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Where is chlorophyll contained?
Where is chlorophyll contained?
Walls of thylakoids
Which types of chlorophyll are mentioned?
Which types of chlorophyll are mentioned?
- Chlorophyll d
- Chlorophyll a (correct)
- Chlorophyll b (correct)
- Chlorophyll c
What does chlorophyll trap?
What does chlorophyll trap?
Sunlight
What is photolysis?
What is photolysis?
Where do light reactions take place?
Where do light reactions take place?
Where does the light-independent phase occur?
Where does the light-independent phase occur?
What is photophosphorylation?
What is photophosphorylation?
What does NADP stand for?
What does NADP stand for?
What process involves several glucose molecules producing one molecule of starch?
What process involves several glucose molecules producing one molecule of starch?
What are other names of sucrose?
What are other names of sucrose?
What adaptations for photosynthesis are mentioned?
What adaptations for photosynthesis are mentioned?
What are the end products of photosynthesis?
What are the end products of photosynthesis?
In what ways is glucose used by plants?
In what ways is glucose used by plants?
What is photorespiration?
What is photorespiration?
Which external factors affect photosynthesis?
Which external factors affect photosynthesis?
Which internal factors affect photosynthesis?
Which internal factors affect photosynthesis?
What is the maximum temperature when photosynthesis occurs best?
What is the maximum temperature when photosynthesis occurs best?
Why is a leaf dipped in boiling water?
Why is a leaf dipped in boiling water?
What is the purpose of methylated spirit in photosynthesis experiments?
What is the purpose of methylated spirit in photosynthesis experiments?
What does iodine solution indicate?
What does iodine solution indicate?
What are examples of plants with variegated leaves?
What are examples of plants with variegated leaves?
Which are examples of water plants?
Which are examples of water plants?
What chemical absorbs carbon dioxide?
What chemical absorbs carbon dioxide?
How do non-green plants obtain their nourishment?
How do non-green plants obtain their nourishment?
What is the chemical reaction showing photosynthesis?
What is the chemical reaction showing photosynthesis?
What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
What does the Law of Dominance state?
What does the Law of Dominance state?
What is the Law of Segregation?
What is the Law of Segregation?
What does the Law of Independent Assortment state?
What does the Law of Independent Assortment state?
The phenotypic ratio for a monohybrid cross is :
The phenotypic ratio for a monohybrid cross is :
The genotypic ratio for a monohybrid cross is ::___
The genotypic ratio for a monohybrid cross is ::___
What is the phenotypic ratio for a dihybrid cross?
What is the phenotypic ratio for a dihybrid cross?
What is sex-linked inheritance?
What is sex-linked inheritance?
What is an allele?
What is an allele?
What is a genotype?
What is a genotype?
What is a phenotype?
What is a phenotype?
What is a pedigree chart?
What is a pedigree chart?
What are genes?
What are genes?
What is a characteristic?
What is a characteristic?
What is a trait?
What is a trait?
What are variations?
What are variations?
What is heredity?
What is heredity?
What are homologous chromosomes?
What are homologous chromosomes?
What is a genome?
What is a genome?
What is homozygous?
What is homozygous?
What is evolution?
What is evolution?
What did Jean Baptiste de Lamarck propose?
What did Jean Baptiste de Lamarck propose?
What is Charles Darwin known for?
What is Charles Darwin known for?
What are examples of vestigial organs?
What are examples of vestigial organs?
The theory of natural selection includes ___, struggle for existence, ___, survival of the fittest.
The theory of natural selection includes ___, struggle for existence, ___, survival of the fittest.
What is speciation?
What is speciation?
What is the classical example of natural selection?
What is the classical example of natural selection?
Who is referred to as the father of evolution?
Who is referred to as the father of evolution?
Who gave mankind the scientific name Homo sapiens?
Who gave mankind the scientific name Homo sapiens?
What was the cranial capacity of Australopithecus?
What was the cranial capacity of Australopithecus?
What was the cranial capacity of Homo habilis?
What was the cranial capacity of Homo habilis?
What was the cranial capacity of Homo erectus?
What was the cranial capacity of Homo erectus?
What was the cranial capacity of Neanderthal man?
What was the cranial capacity of Neanderthal man?
What was the cranial capacity of Cro-Magnon?
What was the cranial capacity of Cro-Magnon?
What is the first hormone to be discovered in plants?
What is the first hormone to be discovered in plants?
What is indole-3-acetic acid known as?
What is indole-3-acetic acid known as?
What does apical dominance refer to?
What does apical dominance refer to?
What is parthenocarpy?
What is parthenocarpy?
What is the most studied form of gibberellins?
What is the most studied form of gibberellins?
What is the only hormone that is a gas at ordinary temperature?
