FIRST PU CHAPTERWISE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Ch-1 The living world

1. Write the universal rules of Binomial nomenclature. 3m
2. What is Binomial nomenclature? Who proposed it? 2m
3. Arrange the taxonomic categories in ascending or descending order. 3m
4. Write the taxonomic categories of Man/House fly/wheat/mango. 5m

Ch-2 Biological classification

1. Mention types bacteria based on shape. 2m
2. Name the classes of protozoa with examples. 3m
3. List the general characters of fungi. 5m
4. Describe the sexual stages of fungi. 3m
5. Diagrams Nostoc filament, Bacteriophage &TMV. 3m
6. Name the diseases caused by the following a) Viruses b) Prions c) Viroid
d) Protozoans. 1m each
7. Classification of fungi with Examples. 2m each
8. Economic importance of members of the class Ascomycetes. 1m each

Ch-3 Plant kingdom

1. Economic importance of Algae. 3m
2. General characteristics of Bryophytes. 5m
3. General characteristics of Pteridophytes. 5m
4. General characteristics of Gymnosperms .5m

Ch-4 Animal Kingdom

1. General characteristics of Arthropoda, mollusca, Annelida and
Echinodermata. 5m each
2. Difference between chondrichthyes & Osteichthyes. 5m
3. Assign the structures to their specific phylum OR write the functions of the
following structuers (Choanocytes, water canal system, Nematocysts or
Cnidoblasts, Flame cells, Nephridia, Malphigian tubules, Radula, Parapodia,
Proboscis gland, Claspers, Water vascular system, Comb plates). 1m each
4. What is Bioluminescence? Give an Example. 2m
5. Classification based on Coelom with examples. 3m
6. Define Metamerism and Metagenesis. 2m
7. Give an example that shows both polyp and medusa. 1m
8. List flight adaptations in Aves. 3m
9. Differences between Chordates and non-Chordates. 5m
10. Classification based on symmetry with examples. 3m

Ch-5 Morphology of flowering plants

1. Define Aestivation and describe the types with an example. 5m
2. What is Placentation? Explain the types. 5m
3. Explain floral characters of Solanaceae. 5m
4. Differentiate parellel and reticulate venation. 2m
5. What is phyllotaxy? Mention the types with examples. 3m
6. Distinguish racemose and cymose inflorescence. 2m

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7. Explain types of flower based on position of ovary with Examples. 3m

Ch-6 Anatomy of flowering plants

1. Draw labelled diagrams of the following (Dicot root & Monocot root &
Monocot stemDicot leaf & Monocot leaf). 5m each
2. Describe the structure of Stomata with a diagram. 3m
3. Difference between Dicot & monocot stem, and leaf. 3m

Ch-7 Structural organization in animals

1. Draw a labelled diagram of Digestive system of frog, Male reproductive
system of frog and Female reproductive system of frog. 5m each
2. Write a note on a) Sexual dimorphism in frogs b) Morphology of frog
C) Respiration in frogs d) Hibernation and Aestivation. 2m

Ch-8 The Cell- unit of life

1. Explain the structure of Mitochondria and chloroplast with a diagram. 5m each
2. Draw a labelled diagram of plant cell and animal cell. 5m each
3. Describe the structure of Plasma membrane (Fluid mosaic model). 5m
4. Write the functions of plasma membrane. 3m
5. Mention the functions of the following cell organelles (Ribosome, RER, SER,
Golgi body, Lysosome, Vacuole, Contractile vacuole and Food vacuole,
Cytoskeleton, Centriole Nucleolus). 1m or 2m each
6. State Cell theory and modified cell theory. Who proposed it? 2m
7. Classify plastids based on the function. 3m
8. Explain types of chromosomes based on the position of centromere. 5m
9. List differences between plant cell and animal cell. 5m
10. Write the differences between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell. 3m

Ch-9 Biomolecules
1. Classify enzymes based the types of reactions they catalyze. 5m
2. Explain the factors affecting Enzyme activity. 3m each
3. What are Co-factors? Mention types with example. 3m
4. Write the functions of proteins. 3m
5. Explain the structure of proteins. 3m
6. Distinguish Primary and secondary metabolites. 2m

Ch-10 Cell cycle & Cell division

1. Explain Stages of prophase-1 of meiosis. 5m
2. Explain the events of Metaphase and anaphase of mitosis. 3m each
3. Write the significance of mitosis & meiosis. 2m each
4. Briefly describe the events of Cell cycle. 5m
5. What is Synapsis? Mention stage it occurs. 2m
6. What is Crossing over? Name the Enzyme involved. 2m
7. Write the differences between mitosis and meiosis. 5m

Ch-11 Photosynthesis in higher plants

1. Explain C3 or Calvin Cycle. 5m
2. How many ATP and NADPH2 used for formation of glucose? 2m
3. Explain C4 Cycle (Hatch slack pathway). 5m

