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1.
2.
DNA fingerprinting is based on the principle of identifying _______ sequences of DNA
single stranded
mutated
polymorphic
repetitive
3.
We can cut the DNA with the help of
scissors
restriction endonucleases
knife
RNAase
4.
Himgiri developed by hybridisation and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of _______.
chilli
maize
sugarcane
wheat
5.
Pusa Komal is a disease resistant variety of _________.
sugarcane
rice
cow pea
maize
6.
7.
The best way of direct dating fossils of recent origin is by
Radio-carbon method
Uranium lead method
Potassium-argon method
Both (a) and (c)
8.
The ‘use and disuse theory’ was proposed by __________.
Charles Darwin
Ernst Haeckel
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
Gregor Mendel
9.
Polyphagia is a condition seen in
Obesity
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes insipidus
AIDS
10.
Excessive consumption of alcohol leads to
Loss of memory
Cirrhosis of liver
State of hallucination
Suppression of brain function
11.
Cancer cells are more easily damaged by radiations than normal cells because they are
Different in structure
Non dividing
Mutated Cells
Undergoing rapid division
12.
Tobacco consumption is known to stimulate secretion of adrenaline. The component causing this could be
Nicotine
Tannic acid
Curcumin
Leptin
13.
Name the types of stem cells.
14.
Define genetic engineering.
15.
Give the name of wheat variety having higher dietary fibre and protein.
16.
What is metastasis?
17.
What are psychotropic drugs?
18.
Differentiate between outbreeding and inbreeding.
19.
State the applications of DNA fingerprinting technique.
20.
Distinguish between
a. somatic gene therapy and germ line gene therapy
b. undifferentiated cells and differentiated cells.
21.
Name two maize hybrids rich in amino acid lysine.
22.
Define Ethnobotany and write its importance.
23.
Why is Archaeopteryx considered to be a connecting link?
24.
The degenerated wing of a kiwi is an acquired character. Why is it an acquired character?
25.
What precautions can be taken for preventing heart diseases?
26.
Differentiate between Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes mellitus
27.
How is a cancer cell different from a normal cell?
28.
What are the various routes by which transmission of human immuno deficiency virus takes place?
29.
Discuss the importance of biotechnology in the field of medicine.
30.
What are the effects of hybrid vigour in animals?
31.
How does fossilization occur in plants?
32.
How do you differentiate homologous organs from analogous organs?
33.
Changes in lifestyle is a risk factor for occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Can it be modified? If yes, suggest measures for prevention.
34.
Suggest measures to overcome the problems of an alcoholic.
1.
(d)
2.
(d)
repetitive
3.
(b)
restriction endonucleases
4.
(d)
wheat
5.
(c)
cow pea
6.
(b)
7.
(a)
Radio-carbon method
8.
(c)
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
9.
(b)
Diabetes mellitus
10.
(b)
Cirrhosis of liver
11.
(d)
Undergoing rapid division
12.
(a)
Nicotine
13.
Embryonic stem cells, Adult stem cell or somatic stem cell.
14.
Genetic engineering is the manipulation and transfer of genes from one organism to another organism to create a new DNA called as recombinant DNA (rDNA)
15.
Atlas 66 is a protein rich wheat variety having higher dietary fibre and protein.
16.
(i) The cancerous cells migrate to distant parts of the body and affect new tissues.
(ii) This process is called metastasis.
17.
Psychotropic drugs acts on the brain and alters the behaviour, consciousness, power of thinking and perception.
18.
| S.No. |
Outbreeding |
Inbreeding |
|---|---|---|
| i. | Cross between two different species (unrelated) with desirable features of economic value are mated. | Mating of closely related animals within the same breed for about 4 - 6 generations. |
| ii. | It is the breeding of unrelated animals. The offsprings formed are called hybrids. | Superior males and superior females of the same breed are identified and mated in pairs. |
| iii. | The hybrids are stronger and vigorous than their parents. E.g: Mule | It helps in the accumulation of superior genes and elimination of genes which are undesirable. E.g: Hisardale. |
19.
(i) DNA fingerprinting technique is widely used in forensic applications like crime investigation such as identifying the culprit.
(ii) It is also used for paternity testing in case of disputes.
(iii) It also helps in the study of genetic diversity of population, evolution and speciation.
20.
a. Somatic gene therapy and germ line gene therapy
| S.No. |
Somatic gene therapy |
Germline gene therapy |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Somatic gene therapy is the replacement of defective gene in somatic cells. | Germ line gene therapy is replacement of defective gene in germ cell. |
b. Undifferentiated cells and differentiated cells:
| S.No. |
Undifferentiated Cells |
Differentiated cells |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Undifferentiated cells continuously proliferate throughout the life time of the organism. E.g: Umbilical cord |
Differentiated cells some are unable to proliferate. E.g: Pancreatic cells to secrete insulin. |
21.
Protina, shakti and Rathna are lysine rich maize hybrids.
22.
(i) Ethnobotany is the study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of the local culture of people.
