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Set – 1
Section – I
Q.1(a) Name the following :-
(i) The shortest phase of mitosis.
(ii) The unit of the nervous system.
(iii) Shrinkage of protoplasm when a cell is kept in salt solution.
(iv) The site of production of sperm in man.
(v) Protein deficiency disease.
(b) Choose the most appropriate answer :
(i) DPT stands for :
[p] Diphtheria, Polio and Tetanus [q] Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
[r] Dysentery, Polio and Typhoid [s] Diphtheria, Polio and Typhoid.
(ii) Population explosion has led to :
[p] Environmental pollution [q] Deforestation
[r] Shortage of natural resources [s] Better medical facilities to people.
(iii) Secretion of indocrine glands are called :
[p] Hormones [q] Enzymes
[r] Nucleic acids [s] Amino acids.
(iv) Which of the following does not affect the rate of transpiration ?
[p] Light [q] Humidity
[r] Wind [s] Age of the plant.
(v) Removal of anthers from flowers artificially is known as :
[p] Castration [q] Emasculation
[r] Cutting [s] Cross-pollination.
(c) Complete the following statements by choosing the correct alternative out of those given in brackets.
(i) The spindle fibres are made of ___________ [Microtubule / Matrix / Cenriole].
(ii) Starch can be tested by _________ [Iodine / Hydrochloric acid / Alcohol].
(iii) Calcium carbonate particles present in endolymph are called ________ [Otolith / ampuiiae / Cochlea].
(iv) Testis is covered by _________ [Theca externa / Theca interna / Tunica albuginea].
(v) Serum gives ____________ [Active immunity / Passive immunity / No immunity].
(d) Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(i) Hypertrichosis is X-linked. [ ].
(ii) Root hair are thin, delicate prolongations of cortex. [ ].
(iii) Hormones are produced by exocrine glands. [ ].
(iv) The cutting of fallopian tube in female is called vasectomy. [ ].
(v) The Red Cross symbol can be seen on ambulances. [ ].
(e) Define the following terms :-
(i) Mitosis, (ii) Guttation,
(iii) Hypermetropia, (iv) Fertilization and
(v) Immunity.
(f) Differentiate between the following terms :-
(i) Test cross and Back cross, (ii) Diffusion and Osmosis,
(iii) Natality and Mortality (iv) Antiseptic and Disinfectant,
(v) Congenital disorder and Acquired diseases.
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