Reproduction in organisms — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Why are offspring of oviparous animals at a greater risk as compared to offspring of viviparous animals?

Do you consider passive smoking is more dangerous than active smoking? Why?

Describe the responsibility of GEAC, set up by the Indian Government.

The alarming population growth is leading to scarcity of basic requirements. Suggest with reason, any two population control measures other than contraception to address the situation

After a brief medical examination, a healthy couple came to know that both of them are unable to produce functional gametes and should look for an 'ART' (Assisted Reproductive Technique). Name the 'ART' and the procedure involved that you can suggest to them to help them bear a child.

Fed up of a large family, a couple wanted to adopt a terminal method of contraception. Describe the process conducted by the doctor in either of the cases-male/ female partner.

Would it be wrong to call plants obtained through micro-propagation as ‘clones’? Comment.

Write the binomials of two fungi and mention the products/bioactive molecules they help to produce.

Name any four recent extinctions of animals.

How do the oral pills help in birth control? Name common pills used.