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3701.

What is cell division?

Answer» What is cell division?
3702.

Tadpole is the larva of : (a) fish (b) frog (c) mosquito (d) butterfly

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Tadpole is the larva of :

(a) fish

(b) frog

(c) mosquito

(d) butterfly

3703.

Insufficient insulin causes ___.

Answer»

Insufficient insulin causes ___.


3704.

In a mango orchard, almost all the mango trees present are grown using stem cuttings. Why do you think this is so? (You may choose more than one answer)

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In a mango orchard, almost all the mango trees present are grown using stem cuttings. Why do you think this is so? (You may choose more than one answer)


3705.

Which of the following is true about anemophily?

Answer»

Which of the following is true about anemophily?


3706.

In aquatic plants, large air cavities are present in parenchyma to give buoyancy to the plants to help them float. Such a parenchyma type is called __________ .

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In aquatic plants, large air cavities are present in parenchyma to give buoyancy to the plants to help them float. Such a parenchyma type is called __________ .


3707.

Why are nerve cell long and branched ?

Answer»

Why are nerve cell long and branched ?

3708.

Organic wastes can be decomposed to form ___, which can sustainably enhance nutrient content of the soil.

Answer» Organic wastes can be decomposed to form ___, which can sustainably enhance nutrient content of the soil.
3709.

Incomplete development of male secondary sexual characteristics is due to under secretion of the hormone:

Answer» Incomplete development of male secondary sexual characteristics is due to under secretion of the hormone:
3710.

Name the gland which secretes insulin hormone.

Answer»

Name the gland which secretes insulin hormone.

3711.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?


3712.

Deficiency of calcium causes ___________.

Answer»

Deficiency of calcium causes ___________.


3713.

From the total water on earth, only 3% of water is ___ .

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From the total water on earth, only 3% of water is ___ .

3714.

Question 32 Match the terms given in column I with their functions given in column II and fill the blanks given below the table: Column IColumn IIA. Chloroplasti. Carries hereditary charactersB. Cell membraneii. Controls the activities of the cellsC. Nucleusiii. Site of photosynthesisD. Chromosomeiv. Controls the movement of the materials into and out of cells A-___; B-___; C-___; D-___

Answer» Question 32
Match the terms given in column I with their functions given in column II and fill the blanks given below the table:
Column IColumn IIA. Chloroplasti. Carries hereditary charactersB. Cell membraneii. Controls the activities of the cellsC. Nucleusiii. Site of photosynthesisD. Chromosomeiv. Controls the movement of the materials into and out of cells

A-___; B-___; C-___; D-___

3715.

Identify the causative agent of foot and mouth disease in cattle.

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Identify the causative agent of foot and mouth disease in cattle.


3716.

(a) What name is given to the onset of menstruation in human females (or girls) ? At what age does this occur ? (b) What name is given to the permanent stoppage of menstruation in women ? At what age does this occur ?

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(a) What name is given to the onset of menstruation in human females (or girls) ? At what age does this occur ?

(b) What name is given to the permanent stoppage of menstruation in women ? At what age does this occur ?

3717.

What are the navigation techniques that migratory birds use? i. Stars and Sun ii. Magnetic compass iii. Wind patterns

Answer» What are the navigation techniques that migratory birds use?
i. Stars and Sun
ii. Magnetic compass
iii. Wind patterns
3718.

In a dichotomous key, each indicator has

Answer»

In a dichotomous key, each indicator has


3719.

To increase soil fertility, the organic substances obtained from the decomposition of animal wastes are added. This is known as __.

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To increase soil fertility, the organic substances obtained from the decomposition of animal wastes are added. This is known as __.

3720.

Why do some plants bear long anthers ?

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Why do some plants bear long anthers ?

3721.

What is natural phenomena?

Answer» What is natural phenomena?
3722.

Why is it not advisable to sow rice in winter season in our country?

Answer» Why is it not advisable to sow rice in winter season in our country?
3723.

