Grade:X Subject:Biology Chapter : 7 Intext Answers
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[Link] is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?
DNA copying has following importance in reproduction:
It maintains the characteristics of species.
It maintains the continuity of life.
From this, the characteristics and features of organisms are transformed to their progeny.
It produces variations in organisms which is the basis of evolution of new species.
[Link] is variation beneficial to the species but not necessarily for the individual?
The various populations of organisms interact with many types of ecological niches. This is
important for them to survive in given conditions. In case of any damage caused to the ecological
conditions of the population, the population gets adversely affected. The organisms which are able
to survive, may reproduce to develop population which is adapted or suited to the varied conditions.
Hence variation is beneficial to species, but not to the individuals.
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[Link] is the process of Binary fission different from multiple fission ?
Binary fission Multiple fission
1. In this an organism divides into two similar 1. In this an organism produces two or more
organisms. organisms.
2. A cyst or thick layer is not formed around the
2. A cyst or thick layer is formed around the cell.
cell.
3. It can take place in unfavourable conditions
It generally occurs in favourable conditions
too.
Example : Amoeba, paramecium
Example: Malarial parasite.
2. How will an organism be benefited if it reproduces through spores ?
An organism is benefited by reproducing through the spores because spores are surrounded by a
thick layer which protects them in adverse conditions. When the favourable conditions occur, these
spores start to grow again. In this way they are successfully live in unfavourable conditions.
[Link] you think of reasons why more complex organisms cannot give rise to new individuals
through regeneration ?
In complex multicellular organisms, specialised cells make up tissues, tissue make up organs,
organs make up organ systems and finally organ systems make up organisms. Since complex
multicellular organisms have a very high degree of organisation in their body, they cannot be
reproduced from their cut body parts by the process of [Link] example, a dog is a complex
multicellular organism which cannot be regenerated from its cut body part say, a cut tail. This is
because the cells present in the cut tail of a dog cannot produce dog’s organs like heart brain, lungs,
stomach, intestines and limbs, etc, needed for the making of a complete dog.
[Link] is vegetative propagation practised for growing some types of plants ?
Vegetative propagation is practiced for growing such plants which usually do not produce seeds or
produce non-viable seeds.
[Link] is DNA copying an essential part of the process of reproduction ?
DNA copying is essential part of the process of reproduction so that the characteristics of the parent
organisms are transmitted to its offspring and at the same time some occasional variations are also
produced in the offspring. The changes in the copy of DNA provide an organism the capability to
survive in changing conditions.
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[Link] is the process of pollination different from fertilisation ?
Pollination Fertilisation
1. The transfer of pollen grains from the anther 1. Fertilisation occurs when the male gamete present
of a stamen to the stigma of a carpel is called in pollen grain joins with the female gamete (or egg)
pollination. present in ovule.
2. It takes place by various pollinating agents. 2. It takes place by natural or artificial means.
[Link] is the role of the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland ?
(i) Both seminal vesicle and prostate gland secretes fluids which forms a part of the semen. The
fluid secreted from seminal vesicle forms 60% of semen while the fluid secreted from the prostate
gland forms 30% of the semen. It makes the path smooth through which the sperms travel.
(ii) This fluid protects the sperms from the acids present in the urethra.
(iii) This fluid provides nutrition to sperms in the form of fructose, calcium and some enzymes.
[Link] are the changes seen in girls at the time of puberty ?
The various changes occur in girls at puberty are :
1. Hair grow under armpits and pubic region.
2. Mammary glands (or breasts) develop and enlarge.
3. The hips broaden.
4. Extra fat is deposited in various parts of the body like hips and thighs.
5. Fallopian tube, uterus and vagina enlarge.
6. Ovaries start to release eggs.
7. Menstruation (monthly periods) starts.
8. Feelings and sexual drives associated with adulthood begin to develop.
[Link] does the embryo get nourishment inside the mother’s body ?
In mother’s body, the embryo gets nutrition from the mother’s blood. For this, there is a special
structure, called placenta. Placenta contains villi. There are empty spaces in mother’s tissues that
cover the villi. It provides a large surface area for the transfer of glucose, oxygen and other
substances from the mother to the embryo.
5.A woman is using a copper-T. Will it help in protecting her from sexually transmitted
diseases ?
Copper-T is a contraceptive method which prevents implantation of the zygote inside the uterus. It
cannot prevent a women from sexually transmitted diseases. These diseases are transmitted by
contact which cannot be prevented by copper-T.