PLUSONE ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Living world
1. .............is the taxonomical aid based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called couplet.
2. Binomial nomenclature was proposed by............
3. Rearrange the following taxonomic categories in the correct sequence.
KingdomClassPhylumGenusFamilyOrderSpecies
4. ICZN stands for
a) International Council of Zoological Nomenclature
b) Indian Council of Zoological Nomenclature
c) International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
d) Indian Code of Zoological Nomenclature
5. Find out the odd one on the basis of taxonomy and justify your answer
a) Family b) Order c) Class d) Herbarium e) Phylum
6. A student conceived the rules of nomenclature as follows. If you find any mistake in the underlined
portions, correct them with appropriate words
a. The first word in a biological name represents species and begins with a Capital letter
b. The second word represents Genus and begins with a small letter
7. Complete the tale using suitable terms

Common name Genus Species Class Phylum

Man Sapiens Mammalia
8. Categorize the following terms into two. Give suitable title for each category.
Species, museum, class, genus, zoological park, herbarium
9. Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest suitable word for the fourth place
i) Homo sapiens: Man, Musca domestica :...............
10. Name the following taxonomic aids:
a. Taxonomic aid which act as a quick referral system.
b. Taxonomic aid that is analytical in nature
11. What is couplet and lead?
12. Who is known as father of taxonomy?

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 ANIMAL KINGDOM
 WRITE THE ANSWER IN ONE WORD
1. i) Identify an oviparous mammals from the following examples
a) Pteropus b)Ornithorhynchus c)Balaenoptera d) Equus
ii) Identify the word pair applicable to phylum ctenophore.
a) Nephridia, Parapodia b) Comb plates, Bio luminescence
c) Polyp, Metagenesis d) Radula, Visceral hump
iii) Unlike bony fishes cartilage fishes are swim constantly to avoid sinking due to
the-
a) Presence of pharyngeal gill slits b) Presence of air bladder
c) Absence of pharyngeal gill slits d) Absence of air bladder
iv) Which of the following animal exhibit metagenesis?
Ascaris, Obelia, Earthworm, Crab
v).The diagram of an animal is given. Identify its symmetry

vi) . Among the different phyla of animals............have psudocoelom?

 NOTE THE RELATION BETWEEN TWO WORDS & FIND A SUITABLE WORD FOR THE FORTH PLACE:
2. a) Colenenterate : Radial symmetry
Platyheliminth : …………………
b) Lizard : Poikilthermous
Crow : ……………………….
c) Fasciola : Liver fluke
Taenia : ……………
d) Annelida : Nephridia
Arthopoda : ……………
e) Osteichthyes: Cycloid scales
Chondrichtheyes………
f) Coelomate: arthopoda;
Pseudocoelomate: …………..
g) Salamander : amphibia
Chameleon :……………….
 DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
3. Observe the picture and answer the questions.
a) Identify the pictures.
b) How does this structure help the organism?
4. Mention a single word/term for the following:
a) File like rasping organ in molluscans.

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 b) Property of a living organism to emit light.
c) Alternation of generation in Cnidarians.
d) Hollow bones with air cavities.
5. Name the distinctive character (responsible for the group names) of the following
animal:
a) Ctenophora b) Echinodermata c) Mammalia
d) Chordata e) Annelida f) Arthropod
6. Characteristics of certain animals are given. Arrange them under the 'Class' to
which these animals belong.
(i) Skin is moist without scales.
(ii) Body is covered by dry and cornified skin.
(iii) Shed the scales as skin cast.
(iv) Can live in aquatic as well as terrestrial habitats
7. Observe the figures.

a) Identify the organisms A, B & C.

b) Name the phylum to which each of them belongs

8. Complete the flowchart given below.

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9. “All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates". Do you agree
with this statement? Substantiate
10. Who am I?
1 live in sea
2 respire through gills
3 excrete by proboscis gland
4 My body consists of proboscis, collar and trunk.
a) Identify the phylum.
b) Give one example from the phylum
11. Observe the diagram characteristics of a phylum

a) Identify the Phylum

b) Name the Part labeled 'A"
c) Point out the three fundamental characters of the phylum.
12. Name the phyla in which the following cells or structures or organs are present
a) Radula b) Cnidoblast c) Pneumatic one d) Proboscis gland
13. Figure (X) and (Y) are the fish of two different classes. Identify them and
differentiate between these classes

14. Complete the column using the appropriate phylum, distinctive features and
excretory organs

Phylum Distinctive features Excretory Organ

Platyhelminthes a) ……… b) …………
Arthopoda c) ………. Malpigian tubule
d) ……….. Body segmentation like rings e) …………..
f) ……….. Water vascular system Excretory system absent
15. Match column B and C with Column A

A B C
Reptilia Feathers Psittacula
Aves Mammary glands Hyla
Mammalia Parapodia Chelone
Scales Panthera
Tube feet Scoliodon
16. Prawns and insects are included in the phylum arthropoda while they have
different habit and habitat. Justify your answer?

