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Question 12 Marks
Differentiate between stroma and grana of chloroplasts.
Answer
StromaGrana
It is the jelly-like matrix of the chloroplast.These are formed of stacks of thylakoids.
Dark reaction takes place here.Light reaction takes place here.
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Question 22 Marks
What is the significance of splitting of water, during photosynthesis?
Answer
The photosystem I keeps on removing electrons from photosystem II. A continuous supply of electrons is required to further carry on the reaction. When water molecule is split, electrons are released. These electrons maintain the continuous supply from photosystem II to photosystem I. oxygen is also released after splitting of water, which helps in maintaining the balance of oxygen in the environment.
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Question 32 Marks
Why is death considered as a regulatory process on the earth?
Answer
Every organism which is born on this earth has some role with respect to another organism, ecosystem and biospheres existing on earth. After performing its functional part in its life cycle it contributes to the cycle of nature and dies. This way natural control on all natural process is maintained. This is why the death of the organism is inevitable.
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Question 42 Marks
Write short note on the function of Thymosins
Answer
Functions of Thymosins. Thymosins play a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes, which provide cell mediated immunity. In addition, thymosins also promote production of antibodies to provide humoral immunity.
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Question 52 Marks
Where is the Bidder's canal located and how is it useful in frog?
Answer
Bidder's canal is present in the kidney of a frog. It communicates with the ureter, which leaves the kidney near its end and opens into the cloaca.
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Question 62 Marks
You are given two slides having T.S. of roots and stems. How will you identify which slide is of root and which is of stem?
Answer
Presence or absence of hair on the epidermis will give the clue. Those with hair are slides of root. Cuticles will be present on the slide of stem.
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