Tamil Nadu 12th Biology Model Question Paper 5 English Medium

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TN State Board 12th Biology Model Question Paper 5 English Medium

General Instructions:

1. 1. The question paper comprises of four parts. Questions for Botany and Zoology are asked separately.
   2. You are to attempt all the parts. An internal choice of questions is provided wherever applicable.
   3. All questions of Part I, II, III and IV are to be attempted separately.
   4. Question numbers 1 to 8 in Part I are Multiple Choice Questions of one mark each. These are to be answered by choosing the most suitable answer from the given four alternatives and writing the option code and the corresponding answer.
   5. Question numbers 9 to 14 in Part II are two-marks questions. These are to be answered in about one or two sentences.
   6. Question numbers 15 to 19 in Part III are three-marks questions. These are to be answered in about three to five short sentences.
   7. Question numbers 20 and 21 in Part IV are five-marks questions. These are to be answered in detail. Draw diagrams wherever necessary.

Time: 2.30 Hours
Maximum Marks: 70

Bio-Botany [Maximum Marks: 35]

Part – I

Choose the correct answer. [8 × 1 = 8]

Question 1.
Choose the correct statement(s) about tenuinucellate ovule
(a) Sporogenous cell is hypodermal
(b) Ovules have fairly large nucellus
(c) Sporogenous cell is epidermal
(d) Ovules have single layer of nucellus tissue
Answer:
(a) Sporogenous cell is hypodermal

Question 2.
The genotype of a plant showing the dominant phenotype can be determined by _______.
(a) Back cross
(b) Test cross
(c) Dihybrid cross
(d) Pedigree analysis
Answer:
(b) Test cross

Question 3.
An allo-hexaploidy contains ________.
(a) Six different genomes
(b) Six copies of three different genomes
(c) Two copies of three different genomes
(d) Six copies of one genome
Answer:
(b) Six copies of three different genomes

Question 4.
Match the following column I with column II


Answer:
(D) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b

Question 5.
Assertion (A): Incubation is followed by Inoculation.
Reason (R): Explant is inoculated to media.
(a) Both A and R are correct but R is not a correct explanation to A
(b) R explains A
(c) A is correct R is incorrect
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer:
(b) R explains A

Question 6.
Environment of any community is called
(a) Paratope
(b) Biotope
(c) Ecotope
(d) Epitope
Answer:
(b) Biotope

Question 7.
Which of the following is not a sedimentary cycle?
(a) Nitrogen cycle
(b) Phosphorus cycle
(c) Sulphur cycle
(d) Calcium cycle
Answer:
(a) Nitrogen cycle

Question 8.
The plants which are grown in silvopasture system are
(a) Sesbania and Acacia
(b) Solanum and Crotolaria
(c) Clitoria and Begonia
(d) Teak and sandal
Answer:
(a) Sesbania and Acacia

Part – II

Answer any four of the following questions. [4 × 2 = 8]

Question 9.
What are multiple alleles? Give an example.
Answer:
Three or more alternative forms of a gene that occupy the same locus and control the expression of a single trait.
E.g: ABO blood group

Question 10.
List out the benefits of herbicide tolerant crops.
Answer:
Advantages of Herbicide Tolerant Crops:

• Weed control improves higher crop yields.
• Reduces spray of herbicide.
• Reduces competition between crop plant and weed.
• Use of low toxicity compounds which do not remain active in the soil.
• The ability to conserve soil structure and microbes.

Question 11.
Soil formation can be initiated by biological organisms. How?
Answer:
Soil formation is initiated by the biological weathering process. Biological weathering takes place when organisms like bacteria, fungi, lichens and plants help in the breakdown of rocks through the production of acids and certain chemical substances.

Question 12.
Where did Montreal Protocol was held? State its objectives.
Answer:
The International treaty called the Montreal Protocol (1987) was held in Canada on substances that deplete ozone layer and the main goal of it is gradually eliminating the production and consumption of ozone depleting substances and to limit their damage on the Earth’s ozone layer.

Question 13.
What is Heterosis?
Answer:
The superiority of the F₁ hybrid in performance over its parents is called heterosis or hybrid vigour. Vigour refers to increase in growth, yield, greater adaptability of resistance to diseases, pest and drought.

Question 14.
Write the cosmetic uses of Aloe.
Answer:
Aloe gel are used as skin tonic. It has a cooling effect and moisturising characteristics and hence used in preparation of creams, lotions, shampoos, shaving creams, after shave lotions and allied products. It is used in gerontological applications for rejuvenation of aging skin. Products prepared from aloe leaves have multiple properties such as emollient, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal and antiseptic. Aloe vera gel is used in skin care cosmetics.

