BINAYAK SCIENCE COLLEGE

+2 1st year Science

WEEKLY TEST-BIOLOGY
FM: 35 Date:13/09/2014 Time: 1 Hr 30 Min
Botany
Q1. Multiple choice questions (1x6=6)
a. Spirogyra is commonly known by the name of ‘pond scum’ or ‘pond silk’ because –
(i) spirogyra filaments are not rough (ii) the filaments secretes a silky substance
(iii) The pectose layer of spirogyra filaments becomes mucialaginous
(iv) the cellulose layer secretes a mucilaginous substance
b. Choose the correct statement about Spirogyra
(i) filaments showing scalariform conjugation are always homothallic
(ii) filaments with lateral conjugation are always homothallic
(iii) filaments with lateral conjugation may be homothallic
(iv) asexual reproduction occurs by zoospores
c. The number of capsomeres present in TMV virus __________
(i) 1220 (ii) 2500 (iii)2130 (iv) 3130
d. The enzyme secreted by bacteriophase is ____________ (fill in the blanks)

e. Which group of plants can grow in nitrogen deficient soils-

(i) insectivorous plants (ii) bryophytes (iii) llichens (iv) gymnosperms
f. Spirogyra shows _________ type of asexual reproduction
(fill in the blanks)
Q2. Answer the questions (2x3=6)
a) Explain the structure of TMV virus
b) What is conjugation tube in spirogyra
c) What is a zygospere? Indicate its process of development in an algae.
Q3. Long questions (answer any one) (6x1=6)
i. Describe the haplobiontic sexual reproduction in saccharomycs
ii. Briefly explain the life cycle of spirogyra
 Zoology
1. Answer the questions in one word . (1x5=5)
(i) What is the zoological name of wild pigeon?
(ii) What is the zoological name of National animal of India?
(iii) Which scientist first gave the concept of ‘species’?
(iv) Who is regarded as the father of taxonomy?
(v) What is added after genus & species in a traditional nomenclature?

2. Answer all the questions . (2 x 3=6)

(i) Explain binomial nomenclature.
(ii) Write note on modern trends in taxonomy.
(iii) What are the rules of nomenclature?

3. Answer any two questions . (3 x 2=6)

(i) What are the needs for classification?
(ii) What are the merits of five kingdom classification?
(iii) Differentiate between Genus and Species.