Long Answer Type(a) Describe the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries. Explain the way in which each of these is adapted for its function.
(b) Give an account of the ‘Mass Flow Hypothesis’ for translocation of solutes.
(c) Give the meaning of the following:
(i) Digestion (ii) Assimilation
(a) Give a schematic representation of non-cyclic photophosphorylation showing both the photosystem.
(b) Describe the structure of a myofibril of a striated muscle.
(c) Give four points to show the importance of vegetative propagation.
(a) Describe the mechanism of inspiration and expiration in man.
(b) Draw a labelled diagram of the vertical section of the human eye.
(c) (i) What is Ageing?
(ii) Give two functions of the amniotic fluid.
(a)
(i) Draw a labelled diagram of chloroplast as seen under an electron microscope.
(ii) Name the three major photosynthetic pigments.
(b) Describe the events that take place between pollination and fertilisation in plant.
(c) Name the hormones associated with the following :
(i) The only gaseous plant regulator.
(ii) A growth inhibitor in plants.
(iii) Resorption of water from the urine in the distil convoluted tubule.
(iv) Rise in blood calcium.
(a) Explain the DDT resistance of mosquitoes to the pesticide.
(b) What are the symptoms of Diabetes mellitus?
(c) Define :
(i) Gene pool
(ii) Genetic Erosion.
(a) Repeated use of the same class of pesticides like DDT can cause undesirable changes in the gene pool of a mosquito leading to another form of artificial selection, pesticide resistance. When a pesticide is first used, a small proportion of the mosquitoes population may survive exposure to the material due to their distinct genetic makeup. These individuals pass along the genes for resistance to the next generation. Subsequent uses of the pesticide increase the proportion of less-susceptible individuals in the population. Through this process of selection, the population gradually develops resistance to the pesticide. Worldwide,many species of insectshave developed some level of pesticide resistance.
(b) Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus : The symptoms of diabetes mellitus are increased blood glucose level, excessive urination, passing out of glucose in the urine, excessive appetite, loss of weight, general weakness and thirst.
(c) (i) Gene Pool : It is the sum total varieties of all the genes and their alleles found in all the individuals of a population of species.
(ii) Genetic Erosion : The loss of genes from the gene pool is termed as genetic erosion. It takes place due to deforestation, shifting cultivation, urban expansion, damage to ecosystem and adoption of certain genetically uniform crop plants.(a) Write short notes on:
(i) DNA finger printing
(ii) Cryopreservation
(iii) Hemophilia
(iv) Green manure.
(b) What are the activities of Community Health Services.
(c) Give the differences between B cells and T cells.
(a) Describe Lederberg’s Replica Plating experiment to show the genetic basis of adaptation.
(b) Give an account of chromosomal aberrations (mutations).
(c) What is a pacemaker?
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