What is the only hormone that is a gas at ordinary temperature?
What is the growth-retarding hormone?
What is the growth-retarding hormone?
What is the world population day?
What is the world population day?
The three great cultural revolutions are ___, agricultural revolution, ___
The three great cultural revolutions are ___, agricultural revolution, ___
What does population explosion refer to?
What does population explosion refer to?
What are some reasons for the sharp rise in World human population?
What are some reasons for the sharp rise in World human population?
What are some reasons for adopting control measures in population?
What are some reasons for adopting control measures in population?
What are some factors responsible for population explosion in India?
What are some factors responsible for population explosion in India?
What is a resource?
What is a resource?
Production of food rises by ___ progression.
Production of food rises by ___ progression.
Population grows by ___ progression.
Population grows by ___ progression.
What does sustainable development mean?
What does sustainable development mean?
What is demography?
What is demography?
What is population density?
What is population density?
What does natality refer to?
What does natality refer to?
What does mortality refer to?
What does mortality refer to?
What is the growth rate of population?
What is the growth rate of population?
What is family welfare?
What is family welfare?
What is the full form of IUD?
What is the full form of IUD?
What is tubectomy?
What is tubectomy?
What is vasectomy?
What is vasectomy?
What is the full form of MTP?
What is the full form of MTP?
What is waste?
What is waste?
What is biodegradable waste?
What is biodegradable waste?
What is pollution?
What is pollution?
What is air pollution?
What is air pollution?
What are the main gaseous pollutants?
What are the main gaseous pollutants?
What controls vehicular air pollution?
What controls vehicular air pollution?
What is smog?
What is smog?
What is water pollution?
What is water pollution?
What is sewage?
What is sewage?
What are oil spills?
What are oil spills?
What are sources of oil spills?
What are sources of oil spills?
What is sanitary landfill?
What is sanitary landfill?
What is DDT?
What is DDT?
What is noise pollution?
What is noise pollution?
What are harmful effects of noise pollution?
What are harmful effects of noise pollution?
What are harmful effects of acid rain?
What are harmful effects of acid rain?
What is International Ozone Day?
What is International Ozone Day?
What are harmful effects of water pollution?
What are harmful effects of water pollution?
What are effects of soil pollution?
What are effects of soil pollution?
What is the objective of the Clean India movement?
What is the objective of the Clean India movement?
Imbibition is the phenomenon by which cells absorb _____ by surface attraction.
Imbibition is the phenomenon by which cells absorb _____ by surface attraction.
What is diffusion?
What is diffusion?
What is osmosis?
What is osmosis?
End osmosis refers to the inward diffusion of water causing the cell to _____.
End osmosis refers to the inward diffusion of water causing the cell to _____.
Exosmosis refers to the outward diffusion of water causing the cell to _____.
Exosmosis refers to the outward diffusion of water causing the cell to _____.
What is osmotic pressure?
What is osmotic pressure?
What does tonicity determine?
What does tonicity determine?
What is active transport?
What is active transport?
What is turgidity?
What is turgidity?
What is turgor pressure?
What is turgor pressure?
What is wall pressure?
What is wall pressure?
What is plasmolysis?
What is plasmolysis?
What is flaccidity?
What is flaccidity?
What is the reversal of plasmolysis?
What is the reversal of plasmolysis?
What is root pressure?
What is root pressure?
What is guttation?
What is guttation?
What are forces contributing to the ascent of sap?
What are forces contributing to the ascent of sap?
What is cohesion?
What is cohesion?
What is bleeding in plants?
What is bleeding in plants?
What is an example of turgor movement?
What is an example of turgor movement?
What is transpiration?
What is transpiration?
What does cobalt chloride paper indicate?
What does cobalt chloride paper indicate?
What is a potometer?
What is a potometer?
What is Darwin's potometer?
What is Darwin's potometer?
What is Garreau's potometer?
What is Garreau's potometer?
What are the kinds of transpiration?
What are the kinds of transpiration?
What are lenticels?
What are lenticels?
What are external factors affecting transpiration?
What are external factors affecting transpiration?
What are internal factors affecting transpiration?
What are internal factors affecting transpiration?
What are adaptations to reduce excessive transpiration?
What are adaptations to reduce excessive transpiration?
What is the significance of transpiration?
What is the significance of transpiration?
What are special pore-bearing structures in plants?
What are special pore-bearing structures in plants?
What is photosynthesis?
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the only biological process that releases oxygen.
Photosynthesis is the only biological process that releases oxygen.
Study Notes
Genetics and Inheritance
- Mutation: Sudden change in the structure or number of chromosomes.
- Law of Dominance: In a pair of contrasting characters, only one expresses itself while the other is suppressed.