Part – III

Answer any three questions in which question number 19 is compulsory. [3 × 3 = 9]

Question 15.
List out the functions of tapetum.
Answer:

• It supplies nutrition to the developing microspores.
• It contributes sporopollenin through ubisch bodies thus plays an important role in pollen wall formation.
• The pollenkitt material is contributed by tapetal cells and is later transferred to the pollen surface.
• Exine proteins responsible for ‘rejection reaction’ of the stigma are present in the cavities of the exine. These proteins are derived from tapetal cells.

Question 16.
What do you mean by Embryoids? Write its application.
Answer:
Somatic embryogenesis is the formation of embryos from the callus tissue directly and these embryos are called Embryoids or from the in vitro cells directly form pre-embryonic cells which differentiate into embryoids.

Applications:

• Somatic embryogenesis provides potential plantlets which after hardening period can establish into plants.
• Somatic embryoids can be used for the production of synthetic seeds.
• Somatic embryogenesis is now reported in many plants such as Allium sativum, Hordeum vulgare, Oryza sativa, Zea mays and this is possible in any plant.

Question 17.
Give a comparative account on Seaweed liquid fertilizer.
Answer:
Seaweed liquid fertilizer (SLF) contains cytokinin, gibberellins and auxin apart from macro and micro nutrients. Most seaweed based fertilizers are made from kelp (brown algae) which grows to length of 150 metres. Liquid seaweed fertilizer is not only organic but also ecofriendly. The alginates in the seaweed that reacts with metals in the soil and form long, crosslinked polymers in the soil.

These polymers improve the crumbing in the soil, swell up when they get wet and retain moisture for a long time. They are especially useful in organic gardening which provides carbohydrates for plants. Seaweed has more than 70 minerals, vitamins and enzymes. It promotes vigorous growth. Improves resistance of plants to frost and disease. Seeds soaked in seaweed extract germinate much rapidly and develop a better root system.

Question 18.
Write a brief note on Detritus food chain.
Answer:
Detritus food chain is a type of food chain which begins with dead organic matter which is an important source of energy. A large amount of organic matter is derived from the dead plants, animals and their excreta. This type of food chain is present in all ecosystems. The transfer of energy from the dead organic matter, is transferred through a series of organisms called detritus consumers (detritivores)- small carnivores – large (top) carnivores with repeated eating and being eaten respectively. This is called the detritus food chain.

Question 19.
Mention the name of man-made cereal. How it is developed?
Answer:

Triticale, the successful first man made cereal. Depending on the ploidy level Triticale can be divided into three main groups:

1. Tetraploidy: Crosses between diploid wheat and rye.
2. Hexaploidy: Crosses between tetraploid wheat Triticum durum (macaroni wheat) and rye.
3. Octoploidy: Crosses between hexaploid wheat T. aestivum (bread wheat) and rye.

Hexaploidy Triticale hybrid plants demonstrate characteristics of both macaroni wheat and rye. For example, they combine the high-protein content of wheat with rye’s high content of the amino acid lysine, which is low in wheat.

Part – IV

Answer all the questions. [2 × 5 = 10]

Question 20.
(a) Describe the structure of a Cicer seed (dicot seed) with labelled diagram.
Answer:
Structure of a Cicer seed as an example for Dicot seed The mature seeds are attached to the fruit wall by a stalk called funiculus. The funiculus disappears leaving a scar called hilum. Below the hilum a small pore called micropyle is present. It facilitates entry of oxygen and water into the seeds during germination.

Each seed has a thick outer covering called seed coat. The seed coat is developed from integuments of the ovule. The outer coat is called testa and is hard whereas the inner coat is thin, membranous and is called tegmen.

In Pea plant the tegmen and testa are fused. Two cotyledons laterally attached to the embryonic axis are present. It stores the food materials in pea whereas in other seeds like castor the endosperm contains reserve food and the cotyledons are thin. The portion of embryonal axis projecting beyond the cotyledons is called radicle or embryonic root.

The other end of the axis called embryonic shoot is the plumule. Embryonal axis above the level of cotyledon is called epicotyl whereas the cylindrical region between the level of cotyledon is called hypocotyl. The epicotyl terminates in plumule whereas the hypocotyl ends in radicle.

