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Question 12 Marks
How has the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis helped us in controlling caterpillars of insect pests?
Answer
Bacillus thuringiensis produces an endotoxin which when ingested and released in the gut of the larvae of insect pest disrupts its gut lining and thus caterpillars are killed. By killing the caterpillars, it helps in pest control.
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Question 22 Marks
Identify A, B, C and D with reference to gametogenesis in humans, in the flow chart given below.
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Answer
A-Leydig's cell
B- Sertoli cell
C- Spermatogenesis (Formation of sperms)
D- Spermiogenesis (Transformation of spermatid into sperm)
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Question 32 Marks
Read the sequence of the nucleotides in the given segment of mRNA and the respective amino acid sequence in the polypeptide chain.
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i. Provide the triplet of bases (codon) for
a. valine
b. proline
ii. Write the nucleotide sequence of the DNA strand from which this mRNA was transcribed
iii. What does the last codon of this RNA stand for?
Answer
i. Valine: GUU, Proline: CCU
ii. Nucleotides of DNA strand: TAC AAA TAC GGA CAA AGA ATT
iii. UAA: Stop
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Question 42 Marks
Sangeeta has developed a transgenic crop. She wants to grow this crop directly into the field. Will you allow her [2] to do so? What will you suggest her?
Answer
No, as GMO may pose some threat to environment or living organism. I will ask her to approach GEAC as GEAC is responsible for approval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.
Values
→ Sense of responsibility.
→ Understanding
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Question 52 Marks
In the diagram given below, show the path of a pollen tube from the pollen on the stigma into the embryo sac.
Name the components of egg apparatus.
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Answer
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Longitudinal section of a flower showing growth of pollen tube
Synergids and egg cell are the components of egg apparatus.
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Question 62 Marks
What is LAB? What is its role in human stomach?
Answer
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) or Lactics constitute a diverse group of microorganisms associated with plants, meat, and dairy. They are used in the manufacture of dairy products such as acidophilus milk, yogurt, buttermilk, and cheeses.
Role of LAB in human stomach:
lactic acid bacteria have a number of well-established benefits. They can improve lactose digestion, play a role in preventing and treating diarrhea and act on the immune system, helping the body to resist and fight infection. It play a very beneficial role in checking disease-causing microbes
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