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Question 11 Mark

What are boutons?

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Boutons are the swollen endings of the axon where synapsis with other neurons occur.

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Question 21 Mark

What is goblet cell?

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Goblet cell is a simple columnar epithelial cell which is modified to secrete mucus. It is seen in the intestine and other parts of the alimentary canal.

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Question 31 Mark

Which type of WBC is most abundant in lymph?

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Lymphocytes are WBCs which are most abundant in lymph.

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Question 41 Mark

What is common name of: (a) Xylem (b) Phloem?

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  1. The common name of xylem is wood.
  2. The common name of phloem is bast.
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Question 51 Mark

What is the function of lateral meristem?

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Lateral meristem is responsible for growth in grith of stem and root.

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Question 61 Mark

Classify epithelial tissues on the basis of arrangements of layers.

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On the basis of arrangement of layers, epithelial tissue is classified into two types:

  • Simple epithelium
  • Stratified epithelium.
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Question 71 Mark

Name the muscle which gets farigued soon.

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Skeletal or striated muscle gets fatigued very soon. These are voluntary muscels.

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Question 81 Mark

Define complex tissue.

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Tissue which is composed of two or more types of cells but contribute to a common function is called complex tissue.

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Question 91 Mark

Name the plant cell which is attached to the lateral side is dieve tube.

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Companion cell is living cell which is attached to the lateral side of sieve tube.

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Question 101 Mark

What is function of stomata?

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Stomata are tiny pores present on the leave’s surface which help in the exchange of gases and in transpiration.

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Question 111 Mark

What is the name of bone cell?

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The cells of bones are called osteocytes. Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.

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Question 121 Mark

Name any one structure on out body which bears ciliated epithelium.

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Ciliated epithelium is found in respiratory tract.

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Question 131 Mark

Give one example of protective tissue in plants.

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Cork is the example of protective tissue in the plants.

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Question 141 Mark

What is the function of blood platelets?

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Blood platelets help in clooting of blood at the site of injury.

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Question 151 Mark

Multinucleate conditions is seen in:

  1. Only smooth nuscles cells.
  2. Only skeletal muscle cells.
  3. Both smooth and skeletal muscle cells.
  4. Neither smooth nor skeletal muscle cells.
Answer
  1. Only skeletal muscle cells.

Explanation:

The striated muscle cells are long, cylindrical, unbranched and multinucleate.

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Question 161 Mark

What is division of labour?

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Division of labour is adaptation of different parts of an organism to carry out different functions.

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Question 171 Mark

Which one is called pavement epithelium?

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Squamous epithelium is also called pavement epithelium as it is made up of single thin layer of flattened cells.

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Question 181 Mark

Which connective tissue connects bone to another bone?

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Ligament connects two bones together at joints.

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Question 191 Mark

Define the tissues.

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A tissue is a group of cells of the same type or mixed type having a common origin and performing a common function.

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Question 201 Mark

Which chemical is deposited in the cell wall of sclerenchyma?

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Lignin is deposited in the cell wall of sclerenchyma.

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Question 211 Mark

What are guard cells?

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Each stomata is surrounded by a pair of guard cells. Guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata.

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Question 221 Mark

Which type of tissue is most abundant in animals?

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Connective tissues are most abundant and widely distributed in the body of complex animals.

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Question 231 Mark

Give one main function of collenchyma?

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Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue which provides mechanical strength as well as flexibility to the plant organs.

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Question 241 Mark

The correct order of the parts of nerve cells through which the nerve impulse is transmitted is:

  1. Nerve endings, dendrites, nerve endings.
  2. Cell body, acon, dendrites, nerve endings.
  3. Dendrites, nerve endings, cell body, acon.
  4. Dendrites, cell body, axon, nerve endings.
Answer
  1. Dendrites, cell body, axon, nerve endings.

Explanation:

Nerve impulse travel along the axons and dentrites. Nerve impulses enter a neuron along the dentrites and leave the neuron along the axon. Thus, the correct sequence through which nerve impulse is transmitted is: dendrites, cell body, axon, nerve endings.

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Question 251 Mark

Name the conducting elements of phloem.

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The cells of phloem are called sieve tubes. Sieve tubes are conducting element of phloem which is responsible for transportation of food.

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Question 261 Mark

Name a basic tissue which is present in plants but absent in animals.

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Meristematic tissue is present in plants but absent in animals.

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Question 271 Mark

A coverslip must always be places very gently while mounting in order to:

  1. Avoid the entry of air bubbles.
  2. Stop the stain from oozing out.
  3. Avoid crushing of the material.
  4. Stop the material from drying.
Answer
  1. Avoid the entry of air bubbles.

Explanation:

A coverslip must always be places very gently while mounting in order to avoid the entry of air bubbles.

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Question 281 Mark

What is permanent tissue?

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A permanent tissue is a group of cells which temporarily or permanently cease to divide have assumed a definite form and size.

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Question 291 Mark

Give one example of (i) apical meristem and (ii) lateral meristem.

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  1. Apical meristem: Shoot apes.

  2. Lateral meristem: Cambium.

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Question 301 Mark

What is s synapse? Explain.

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Synapse is the junction between the terminal part of one axon and the dendrite of the adjacent neuron. Synapses helps in the transmission of impulses from one neuron to another.

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Question 311 Mark

Which chemical is deposited at the corner of cells in collenchymas?

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Collenchyma tissue is irregularly thickened at the corners due to the depositon of pectin and cellulose.

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Question 321 Mark

Name three types of simple tissues of plants.

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Three types of simple tissues of plants are:

  • Parenchyma.
  • Collenchymas.
  • Selerenchyma.
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Question 331 Mark

Why do animals consume moew energy as compared to plants?

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Animals consume more energy as compared to plants as they move around in search of food, mates and shelter.

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Question 341 Mark

Which mineral is present in bone?

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Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.

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Question 351 Mark

Give one example of connective tissue in which matrix is solid?

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Bone is a dense connective tissue in which matrix is solid.

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Question 361 Mark

What is the function of RBC?

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RBC acts as a transportor of oxygen and carbon dioxide as it contains respiratory pigment called haemoglobin.

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Question 371 Mark

What is stomata?

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Stomata are tiny pores present on the leave’s surface which help in the exchange of gases and in transpiration.

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Question 381 Mark

Name the plant from which commercial cork is obtained.

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Commercial cork is obtained from the cork oak tree.

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Question 391 Mark

What contribute more to difference in organ system design of plants and animals?

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Active movement of animals and sedentary habit of plants contribute more to difference in organ system of plants and animals.

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Question 411 Mark

What is name of simple tissue that provides flexibility to soft aerial plant parts?

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Collenchyma is the simple tissue that provides flexibility to soft aerial plant parts to withstand against winds.

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Question 421 Mark

Which plant tissue provides both mechanical strength as well as flexibility?

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Collenchyma tissue provides flexibility to plants so that they can easily bend without breaking. It also provides mechanical support to plants.

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Question 441 Mark

Which type of connective tissue has fibreless matrix?

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Blood is fluid connective tissue which has fibreless matrix.

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Question 451 Mark

Define simple tissue.

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Simple tissue is made up of only one type of cells that carry out the same function.

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Question 471 Mark

What is blood platelet?

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Blood platelets occur in human blood. They are minute, colourless, biconvex and non-nucleated blood corpuscles. They help in clotting of blood at the site of injury.

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Question 491 Mark

Which type of tissues are more common in plants.

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Tissues with dead cells are more common in plants.

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Question 501 Mark

Name the two basic types of tissues found in plants.

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There are two types of plant tissues- Meristematic and permanent.

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