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4. Write Z scheme or Non-photophosphorylation. 3m
5. State Black man's law of limiting factors & explain the factors influencing the
rate of photosynthesis. 5m
6. C4 plants are more efficient photo synthetically than C3 plants-Justify.2m
7. Name the primary acceptor of CO2 and enzymes in C3 and C4 Plants? 2m

Ch-12 Respiration in plants

1. Write schematic representation of Glycolysis (EMP pathway). 5m
2. Write schematic representation Krebs cycle / TCA/ Citric acid cycle. 5m
3. Write the difference between Aerobic & anaerobic respiration. 2m
4. Write a note on Alcoholic fermentation and Lactic acid fermentation. 3m each
5. What is RQ? Write the RQ value of Fats, carbohydrates and proteins? 2m

Ch-13 Plant Growth and Development

1. List the physiological effects or Functions of plant hormones- Auxins,
Gibberellins, Cytokinins, abscisic acid & Ethylene. 5m each
2. Write note on Discovery of Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, abscisic acid &
Ethylene. 2m
3. Why is abscisic acid also known as stress hormone? Or Antagonistic to GA. 2m
4. Define the following terms: Differentiation, De-differentiation & Re-
differentiation. 3m
5. Differentiation and growth are open in plants, justify. 2m
6. What is plasticity? Name the plants, which exhibits heterophylly in response to
habitat and development stage. 2m
7. Classify plant hormones based on chemical nature. 3m

Ch-14 Breathing and Exchange of Gases

1. Draw a labelled diagram of human respiratory system. 5m
2. Explain the mechanism of breathing. 5m
3. What is oxygen dissociation curve? Mention the factors affecting dissociation
of oxyhemoglobin. 3m
4. Define respiratory volumes and respiratory capacities. 1m each
5. Write the cause or effect of respiratory disorders. 1m each
6. Explain Oxygen transportation from lungs to the tissues. 3m
7. Write the steps involved in process of respiration. 5m
8. Mention the different modes of CO2 transport from tissues to alveoli and
name the enzyme that forms bicarbonate from CO2. 3m
9. Name the membranes involved in exchange of gasses. 3m

Ch- 15 Body fluids and circulation

1. Draw a labelled diagram of human heart. 5m
2. Explain mechanism of clotting of blood. 3m
3. Briefly describe double circulation in human. 5m
4. Define cardiac cycle and cardiac output. 2m
5. What is ECG? Write the graphical presentation of ECG. 3m
6. Disorders of circulatory system. 1m each
7. Why SA node is called Pacemaker? 1m

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 Ch-16 Excretory products & their Elimination
1. Draw a neat diagram of Nephron (functional units of Kidney). 5m
2. Explain the steps in the process of urine formation. 5m
3. Write the functions of renal tubules PCT, Henle’s loop, DCT and Collecting
duct. 3m each
4. Explain the mechanism of micturition. 3m
5. Disorders of Excretory system. 1m each
6. Explain how a dialyzing unit works. 3m
7. What are ammonotelic, ureotelic and uricotelic animals? Mention examples. 3m

8. Explain regulation of kidney function by ADH. 3m

9. Explain regulation of kidney function by JGA. 3m

Ch-17 Locomotion & movement

1. Describe the mechanism of muscle contraction/Sliding filament theory. 5m
2. Explain the structure of Sarcomere. 5m
3. Explain structure of contractile proteins of muscles with a diagram. 3m each
4. Name the three types of joints with Examples? 3m
5. Write a note on disorders - Tetany, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia gravis.
Osteoporosis and gouts. 1 or 2m each
6. Name different synovial joints with suitable examples. 3m
7. Explain types of ribs. 3m

Ch-18 Neural Control & Coordination

1. Write the diagram of Neuron and synapse .5m each.
2. Explain the mechanism of generation and conduction of nerve impulse. 5m
3. Name the layers of cranial meninges present between skull and brain. 3m
4. Draw a diagram of Human brain. 5m
5. Mention the functions of Cerebrum, hypothalamus, Lymbic system and
medulla. 2m each

Ch-19 Chemical coordination & Integration

1. Name any five pituitary hormones and write their function. 5m
2. Name the hypothalamic hormones and mention heir function. 2m each
3. Write a note on disorders of the following hormones a) GH b) Thyroid
Hormone c) Adrenal cortex hormones. 1m each
4. Write the source and functions of following hormones Thyroxine, TCT,
PTH, Catecholamine, Cartisol, Thymosin, Melatonin, Aldosterone, Insulin,
Glucagon, Testosteron, Estrogen, Progesteron and ANF, gastrin, Secretin,
CCK, GIP. 2m each
5. Differentiate between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. 2m

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