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17. Birds are well adapted for flying. Give any 3 of such tations?

18. In your practical, the class teacher brought the following preserved animals
a)Balanoglossus b)pila d)Physalia c)tapeworm
Identify the phylum of each animal and select the distinguishing character of
each phylum from the following table
1) Presence of comp plate
2) Presence of flame cell
3) Presence of radula
4) Presence of Malpighian tubule
5) Presence of probosis gland
6) Presence of cnidocyte
7) Presence of notochord.
19. The following are the key charecterstics of an animal group
 Circular and sucking mouth jaws
 Fish like body witho paired fins
a) Name the class belongs which this animal
b) Give two example from this class.

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 BIOMOLECULES
 WRITE THE ANSWER IN ONE WORD
1. Which among the following is a primary metabolite?
Alkaloids, Antibiotics, Amino acids, Flavonoids

2. ……….. Is the most abundant protein in the animal world?

3. The molecular structure of 2 amino acids is given below Name them.

4. Complete the following sequence with appropriate words.

Amino acids :……..(a)………bond: Protein…….. (b)…... glycosidic bond: polysaccharide

 DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Observe the graph and comment

2. Write the structure of

a) Alanine b) Glycine
3. Non-protein constituents called co-factors are bound to the enzyme, to make it catalytically
active.
a) Name the protein part of the enzyme
b) Mention any two kinds of co-factors with examples.
c) What happens to the catalytic activity of enzyme, when the co-factor is removed?
4. When substrate concentration increases, the velocity of enzymatic reaction increases at first.
After attending a maximum velocity, it cannot be exceeded by further addition of substrates.
Why?
5. Match the following
Classification of enzymes Reactions
A B
Hydrolases Oxidation – reduction reaction
Lyases Linking together of molecules
Oxido-reductase Transfer of a group
Isomerases Inter conversation of molecules
Ligases Removal of groups
Transferases Hydrolysis of bonds

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6. Observe the diagram A and B given below

a) What is „A‟ and „B‟?

b) Mention the other two levels of protein structure
7. Observe the graph given below

a) Identify the graph

b) Mention the role of Enzyme in this process
8. a) Complete the diagrammatic representation showing the nature of enzyme action:

E + S ⇌ ES ⇌ ………..(a)……..? ⇌ E+………..(b)……….?
b) List out any two factors affecting enzyme activity
c) Based on the reaction formulae given below, identify the classes of the enzymes.
i) S reduced + S‟ oxidized S oxidized – S‟ reduced
ii) X Y
C C X–Y+C=C

9. “Proteins are a hetropolymer not a homopolymer” Substantiate the statement?

10. Select the wrongly matched pair from the following?

Collagen Intercellular ground substance

Insulin Hormone
Antibody Sensory reception
Trypsin Enzyme

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 BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES
 WRITE THE ANSWER IN ONE WORD
1. a) What does A denotes in the given equation?

a) Lipase b) Lactase c) carbonic anhydrase

b) Analyse the concept map given below and if have mistaken, reconstruct it

 DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS

2.

a) What is depicted by this graph?

b) Write any 3 factors which can alter this graph
c) What is its significance?
3. Distinguish between the following terms:
a) IRV, ERV
b) Tidal volume, Residual volume
4. “In the tissue, the conditions are favourable for dissociation of oxygen from the oxyhaemoglobin”
writes any four favourable conditions in the tissues for the dissociation of O2 from oxyhaemoglobin
5. Differentiate the process of inspiration and expiration.
6. Diagrammatic representation of CO2 in man is given. Observe and answer the following?

a) Name the method of CO2 transport indicate as A

b) Write the name of enzyme involved in the process A

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7. Correct the following misconception of a student regarding the human respiration
a) Vital capacity include, tidal volume residual volume and dead air
b) Respiration is controlled by nerve centres located in the hypothalamus and cerebrum.
8. Asthma and emphysema are two disorders of human respiratory system, mention their causes and
symptoms?
9. Observe the diagram and answer the following question

a) Name the biological proceeds involved in the gas exchange shown in the figure?
b) How the oxygen is transported to the cells from the alveoli?
10. Pick out the wrong one and justify your selection
a) VC = ERV + IRV + TV
b) TLC = VC + RV
c) TV = 500 ml
d) ERV = 3000 ml
11. Identify the two true statements from the statement given below and rewrite the two false
statements correctly
a) Pneumonia is a chronic disorder due to cigarette smoking
b) CO2 combines with Hb to form Carbamino hameoglobin
c) Respiratory rhythm is maintained by the respiratory centre in the heart
d) Alveoli are the primary sites of exchange of gases.

