibberellins?

Answer» What is the actual difference between auxin and gibberellins?
8842.

To which class do sea horse and king cobra belong?

Answer» To which class do sea horse and king cobra belong?
8843.

Why does photosynthesis occur during the day time only????

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Why does photosynthesis occur during the day time only????

8844.

Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option. Assertion (A): Pollen grains have a tough outer covering. Reason (R): Pollen grains differs in size, shape, colour and design.

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Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion (A): Pollen grains have a tough outer covering.
Reason (R): Pollen grains differs in size, shape, colour and design.


8845.

Question 30 Solve the crossword given as Figure AcrossDown1. Cream−colored digestive gland2. Feeds with the help of pseudopodia3. Undigested excretory solid residues6. Total number of molars in one jaw of an adult4. Organ that mixes saliva with the food8. Largest gland5. Point of defecation9. Watery secretion in the mouth7. Stored in gall bladder11. A ruminant10. Finger−like outgrowth in the small intestine12. Form of food chewed by ruminants13. Kind of taste buds14. Kills bacteria in the stomach

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Question 30
Solve the crossword given as Figure

AcrossDown1. Creamcolored digestive gland2. Feeds with the help of pseudopodia3. Undigested excretory solid residues6. Total number of molars in one jaw of an adult4. Organ that mixes saliva with the food8. Largest gland5. Point of defecation9. Watery secretion in the mouth7. Stored in gall bladder11. A ruminant10. Fingerlike outgrowth in the small intestine12. Form of food chewed by ruminants13. Kind of taste buds14. Kills bacteria in the stomach

8846.

Linkage was discovered by ___.

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Linkage was discovered by ___.


8847.

Some plants have a unique photosynthetic pigment. The leaves of these plants appear to be yellow and orange. Which pigment makes this leaves appear yellow and orange?

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Some plants have a unique photosynthetic pigment. The leaves of these plants appear to be yellow and orange. Which pigment makes this leaves appear yellow and orange?


8848.

What is the work / use of appendix in our body ?

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What is the work / use of appendix in our body ?

8849.

How is required pH maintained in the stomach and small intestine?

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How is required pH maintained in the stomach and small intestine?

8850.

Define stimuli

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Define stimuli