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Std. X-Matriculation Examination
Model Question Paper (Theory)
Science -II
Biology- Botany
Time : 1¼ Hrs. Marks : 50

Section -A :
I Choose the Correct answer 5 x 1 = 5
1. In Pencillium sexual reproduction occurs by the formation of ...........
a. assospore b. conidia c. apianospre d. endospore
2. RUDP contains................Carbon atoms.
a. 1 b. 5 c. 6 d. 8

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3. The functional unit gene is called.….
a. Cistron b. Recon c. Muton d. Operon
4. A fruit is fertilized...........
a. b. ovary d. voule d. stamen
5. Which of the following is the main source of fresh water?
a. rain b. ocean c. ice d. groundwater

II Fill in the blanks with suitable terms :
6. A synthetically manufactured antibiotic is..........
7. The 'V' shaped structure of chromosomes is called..................
8. Ginger contains an essential oil called................
9. CPC refers to................
10. Food disaster was due to an acure short fall in..............

III Answer any five of the following questions in One or Two Sentences. 5 x 2 = 10
11. What is retting?
12. Explain the term 'Water Potential"
13. What is imbibition?
14. Explain the term 'Parthenooarpy'
15. What is phylloclade?
16. What are the internal factors necessary for germination?
17. Define the term 'Pomology'
18. How is neem used traditonally?
19. What is acid rain?
20. Define eco-friendly agriculture?

IV Write Short answers for any four of the following questions in 100 hundreds. Draw diagrams wherever necessary. (Question No. 22 is compulsory question) 5 x 4 =20
21. Explain autotrophic bacteria.
22. Give the schematic representation of dark reaction of photosynthesis.
23. Distinguish between DNA and RNA.
24. Mention the modern applications of Genetic Engineering.
25. Explain the types if baccate fruits with an example.
26. What are the effects of noice pollution?
27. Explain the process of hybridization.

V Write deatalied answers for any of the following in 200 words. Draw diagrams wherever necessary. 1 x 10 =10
28. Given account of photophosphorylation.
29. Describe the Hypogeal germination in detail.