Why is Eichhornia crassipes nicknamed as Terror of Bengal? 

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1.

Mention the unique flowering phenomenon exhibited by Strobilanthus kunthiana (neelakuranaji). 

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2.

How does smoking tobacco in human lead to oxygen deficiency in their body? 

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3.

A garden pea plant (A) produced inflated yellow pod, and another plant (B) of the same species produced constricted green pods. Identify the dominant traits. 

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Why is Eichhornia crassipes nicknamed as Terror of Bengal? 


Eichhornia crassipes is nicknamed Terror of Bengal because they caused havoc by their excessive growth by causing blocks in the waterways. They grew at a very high rate such that it was nearly impossible to remove completely. They caused imbalance in the ecosystem dynamics of the water body.

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5.

Write the location and function of the sertoli cells in humans. 

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Name the following:

(a) The semi-dwarf variety of wheat is high-yielding and disease-resistant.

(b) Any one inter-specific hybrid mammal.
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Write the similarity between the wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat. What do you infer from the above with reference to evolution?

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8.

Write what do phytophagous insects feed on

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9.

(a) Highlight the role of thymus as a lymphoid organ.

(b) Name the cells that are released from the above-mentioned gland. Mention how they help in immunity.
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Why do clown fish and sea anemone pair up? What is this relationship called? 

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