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 BODY FLUIDS AND CIRCULATION
Answer the following in one word
1. Plasma without clotting factor is called______
2. In the medical record of a patient blood pressure is notes as 140/90mm Hg. What does it indicate?

Descriptive Questions
1. Complete the following table
HEART SOUND CAUSED DUE TO
Lub _______
Dub _______
2. (a) Name the tissue marked A & B.
(b) Among these, which one is referred to as pacemaker and why?

3. List out the function of lymph

4. Observe the Diagram

(a) What does it denote?

(b) What do P, QRS, T represent?
(c) What is its clinical significance?
5. Blood coagulation, is a mechanism to prevent the excessive loss of blood.
(a) Identify the enzyme help the conversion of inactive fibrinogen.
(b) Mention the role of thrombokinase.
(c) Which ion is necessary for blood clotting?
6. a) Person with 'AB' blood group is called 'universal recipient'. Give a reason"
b) List out any two disorders of human circulatory system
7. a. Name the diagrams A and B.
b. Write one example for each in which they belong.
 c. The blood-filled cavity of cockroach is known as_______

8. Fill in the blanks suitably

9. “Sinu atrial node is called pacemaker of human heart”

a) justify the statement?
b) define cardiac cycle and cardiac output?
10. Name the two types of heart valves and mention their function?
11. Observe the flow chart and answer the questions given below
a) Draw the flow chart correctly?
b) what will happen if the SA node is not
working properly?

12. The sequential events in the heart which are cyclically repeated are called cardiac cycle
a) What are the phases of cardiac cycle?
b) why do we call the human heart as myogenic?
c) what is the role of SAN (Sinu Atrial Node) on a human heart?
 CHAPTER 6-EXCRETORY PRODUCTS & THEIR ELIMINATION

1) Pick out the parts of a nephron from the given pool and arrange them in sequential order from
Bowman’s capsule.
Collecting duct, Distal Convoluted Tubule,
Henle’s loop, Proximal Convoluted Tubule
2) The counter current mechanism helps to maintain the concentration gradient in the medullary
interstitium. Explain how it happens?
3) Find out the suitable term from the box for the disorders stated.
a) Accumulation of Urea in blood.
b) Insoluble mass of crystallized salts in the kidney.
c) Surgical method for the correction of Renal failures.
d) Inflammation of glomeruli of kidney.
4) Complete the flow chart showing the regulation of kidney functioning by Juxta Glomerular
Apparatus and Adrenal Cortex.

5) Classify the following animals on the basis of the mode of nitrogenous waste excretion in the table
given below

6) a) Give one word for the following:

 b) Which human disorder is having the above mentioned two symptoms?

7. a) Expand GFR
b) Even though GFR in a healthy person is 180 liters per day, the amount of urine released Per
day is only about 1.5 litres. Give a reason.
8. Prepare 2 matching pairs from the given list of animals and excretory organs

Animals Excretory organs

a)Prawn i)Nephredia
b)Cockroach ii)Antennal gland
c)Earthworm iii)Flame cell
iv)Kidneys

9. The functioning of human kidney is efficiently monitored and regulated by hormonal action of
hypothalamus, pituitary, JGA and to certain extent by heart
a) Do you agree with this statement ?
b) justify your answer with suitable reason?
10. A diagrammatic representation of nephrons is given below

a) Identify the part labeled as X and Y

b) which part/parts of a nephron constitute Malpighian body
11. The output of urine increase in cold days while decreased in hot and sunny days. Can you give the
reason for this phenomenon as realized from the graph given below ?
12. Uricotelism is more advantageous than ureotelism and ammonotelism in strictly terrestrial
animals on the basis of water conservation in then body. Justify ?
13. In an informal discussion in your class, your friend made comment that "Malpighian tubules are
the kidney of a cockroach”. How will you evaluate this statement.
14. Complete each of the following sentences using appropriate words
a) Ascending limb of Henle’s loop is ___ to water whereas the descending limb is___ to water.
b) An excessive loss of fluid from the body stimulates the hypothalamus to release___
hormone from the ____
15. Briefly describe three processes in urine formation
 CHAPTER 7-LOCOMOTION AND MOVEMENT

1) Draw a flow chart, showing the physiological processes involved in the formation of cross bridges
during muscle contraction.
2) Muslce fibres are two types –Red fibres and white fibres
a) Name the red coloured pigment in the muscle fibres ?
b) Elucidate the major difference between red fibre and white fibre ?.
3) Major steps involved in muscle contraction are given below, which are not in the correct order.
Arrange them in the correct order
a) Remove the mask of active sites for binding myosin
b) A signal sent out by CNS
c) Binding of Ca+ with troponin
d) Release of a neuro-transmitter substance
e) Release of Ca+ into the sarcoplasm
4) Observe the figures given below

a) Identify figure 'A' and 'B'

b) Name the subunits of 'A' and 'B'
5) Complete the division of human skeletal system by- filling the blanks

6) Identify the disorders based on the symptoms given below

a) Inflammation of joints.
b) Decreased bone mass and increased chance of fracture.
c) Inflammation of joints due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals
d) Rapid spasms in muscles due to low Ca++ in body fluids
7) Select the bones of the leg from the given list of bones.

