Bombap stottish school, mabim

ASSESSMENT 3
BIOLOGY
Max Marks 80
Grade 10
No. of questions 08
Date 28.11.2024
No. of printed sides : 12
Duration 2 hours
answer booklet provided.
Answers to this paper must be written on the
The first 15 minutes are allotted for reading the question paper.
questions are given in brackets. ||
The intended marks for questions or parts of

SECTION A
section)
(Attempt all questions from this
(15 marks]
Question 1
the given options. Do not copy the
Choose the answer to the questions from
questions. Write the correct answer only.
movie had started. Choose the option
() Shane entered the theatre after the
eyes which helped him to find his
which correctly states the change in his
seat in the dim light.
(a) Rhodopsin was bleached reducing its sensitivity.
(b) The circular mu scles of his iris contracted.
(c) His pupils dilated.
iodopsin.
(d Cones got activated and start synthesising
inheritance of Haemophilia in a
(i1 The pedigree chart shown below traces the
the given pedigree
family. Choose the correct statement with reference to
chart.

(a) Both the father and mother carry the

genetic defect.
(b) Only the father has the defective gene.
(c) Only the mother has the defective
gene.
all their children
(d) If 5 marries a normal healthy female (not a carrier),
would be haemophilic.

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 option.
Carefully and choose the correct prevent
the assertion and reason temperatures the stomata close to
(iii) Read extreme
Assertion (A): DDuring
dehydration. produced in plants.
stress hormone
Reason (R): Abscisic acid is a
true
(a) (A) is false but (R) is
false
(b) (A) is true but (R) is
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false
Both (A) and (R) are true
choose the
the diagram of cell division shoWn alorngside,
(iv) With reference to
Correct statemnent.
Parent Cell (2n)

same
(a) Cell A will have different DNA but
number of chromosomes compared to Cell DXA Replicates

B
(b) Cell A will have different DNA and double
(20)
the number of chromosomes comnpared to
Cell B
(c) Cell A will have different DNA and half the
number of chromosomes compared to Cell
B 2 Danghter celis
(2a)
(d) Cell A will have identical DNA as Cell B
A B

(V) Choose the option which matches Column A with Column B correctly.

Column A Column B

p) Basophils i) Has a 3-4 lobed nucleus

a) Lymphocytes ii) Largest Leukocytes

) Monocytes ii) Produce antibodies

s) Neutrophils iv) Release histamines

(a) p - ii, q - i, r - iv, s - ii

(b p-ii, q - i, r - iv, s -i
(c) p- iv, q - iii, r - ii, s -i
(d) p - iv, q - ii, r - i, s - ii

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 Which of the following conditions results from increased permeability of the
(vi
Bowman's capsule?
(a) Glycosuria
(b Heamaturia
(c) Albuminuria
(d) Jaundice

Jullian set up an aquarium at home using tap water, as shown below. Fish
(vii) Pand R were from the sea while the others were from a ncarby pond. After a
few hours fish died due to

P R
(a) Q and S, Exosmosis
(b) Q and S, Endosmosis
(C) P and R, Endosmosis
(d P and R, Exosmosis

Choose the option which correctly completes the flowchart given below:
(vii)
Brain

Forebrain Midbrain Hindbrain

4) Pons Medulla
Cerebrum
oblongata

1 2 3 4

Diencephalon Hypothalamus Thalamus Cranial nerves

(a)
(b Hypothalamus Diencephalon Thalamus Cerebellum

(C Cerebellum Thalamus Hypothalamus Diencephalon

(d) Diencephalon Thalamus Hypothalamus Cerebellum

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(ix) Read the assertion and reason carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Gaseous exchange through lenticels happens during day
and night.
Reason (R); Lenticels are surrounded by guard cells and hence remain open
all the time

(a) (A) is false but (R) is true

(b (A) is true but (R) is false
(c) Both (A) and (R) are false
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true

(x) The statistical study of human population is called:

(a Mortality
(b Demography
(c Equality
(d Natality

(xi) During evolution, a well developed chin was first observed in:
(a) Australopithecus
(b) Homo erectus
(C Neanderthal
(d) Cro-magnon man

(xii) The Hypothalamus releases which stimulates the anterior lobe

of the Pituitary gland to secrete to regulate the secretion of
hormone by the thyroid gland.
(a) TRH, TSH
(b) TSH, Thyroxine
(C TRH, Thyroxine
(d) TSH, TRH

