G.D.

GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Shivpuri Link Road, Gwalior
Ist Pre-BoardExamination 2019- 20
Subject – Biology (044)
Time: 3 hours. Class – XII MM: 70

General Instructions:

1. There are a total of 27 questions and five sections in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A contains question numbers 1 to 5, multiple choice questions of one mark each.
3. Section B contains question numbers 6 to 12, short answer type I questions of two marks each.
4. Section C contains question numbers 13 to 21, short answer type II questions of three marks each.
5. Section D contains question number 22 to 24, case-based short answer type questions of three marks each.
6. Section E contains question numbers 25 to 27, long answer type questions of five marks each.
7. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, internal choices are provided in two questions of
one mark, one question of two marks, two questions of three marks and all three questions of five marks.
An examinee is to attempt any one of the questions out of the two given in the question paper with the
same question number.

SECTION – A
1. Bacillus thuringiensis is used for
a) Fermentation of beer b) Bio pesticide c) Antibiotic d) None of the above
2. The most important cause of biodiversity loss is:
a) Over exploitation of economic species b) Habitat loss and fragmentation
c) Invasive species d) Breakdown of plant-pollinator relationships
OR
Pigeon, platypus and panda are _______
a) Homeothermic b) Poikilothermic c) Hyperthermic d) None of the above
3. The DNA fragments have sticky ends due to
a) Endonuclease b) Unpaired bases c) Calcium ions d) Free methylation
4. Genetic information is transferred from nucleus to cytoplasm through
a) RNA b) Anticodon c) DNA d) Lysosomes
5. “Cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous because”
a) These flowers do not open at all. b) There is no chance of cross pollination.
c) These flowers has exposed anthers and stigma. d) These flowers are wind pollinated.
OR
Functional megaspore in a flowering plant develops into
a) Endosperm b) Ovule c) Embryo-sac d) Embryo

SECTION –B
6. During a cytological study conducted on the chromosomes of the insects, it was observed that only 50% of the
sperms had a specific structure after spermatogenesis. Name the structure and write its significance in sex
determination of insects.
OR
Explain the events that occur in the host cell on introduction of nematode-resistant gene into the tobacco plant
by using Agrobacterium vectors.
7. (a) A patient who had an organ transplant was given cyclosporine – A. Mention the 2 microbial source and
state the reason for administration of this bioactive molecule.
 (b) Bottled fruit juices bought from the market are clearer as compared to those made at home. Give reason.
8. Evaluate the effect of loss of biodiversity in a region. Mention any four such 2 effects.
9. The figure given below represents a molecule present in the body of a mammal-

a) Name the parts labelled ‘a’ and ‘b’ in the molecule shown above.
b) Name the type of cells that produce this molecule.
OR
Life style diseases are increasing alarmingly in India. We are also dealing with large scale malnutrition in the
population. Suggest a process by which we can address both these problems. Give any three examples to
support your answer.
10.Explain the impact of removal of thymus gland on the immune system of a human body.
OR
A farmer maintained beehives in his Brassica field during its flowering season. How will he be benefitted?
11. How does an encysted Amoeba reproduce on return of favourable conditions?
OR
What are gemmules
and conidia? Name one organism each in which these are formed?
12. Name the technology and write the procedure that can help a scientist to recover virus free sugarcane plants
from diseased canes for his crop breeding experiments.
SECTION – C
13. “Apomixes is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction in plants”. Explain with
the help of a suitable example.
14. “Specific Bt Toxin gene is incorporated into cotton plant so as to control infestation of Bollworm”.
Mention the organism from which the gene was isolated and explain its mode of action.
OR
How does gain or loss of chromosome(s) takes place in humans? Describe one example each of chromo-
somal disorder along with the symptoms involving an autosome and a sex chromosome.
15. Draw the diagram of microsporangium of an Angiosperm and label any four parts State the function of its
innermost wall layer.
OR
The embryo sac in female gametophyte is seven celled and eight nucleated structure. Justify the statement
with the help of a labelled diagram.
16. Compare and contrast the theories of evolution proposed by Darwin and Hugo De Vries.
17. a) How do DNA fragments migrate and resolve in a Gel electrophoresis?
b) How lane one is different from lane 2, 3 and 4 in the Gel
electrophoresis set up?
c) How pure DNA fragments are made observable in the visible light?

