Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
When a microorganism invades a host, a definite sequence of events usually occur leading to infection and disease, causing suffering to the host. This process is called pathogenesis. Once a microorganism overcomes the defense system of the host, development of the disease follows a certain sequence of events as shown in the graph. Study the graph given below for the sequence of events leading to appearance of a disease and answer the questions that follow:

i. In which period, according to the graph there are maximum chances of a person transmitting a disease/infection and why? (1)
ii. Study the graph and write what is an incubation period. Name a sexually transmitted disease that can be easily transmitted during this period. Name the specific type of lymphocytes that are attacked by the pathogen of this disease. (1)
iii. Draw a schematic labelled diagram of an antibody. (2)
OR
In which period, the number of immune cells forming antibodies will be the highest in a person suffering from pneumonia?
Name the immune cells that produce antibodies. (2)

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Cross pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a one flower to the stigma of a genetically different flower. It is performed with the help of an external agency which may be abiotic (e.g., wind, water) or biotic (e.g., insects, birds, bats, snails). The diagram shows the carpel of an insect pollinated flower.

1. What is the most likely reason for non germination of pollen grain Z?

1. Pollen grains X and Y were brought to the stigma earlier, therefore, their germination inhibited the germination of pollen grain Z.
2. Pollen grain Z was brought to the flower by wind, while pollen grains X and Y were brought to the flower by insect.
3. Pollen grain Z lacks protrusions that allow it to adhere properly onto the stigma surface.
4. Pollen grain Z comes from a flower of an incompatible species.

2. Which of the following best describes the function of the pollen tube?

1. It acts as a conduit to transport male gametes from the anther to the ovule.
2. It acts as a conduit to transport male gametes from the stigma to the ovule.
3. It contains key nutrients that serve to nourish the newly-formed zygote.
4. It digests the tissues of the stigma, style, and ovary.

3. Pollination of a flower in which the pollen is carried by an insect is called:

1. Anemophily.
2. Ornithophily.
3. Entomophily.
4. Malacophil.

4. Refer to the given characteristics of some flowers.

1. The stamens hang out of the flower, exposing the anthers to the wind.
2. The pollen grains are tiny and light.
3. The flower has a sweet scent.
4. The flower petals are brightly colored.

5. Pollenkitt is generally found in:

1. Anemophilous flowers.
2. Entomophilous flowers.
3. Ornithophilous flowers.
4. Malacophilous flowers.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Study the given table and answer the questions based on it.

	Hormone	Source	Function
(A)	Oxytocin	W	Ejection of milk
(B)	X	Anterior lobe of pituitary gland	Stimulates secretion of ABP from Sertoli cells
(C)	Y	Placenta	Maintains corpus luteum to secrete progesterone
(D)	Relaxin	Ovary	Z

1. Identify the hormones X and Y, respectively.

1. Testosterone, FSH.
2. LH, hPL.
3. FSH, hCG.
4. ICSH, hCG.

2. W in the given table is:

1. Hypothalamus.
2. Posterior lobe of pituitary.
3. Placenta.
4. Ovary.

3. Which of the following is correct for Z?

1. Dilation of uterine cervix during labour pains.
2. Stimulates the growth of the mammary glands during pregnancy.
3. Supports the fetal growth and prevents desiccation.
4. Forms protective plug in cervix of uterus during pregnancy.

4. Which set of hormones is secreted only during pregnancy?

1. Human chorionic gonadotropin, relax in and human placental lactogen.
2. Human placental lactogen, estrogen and chorionic thyrotropin.
3. Human chorionic gonadotropin, human placental lactogen and progesterone.
4. Chorionic thyrotropin, chorionic gonadotropin and estrogen.

5. Assertion: Follicle stimulating hormone controls the maintenance and functions of male reproductive organs.

Reason: FSH acts directly on spermatogonia to stimulate sperm production.

1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

What is transgenic animals? How it is useful for man kind?

