Paper 1

PART-A
Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each

1. What is polyembryony
2. What is amniocentesis
3. What is a floc
4. Name the causitve organism of typhoid
5. What are oncogenic viruses
6. Write the function of DNA ligase
7. What are euryhaline organisms
8. What is ecological succession
9. What are pioneer species
10. Define endemism
PART- B
Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each (any 5)

11. What are outbreeding devices? Give example

12. Name the asexual reproductive structures of Hydra and Penicillin
13. Explain the role of oxytocin in parturition
14. Write a note on Neanderthal man
15. Mention any two preventive measures to control STDs
16. What is male heteogamy? Give an example
17. Biomagnification of DDT has caused decline in bird population. Substantiate
the statement
18. With reference to transcription define a) Splicing b) capping
PART- C
Answer the following Questions in 40-80 words each. (any 5)

19. Write the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction

20. What are chromosomal disorders? Write the karyotypes
21. Mention any three important goals of Human Genome Project
22. Draw a neat labelled diagram of agarose gel electrophoresis
23. Draw a neat labelled diagram of pBR322
24. Write any three effects of global warming
25. List out any three causes of biodiversity loss
26. Differentiate between convergent evolution and divergent evolution giving
suitable examples
PART- D
Section-I
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 4)

27. Draw a neat labelled diagram of female reproductive system

28. Give a schematic representation of mendalian dihybrid cross and mention the
result
29. Enumerate salient features of genetic code
30. Explain the bioactive molecule of the following
i) Clot buster ii) Immunosuppressive agent
iii) Blood Cholestrol lowering agent
B) What are Biofertilizers? Give one example
31. Describe the stages in the life cycle of Plasmodium with a schematic
representation
32. With the help of diagram explain the process of translation
Section-II
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 3)

Explain the process of microsporogenesis with a neat labelled diagram

33. Give the schematic representation of Phosphorous cycle
34. List out the uses of genetically modified organisms
35. Explain the lac operon concept of gene expression
36. Write a note on (a) Brood Parasitism (b) Commensialism
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PAPER 2

PART A
Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each

1. What is staminate flower

2. What is amniocentesis

3. Who provided experimental proof of chemical evolution of life

4. Name the causitve organism of ringworm

5. What are oncogenic viruses

6. Write the function of DNA ligase

7. What are eurythermal organisms

8. What is ecological succession

9. What are pioneer species

10. Define endemism

PART B
Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each (any 5)

11. Mention any two vegetative propagules of angiosperms

12. What is Xenogamy and Geitonogamy

13. Mention any two hormones secreted by placenta

14. Expand GIFT and ICSI

15. Mention any two preventive measures to control STDs

16. What is male heteogamy? Give an example

17. Name the technique involved in separation and isolation of DNA fragment, which
dye is used to stain gel to make the DNA visible under UV light

18. With reference to transcription define a) Splicing b) capping

PART C
Answer the following Questions in 40-80 words each. (any 5)

19. What is asexual reproduction? Mention any two types

20. Write karyotype of klinefelter syndrome. Mention any two symptoms

21. Mention any three important goals of Human Genome Project

22. Define i) Explant ii) Totipotency iii) Somatic

hybrids

23. Draw a neat labelled diagram of pBR322

24. Write any three effects of global warming

25. List out any three causes of biodiversity loss

26. Mention any three reasons of loss of biodiversity

PART D

Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 4)

27. Give a schematic representation of mendalian dihybrid cross

28. Enumerate salient features of genetic code

29. Explain the following terms

i) adaptive radiation

ii) Founder effect

iii) Homologous organs

iv) Analogous organs

v) Saltation

30. List out the harmful effects caused by alcohol/drug abuse

31. List the steps involved in multiple ovulation and embryo transfer technology
(MOET)

32. Give an account of microbes used as biofertilizers

Section-II

Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 3)

33. With a neat labelled diagram explain the structure of anatropous ovule of
angiosperms

34. Give the schematic representation of spermatogenesis

35. List out the uses of genetically modified organisms

36. Mention any five population interactions with example

37. Give a schematic representation of nitrogen cycle

PAPER 3

PART-A
Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each

1. Name an organism producing conidia

2. What are hermophrodites
3. State hardy-weinberg principle
4. What is a floc
5. Mention the variety of chilly resistant to mosaic virus

6. Define mortality
7. What is standing state

8. What is co-extinction
9. What are interferons
10. Suggest a method to estimate the amount of biodegradable organic matter in
sewage water

PART- B
Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each (any 5)

11. Mention two methods developed by plants to prevent self-pollination

12. Explain the role of oxytocin in parturition

13. Suggest any two Natural contraceptive methods

14. Write a note on Neanderthal man

15. What is Bio-fortification? Give one example
16. Write the causes of cancer

17. Mention the pioneer species of hydrarch and xerarch succession

18. Biomagnification of DDT has caused decline in bird population substantiate the
statement
PART- C
Answer the following Questions in 40-80 words each. (any 5)

19. Name the vegetative propagules of plants

20. List out the types of IUDs. Give an example for each

21. Differentiate between divergent and convergent evolution giving suitable

examples
22. Draw a neat labelled diagram of an antibody molecule

23. Give a schematic structure of a transcription unit

24. With reference to decomposition. Give the meaning of following terms
25.
Fragmentation
ii)
Leaching
iii)
Catabolism

26.
Write the causes and effects of ozone layer deplition

PART- D
Section-I
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 4)

