Organisms and Populations — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Discuss the important measures that are useful in preventing and controlling the use of alcohol and drugs in youth.

Explain pBR322 with its cloning sites, enzymes with well labeled diagram.###Explain: cloning sites. (Diagram is not necessary)

Write a note Lac operon

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
The DNA, which is transferred from one organism into another by joining it with the vehicle DNA is called passenger or foreign DNA. Generally three types of passenger DNAs are used. These are complementary DNA (cDNA), synthetic DNA (sDNA) and random DNA. Complementary DNA (cDNA) is synthesized on RNA template (usually mRNA) with the help of reverse transcriptase. Synthetic DNA (sDNA) is synthesized on DNA template or without a template. Random DNA are small fragments fanned by breaking a chromosome of an organism in the presence of restriction endonucleases.

1. Reverse transcriptase enzyme was discovered by:

1. Temin and Baltimore.
2. Cohen and Boyer.
3. Arber and Nathan.
4. Paul Berg.

2. During cDNA formation, what would happen if DNA formed by reverse transcriptase is not treated with the alkali?

1. cDNA will not be digested.
2. mRNA will not be digested.
3. Hydrogen bonds will not form between base pairs.
4. rnRNA will not be formed.

3. Enzyme that helps in the formation of double stranded cDNA is:

1. DNA synthetase
2. Ligase
3. DNA polymerase
4. Helicase.

4. DNA polymerase can be obtained form:

1. Retrovirus.
2. Agrobacteriurn.
3. Tobacco mosaic virus.
4. Thermus aquaticus.

5. DNA synthesised without a template is referred to as:

1. Complementary DNA.
2. Random DNA.
3. Synthetic DNA.
4. Z-DNA..

The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as:

1. Agent for production of dairy products.
2. Source of industrial enzyme.
3. Indicator of water pollution.
4. Insecticide.

Explain Predation as population interaction with different example.

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
A healthy immune system defends the body against disease and infection. But if the immune system malfunctions, it mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Called autoimmune disease, these attacks can affect any part of the body, weakening bodily function and even turning life-threatening.

i. Why are autoimmune diseases called degenerative diseases? (1)
ii. Name the autoimmune disease of body muscles. (1)
iii. Which types of immunity is provided by T-lymphocytes? (2)
OR
Which immune cells form humoral immune system? (2)

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:

Human male reproductive system comprises of a pair of testes, primary sex organs associated with formation of gametes and production of sex hormone. Study the given figure of human male reproductive system and answer the following questions.

1. Which of the following is correct for labelled part P?

1. P is rete testis which transports sperms to outside.
2. P is epididymis which secretes fluid that nourish the sperms.
3. P is epididymis that carry sperms and secretion of seminal vesicles.
4. P is rete testis, which lies along inner side of each testis and stores the sperms.

2. Identify the correctly matched pair.

1. Q - Vasa efferentia.
2. R - Ejaculatory duct.
3. S - Seminal vesicle.
4. T - Cowper's gland.

3. Which statement is incorrect for Q?

1. It carries spermatozoa from epididymis to ejaculatory duct.
2. Q are only 2 in number.
3. It arises from rete testis.
4. It constitutes male sex accessory duct.

4. Which structure passes through the prostate gland and carries sperms and secretion of seminal vesicle?

1. P.
2. T.
3. S.
4. R.

5. Assertion: Mucus present in secretion of bulbourethral gland decreases the number of sperms damaged during ejaculation.

Reason: Mucus lubricates the end of penis and lining of the urethra.

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.

Explain bioreactor with diagram.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
A 23 year old Sahil has been diagnosed with an infection of reproductive tract caused by bacteria. He complains about burning sensation during urination, pus-containing discharge and pain around genitalia. This infection has incubation period of 2-5 days but can be cured.

1. From which disease is Sahil suffering?

1. Chlamydiasis.
2. Herpes.
3. Gonorrhoea.
4. Syphilis.

2. Which among the following reproductive tract infections is transmitted by bacteria?

1. Trichomoniasis.
2. Chancroid.
3. Genital warts.
4. Both (a) and (b).

3. Which mode of treatment would be useful for Sahil?

1. Cryosurgery.
2. Use of Podophyllum preparation.
3. Use of antibiotic ampicillin.
4. It cannot be treated.

4. What technique was used to diagnose Sahil's disease?

1. Gram staining of discharge and culture.
2. ELISA Test.
3. Antibody detection.
4. Antigen test.

5. Find the odd one out.

1. Treponema pallidum.
2. Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
3. Haernophilus ducreyi.
4. Trichomonas vaginalis.