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9301.

A disease not caused by viruses is:

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A disease not caused by viruses is:


9302.

Define respiration . differentiate between blood and lymph

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Define respiration . differentiate between blood and lymph

9303.

What is the substance that connects light reaction and dark reaction

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What is the substance that connects light reaction and dark reaction

9304.

The middle piece of sperm provides : (a) energy (b) food (c) gene (d) chromosomes

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The middle piece of sperm provides :

(a) energy (b) food

(c) gene (d) chromosomes

9305.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct in regard to cell division?

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct in regard to cell division?


9306.

How methanogenic bacterias increase the amount of methane?

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How methanogenic bacterias increase the amount of methane?

9307.

What are the functions of grana and stroma of chloroplast?

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What are the functions of grana and stroma of chloroplast?

9308.

As desert plants take co2 at night, then when they take in oxygen & perform respiration?Can photosynthesis & respiration be simultaneously going on?

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As desert plants take co2 at night, then when they take in oxygen & perform respiration?Can photosynthesis & respiration be simultaneously going on?

9309.

Which of the following statement is false about asexual reproduction?

Answer» Which of the following statement is false about asexual reproduction?
9310.

How does respiration occurs in the roots of the plants?

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How does respiration occurs in the roots of the plants?

9311.

Mention main components of urine

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Mention main components of urine

9312.

Evolution cannot take place without ___.

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Evolution cannot take place without ___.

9313.

Match the following-

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Match the following-


9314.

What substances are contained in pancreatic juice ? What are their functions ?

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What substances are contained in pancreatic juice ? What are their functions ?

9315.

The first antibiotic penicillin was discovered in _______.

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The first antibiotic penicillin was discovered in _______.


9316.

The cytoplasm of which of the following types of WBCs has no granules?

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The cytoplasm of which of the following types of WBCs has no granules?


9317.

Which of these specifically belong to one person and distinguishes it from the other person?

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Which of these specifically belong to one person and distinguishes it from the other person?


9318.

If a woman is using Copper – T, will it help in protecting her from sexually transmitted diseases?

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If a woman is using Copper – T, will it help in protecting her from sexually transmitted diseases?

9319.

In active transport, carrier proteins are used which use energy in the form of ATP to

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In active transport, carrier proteins are used which use energy in the form of ATP to


9320.

Biotechnology through genetic engineering has made it possible to modify organisms and produce new varieties by manipulating the genes. Which of the following is the scope of biotechnology with this approach?

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Biotechnology through genetic engineering has made it possible to modify organisms and produce new varieties by manipulating the genes. Which of the following is the scope of biotechnology with this approach?


9321.

Suppose a normal woman has never borne a child. How many mature eggs would she have produced in her lifetime? Your calculation should be based on two clues - (a) Eggs are produced at the rate of 1 egg every 28 days (one menstrual cycle). (b) A woman's total reproductive period is 13-45 years.

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Suppose a normal woman has never borne a child. How many mature eggs would she have produced in her lifetime? Your calculation should be based on two clues -

(a) Eggs are produced at the rate of 1 egg every 28 days (one menstrual cycle).

(b) A woman's total reproductive period is 13-45 years.

9322.

If we cut our skin , it can regenerate but after a brain stoke or brain injury we can't replace neurons .why? What might be the evolutionary significance of this? (For 3 marks ques.)

Answer» If we cut our skin , it can regenerate but after a brain stoke or brain injury we can't replace neurons .why? What might be the evolutionary significance of this? (For 3 marks ques.)
9323.

What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulse?

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What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulse?


9324.

Consider the following statements about the National Population Commission: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements about the National Population Commission:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


9325.

If the trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?

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If the trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?

9326.

23. State whether the following statements are true or false : (a) Some organisms store wastes in body parts. (b) The value of systolic pressure is always lower than that of diastolic pressure.

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23. State whether the following statements are true or false :
(a) Some organisms store wastes in body parts.
(b) The value of systolic pressure is always lower than that of diastolic pressure.

9327.

Where is the organ of Corti located in the ear?

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Where is the organ of Corti located in the ear?


9328.

Cytokinins are found in ___

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Cytokinins are found in ___


9329.

Why the sound of older ears becomes less sensitive?

Answer» Why the sound of older ears becomes less sensitive?
9330.

How did Me'n del know that the pea plants usen by hem during the experiment was of puré tall breed?

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How did Me'n del know that the pea plants usen by hem during the experiment was of puré tall breed?

9331.

Choose the odd one in each of the following : (a) Sperm; implantation; fertilisation; ovum; afterbirth. (b) Relaxin; cervix dilates; amniotic sac ruptures; child birth; follicle.

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Choose the odd one in each of the following :

(a) Sperm; implantation; fertilisation; ovum; afterbirth.

(b) Relaxin; cervix dilates; amniotic sac ruptures; child birth; follicle.

9332.

In Hydra and Amoeba, ammonia is the main nitrogenous waste. Lizards, snakes, birds and insects excrete mostly uric acid but crocodiles and alligators excrete mainly ammonia though they are reptiles. On the basis of this can we generalise that :-

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In Hydra and Amoeba, ammonia is the main nitrogenous waste. Lizards, snakes, birds and insects excrete mostly uric acid but crocodiles and alligators excrete mainly ammonia though they are reptiles.
On the basis of this can we generalise that :-


9333.