[OR]

(b) (i) Explain the three types of hyperploidy.
(ii) List out the significance of ploidy.
Answer:
(i) (a) Trisomy: Addition of single chromosome to diploid set is called Simple trisomy (2n+l). Trisomics were first reported by Blackeslee (1910) in Datura stramonium (Jimson weed). But later it was reported in Nicotiana, Pisum and Oenothera. Sometimes addition of two individual chromosome from different chromosomal pairs to normal diploid sets are called Double trisomy (2n + 1 + 1).
(b) Tetrasomy: Addition of a pair or two individual pairs of chromosomes to diploid set is called tetrasomy (2n+2) and Double tetrasomy (2n+2+2) respectively. All possible tetrasomics are available in Wheat.
(c) Pentasomy: Addition of three individual chromosome from different chromosomal pairs to normal diploid set are called pentasomy (2n+3).

(ii)

• Many polyploids are more vigorous and more adaptable than diploids.
• Many ornamental plants are autotetraploids and have larger flower and longer flowering duration than diploids.
• Autopolyploids usually have increase in fresh weight due to more water content.
• Aneuploids are useful to determine the phenotypic effects of loss or gain of different chromosomes.
• Many angiosperms are allopolyploids and they play a role in an evolution of plants.

Question 21.
a. (i) Define tissue culture.
(ii) Explain the basic concepts involved in plant tissue culture.
Answer:
(i) Growing plant protoplasts, cells, tissues or organs away from their natural or normal environment, under artificial condition, is known as Tissue Culture.

(ii) Basic concepts of plant tissue culture are totipotency, differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation.
Totipotency: The property of live plant cells that they have the genetic potential when cultured in nutrient medium to give rise to a complete individual plant.

Differentiation: The process of biochemical and structural changes by which cells become specialized in form and function.

Redifferentiation: The further differentiation of already differentiated cell into another type of cell. For example, when the component cells of callus have the ability to form a whole plant in a nutrient medium, the phenomenon is called redifferentiation.

Dedifferentiation: The phenomenon of the reversion of mature cells to the meristematic state leading to the formation of callus is called dedifferentiation. These two phenomena of redifferentiation and dedifferentiation are the inherent capacities of living plant cells or tissue. This is described as totipotency.

[OR]

(b) What is soil profile? Explain the characters of different soil horizons.
Answer:
Soil is commonly stratified into horizons at different depth. These layers differ in their physical, chemical and biological properties. This succession of super-imposed horizons is called soil profile.

Horizon	Description
O-Horizon (Organic horizon) Humus	It consists of fresh or partially decomposed organic matter. O1 – Freshly fallen leaves, twigs, flowers and fruits. O2 – Dead plants, animals and their excreta decomposed by micro-organisms. Usually absent in agricultural and deserts.
A-Horizon (Leached horizon) Topsoil – Often rich in humus and minerals.	It consists of top soil with humus, living creatures and in-organic minerals. A1 – Dark and rich in organic matter because of mixture of organic and mineral matters. A2 – Light coloured layer with large sized mineral particles.
B-Horizon (Accumulation horizon) (Subsoil – Poor in humus, rich in minerals)	It consists of iron, aluminium and silica rich clay organic compounds.
C – Horizon (Partially weathered horizon) Weathered rock Fragments – Little or no plant or animal life.	It consists of parent materials of soil, composed of little amount of organic matters without life forms.
R – Horizon (Parent material) Bedrock	It is a parent bed rock upon which underground water is found.

Bio-Zoology [Maximum Marks: 35]

Part – I

Choose the correct answer. [8 × 1 = 8]

Question 1.
Assertion (A): Asexual reproduction is called blastogenic reproduction.
Reason (R): It is accomplished by mitotic and meiotic divisions.
(a) A and R are correct
(b) A is correct but R is incorrect
(c) Both A and R are incorrect
(d) R is the correct explanation for A
Answer:
(b) A is correct but R is incorrect

Question 2.
The mature sperms are stored in the ________.
(a) Seminiferous tubules
(b) Vas deferens
(c) Epididymis
(d) Seminal vesicle
Answer:
(c) Epididymis

Question 3.
A contraceptive pill prevents ovulation by _______.
(a) blocking fallopian tube
(b) inhibiting the release of FSH and LH
(c) stimulating the release of FSH and LH
(d) causing immediate degeneration of released ovum.
Answer:
(b) inhibiting the release of FSH and LH

Question 4.
Patau’s syndrome is also referred to as ________.
(a) 13-Trisomy
(b) 18-Trisormy
(c) 21-Trisormy
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) 13-Trisomy

Question 5.
Cyclosporin – A is an immunosuppressive drug produced from ________.
(a) Aspergillus niger
(b) Manascus purpureus
(c) Penicillium notatum
(d) Trichoderma polysporum
Answer:
(d) Trichoderma polysporum