Importance of Ethnobotany :
(i) It provides traditional uses of plant.
(ii) It gives information about certain unknown and known useful plants.
(iii) The ethnomedicinal data will serve as a useful source of information for the chemists, pharmacologists and practitioners of herbal medicine.
(iv) Tribal communities utilize ethnomedicinal plant and prepare medicine to cure many diseases.
23.
(i) Archaeopteryx is considered to be a connecting link between reptiles and birds.
(ii) It had wings with feathers like a bird. It has long tail, clawed digits and conical teeth like a reptile.
24.
(i) Kiwi is a flightless bird. The degenerated wing in Kiwi is an example for organ of disuse.
(ii) When there is a change in the environment, the animals respond to the change.
(iii) They develop adaptive structures (acquired characters).
25.
(i) Diet Management:
a) Reduction in the intake of calories, low saturated fat, and cholesterol rich food, low carbohydrates, and common salt are some of the dietary modifications.
b) Diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) is essential.
c) Increase in the intake of fiber diet, fruits, and vegetables, protein, minerals, and vitamins are required.
(ii) Physical activity:
Regular exercise, walking, and yoga are essential for body weight maintenance.
(iii) Addictive substance avoidance:
Alcohol consumption and smoking are to be avoided.
26.
| Factors |
Type I - Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus(IDDM) |
Type II - Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus(NIDDM) |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence | 10 - 20% | 80 - 90% |
| Age of Onset | Juvenile onset(<20 years) | Maturity onset(>30 years) |
| Body weight | Normal or Underweight | Obese |
| Defect | Insulin deficiency due to destruction of \(\beta \) - cells | Target cells do not respond to insulin |
| Treatment | Insulin administration is necessary | Can be controlled by diet, exercise, and medicine. |
27.
(i) Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled division of cells that invade and destroy surrounding tissues forming a tumor neoplasm (new growth).
(ii) It is a heterogenous group of cells that do not respond to the normal cell division.
(iii) The cancerous cells migrate to distant parts of the body and affect new tissues.
28.
HIV is transmitted generally by
(i) Sexual contact with infected person.
(ii) Use of contaminated needles or syringes especially in case of intravenous drug abusers.
(iii) By transfusion of contaminated/infected blood or blood products.
(iv) From infected mother to her child through the placenta.
29.
(i) Insulin used in the treatment of diabetes.
(ii) Human growth hormone used for treating children with growth deficiencies.
(iii) Blood clotting factors are developed to treat haemophilia.
(iv) Tissue plasminogen activator is used to dissolve blood clots and prevent heart attack.
(v) Development of vaccines against various diseases like Hepatitis B and rabies.
30.
(i) Increased production of milk by cattle.
(ii) Increased production of egg by poultry.
(iii) High quality of meat is produced.
(iv) Increased growth rate in domesticated animals.
31.
(i) 2 million years ago tree trunks that got buried along the river, incourse of time the organic matter was replaced by silica and was fossilized.
(ii) They retained their colour, shape and texture and was converted into solid rocks.
(iii) The annular rings, the texture, colours of the layers, nodes and every properties of plants are still visible.
32.
| S.No | Homologous organs | Analogous organs |
| (i) | The homologous organs are those which have been inherited from common ancestors with similar developmental pattern in embryos. |
The analogous organs look similar and perform similar function but they have different origin and developmental pattern. |
| (ii) | The fore limbs of mammals are homologous structures. | The wings of a bird, wings of a bat wings of an insect are similar. |
| (iii) | The mode of development and basic structure of bone is similar. |
The development is similar, but their bone structures are different. |
33.
Yes. Lifestyle can be modified so as the risk factors of cardio vascular diseases can be avoided. Thereby we can avoid heart diseases.
The following measures can be advocated to change life style:
Diet management:
(i) Reduction in the intake of calories, low saturated fat and cholesterol rich food, low carbohydrates and common salt are some of the dietary modifications.
(ii) Diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) is essential.
(iii) Increase in the intake of fiber diet, fruits and vegetables, protein, minerals and vitamin are required.
Physical activity:
(i) Regular exercise, walking and yoga are essential for body weight maintenance.
(ii) There should be some physical activity in between long sitting hours.
Addictive substance avoidance:
Alcohol consumption and smoking are to be avoided.
34.
(i) Education and counselling:
Education and proper counselling will help the alcoholics to overcome their problems and stress, to accept failures in their life.
(ii) Physical activity:
Individuals undergoing rehabilitation should be channelized into healthy activities like reading, music, sports, yoga and meditation.
(iii) Seeking help from parents and peer groups:
a. When a problematic situation occurs, the affected individuals should seek help and guidance from parents and peers.
b. This would help them to share their feeling of anxiety, wrong doing and get rid of the habit.
(iv) Medical assistance:
a. Individuals should seek help from psychologists and psychiatrists to get relieved from this condition and to lead a relaxed and peaceful life.
b. Alcohol de-addiction and rehabilitation programmes are helpful to the individual so that they could get rid of the problem completely and can lead a normal and healthy life.
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