Which of the following are the functions of water inside the plant?

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Which of the following are the functions of water inside the plant?


9334.

The raw material responsible for the release of oxygen in photosynthesis is

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The raw material responsible for the release of oxygen in photosynthesis is

9335.

Which of these factors can disturb social health?

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Which of these factors can disturb social health?


9336.

The organisms A, B and C can obtain their food in three different ways. Organism A derives its food from the body of another living organism which is called its D, without killing it. The organism B takes in the solid food by the process of ingestion, digests a part of this food and throws out undigested food in the process called E. The organism C obtains its food from dead and decaying plants. (a) What is the mode of nutrition of (i) organism A (ii) organism B, and (iii) organism C? (b) What is the organism like D called? (c) Name the process E. (d) Give one example each of organisms like (i) A (ii) B, and (ii) C. (e) What is the general name of three modes of nutrition exhibited by organisms A, B and C?

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The organisms A, B and C can obtain their food in three different ways. Organism A derives its food from the body of another living organism which is called its D, without killing it. The organism B takes in the solid food by the process of ingestion, digests a part of this food and throws out undigested food in the process called E. The organism C obtains its food from dead and decaying plants.

(a) What is the mode of nutrition of (i) organism A (ii) organism B, and (iii) organism C?
(b) What is the organism like D called?
(c) Name the process E.
(d) Give one example each of organisms like (i) A (ii) B, and (ii) C.
(e) What is the general name of three modes of nutrition exhibited by organisms A, B and C?

9337.

A stoma is surrounded by 2 bean-shaped ___ .

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A stoma is surrounded by 2 bean-shaped ___ .


9338.

Organism look similar because of similar:

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Organism look similar because of similar:


9339.

Where did the modern man today first appear around 11000 years ago?

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Where did the modern man today first appear around 11000 years ago?


9340.

Given below are the diagrams of a certain structure in plants in two conditions. [5 MARKS] (a) Name the structure shown in the diagram. (b) Name the parts numbered 1 to 5. (c) What is the most apparent difference between A and B in the structure shown? (d) Describe the mechanism which brings about the change in the structure depicted in A and B.

Answer» Given below are the diagrams of a certain structure in plants in two conditions. [5 MARKS]

(a) Name the structure shown in the diagram.
(b) Name the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(c) What is the most apparent difference between A and B in the structure shown?
(d) Describe the mechanism which brings about the change in the structure depicted in A and B.
9341.

Explain briefly: [5 MARKS] (i) The oviducal funnel is lined with cilia. (ii) The mother's blood does not circulate through the embryo. (iii) The umbilical cord is the life line of the foetus. (iv) The foetus respires but does not breathe. (v) Chances of pregnancy to occur are most favourable around the 14-15th day of the menstrual cycle.

Answer» Explain briefly: [5 MARKS]
(i) The oviducal funnel is lined with cilia.
(ii) The mother's blood does not circulate through the embryo.
(iii) The umbilical cord is the life line of the foetus.
(iv) The foetus respires but does not breathe.
(v) Chances of pregnancy to occur are most favourable around the 14-15th day of the menstrual cycle.
9342.

How waste generation can be minimized at home? [3 MARKS]

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How waste generation can be minimized at home? [3 MARKS]

9343.

Use and generation of hazardous chemicals is minimized by taking the approach of

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Use and generation of hazardous chemicals is minimized by taking the approach of


9344.

If a cross mode between AA and aa, progeny will be:

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If a cross mode between AA and aa, progeny will be:


9345.

(a) What is karyokinesis? Name the four main phases that constitute karyokinesis. (b) From the phases mentioned in (a) select the phase that is characterized by the following: (i) The chromosomes arrange themselves upon the equator of the spindle. (ii) The nucleoli and the nuclear membrane disappear. (iii) The nucleolus reappears. (iv) The sister chromatids undergo mutual repulsion and split longitudinally into two halves. (v) The centrioles divide and move toward the poles. (vi) Migration of the sister chromatids toward the poles is initiated. [5 MARKS]

Answer» (a) What is karyokinesis? Name the four main phases that constitute karyokinesis.

(b) From the phases mentioned in (a) select the phase that is characterized by the following:
(i) The chromosomes arrange themselves upon the equator of the spindle.
(ii) The nucleoli and the nuclear membrane disappear.
(iii) The nucleolus reappears.
(iv) The sister chromatids undergo mutual repulsion and split longitudinally into two halves.
(v) The centrioles divide and move toward the poles.
(vi) Migration of the sister chromatids toward the poles is initiated. [5 MARKS]
9346.

Can any source of energy be pollution-free? Why or why not?

Answer» Can any source of energy be pollution-free? Why or why not?
9347.

Sympathetic nervous system performs which of these following functions?

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Sympathetic nervous system performs which of these following functions?


9348.

Which of the following characteristics is not true for rods in the retina of the eye?

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Which of the following characteristics is not true for rods in the retina of the eye?


9349.

A group of genera showing floral homologies is collectively termed as

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A group of genera showing floral homologies is collectively termed as


9350.

The mechanism of urine formation in nephron involves_______

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The mechanism of urine formation in nephron involves_______