Question 6.
PCR proceeds in three distinct steps governed by temperature, they are in order of ________.
(a) Denaturation, Annealing, Synthesis
(b) Synthesis, Annealing, Denaturation
(c) Annealing, Synthesis, Denaturation
(d) Denaturation, Synthesis, Annealing
Answer:
(a) Denaturation, Annealing, Synthesis

Question 7.
Match column I with column II

(a) A – 4, B – 5, C – 2, D – 3, E – 1
(b) A – 3, B – 1, C – 4, D – 2, E – 5
(c) A – 2, B – 3,C – 1, D – 5, E – 4
(d) A – 5, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3, E – 1
Answer:
(a) A – 4, B – 5, C – 2, D – 3, E – 1

Question 8.
Total number of mega biodiversity countries in the world is _______.
(a) 12
(b) 15
(c) 17
(d) 19
Answer:
(c) 17

Part – II

Answer any four of the following questions.  [4 × 2 = 8]

Question 9.
Why are the offsprings of oviparous animals are at a greater risk as compared to offsprings of viviparous organisms?
Answer:
Oviparous animals are egg-layers. The eggs containing embryo are laid out of their body and are highly susceptible to environmental factors (temperature, moisture etc.) and predators. Whereas, in viviparous animals, the embryo develops inside the body of female and comes out as young ones. Hence offsprings of oviparous animals are at risk compared to viviparous animal.

Question 10.
What is “let-down reflex”?
Answer:
Oxytocin causes the “Let-Down” reflex the actual ejection of milk from the alveoli of the mammary glands. During lactation, oxytocin also stimulates the recently emptied uterus to contract, helping it to return to pre – pregnancy size.

Question 11.
In E.coli, three enzymes β- galactosidase, permease and transacetylase are produced in the presence of lactose. Explain why the enzymes are not synthesized in the absence of lactose.
Answer:
In the absence of lactose, the repressor protein binds to the operator and prevents the transcription of structural gene by RNA polymerase, hence the enzymes are not produced. However, there will always be a minimal level of lac operon expression even in absence of lactose.

Question 12.
Compare relative dating with absolute dating.
Answer:
Relative dating is used to determine a fossil by comparing it to similar rocks and fossils of known age. Absolute dating is used to determine.the precise age of a fossil by using radiometric dating to measure the decay of isotopes.

Question 13.
Write the name of causative agent, infection site, mode of transmission and any two symptoms of Chikungunya.
Answer:
Causative agent – Alpha virus
Infection site – Nervous system
Mode of transmission – Aedes aegypti (Mosquito)
Symptoms – Fever, headache, joint pain and swelling.

Question 14.
Define the following terms.
(a) Eutrophication (b) Algal Bloom
Answer:
Eutrophication refers to the nutrient enrichment in water bodies leading to lack of oxygen . and will end up in the death of aquatic organisms. Algal Bloom is an excess growth of algae due to abundant excess nutrients imparting distinct color to water.

Part – III

Answer any three questions in which question number 19 is compulsory. [3 × 3 = 9]

Question 15.
Write a short note on foeto scope.
Answer:
Foetoscope is used to monitor the foetal heart rate and other functions during late pregnancy and labour. The average foetal heart rate is between 120 and 160 beats per minute. An abnormal foetal heart rate or pattern may mean that the foetus is not getting enough oxygen and it indicates other problems. A hand-held doppler device is often used during prenatal visits to count the foetal heart rate. During labour, continuous electronic foetal monitoring is often used.

Question 16.
Under which condition does a microbe gains resistance against antibiotic?
Answer:
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drug designed to kill or inhibit their growth. It is one of the most acute threat to public health. Antibiotic resistance is accelerated by the misuse and over use of antibiotics, as well as poor infection prevention control. Antibiotics should be used only when prescribed by a certified health professional.

When the bacteria become resistant, antibiotics cannot fight against them and the bacteria multiply. Narrow spectrum antibiotics are preferred over broad spectrum antibiotics. They effectively and accurately target specific pathogenic organisms and are less likely to cause resistance.

Question 17.
State Fisher and Race hypothesis.
Answer:
Fisher and Race hypothesis: Rh factor involves three different pairs of alleles located on three different closely linked loci on the chromosome pair. This system is more commonly in use today, and uses the ‘Cde’ nomenclature.

In the given figure, three pairs of Rh alleles (Cc, Dd and Ee) occur at 3 different loci on homologous chromosome pair-1. The possible genotypes will be one C or c, one D or d, one E or e from each chromosome. For e.g. CDE/cde; CdE/cDe; cde/cde; CDe/CdE etc. All genotypes carrying a dominant ‘D’ allele will produce Rh⁺positive phenotype and double recessive genotype ‘dd’ will give rise to Rh negative phenotype.

