Raymond Memorial Higher Secondary School

Pre Board 2018-2019

Biology
Class XII
(Max Marks – 70)
(Time allowed- 3 hours)

Candidates will be required to answer all the questions .Internal choice will be
available in two questions in Section A, two questions in section B and all the three
questions of section C.
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PART -1(20 Marks)

Question 1

(a) Answer the following questions briefly and to the point: [8X1=8]
(i) State the chromosome number in the endosperm of onion.
(ii) Give the use of Test Cross.
(iii) What is the biological significance of golden rice production?
(iv) What will happen if a child does not get colostrums in his early childhood?
(v) Bt crops are resistant to pests. Name the gene responsible for the pest
resistance.
(vi) Name and organ that is analogous to the wing of Bat and an organ that is
homologous to it.
(vii) What is the shape of the pyramid of number in a single tree ecosystem?
(viii) Give the scientific term for the smallest unit of DNA that can mutate.

(b) Each of the following questions /statements has four suggested answers.
Rewrite the correct answer in each case: [4X1]
i) Which of the following is a vestigial organ in humans?
A. Pinna
B. coccyx
C. Tail
 D. Molars
ii) Function of Restriction enzyme is to
A. Cut the DNA at specific sites
B. Join the cut ends
C. Cut DNA at the ends
D. Cut RNA at specific sites
iii) When the population is small there is a greater chance of
A. Mutation
B. Genetic drift
C. Gene flow
D. Natural selection
iv) During menstrual cycle a mid cycle surge of _________triggers an ovulation:
A. estrogen
B. progesterone
C. LH
D. FSH

(c) Give one scientific contribution of each of the following scientist [4x1]
(i) Chargaff
(ii) T.H.Morgan
(iii) Alexander Fleming
(iv) Alec Jeffery
(d) Define the following : [2X1]
(i) Life Span
(ii) Biopiracy
(e) Give Reasons [2X1]
(i) Retrovirus is considered to be an exception to the central Dogma.
(ii) The rate of ozone depletion is greater in Antarctica.

PART II
SECTION – A (14 Marks)
(Answer all questions)

Question 2
Draw a labeled diagram of Human Ovum [2]

OR

Draw a labeled diagram of Human sperm

Question 3

Mention 4 features of PBr322 [2]

Question 4

What would happen to the immune system if thymus gland is removed from the body of
a preson? [2]

Question 5

In the recent years, there has been a large scale loss of Biodiversity. Mention any four
ways in which the humans are responsible for it.

Question 6 [2]

Mention any one symptom of elephantiasis. Name its causative agent.

Question 7 [2]

Mention any two property of DNA that makes it an ideal genetic material.

Question 8

Explain “Missing Links “with a Example [2]

OR

Explain the “Connecting Links “with an Example

SECTION B

Question 9

(a) Explain the steps involved in Artificial Hybridization [3]

 OR

(b) What are the main objectives of Plant Breeding Programme?

Question 10 [3]

Draw the Experimental set up of Miller and Urey’s Experiment

Question 11

Define the following: [3]

(a) Genetic Drift

(b) Apiculture
(c) Population Growth

Question 12 [3]

What do you mean by Recapitulation Theory?

Question 13 [3]

Define Species-Area Relationship. What is the significance of the slope of the

Regression? Explain with the help of a graph.

Question 14 [3]

State the measures taken by the owner of a diary farm to improve the quality of milk
and the quantity of its production?

Question 15 [3]

Draw a labeled diagram of T.S of the anther

OR

Draw a labeled diagram of the L.S of anatropous ovule. [3]

SECTION C

Question 16 [5]
 (a) How has Biotechnology been useful in controlling nematode infection in Plants?
Explain the techniques involved in this process?

OR

(b) What are molecular scissors? What is their role in rDT?

Question 17 [5]

Classify the methods of contraception .Write short notes on any two methods
mentioned by you.

OR

What do you understand by semi conservative replication of DNA? Mention the role of
all the enzymes involved in it.

Question 18 [5]

Answer the following questions:

(a) If 10000 K cal energy is available at the level of the producers , calculate the
amount of energy at the level of secondary consumer.
(b) A snapdragon plant with red flowers was crossed with a plant with white flowers.
It produced pink progeny in the F1 generation. Explain the principle of
inheritance involved with the help of a Punnett square.

OR

Explain the process of Natural selection with the help of Industrial melanism and
Resistance to DDT.