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The document contains a series of questions related to the reproductive systems of plants and animals, including multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Topics covered include the development of fruits from flowers, functions of testes in humans, modes of reproduction such as binary fission and spore formation, and changes in the uterus during implantation. The questions aim to assess understanding of biological concepts related to reproduction and genetics.

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The document contains a series of questions related to the reproductive systems of plants and animals, including multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Topics covered include the development of fruits from flowers, functions of testes in humans, modes of reproduction such as binary fission and spore formation, and changes in the uterus during implantation. The questions aim to assess understanding of biological concepts related to reproduction and genetics.

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SCIENCE

CHAPTER 7

Q1: Which part of a flower develops into a fruit after fertilization? (1 Mark)

a) Stamen. b) Stigma. c) Ovary. d) Ovule

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a function of the testes in humans at puberty? (1 Mark)

(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)

Q3: How does Plasmodium reproduce asexually? (1 Mark)

a) The cyst repeatedly divides to form many daughter cells.

b) The cell divides multiple times giving rise to many daughter cells.

c) The nucleus repeatedly divides inside the cell to form new daughter cells.

d) The cyst enlarges in size and then bursts, producing many new daughter cells.

Answer all the questions (2 marks)

Q4: In which part of the human female reproductive system does fertilization typically occur?

Q5: Name the part of Bryophyllum where the buds are produced for vegetative propagation.

Q6: Define binary fission and give one example of an organism that reproduces by this method.

Q7: Name an organism which reproduces by spore formation. List three conditions favourable for spores
to germinate and grow.

Q8: Name the mode of reproduction of the following organisms and state the important feature of each
mode:

(i) Planaria. (ii) Hydra

Answer all the questions (3 marks)

Q9: “The chromosomal number of the sexually producing parents and their offspring is the same”.
Justify this statement.

Q10: State one genetically different feature between sperms and eggs of humans. What is its
consequence?
Q11: State the changes that take place in the uterus when:

(a) Implantation of embryo has occurred.

(b) Female gamete/egg is not fertilised.

Answer all the questions(5 marks)

Q12: How do organisms, whether reproduced asexually or sexually maintain a constant chromosome
number through several generations? Explain with the help of suitable example.

Q13: What is binary fission in organisms? With the help of suitable diagrams, describe the mode of
reproduction in Amoeba.

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