Question 18.
Extinction of Dodo bird led to the danger of Calvaria tree – Support your answer.
Answer:
An example for co-extinction is the connection between Calvaria tree and the extinct bird of Mauritius Island, the Dodo. The Calvaria tree is dependent on the Dodo bird for completion of its life cycle. The mutualistic association is that the tough homy endocarp of the seeds of Calvaria tree are made permeable by the actions of the large stones in birds gizzard and digestive juices thereby facilitating easier germination. The extinction of the Dodo bird led to the imminent danger of the Calvaria tree coextinction.

Question 19.
Whether PCR can be done for RNA molecules? Yes or No? Explain.
Answer:
The PCR technique can also be used for amplifications of RNA in which case it is referred to as reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR). In this process the RNA molecules (mRNA) must be converted to complementary DNA by the enzyme reverse transcriptase. The cDNA then serves as the template for PCR.

Part – IV

Answer all the questions. [2 × 5 = 10]

Question 20.
(a) Define the following terms with an example
(i) Hologamy
(ii) Isogamy
(iii) Anisogamy
(iv) Merogamy
(v) Paedogamy
Answer:
(i) Hologamy: In Hologamy, the adult individuals do not produce gametes, but they themselves act as gametes and fuse to form new individuals.
E.g.: Trichonympha

(ii) Isogamy : Fusion of morphologically and physiologically similar gametes.
E.g.: Monocystis

(iii) Anisogamy : Fusion of morphologically and physiologically dissimilar gametes.
E.g.: Vertebrates.

(iv) Merogamy : Fusion of small sized morphologically different gametes (merogametes)

(v) Paedogamy : Fusion of young individuals produced immediately after the mitotic division of adult parent cell.

[OR]

(b) Write in detail about cervical cancer.
Answer:
Cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted virus called Human Papilloma virus (HPV). HPV may cause abnormal growth of cervical cells or cervical dysplasia. The most common symptoms and signs of cervical cancer are pelvic pain, increased vaginal discharge and abnormal vaginal bleeding. The risk factors for cervical cancer include

1. Having multiple sexual partners
2. Prolonged use of contraceptive pills

Cervical cancer can be diagnosed by a Papanicolaou smear (PAP smear) combined with an HPV test. X-Ray, CT scan, MRI and a PET scan may also be used to determine the stage of cancer. The treatment options for cervical cancer include radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy.

Modem screening techniques can detect precancerous changes in the cervix. Therefore screening is recommended for women above 30 years once in a year. Cervical cancer can be prevented with vaccination. Primary prevention begins with HPV vaccination of girls aged 9-13 years, before they become sexually active. Modification in lifestyle can also help in preventing cervical cancer. Healthy diet, avoiding tobacco usage, preventing early marriages, practicing monogamy and regular exercise minimize the risk of cervical cancer.

Question 21.
(a) Point out the differences between active and passive immunity.
Answer:
Active Immunity:

1. Active immunity is produced actively by host’s immune system.
2. It is produced due to contact with pathogen or by its antigen.
3. It is durable and effective in protection.
4. Immunological memory is present.
5. Booster effect on subsequent dose is possible.
6. Immunity is effective only after a short period.

Passive Immunity:

1. Passive immunity is received passively and there is no active host participation.
2. It is produced due to antibodies obtained from outside.
3. It is transient and less effective.
4. No memory.
5. Subsequent dose is less effective.
6. Immunity develops immediately.

[OR]

(b) How is the amplification of a gene sample of interest carried out using PCR?
Answer:
Denaturation, renaturation or primer annealing and synthesis or primer extension, are the three steps involved in PCR. The double stranded DNA of interest is denatured to separate into two individual strands by high temperature . This is called denaturation. Each strand is allowed to hybridize with a primer (renaturation or primer annealing). The primer template is used to synthesize DNA by using Taq – DNA polymerase.

During denaturation the reaction mixture is heated to 95°C for a short time to denature the target DNA into single strands that will act as a template for DNA synthesis. Annealing is done by rapid cooling of the mixture, allowing the primers to bind to the sequences on each of the two strands flanking the target DNA. During primer extension or synthesis the temperature of the mixture is increased to 75°C for a sufficient period of time to allow Taq DNA polymerase to extend each primer by copying the single stranded template.

At the end of incubation both single template strands will be made partially double stranded. The new strand of each double stranded DNA extends to a variable distance downstream. These steps are repeated again and again to generate multiple forms of the desired DNA, This process is also called DNA amplification.