What is a hermaphrodite? Explain giving an example.

Answer» What is a hermaphrodite? Explain giving an example.
3724.

Question 1 (d) Cholera is caused by ___.

Answer» Question 1 (d)
Cholera is caused by ___.
3725.

What is the thykloid and grana made up of in plastid?

Answer» What is the thykloid and grana made up of in plastid?
3726.

What is uniport, symport and antiport transport system in cells?

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What is uniport, symport and antiport transport system in cells?

3727.

A short and easy answer for - Write a short note on bacteria , algae , protozoa and viruses.(In points).

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A short and easy answer for - Write a short note on bacteria , algae , protozoa and viruses.(In points).

3728.

Appu wants to grow a few Gladiolus plants. The nursery gardeners told him that these plants have roots that need a lot of aeration. Which of the following types of soil is most suitable to grow the Gladioli?

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Appu wants to grow a few Gladiolus plants.

The nursery gardeners told him that these plants have roots that need a lot of aeration. Which of the following types of soil is most suitable to grow the Gladioli?


3729.

Why do farmers carry out levelling of the ploughed fields ?

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Why do farmers carry out levelling of the ploughed fields ?

3730.

Which nerve cells can sense colour ?

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Which nerve cells can sense colour ?


3731.

Find the odd one out w.r.t to ploidy level in moss 1)spore mother cell 2)seta 3)antherozoid mother cell 4)foot cells

Answer» Find the odd one out w.r.t to ploidy level in moss
1)spore mother cell
2)seta
3)antherozoid mother cell
4)foot cells

3732.

What is cell wall ?

Answer»

What is cell wall ?

3733.

During mushroom cultivation, a step where a thin layer of soil is spread over the compost is known as:

Answer»

During mushroom cultivation, a step where a thin layer of soil is spread over the compost is known as:


3734.

Multicellular mushrooms and unicellular yeasts are included in the kingdom _______.

Answer»

Multicellular mushrooms and unicellular yeasts are included in the kingdom _______.


3735.

The crops grown during the rainy season are known as ___ crops while those grown in winter are known as rabi crops.

Answer» The crops grown during the rainy season are known as ___ crops while those grown in winter are known as rabi crops.
3736.

Write 10 lines on the usefulness of microorganism in our lives.

Answer» Write 10 lines on the usefulness of microorganism in our lives.
3737.

Which part of cell synthesize proteins

Answer» Which part of cell synthesize proteins
3738.

What are taxonomic keys?

Answer»

What are taxonomic keys?


3739.

Which of the following will grow in summer?

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Which of the following will grow in summer?


3740.

________ is the common example for bud grafting.

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________ is the common example for bud grafting.


3741.

Name the disease caused by the inadequate amount of iodine in our diet.

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Name the disease caused by the inadequate amount of iodine in our diet.


3742.

Competition is most severe between two _________________________ .

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Competition is most severe between two _________________________ .


3743.

What is a microorganism?

Answer»

What is a microorganism?

3744.

What is a zoo? How is it different from a wildlife sanctuary? [3 MARKS]

Answer» What is a zoo? How is it different from a wildlife sanctuary? [3 MARKS]
3745.

Definition of vectors and pathogens

Answer» Definition of vectors and pathogens
3746.

Insect-resistance transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting a piece of DNA from:

Answer» Insect-resistance transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting a piece of DNA from:
3747.

Name the asexual method of reproduction : (a) in Hydra, and (b) in Amoeba.

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Name the asexual method of reproduction : (a) in Hydra, and (b) in Amoeba.

3748.

What are chromosomes and why are they called seat of hereditary information

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What are chromosomes and why are they called seat of hereditary information

3749.

The outermost layer of the eyeball is white in colour, tough and is called __.

Answer» The outermost layer of the eyeball is white in colour, tough and is called __.
3750.

How many asexual reproduction are there with example

Answer» How many asexual reproduction are there with example