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Chapter 8
1 Marks
1. Characters that are transmitted from parents to offspring during reproduction show (a) only similarities with
parents (b) only variations with parents (c) both similarities and variations with parents (d) neither similarities nor
variations
2. The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is (a) gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling (b)
zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling (c) seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes (d) gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling
3. The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant due to (a) doubling
of chromosomes after zygote formation (b) halving of chromosomes during gamete formation (c) doubling of
chromosomes after gamete formation (d) halving of chromosomes after gamete formation
4. In Rhizopus, tubular thread-like structures bearing sporangia at their tips are called (a) filaments (b) hyphae (c)
rhizoids (d) roots
5. Length of pollen tube depends on the distance between (a) pollen grain and upper surface of stigma (b) pollen
grain on upper surface of stigma and ovule (c) pollen grain in anther and upper surface of stigma (d) upper surface
of stigma and lower part of style
6. Which of the following statements are true for flowers? (i) Flowers are always bisexual (ii) They are the sexual
reproductive organs (iii) They are produced in all groups of plants (iv) After fertilisation they give rise to fruits (a)
(i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)
7. Which among the following is not the function of testes at puberty? (i) formation of germ cells (ii) secretion of
testosterone (iii) development of placenta (iv) secretion of estrogen (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
8. How is the sperm genetically different from the egg?_
9. Mention the importance of DNA copying?
10. Illustrate the leaf of Bryophyllum with buds, with the help of diagram.
11. State the method used for growing (a) rose (b) jasmine plant.
12. Name the Largest cell of body.
13. Why a more complex organism cannot give rise to new individuals through regeneration.

2 Marks
1. In a bisexual flower inspite of the young stamens being removed artificially, the flower produces fruit. Provide a
suitable explanation for the above situation.
2. What is a clone? Why do offsprings formed by asexual reproduction exhibit remarkable similarity?
3. Colonies of yeast fail to multiply in water, but multiply in sugar solution. Give one reason for this?
4. Why does bread mould grow profusely on a moist slice of bread rather than on a dry slice of bread?
5. Give two reasons for the appearance of variations among the progeny formed by sexual reproduction
6. In tobacco plant, the male gametes have twenty four chromosomes. What is the number of chromosomes in the
female gamete? What is the number of chromosomes in the zygote?
7. Is the chromosome number of zygote, embryonal cells and adult of a particular organism always constant? How is
the constancy maintained in these three stages?\
8. How are general growth and sexual maturation different from each other?_
9. Distinguish between external & internal fertilization. What is the site of fertilization in human beings?
10. Define the terms unisexual & bisexual with two example each.
11. Describe double fertilization in plants.
12. Name two STD caused by bacteria & virus.
13. What is the role of (a) seminal vesicle (b) prostate gland in male reproductive system? List two functions
performed by testis in human beings.
14. Name the information source of making proteins in the cell. State two basic events in reproduction.
15. List any four reasons for vegetative propagation being praticised in the growth of some type of plants.
16. Explain the role of placenta in the development of human embryo.
17. List four modes of spreading of AIDS.
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18. List four methods of prevention of AIDS.
19. List four reasons for adopting contraceptive methods.
20. List four changes in boys at the time of puberty.
21. List four changes in girls at the time of puberty.
22. Name an organism which reproduces by spore formation. List three conditions favourable for spores to germinate
& grow.
23. “DNA copies generated during reproduction will be similar but may not be identical to the original”. Justify this
statement.
24. List the parts of human male reproductive system which contribute fluid to the semen. State two advantyages
semen offers to the sperms.

3 Marks
1. Explain the following methods of contraception giving one example each (a) barrier method (b) hormonal
imbalance method (c) surgical method.

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