(xiü) In the menstrual cycle the follicle releases the egg during the
phase. The cmnptied follicle is called the corpus luteum and releases the
hormone

(a Ovulatory, Progesterone
(b) Ovulatory, Oxytocin
(C) Luteal, Progesterone
(d) Luteal, Oxytocin
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 Choose the statements which are true with reference to the Punnett square
(xiv)
given below.
Given: Dominant trait - Tall plants (T) and Purple flowers (P)
Recessive trait - Dwarf plants (t) and White flowers (p)

TP Tp tP tp

TP 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8
Tp
tP 10 11 12

tp 13 14 15 16

I- Plant 11 is a tall plant with purple flowers

II - Plants 4 and 13 have the same genotype
III - Plants 2 and 7 have different genotype but the same phenotypes
IV - Plant 16 is the only plant showing both recessive traits

(a) Iand II
(b) I, II and II
(c) II, II and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV

(xv) Which of the following is a radioactive pollutant?

(a) lodine - 113
(b) Iodine - 131
(C) Cobalt - 313
(d) Cobalt - 16

Question 2 [25 marks]

Arrange and rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to be in a logical
(i)
sequence beginning with the underlined term. [5)
(a) Morula, Foetus, Embryo, Blastocyst, Graafian follicle
Decreased blood glucose, Glycogenesis, Gucagon, Increased blood
(b)
glucose, Glycogen to glucose
(c) Receptors, Ventral root, Association neuron, Effector muscle, Dorsal root
(d Endodermis, Cortex, Xylem, Epidermis, Water in soil
(e) Right auricle, Liver, Kidneys, Left ventricle, Urinary bladder

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 and state the
of four terms. Choose the odd term
(ii Given below are sets belong:
category to which the others
Stimulating Hormone, Somatotropin,
Prolactin
Oxytocin, Follicle with ape like hcad, about
(a)
Absolute bipedalism, forehead receding
(b reduced hair on body
1450 cmn' cranial capacity, Loop of Henle, Bowman's capsule
(C) Vasa recta, Collecting duct, Antibodies, Glucose
(d Lymphocytes, Erythrocytes, blowing wind, low humidity
sunken stomata, fast
(c) High temperature, given. [5|
and name the structures based on the description leaves
Identify of the
(mi)
The pore-bearing structures present on the margin
(a) exudate water in the mornings.
through which some plants between two non-sister chromatids during
(b) The point of attachment
Meiosis.
the stomach and intestine
and enters the
The vein which starts from
(c)
liver.
cerebral hemispheres.
(d The shect of fibres connecting two
(e) The part of the eye
affccted in Cataract.
option in Column II and rewrite the
(iv) Match Column Iwith the appropriate
complete matching pair.
Eg - Chlorophyll - Green pigment in plants
Column II
Column I

Blockage of coronary artery

Iodopsin
Destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons
Acromegaly
Myocardial infarction Theory of Natural Selection

Ozone Hole in the septum of the heart

Hypersecretion of GH in adults
Jean Baptiste de Lamarck
Dim light vision

Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics

Coloured and bright light vision

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 (v) Given below is a diagram of a human foctus developing in the mother's
womb. Match the functions with their correct structures marked (a) to (e) in
the diagram given on the right. [5|
Eg: 6) Contracts to expel the foetus after gestation -h
Note: A part labelled in the diagram may have more than one function
and hence mnay be repeated in the answers.

Functions

1) Maintains an even pressure around the foetus

and protects it from mechanical shocks. (a)

2) Contains blood vessels which transport

nutrients and respiratory gases for the growing (b)
foetus.

3) Behaves like an endocrine gland. (c)

(d
(e)
4) Dilates to help in Parturition.
(0

5) Does not allow passage of germs from mother to

foetus.

SECTION B

(Attempt any four questions from this section)

Question 3 [10 marks]

() Explain why ACTH is a Tropic hormone'. [1]

Government has taken measures to control population explosion. State two
(iü)
reasons why family planning has often failed in rural India. [2

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 questions that follow:
(ii) Study the eye defcct shown below and answer the

the eye
(a) Mention any one possible reason for this defect of
scen in humans. [1]
(b) Name the fibres of connective tissue which hold the part
(1]|
labelled 1 in position.
(c Redraw the diagram for the correction of this defect and
name the lens used to correct this defect. [2]
the questions that
(iv) Study the diagram of the DNA given below and answer 3
follow:

(a) What is the structure Z' collectively called?

