SESSION ENDING EXAMINATION (2022-23)

CLASS XI
BIOLOGY (044) THEORY
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
There are 33 questions in the question paper.
(iii) Section–A has 16 questions of 1 mark each, Section–B has 5 questions of 2 marks each. Section–C
has 7 questions of 3 marks each and Section–D has 02 case-based questions of 4 marks each and
Section–E has 3questions of 5 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in some questions. A
student has to attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.
(v) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.
Section-A
1. Species is
a. specific class of evolution
b. unit of classification
c. not related to evolution
d. Unit in the evolutionary history of a tree.
2. The practical purpose of classification of living organisms is to
a. name the living organisms
b. explain the origin of living organisms
c. facilitate identification of unknown organisms
d. trace the evolution of living organisms
3. Flowers are zygomorphic in
a. Mustard
b. Gulmohar
c. Hibiscus
d. Datura
4. Technical term used when stamens are fused into a single bundle;
a. Adelphous
b. Monoadelphous
c. Diadelphous
d. Polyadelphous
5. The longest cell in human body are-
a. Muscle cells
b. Nerve cells
c. Blood cells
d. Mast cells

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 6. The apical meristem of the root is present-
a. Only in tap roots
b. In all the roots
c. Only in adventitious roots
d. Only in radicals.
7. An outer covering membrane is absent in
a. Mitochondria
b. Plastids
c. Ribosomes
d. Lysosomes
8. The structure of plasma membrane fluid mosaic model is proposed by
a. Robert Hooke
b. Singer and Nicolson
c. M.J. Schlieden
d. Robert Brown
9. The food material stored in plants in the form of
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Starch
d. Glycogen
10. Centromere is required for
a. Crossing over
b. Movement of chromosomes towards poles
c. Transcription
d. Cytoplasmic cleavage
11. The most abundant organic compound on the earth is
a. Lipid
b. Protein
c. Cellulose
d. Steroids
12. The ‘islets of Langerhans’ are found in
a. Alimentary canal
b. Stomach
c. Pancreas
d. Liver
Note: Question No. 13 to 16 consists of two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below;
a. If both A and R are true and the R is correct explanation of the A.
b. If both A and R are true and the R is not a correct explanation of the A.
c. If A is true but R is false.
d. If both A and R are false.

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13. Assertion (A): Photosynthetically C4 plants are less efficient than C3 plants.
Reason (R): The operation of C4 pathway requires the involvement of only bundle-sheath cells.
14. Assertion (A): The ‘absorption spectrum’ of chlorophyll ‘a’ is determined in terms of the rate of
production either per unit mass of green tissue or per unit weight of total chlorophyll.
Reason (R): Chlorophyll ‘a’ is present in both the pigment system I & II.
15. Assertion (A): Abscission zone in leaves is formed across the petiole near its junction with the
stem.
Reason (R): In many compound leaves, each leaflet also forms an abscission zone.
16. Assertion (A): Plants usually bends towards the source of light.
Reason (R): Shoot apex shows positive phototropism because of differential growth caused due to
unequal distribution of auxin.
Section-B
17. Label A, B, C and D in the following diagram-

Or
Write the differences between RER and SER on the basis of their structure and function.
18. Match the column I with that of column II-
Column I Column II
Family Tuberosum
Kingdom Solonum
Species Plantae
Genus Solanaceae
19. How do you represent the following by symbols in a floral formula?
a. Bisexual
b. Actinomorphic
c. Zygomorphic
d. Superior ovary
20. Write the differences between dicot and monocot stem.
21. Explain the process of gaseous exchange in alveoli with reference to partial pressure of pCO 2 and
pO2 in alveolar air and in the blood.
Section-C
22. Explain briefly the various stages of cell cycle with diagram.
Or

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 In which stage of meiosis the following formed? Choose the answer from the hint point given
below. (Hint: After telophase I/before meiosis II, Zygotene, Telophase I/After meiosis I,
Pachytene, Diakinesis, Pachytene):
a. Synaptonemal complex
b. Recombination nodules
c. Appearance/activation of enzyme recombinase
d. Terminalisaton of chiasmata
e. Interkinesis
f. Formation of dyad cells
23. Briefly describe the Calvin cycle with the help of suitable diagram.
24. Name the phyla to which following cells/characters/system belong:
a. Jointed appendages, b. Calcareous shell, c. Pneumatic bones, d. Flame cells, e. Nephridia,
f. External ears
25. Identify the given diagram:

a. What do A and B denote?

b. Give the role of A and B.
c. Give to more examples of this type of organism.
26. Name the types of joints between the following:
a. Atlas & axis d. Femur & acetabulam
b. Carpel & metacarpal of thumb e. Between cranial bones
c. Between phalanges f. Between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle.
27. Identify the system shown and label the parts shown by A, B , C, D. Write the function of any
three parts.

