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Biology (Theory) Set 1 2016-2017 ISC (Commerce) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

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Biology (Theory) [Set 1]
Marks: 70 CISCE
ISC (Commerce)
ISC (Arts)
ISC (Science)

Academic Year: 2016-2017
Date & Time: 24th March 2017, 2:00 pm
Duration: 3h
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  • Attempt all questions in part 1.
  • Attempt six questions in Part 2.
  • Choosing two questions from each of the three sections A,B and C.

Part 1
[20]1 | Attempt all questions:
[4]1.a
[1]1.a.i

Answer the following question:

Why do Green plants start evolving CO2 instead of O2, at high temperatures?

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Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Ecosystem
[1]1.a.ii

Answer the following question:

Define Apomixis.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[1]1.a.iii

Answer the following question: 

What is a Recon?

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Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Molecular Basis of Inheritance
[1]1.a.iv

Answer the following question: 

Why are the spores of Bacillus thuringiensis used as bioinsecticide? 

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Chapter: [0.033] Microbes in Human Welfare
[4]1.b
[1]1.b.i

Initiation codon of protein synthesis in Eukaryotes is ______.

GUA

GGA

CCA

AUG

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Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Molecular Basis of Inheritance
[1]1.b.ii

Choose the correct option of the following question:

Type of Interaction where an individual sacrifices its own welfare (life) for the benefit of another animal of its own species is:

Altruism

Scavenging

Protocooperation

Commensalism

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[1]1.b.iii

Choose the correct option of the following question:

Wings of Insect and Birds are examples of :

Analogous

Homologous

Vestigial

Atavism

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]1.b.iv

Choose the correct option of the following question:

The pressure of the cell contents on the cell wall is known as:

Wall pressure

Osmotic pressure

Turgor pressure

Diffusion pressure

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Chapter: [0.032] Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
[4]1.c
[1]1.c.i

Give a scientific term for the following:

An act of expelling the full-term foetus from mother’s uterus at the end of gestation.

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Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Human Reproduction
[1]1.c.ii

Give a scientific term for the following:

Entry of pollen tube into an ovule through integuments.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[1]1.c.iii

Give a scientific term for the following: 

An alternative form of the single gene which influences the same character and produces different expressions in different individuals a species.

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Chapter: [0.021] Principles of Inheritance and Variation
[1]1.c.iv

Give a scientific term for the following:

The study of human population covering all aspects and parameters.

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health
[4]1.d
[1]1.d.i

Expand the following abbreviation MTP.

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health
[1]1.d.ii

Expand the following abbreviation IW.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[1]1.d.iii

Expand the following abbreviation HIV.

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health [0.031] Human Health and Diseases
[1]1.d.iv

Expand the following abbreviation DPD.

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Chapter: [0.033] Microbes in Human Welfare
[4]1.e
[1]1.e.i

Name the scientists who have contributed to the following: 

Discovered the fossil of Cro-Magnon man.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]1.e.ii

Name the scientists who have contributed to the following:

Classified active and passive absorption of water by roots.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]1.e.iii

Name the scientists who have contributed to the following:

Reported Haemophilia.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
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[1]1.e.iv

Name the scientists who have contributed to the following:

Discovered double fertilization.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Part II SECTION A
[5]2
[3]2.a
[1]2.a.i

Differentiate between Apes and Man with respect to the following characteristic: Posture.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]2.a.ii

Differentiate between Apes and Man with respect to the following characteristic: Brow ridges.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]2.a.iii

Differentiate between Apes and Man with respect to the following characteristic: Cranial capacity.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]2.b

Define the protobionts.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]2.c

What is cognogeny?

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[5]3
[3]3.a

Explain any three molecular (genetic) evidences in favour of organic evolution.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]3.b

Define biogenesis.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]3.c

Define fossil.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[5]4
[3]4.a

List any three drawbacks of Darwinism.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]4.b

State Hardy-Weinberg’s principle.

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
[1]4.c

Differentiate between Directional natural selection and Disruptive natural selection. 

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Chapter: [0.023] Evolution
Section B
[10]5
[4]5.a

Give four anatomical differences between a dicot leaf and monocot leaf.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[4]5.b

Briefly describe the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.

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Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Human Reproduction
[2]5.c
[1]5.c.i

Define: Menarche

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Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Human Reproduction
[1]5.c.ii

Define:  Actinomorphic symmetry

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[10]6
[4]6.a

Give a graphic representation of the Hatch Slack or C4 cycle.

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Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Ecosystem
[4]6.b
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[2]6.b.i

Give two significant difference between:

Transpiration and Guttation

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Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Ecosystem
[2]6.b.ii

Give two significant differences between:

Chlorophyll ‘a’ and Chlorophyll b ‘

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Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Ecosystem
[2]6.c
[1]6.c.i

Define the Amniocentesis.

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health
[1]6.c.ii

Define the Polyembryony.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[10]7
[4]7.a

Describe K+ transport stomatal mechanism.

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Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Molecular Basis of Inheritance
[4]7.b

Draw a neat labelled diagram of L.S. of anatropous ovule.

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Chapter: [0.012] Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
[2]7.c
[1]7.c.i

Differentiate between the following :

Spermatogenesis and oogenesis

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health
[1]7.c.ii

Differentiate between the following :

Apocarpous ovary and syncarpous ovary

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Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Human Reproduction
Section C
[10]8
[4]8.a

Explain Pleiotropy with reference to phenylketonuria.

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Chapter: [0.021] Principles of Inheritance and Variation
[4]8.b

Explain the mechanism of transcription in a prokaryotic cell.

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Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Molecular Basis of Inheritance
[2]8.c

Explain Rh factor incompatibility during pregnancy.

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Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Human Reproduction
[10]9
[4]9.a

Discuss the various In-situ and Ex-situ strategies for conservation of biodiversity. 

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Chapter: [0.054000000000000006] Environmental Issues
[4]9.b

List any four applications of tissue culture. 

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Chapter: [0.032] Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
[2]9.c
[1]9.c.i

Mention the causative agent and the preventive measures for the following: Gonorrhoea

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Reproductive Health [0.031] Human Health and Diseases
[1]9.c.ii

Mention the causative agent and the preventive measures for the following: Pneumonia.

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Chapter: [0.031] Human Health and Diseases
[10]10
[4]10.a

Name the components of lac operon and discuss their role.

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Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Molecular Basis of Inheritance
[4]10.b

Give the importance/significance of transgenic animals.

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[2]10.c
[1]10.c.i

Give one significant difference between:

Electroporation and Gene Gun.

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Chapter: [0.040999999999999995] Biotechnology - Principles and Processes
[1]10.c.ii

Give one significant difference between :

ECG and EEG

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Chapter: [0.032] Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production

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