(b) If1 represents Thymine, then what will 2 be ?
Name the type of bond formed between 1 and 2.
(c)
Question 4 [10 marks]
Name the pigment which imparts colour to urine. [1]
(i) Rav has blue eyes and is married to Maria who has brown eyes. They have
a daughter Judy and a son Jade. Judy has blue eyes just like her father
but Jade has brown eyes just like his mother. Answer the following
questions: [2]
(a What is the genotype of Maria?
(b) If Judy marries a man who also has blue eyes, what is the percentage
chance of having children with brown eyes?
 Give a biological reason for cach of the following: (2)
(iii)
(a) Fraternal twins are as different as any other normal siblings.

(b) Cytokinins are present in meristematic tissues.

Explain the termn 'vestigial organs' and give one example. (2)
(iv)
Answer
(v) Study the diagram of the cross section of the inner cavity of cochlea.
the questions that follow: (3]

(a) Name the canal B and the fluid present in it.

(b) Draw the diagram of the inner ear and label the following parts in it:
(1) The part respon sible for static balance.
(2) The part responsible for dynamic balance
Question 5 [10 marks]
How will Parturition be affected if there is no production of Oxytocin? [1]
Name the three layers of the meninges and the fluid present in between them.
(ii)
(2)
(ii) Based on the statistical study of the human population answer the following
questions: (2]
(a) Explain the term birth rate'.
(b) How will the population be affected if the Mortality rate is greater than
the Natality rate?
(iv State the full form of: (2]
(a) NADP
(b) AVN

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 following
apparatus shown below and answer the
(v) Study the expcrimental [3)
questions: Leaf9W -Reservolr
shoot

Graduated
Air bubble
capillary tube

Coloured
water

(a) Name the apparatus shown above.

State two precautions to be taken while using the above apparatus.
(b)
[10 marks]
Question 6
[1]
(i How do contraception pills help prevent pregnancy?
Explain the role of Potassium ions in opening of the stomata. [2
(ii)
the
(iüi) How does loss of nucleus and mitochondria help in increasing
efficiency of RBCs? [2)
(iv) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a human sperm. 2
shown
(v Study the diagram of a particular phase of cell division
below and answer the questions that follow: [3

Name the phase of cell division shown and give a reason for your
(a)
answer.

(b Draw a diagram of the phase preceding the one shown in the diagram.
(c) How will Cytokinesis take place in the type of cell shown above?

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Question 7 [10 marks]

Mention two ways in which you can reduce Plastic pollution at
(i)
your level.
(i1
Explain how the Sympathetic Nervous System affects the Salivary
glands and blood vessels of the body. |2
State the exact location of: [2
(ii)
(a) Stomata
(b) Urinary sphincter
in the
(iv) Differentiate between the following based on the criteria given
brackets. (2]
(a) Gibberellins and Ethylene (effect on senescence)
(b) Geotropism and Thigmotropism (stimulus involved)
testis given below and answer
Study the diagram of the cross section of the
the questions that follow: [3]

Give the corresponding number of the part where spermatogenesis

(a)
OCCurs.

(b) What is the function of the Leydig's cells in the testis?

What changes take place in the sperm in the part labelled 1?
(c
Question 8 [10 marks]
Amy got a stem cutting of a rose plant and planted it in the pot.
Name the phytohormone which she can use to induce the formation of
roots.

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 questions that follow:
given below and answer the
(ii) cudy tne diagram

Wall of the
capillary.

B C

Name the phenomenon occurring in 'A.

(a)
significance of the phenomenon shown above in 'A?
(b) What is the

[2]
(iii) State two objectives of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.
cross-section of a human kidney.
(iv) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the
[2]
(v Ms. D'cruz showed the following experimental setup to her students in class.
a green
Test tube A contains onlya green aquatic plant. Test tube B contains
aquatic plant and a snail. Both the test tubes were kept in sunlight and the
experiment was concluded based on the number of oxygen bubbles evolved
in each test tube. [3

Bubbles of oxygen

Green water plant

Snail
A

(a) The students were asked to name the biological process being studied
which leads to the release of oxygen bubbles. Danny answered
Photosynthesis and Vincent answered Respiration. Whose answer is
correct and why?
(b) Why are there more bubbles seen in test tube B as compared to test
tube A?
(c How will the observation be different if the test tubes are not kept in
sunlight? Justify your answer.

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