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The document discusses key concepts in biology, including variation's role in evolution, the significance of fossils in tracing evolutionary relationships, and the structure and function of neurons. It also outlines an experiment demonstrating the necessity of sunlight for photosynthesis and details the anatomy of the human heart. Additionally, it explains plant movements such as phototropism and the physiological mechanisms involved.

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The document discusses key concepts in biology, including variation's role in evolution, the significance of fossils in tracing evolutionary relationships, and the structure and function of neurons. It also outlines an experiment demonstrating the necessity of sunlight for photosynthesis and details the anatomy of the human heart. Additionally, it explains plant movements such as phototropism and the physiological mechanisms involved.

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Q13. Explain the following:


(a)Variation and its significance in evolution
Variation refers to differences among individuals of the same
species.
Significance: Variations help organisms adapt to changing
environments and are the basis of natural selection and evolution.
(b) Role of fossils in tracing evolutionary relationships
Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show gradual
changes over time, helping scientists trace evolutionary links
between organisms.
© Three key transitions to depict evolution in a comic strip
Simple unicellular organisms → multicellular organisms
Aquatic life → terrestrial life
Ape-like ancestors → modern humans
Q14. Neuron diagram
(a)Part receiving incoming impulses

Dendrite (A)
(b) Part transmitting outgoing impulses

Axon ©
© Primary function of a neuron
To receive, conduct, and transmit nerve impulses throughout the
body.
Q15. Experiment with plants in sunlight and darkness
(a)Aim of the experiment
To show that sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis.
(b) Why did one leaf fail to turn blue-black?
Because it was kept in darkness and did not produce starch.
© Name the process being tested

Photosynthesis
(c)Importance of sunlight in this process
Sunlight provides energy required to convert carbon dioxide and
water into food.
Q16(A). Human heart diagram
(a)Label the following parts:
Left ventricle → D
Right atrium → A
(b) One structural difference between left and right ventricle
Left ventricle has a thicker muscular wall than the right ventricle.
© One key function of the left ventricle
It pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body.
(c)Why is the left ventricular wall thicker?
Because it pumps blood at high pressure to all .
12.(a) Identify the type of plant movement shown.

Phototropism (specifically positive phototropism of the shoot)


(c)Explain the physiological cause behind this movement (1–2
lines).
The plant hormone auxin accumulates on the shaded side of the
stem, causing faster cell elongation there. This unequal growth
makes the shoot bend towards the [Link] of the body.

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