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Oogenesis is the process of formation of ovum in ovaries. It consists of three phases : multiplication, growth and maturation. Oogenesis is controlled by hormones GnRH, LH, FSH. GnRH secreted by the hypothalamus stimulates the anterior lobe of pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH.

1. What is the function of hormone FSH?

1. It inhibits the formation of estrogen.
2. It induces the release of secondary oocyte.
3. It stimulates the growth of Graafian follicles.
4. It causes ovulation.

2. Which hormone induces the rupture of the mature Graafian follicle?

1. Follicle stimulating hormone.
2. Gonadotropin releasing hormone.
3. Progesterone.
4. Luteinising hormone.

3. Which cell division is involved in the formation of secondary oocyte?

1. Mitosis.
2. Meiosis I.
3. Amitosis.
4. Meiosis II.

4. Identify the function(s) of LH.

1. Release of secondary oocyte from Graafian follicle.
2. Stimulates corpus luteum to secrete progesterone.
3. Stimulates estrogen formation.
4. Promotes development of egg to form secondary oocyte.

1. (A) and (B) only.
2. (B) and (C) only.
3. (A), (C) and (D) only.
4. (B) only.

5. Assertion: The increase in progesterone level exerts positive feedback on GnRH.

Reason: The rising level of progesterone stimulate production of FSH and LH.

1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Green manuring is the fanning practice where a leguminous plant which has derived enough benefits from its association with appropriate species of Rhizobium, is ploughed into the field soil and then a non-legume is sown and allowed to get benefitted from the already present nitrogen fixer. Some legumes, such as, Crotolaria juncea, Sesbania rostrata, Lencaena leucocephala, etc. are used as green manure. Rhizobia, that fix atmospheric nitrogen in the form of nitrate, live in the roots ofleguminous plants. These nutrients are used by non-leguminous plants through the practice of green manuring.

1. Green manures mainly provide nutrient enriched in:

1. Magnesium.
2. Sulphur.
3. Nitrogen.
4. Both (a) and (b).

2. Which of the following plants is used as green manure in crop fields?

1. Saccharum.
2. Dichanthium.
3. Phyllonthus.
4. Crotolaria.

3. Green manure plants belong to the Family:

1. Lamiaceae.
2. Papilionaceae.
3. Liliaceae.
4. Poaceae.

4. Due to excess use of chemical fertilisers rich in nitrate, ________ disease occurred in children.

1. Jaundice.
2. Septicemia.
3. Methemoglobinemia.
4. Botulism.

5. A green manure is:

1. Rice.
2. Maize.
3. Sorghum.
4. Sesbania.

Explain: Acquired Immunity.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Kangaroo rat seldom drinks water. It has thick coat to minimise evaporative desiccation. TI1e animal seldom comes out of its comparatively humid and cool burrow during the day time. 90% of its water requirement is met from metabolic water (water produced by respiratory breakdown of fats) while 10% is obtained from its food. Loss of water is minimised by producing nearly solid urine and faeces. As the animal faces acute water scarcity, it develops two types of adaptations : reducing water loss and ability to tolerate desert conditions.

1. Kangaroo rat is a:

1. Partial regulators
2. Partial conformer
3. Regulator
4. Conformer

2. Metabolic water refers to:

1. Water required for metabolic activities.
2. Water present in intercellular fluid.
3. Water produced during oxidation of fat or carbohydrate.
4. Water taken in, to promote metabolism.

3. Desert animals minimise water loss by:

1. Producing highly concentrated urine.
2. Promoting maximum reabsorption of water in kidney tubules.
3. Possessing one of the longest loop of Henle in kidney tubules.
4. All of these.

4. Assertion: Kangaroo rat can tolerate and thrive in wide temperature range and is known as stenothermal.

Reason: Kangaroo rats go into hibernation during winter to escape cold weather.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

5. The adaptations in an organism are meant for:

1. Optimum primary production.
2. Optimum life span.
3. Optimum mobility.
4. Optimum survival and reproduction.