- Law of Segregation: Two members of a factor pair separate during gamete formation.
- Law of Independent Assortment: Alleles of one character distribute independently from those of another.
- Monohybrid Ratio: Phenotypic ratio of 3:1 and genotypic ratio of 1:2:1.
- Dihybrid Ratio: Phenotypic ratio of 9:3:3:1; genotypic ratio is more complex.
- Sex-linked Inheritance: Traits expressed due to alleles only on X or Y chromosomes.
- Allele: Alternative forms of a gene affecting the same characteristic in different ways.
- Genotype: The genetic makeup of an organism.
- Phenotype: Observable characteristics influenced by genotype.
Evolutionary Concepts
- Heredity: Transmission of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
- Homologous Chromosomes: Paired chromosomes with similar shape and size from each parent.
- Genome: Complete set of DNA in an organism.
- Homozygous: Having two identical alleles for a gene.
- Evolution: Gradual process by which complex life forms evolve from simpler ones over millions of years.
- Lamarck: Proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characters.
- Charles Darwin: Proposed the theory of natural selection, also known as Darwinism.
Hormones and Plant Growth
- Auxins: First discovered plant hormone; responsible for growth regulation.
- Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA): The primary natural auxin.
- Apical Dominance: Suppression of lateral bud growth by apical buds.
- Parthenocarpy: Fruit formation without fertilization induced by auxins (e.g., apples, bananas).
Population Dynamics
- World Population Day: Celebrated on July 11.
- Population Explosion: Rapid rise in global population attributed to improved healthcare, nutrition, and reduced mortality rates.
- Demography: Study of human population statistics.
- Population Density: Number of individuals per square kilometer.
- Natality: Number of live births per thousand people per year.
- Mortality: Number of deaths per thousand people per year.
Pollution and Waste Management
- Pollution: Introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
- Biodegradable Waste: Substances that can be decomposed by microorganisms.
- Noise Pollution: Unpleasant sounds that interfere with communication and concentration.
Plant Physiology
- Transpiration: Loss of water vapor from plant leaves and aerial parts.
- Osmosis: Movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from high to low concentration.
- Turgidity: Condition when plant cells are fully filled with water.
- Plasmolysis: Contraction of cytoplasm from cell wall due to water loss.
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis: Process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.
- Chlorophyll: Green pigment involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis.
- Light Reaction: Occurs in thylakoids of chloroplasts; involves photophosphorylation.
- Light-Independent Phase: Takes place in stroma of chloroplasts.
Adaptations in Plants
- Stomatal Adaptations: Changes in number or position of stomata to reduce water loss.
- Photosynthesis Adaptations: Thick cuticles, large surface area, and efficient vascular systems to optimize photosynthesis.
These concise notes cover key concepts related to biology, evolution, population dynamics, plant physiology, and environmental science, critical for understanding core principles of ICSE class 10 biology.### Glucose Utilization in Plants
- Glucose is consumed immediately by plant cells for various functions.
- It can be stored as insoluble starch for later use.
- Glucose is converted into sucrose for transport within the plant.
- It is also used in the synthesis of fats and proteins essential for growth.
Photorespiration
- Oxygen is utilized during respiration in leaf cells.
External Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
- Light intensity significantly impacts the rate of photosynthesis.
- Carbon dioxide concentration influences the photosynthetic process.
- Temperature plays a crucial role, with 35°C being the optimum for photosynthesis.
- Water content in the soil affects the overall photosynthesis efficiency.
Internal Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
- The presence of chlorophyll is essential for capturing light energy.
- Protoplasm and the overall structure of the leaf are important for optimal function.
Leaf Preparation in Experiments
- Dipping a leaf in boiling water kills the cells, preparing them for further tests.
Removal of Chlorophyll
- Methylated spirits are used to extract chlorophyll from leaves during experiments.
Starch Testing
- Iodine solution indicates the presence of starch; a blue-black color signifies its presence, and a brown color indicates absence.
Plants with Variegated Leaves
- Examples include Coleus, Geranium, and Croton, which have differently colored leaves.
Aquatic Plants
- Common examples of water plants include Hydrilla and Elodea.
Role of Potassium Hydroxide
- This chemical absorbs carbon dioxide, impacting the photosynthetic rate.
Nutrition in Non-Green Plants
- Non-green plants, such as fungi and bacteria, obtain nourishment from decaying organic matter in their environment.
Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis
- The overall reaction can be summarized as:
- 6 CO₂ + 12 H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 H₂O + 6 O₂
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Test your knowledge on key concepts of biology for Class 10 ICSE. This quiz covers essential topics such as mutation, law of dominance, and law of segregation, providing a comprehensive review of genetic principles. Perfect for students preparing for their exams.