Humerus, Tibia, Radius, Femur, Tarsals, Ulna, Fibula, Carpels

8) Name of few bones of appendicular skeleton is given below

Clavicle

Humerus
 Tibia

Patella

Scapula

a) select the bone of pectoral girdle?

b) Name the articulating cavity between femur (Thigh bone) and pelvic girdle?
9) “A contracted muscle become shorter and thicker but its volume remains the same”
a) Which theory explains the process of muscle contraction?
b) Identify two contractile protein present in the muscle ?
10) Based on the diagram given below, can you write down the structural changes occurring in
sarcomere during muscular contraction (Hint : Any two changes)

11) Give two examples for each of the following:

a) synovial joints
b) muscular proteins
12) Observe the structural representation of the muscles given below :

a) Which among these represent contracted state?

b) Name the part labeled as A, B, and C
13) Joints are essential for all types of movements involving the bony parts of the body.
a) Write any three major types of joints in our body
b) Name the disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystal in joints.
14) Match the following

Types of joints Examples

a)Ball and socket joint i)Joints of skull bone
b)Pivot joint ii)Between carpals and metacarpals of the thumb
c)Saddle joint iii)Between humerus and pectoral girdle
d)Gliding joint iv)Between atlas and axis
v)Between the carpals

15) Name the portion of the myofibril between two successive Z-lines.

(a) H-zone (b) I-band

(c) Sarcomere (d) M-line

 NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION
Answer the following in one word

1. Name the following:

(a) Structure which connects two cerebral hemispheres.
(b) Four rounded swellings in midbrain.
2. The region of human brain which control the functions such as body temperature, urge for eating
and drinking
a) Hypothalamus b) Cerebrum c) Association areas d) Thalamus
3. Which of the part of brain control respiration and gastric secretions?
a) Cerebrum b) Cerebellum c) Medulla d) Hypothalamus

Descriptive questions

1. Distinguish between Electric synapse and Chemical synapse

2. a) Identify the below stages of nerve impulse conduction.
b) Name the ions involved in this process.
c) How RMP is maintained

3. Complete the flow chart given below

4. Complete the given flow chart

5. Observe the diagram and construct a flow chart to show the mechanism of transmission of nerve
impulse across a chemical synapse

6. a) Cerebral hemispheres of Human Brain are connected by______

i)Association area ii) Corpus callosum iii) Corpora quadrigemina iv) Pons varoli
7. Observe the diagram and Label A, B, C and D

8. What are Unipolar, Bipolar and Multipolar neuron. Where are they found?
9. What are myelinated and non-myelinated neuron
 CHEMICAL COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION

Answer in one word

1. Note the relationship in the first pair and then complete the second pair.
a) Insulin; Hypoglycemic hormone: _______: Hyperglycemic hormone
b) Over secretion of Growth hormone; Gigantism: Low secretion of growth Hormone: _______

Descriptive Questions
1. A boy was trapped in a lift and his heart rate as well as breathing rate increased.
a) Name the hormone responsible for this.
b) What is the collective name for these hormones?
c) Which gland produce these hormones?
d) Where is this gland located?
2. Answer the following
a) Name the bony cavity in which the pituitary gland is located?
b) List any three hormones produced from the pituitary gland
3. Identify the picture and label the parts A, B, C, D.

4. Following are the hormones-produced by tissues other part than endocrine glands. Write the where
it is produced and mention the functions of each
a) Cholecystokinin
b) Gastrin
c) Secretin
5. Expand the following hormones:
a) TSH b) ACTH c) ANF d) FSH
6. Functions of certain hormones are given below. Identify the hormone.
a) Regulation of metabolism Differentiation of 'T' cells
b) Lower blood sugar
c) Support pregnancy and act on mammary gland
7. Classify the given hormones in the table
Prolactin, Oxytocin, Luteinizing hormone, Vasopressin
Released from Released from
adenohypophysis neurohypophysis

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8. Observe the following branching tree diagram

a) Complete the representation by filling X and Y?

b) Adrenal medullary hormones are called ‘Hormones of fight or flight’ why?
9. Complete the table

10. disease are given below. Write the hormone related to it.
a) Diabetes mellitus b) Gigantism c) Diabetes insipidus d) Cretenism
11. Like insulin and Glucagon, PTH and calcitonin are antagonistic in their action in maintaining Blood
calcium level. Substantiate your answer?
12. Complete the table given below by using appropriate terms