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 28. In the following figure ECG of a normal person is shown:

a. What do P wave and T wave represent?

b. Mention any one medical application of this technique.

Section-D
Note: Read the given passage in question no 28 and 29 and answer any four questions that follow
29. Proteins are polypeptide chains made up of amino acids. There are 20 types of amino acids joined
together by peptide bond between amino and carboxylic group. There are two kinds of amino
acids, essential and non essential amino acids. The primary structure of protein is the linear
sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. The first amino acid of sequence is called N-
terminal amino acid and the last amino acid of peptide chain is called C-terminal amino acids. The
secondary structure proteins form helix. There are three types of secondary structure: α-helix,
β-pleated and collagen helix. In tertiary structure long protein chain is folded upon itself like a
hollow woollen ball to give three-dimensional view of protein. In quaternary structure each
polypeptide develops its own tertiary structure and function as sub unit of protein.
a. Glycine and Alanine are different with respect to one substituent on the alpha carbon. What
are the other common substituent group?
i. NH2, COOH and H
ii. NH2 & H
iii. COOH & NH2
iv. COOH & H
b. The tertiary structure of protein contains:
i. H Bond
ii. Peptide Bond
iii. Ionic Bond & S- Linkage
iv. All of the above
c. The smallest amino acid is:
i. Phenol
ii. Formic acid
iii. Glycine
iv. Methane
d. There is extensive diversity of protein molecule is due to:
i. NH2 –Group
ii. R – Group
iii. COOH- Group
iv. Sequence of amino acid

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 e. Assertion (A): Amino acids are monomer of nucleic acid.
Reason (R): In proteins, amino acids have unlimited variety.
i. Both A and R are true R is correct explanation of A.
ii. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
iii. Both A and R are true.
iv. Both A and R are false.

30. ABO grouping is based on the presence or absence of two surface antigens on the RBCs viz. A
and B. Antigens are chemicals which can induce immune response. The plasma also contains two
natural antibodies. Antibodies are proteins produced in response to antigens.
Importance of Blood Group: During blood transfusion, the donor blood need to be carefully
matched with the blood of the recipient. Transfusion of unmatched blood can lead to severe
problems of clumping, i.e. destruction of RBC.

Blood Groups and Donor Compatibility

Blood Groups Antigen on RBC Antibodies in Plasma Donor’s Group
A A Anti-B A, O
B B Anti-A B, O
AB AB Nil AB, O
O Nil Anti-A & Anti-B O

a. Which blood group is universal blood donor?

i. A
ii. B
iii. AB
iv. O
b. Which blood group is universal recipient?
i. A
ii. B
iii. AB
iv. O
c. Blood Grouping is based on:
i. Presence of antigen
ii. Absence of antigen
iii. Presence or absence of antigen on RBC.
iv. None of the above
d. Which blood group can develop antibody-A?
i. A, AB
ii. B, O
iii. AB, O
iv. O, A

e. The chemical nature of Antigens and antibodies is:

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 i. Carbohydrate
ii. Lipid
iii. Proteins
iv. Steroids
Section-E
31. Name the three groups of plants that bear Archegonia. Briefly describe the life cycle of any one of
them.
Or
a. What are chordates? Differentiates between Chordates and non-chordates. (Any four points)
b. All vertebrates are chordates but all the chordates are not vertebrates. Justify the statements.
32. a. Describe the EMP pathway with the help of flow chart.
b..Define Respiration Quotient (R.Q.). What is its value for Proteins and Carbohydrates?
Or
Name two plants showing Kranz Anatomy? How the said anatomical feature does help to
minimize photosynthetic losses due to photorespiration? Explain in details with the help of flow
charts.
33. a. Explain the transmission of a nerve impulse across a chemical synapse process.
b..Differentiate between ammonotelism and ureotelism.
Or
a. Which Endocrine gland is considered as the Master Gland and why? Explain the role of any
four hormones produced by it.
b. Name the male and female hormones and describe their functions.

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