27. Draw a neat labelled diagram of human male reproductive system and label the
following
a. Testis
b. Vas deferens

c. Rete testis
d. Epididymis

e. Seminal vesicle
f. Bulbourethral gland
g. Urethra
h. Glans penis

28. Write the schematic representation of dihybrid cross and mention the result
29. What is immunity? Mention the types of barriers of innate immunity with one
example for each
30. Describe a typical biogas plant with a neat labelled diagram
31. Explain the salient features of genetic code
32. Explain the bioactive molecule of following

a) Clot buster
b) Immunosuppressive agent c) Blood cholesterol lowering agent

ii) What are biofertilizers? Give one example

Section-II
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 3)

33. Explain the structure of megasporangium

34. What are chromosomal disorders? Mention the causes and symptoms of Down�s
syndrome and Turner�s syndrome
35. With reference to transcription in eukaryotes explain

a) Role of RNA polymerase enzymes

b) Capping
c) Tailing

36. Explain the steps involved in Gel-electrophoresis

37. Write a note on

a) Brood parasitism
b) Commensialism

PAPER 4

PART-A
Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each

1. What is ecological niche

2. Define embryogenesis
3. Name the fungus that produces cyclosporine A
4. Mention the cells involved in cell-mediated immunity
5. What is a benign tumour

6. Name the ship in which Charles Darwin made his sea voyage
7. What are biofertilizers

8. What is colostrum
9. What is global warming
10. Why is oxytocin necessary for the parturition

PART- B
Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each (any 5)

11. Differentiate between menstrual cycle and oestrous cycle

12. What is test cross? Write its significance

13. tRNA is a adaptor molecule. Comment

14. What are analogus organs? Give an example

15. Write the important features of successful bee keeping
16. Draw a neat labelled diagram of stirred tank bioreactor

17. Name any two species that have become extinct due to over exploitation
18. Name the pioneer species in primary succession on rocks and primary succession
in water

PART- C
Answer the following Questions in 40-80 words each. (any 5)

19. Define asexual reproduction. Mention the asexual reproductive structures in i)

Hydra ii) Chlamydomonas
20. Draw a neat labelled diagram of a mature embryo sac

21. Describe the sex determination in humans

22. Write the correct sequence of human evolution

23. What are ecological pyramid? Draw an ideal pyramid of energy

24. Schematically represent the replication of HIV in an animal cell
25. Describe the rivet popper hypothesis

26. With a neat labelled diagram explain the functioning of electrostatic

precipitator

PART- D
Section-I
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 4)

27. With a neat labelled diagram explain the process of microspporogenesis

28. With a neat labelled diagram of female reproductive system
29. Explain the following terms

i) IVF-ET
ii) ZIFT

iii) ICSI
iv) Lactational amenorrhoea
v) MTP

30. Explain the law of independent assortment with reference to seed shape and
colour in garden pea plant

31. Describe the Fredrick griffith�s experiment to show transformation in bacteria

32. Describe the various steps involved in plant breeding programme

Section-II
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 3)

33. Explain the regulation of lac operon in absence and presence of lactose as an
inducer
34. Describe the role of microbes in sewage treatment plant
35. Explain the important steps involved in the process of decomposition

36. A) Write any 4 factors that influence population density

B) Draw a graph showing exponential growth

C) What is sexual deceit

37. Explain the following

a. What is adaptation

b. Write the causes and symptoms of altitude sickness

c. What is brood parasitism? Give an example

PAPER 5

PART-A
Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each

1. What is polyembryony
2. Define saltation
3. Name the disease diagnosed by Widal test
4. Mention the chemical present in Heroin
5. What are somaclones
6. What are microbial flocs
7. What is insertional inactivation
8. Define Natality
9. What is in-situ conservation
10. Define solid wastes

PART- B
Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each (any 5)
11. What are vegetative propagules? Mention the vegetative propagules of i) Agave
ii) Ginger
12. Define syngamy and triple fusion
13. Name the hormone secreted by Leydig cells and corpus luteum
14. How do hormonal IUDs differ from non-medicated IUDs as contraceptives

15.
Define i) Linkage
ii) Recombination

16.
Explain any two properties of genetic code

17. Distinguish between Benign and Malignant tumor

18.
Differentiate between outbreeding and out-crossing

PART- C
Answer the following Questions in 40-80 words each. (any 5)

19. Explain the phases of lifespan in organisms

20. Mention any three strategies of reproductive health

21. What are mendalian disorders? Mention any two of them
22. Explain the stages of post-transcriptional modification
23. Name the pathogen, vvector and symptoms of filariasis
24. What is ecological succession? Mention the types with examples
25. Mention any three ecosystem services to humans

26. Mention any three reasons of loss of biodiversity

PART- D
Section-I
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 4)

27. Mention any five differences between microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis

28. Draw a neat labelled diagram of human male reproductive system
29. Give the svhematic representation of one gene inheritance with respect to law
of dominance
30. Explain the structure of Nucleosome
31. Give the diagrammatic representation of Stanley-miller�s experiment

32. Mention any five microbes and their commercial or industrial products

Section-II
Answer the following questions in 200-250 words each (any 3)

33. Describe three major steps involved in plant breeding programmes

34. Draw a neat labelled diagram of simple stirred tank bioreactor

35. How are genetically modified plants useful to mankind
36. a) Mention any four major abiotic factors
b) Name the type of interaction in the following organisms
i) Fungi- roots of higher plants
ii) Cattle- Erget
iii) Cuckoo- crow
37. Discuss the consequences of
a) Global warming

b) Ozone depletion