18. Suggest and explain the assisted reproductive techniques which will help a couple to have children,
 where the female had a blockage in the fallopian tube and the male partner had a low sperm count.
19. The Indian Government refuted the attempt by a multinational company (MNC) to patent the antiseptic
property of curcumin derived from Turmeric. Analyze the unethical practice adopted by the MNC, state its
implications and suggest provisions in the Indian Law to prevent such malpractices.
20. Cow dung and water is mixed and this slurry is fed into the biogas plant for digestion by microbes. The
person performing the process shares that there is no need to provide any inoculum for it. Give reason. What is
the role of microbes at the source? Under which condition will they be most active and effective?
21. A doctor prescribed morphine as a sedative and pain killer to your cousin who had undergone a surgery. Even
after recovery, he indiscriminately took the medicines and later craved for the same. What do you conclude about
his condition? What measures will you suggest to him to overcome this problem? Briefly
explain any two.
OR
When a snapdragon plant bearing pink colour flower was selfed, it was found 3 that, 69 plants were having red
coloured flowers. What would be the number of plants bearing pink flower and white flower. Show with the help
of Punnett square. Identity the principle of inheritance involved in this experiment

SECTION – D

22.

With reference to the above schematic representation of (a) Spermatogenesis and (b) Oogenesis answer the
following questions:

a) About 300 million spermatozoa may be present in a human male ejaculation at one time. Calculate how many
spermatocytes will be involved to produce 300 one time. Calculate how many spermatocytes will be involved to
produce 300 spermatozoa.

b) How many chromatids are found during Oogenesis in (i) Primary oocyte and (ii) First polar body in a human
female?

23. Observe the diagram of the catalytic converter and

answer the questions which follow:
a.) Name any two metals used as catalyst in the catalytic
converter.
b.) Name the gases that are released after passing the
exhaust hydrocarbons through the catalytic converter.
c.) Name the other poisonous gas which is missing (?) in the exhaust pollutant of an automobile in the above
diagram?

24. Study the given pedigree chart and answer the questions that follow:
a) Is the trait recessive or dominant?
b) Is the trait sex-linked or autosomal?

c) Give the genotypes of the parents shown in generation I and their third child shown in Give the genotypes of
the parents shown in generation I and their third child shown in generation III.

OR

Haemophilia is a sex linked recessive disorder of humans. The pedigree chart given below shows the
inheritance of Haemophilia in one family. Study the pattern of inheritance and answer the questions given.

(a) Give all the possible genotypes of the members 4, 5 and 6 in the pedigree chart.
(b) A blood test shows that the individual 14 is a carrier of haemophilia. The member numbered 15 has recently
married the member numbered 14. What is the probability that their first child will be a haemophilic male.? Show
with the help of Punnett square.

SECTION – E

25. Summarize the process by which the sequence of DNA bases in Human Genome Project was determined
using the method developed by Frederick Sanger. Name a free living non-pathogenic nematode whose DNA has
been completely sequenced.

OR

“Indiscriminate human activities have strengthened the greenhouse effect resulting in Global Warming.” Give the
relative contribution of various Green House Gases in the form of a pie chart and explain the fate of the energy of
sunlight reaching the earth’s surface contributing towards Global Warming.

26. Given below is the diagram of a human ovum surrounded by a few sperms. 5 Observe the diagram and answer
the following questions:

a) Compare the fate of sperms shown in the diagram.

b) What is the role of zona pellucid in this process?
c) Analyze the changes occurring in the ovum during the process.
d) How is the entry of sperm into the ovum facilitated?
e) Specify the region of female reproductive system where the event
represented in the diagram takes place.
 OR

The graph given below shows the variation in the levels of ovarian hormones during various phases of menstrual
cycle:

a) Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’.

b) Specify the source of the hormone marked in the diagram.
c) Reason out why A peaks before B.
d) Compare the role of A and B.
e) Under which condition will the level of B continue to remain high on the 28th day?
27. ‘Parturition is induced by a complex Neuro endocrine mechanism’. Justify
OR
In a dihybrid cross, white eyed, yellow bodied female Drosophila was crossed with red eyed, brown bodied
male Drosophila. The cross produced 1.3 percent recombinants and 98.7 progeny with parental type
combinations in the F2 generation. Analyze the above observation and compare with the Mendelian dihybrid
cross.