Origin and Evolution of Life — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Medical termination of pregnancy is termination of pregnancy before the fetus become viable. To reduce the incidence of illegal abortion and consequent maternal mortality, MTP Amendment Act, 2017 was enacted by the government of India. About 40-50 million MTPs are done in a year all over the world.

1. Abortion can be safely done for about ______ weeks of pregnancy.

1. 4
2. 12
3. 8-10
4. 15-18

2. How is MTP helpful in decreasing human population?

1. By aborting normal female fetus.
2. By aborting normal female fetus.
3. By getting rid of unwanted pregnancies.
4. None of these.

3. Select an incorrect statement for MTP.

1. Second trimester abortions are more risky than first trimester.
2. It is being misused to abort normal female fetus.
3. It helps to get rid of unwanted pregnancies.
4. Child detected with congenital heart disease cannot be aborted.

4. MTP was legalised by Government of India in:

1. 1971
2. 1982
3. 1973
4. 1991

5. Assertion: MTPs are safe during first trimester of pregnancy.

Reason: After first trimester, fetus become intimately associated with the maternal tissues.

1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
In recombinant DNA technology, the fragments of DNA generated after cutting the DNA by restriction enzymes are separated according to their size or length by gel electrophoresis. Gel electrophoresis is performed in a gel matrix so that molecules of similar electric charges can be separated on the basis of size. Most commonly used matrix in gel electrophoresis is agarose. The fragments are separated under the influence of electric field. The separated DNA fragments can be seen only after staining the DNA with compound known as ethidium bromide (EtBr) followed by exposure to UV radiation as bright orange band.

1. Gel electrophoresis is used for the separation of

1. DNA only.
2. DNA and RNA only.
3. DNA and proteins only.
4. DNA, RNA and proteins.

2. Most commonly used matrix is _____ which is a ______ extracted from _______.

1. (i) agarose (ii) polysaccharide (iii) sea weed
2. (i) agarose (ii) protein (iii) sea weed
3. (i) EtBr (ii) polysaccharide (iii) sea weed
4. (i) EtBr (ii) protein (iii) bacteria

3. A DNA molecule was treated with a restriction endonuclease and three fragments of size (i) 426kb, (ii) 129kb and (iii) 46kb were obtained. Identify the order in which these bands will arrange themselves in the gel plate after gel electrophoresis is completed. (Assuming that negative part of electrode is towards the well)

1. (iii) → (ii) → (i)
2. (i) → (ii) → (iii)
3. (i) → (iii) → (ii)
4. (iii) → (i) → (ii)

4. Which of the following statements regarding gel electrophoresis is incorrect?

1. Separated DNA fragments can be seen only after staining DNA with EtBr.
2. DNA fragments are separated according to their size.
3. Under the influence of electric field, positively charged molecules move towards the anode and negatively charged molecules move towards the cathode.
4. None of these.

5. The factor that will not affect the rate of DNA migration in gel electrophoresis is:

1. Size of DNA molecule.
2. Concentration of DNA.
3. Voltage supplied.
4. Concentration of the gel.

Distinguish between : Glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids

Distinguish between: Directional, Stabilizing and Disruptive selection.

Distinguish between : Inborn immunity and acquired immunity.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
While studying inheritance of characters, a teacher gave the example of inheritance of attached earlobe and hypertrichosis of the ear to her students. A man with attached earlobes and extensive hair on pinna married a woman having free earlobes. The couple had four children, one son with attached earlobes and hairy pinna, one son with a free earlobes and hairy pinna and two daughters with attached earlobes. One of the daughters married a man with free earlobes and sparse hair on pinna. Teacher said if this couple would have sons there would be equal chances for both having free or attached earlobes and sparse hair on pinnae.

1. Attached and free earlobe are respective example of?

1. Dominant and recessive traits.
2. Recessive and recessive traits.
3. Recessive and dominant traits.
4. Dominant and dominant traits.

2. Hypertrichosis of the ear is.

1. X linked trait
2. Y linked trait
3. Autosomal dominant trait
4. Autosomal recessive trait.

3. If a female with attached earlobe married a male homozygous for free earlobe sparse hair on pinna then what would be the chances of daughter to have attached earlobe?

1. 0%
2. 100%
3. 25%
4. 75%

4. If a man with attached earlobe and hairy pinna married a woman with attached earlobe then what would be the chances of son to have hairy pinna?

1. 50%
2. 100%
3. 75%
4. 0%

5. A male with attached earlobe, sparse hair on pinna married a female with attached earlobe. Which of the following is correct regarding their progenies?

1. All sons have a free earlobe with hairy pinna.
2. All daughters have an attached earlobe.
3. 50% daughters have an attached earlobe whereas 50% daughters have a free earlobe.
4. 50% sons have attached earlobe with hairy pinna and 50% sons have a free earlobe

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
The endosperm makes the main source of food for the embryo. Generally the endosperm nucleus divides after the division of the oospore, but in several cases the endosperm is formed to a great extent even before the first division of the oospore. There are three general types of endosperm formation: (a) nuclear type, (b) cellular type and (c) helobial type. The endosperm is usually triploid, but haploid endosperm is also found. Endosperm may either be completely consumed by the developing embryo before seed maturation, or it may persist in the mature seed.

1. Haploid endosperm is found in:

1. Pin us.
2. Cauliflower.
3. Sunflower.
4. Pea.

2. Persistent endosperm is found in:

P. Pea Q. Castor R. Bean S. Coconut T. Groundnut.

1. Q and S.
2. P and T.
3. R, S and T.
4. P, S and T.

3. Milk of tender coconut represents (A) and the surrounding white coconut meal represents (B).

S. No	A	B
(a)	Cellular endosperm	Free- nuclear endosperm
(b)	Free-nuclear endosperm	Cellular endosperm
(c)	Helobial endosperm	Cellular endosperm
(d)	Free-nuclear endosperm	Helobial endosperm

4. If an endosperm cell of a gymnosperm contains 12 chromosomes, the number of chromosomes in each cell of the root will be:

1. 4
2. 24
3. 16
4. 6

5. In angiosperms, normally after fertilization:

1. The zygote divides earlier than the primary endosperm nucleus.
2. The primary endosperm nucleus divides earlier than the zygote.
3. Both the zygote and primary endosperm nucleus divide simultaneously.
4. Both the zygote and primary endosperm nucleus undergo a resting period.

Distinguish between : Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) and Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV).