Biology Exam (56): Structure and Key Topics

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Questions and Answers

Identify the growth hormone in plants which causes inhibitory effect.

  • Abscissic acid (correct)
  • Gibberellin
  • Cytokinins
  • Ethylene

Which one of the following is not a part of lac operon?

  • Regulator
  • Inducer (correct)
  • Operator
  • Promoter

In absence of fertilization, corpus luteum degenerates into _____

corpus albicans

Which of the following divides nasal cavity?

<p>Mesethmoid cartilage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is caused by unsterilized needle?

<p>AIDS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recognition sequence of restriction enzymes are generally _____ nucleotides long.

<p>4 to 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types require pollinator but result is genetically similar to autogamy?

<p>Geitonogamy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following does not evolve further?

<p>Climax community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the appropriate term for the number of births under ideal conditions:

<p>Absolute natality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Observe the graph and select correct option :

<p>Line A represents S = CAZ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are vestigeal organs?

<p>Organs that have lost their original function through evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Expand the term ZIFT.

<p>Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give the name of endocrine gland which is prominent at birth but gets gradually atrophied in adult stage.

<p>Thymus gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the full form of IAA?

<p>Indole-3-acetic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give the name of microbial source of antibiotic chloromycetin.

<p>Streptomyces venezuelae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells of islets of Langerhans produce a hormone insulin?

<p>Beta cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many meiotic divisions are required for the formation of 300 seeds in angiosperm?

<p>400</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the term Emigration.

<p>The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another; moving abroad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Abscissic Acid

A plant hormone that inhibits growth and promotes dormancy.

Operator (in Lac Operon)

A non-coding DNA region in bacteria involved in gene regulation.

Vestigeal Organs

A rudimentary structure in an organism that has lost all or most of its original function in the course of evolution.

ZIFT

A assisted reproductive technology where eggs are fertilized outside the body, then transferred to fallopian tube.

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Thymus gland

Apex endocrine gland prominent at birth but gradually decreases/atrophies in adult stage.

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IAA

A plant hormone that stimulates cell elongation and growth. Promotes auxillary bud growth.

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Gene flow

Movement of genes from one population to another. This can introduce new genetic variation into a population.

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Chromosomal Aberrations

Changes in the structure or number of chromosomes. Can result in genetic disorders.

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Mutualism

A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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Differentiation in Cells

The process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.

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Study Notes

  • The Biology (56) exam has a maximum mark of 70 and lasts 3 hours.
  • The question paper is divided into four sections.

Section A

  • Contains 10 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark.
  • Evaluation is based on the first attempt only.
  • Includes 8 very short answer-type questions, each carrying one mark.
  • Questions cover a range of biology topics, like identifying growth hormones, components of the lac operon, and causes of diseases.

Section B

  • Contains Q. No. 3 to 14 which are short answer type questions carrying two marks each.
  • Attempt only 8 questions from this section.
  • Includes questions about vestigeal organs, ZIFT, endocrine glands, IAA, microbial sources of antibiotics, insulin-producing cells, meiosis, emigration, Mendel's success, and DNA fingerprinting steps,.
  • Covers human sperm vs. ovum, gene therapy, gene flow, chromosomal aberrations, double fertilization, water uptake in roots, mutualism, water absorption factors, differentiation and redifferentiation, and respiratory system disorders.

Section C

  • Contains Q. No. 15 to 26 involves short answer type questions carrying three marks each.
  • Attempt only 8 questions from this section.
  • Involves questions around preliminary sewage treatment.
  • Covers mRNA formation, reproductive isolation, acquired immunity, ovary hormones, PCR technique, limitations of root pressure theory, greenhouse effect, ethylene effects, cranial nerves, energy pyramids, and lac.

Section D

  • Contains Q. No. 27 to 31 which are long answer type questions carrying four marks each.
  • Attempt any 3 questions from this section.
  • Covers testis structure, chromosomal disorders, Turner's syndrome, Klinefelter's Syndrome, Planaria's nervous system, grafting, apomixis, polyembryony, parthenocarpy, and interpreting diagrams A and B regarding inspiration and expiration.

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