PERIODIC -II (2023-24)

CLASS XII
SUBJECT – BIOLOGY (044)

TIME-3Hrs M.M.-70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has five sections and 33 questions.
(iii) Section–A has 16 questions of 1 mark each, Section–B has 5 questions of 2 marks each, Section–C has
7 questions of 3 marks each, Section–D has 2 case based questions of 4 marks each and Section- E has 3
questions of 5 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in some questions. A student
has to attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.
(v) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn

SECTION-A
Q.1 In an embryo sac, the cells that degenerate after fertilisation are (1)
a) Synergids and primary endosperm cell.
b) Synergids and antipodals.
c) Antipodals and primary endosperm cell.
d) Egg and antipodals.

Q.2 Which of the following floral parts forms the pericarp after fertilisation? (1)
a) Nucellus
b) Outer integument
c) Ovary wall
d) Inner integument

Q.3 Ovulation occurs under the influence of (1)

a) Follicle-stimulating hormone
b) Luteinising hormone
c) Progesterone
d) Estrogen

Q.4 There is no cell division involved in (1)

a) Spermatogenesis
b) Oogenesis
c) Embryogenesis
d) Spermiogenesis

Q.5 Emergency contraceptives are effective if used within (1)

a) 72 hours of coitus
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 b) 72 hours of ovulation
c) 72 hours of menstruation
d) 72 hours of implantation

Q.6 Condoms are one of the most popular contraceptives because of

the following reasons (1)
a) These are effective barriers for insemination
b) They do not interfere with coital act
c) These help in reducing the risk of STD’s
d) All of the above

Q.7 From a cross AABb x aaBb, the genotypes AaBB : AaBb : Aabb
will be obtained in the ratio (1)
a) 1: 1: 2
b) 1: 2: 1
c) 2: 1: 1
d) 2: 1: 2

Q.8 A woman with normal vision has a colourblind father. She marries a
colourblind man. What proportion of their children will be colourblind. (1)
a) 0 %
b) 25 %
c) 50 %
d) 100 %

Q.9 Eukaryotic RNA polymerase III catalyses the synthesis of (1)

a) mRNA
b) rRNA
c) hnRNA
d) tRNA

Q.10 In 1953 S.L Miller created primitive earth conditions in the laboratory and
gave experimental evidences for origin of first form of life from pre-
existing non-living organic molecules. The primitive earth conditions
created included (1)
a) low temperature, volcanic storms, atmosphere rich in oxygen
b) low temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere
c) high temperature, volcanic storms, non-reducing atmosphere
d) high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH 4,
NH3, etc
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Q.11 Which type of selection is industrial melanism observed in moth , Biston
bitularia (1)
a) Stabilising
b) Directional
c) Disruptive
d) Artificial

Q.12 Biolistics (gene gun) is suitable for (1)

a) Introducing rDNA into plant cells
b) Introducing rDNA into animal cells
c) Disarming the pathogen vectors
d) DNA fingerprinting
Question No. 13 to 16 consist of two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason
(R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) Both A and R are false.

Q.13 Assertion – A flower is a modified shoot. (1)

Reason – All the floral parts are borne on the receptacle (or thalamus)

Q.14 Assertion – The earth originally had a reducing atmosphere. (1)

Reason – There was no life on the earth when it came into existence.

Q.15 Assertion – Life originated by chance coming together of necessary

chemicals through a series of chemical reaction (abiogenesis)
Reason – Abiogenesis has not been experimentally proved. (1)

Q.16 Assertion – Exonuclease removes nucleotides from the ends of DNA. (1)
Reason – Endonuclease makes cut at specific positions within the DNA.

SECTION-B
Q.17 Write the differences between wind pollinated and insect
pollinated flowers. Give an example of each type. (2)

Q.18 State the role of oxytocin in parturition. What triggers its release
from the pituitary? (2)
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Q.19 How does the gene I control ABO blood groups in humans?
Write the effect the gene has on the structure of Red Blood cells. (2)

Q.20 Mention the contribution of S. L Miller’s experiments on Origin

of Life. (2)

Q.21 Explain palindromic nucleotide sequence with the help of a

suitable example. (2)

SECTION-C
Q.22 a) Describe in sequence the process of microsporogenesis in
angiosperms
b) Draw a labelled diagram of two- celled final structure formed (3)

Q.23 State any three functions of placenta in human female. (3)

Q.24 Explain the process of sex determination in honey bees. (3)

Q.25 Why are human females rarely haemophilic? Explain. How

do haemophilic patients suffer? (3)

Q.26 i) How does the Hardy-Weinberg’s expression (p2+2pq+q2 = 1)

explain that genetic equilibrium is maintained in a
population?
ii) List any two factors that can disturb the genetic equilibrium. (3)

Q.27 i) In pBR322, foreign DNA has to be introduced in tetR region.

From the restriction enzymes given below, which one should
be used and why:
Pvul , EcoRI , BamHI
ii) Give reasons, why the other two enzymes cannot be used. (3)

Q.28 Rajesh was doing gel electrophoresis to purify DNA fragment. Given
below is the sketch of the observations of the experiment performed by
him.

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 a. At which end he would have loaded the samples and where?
b. Analyse the reason for different positions taken up by the DNA bands.
c. Elaborate the step he would have followed to visualize DNA bands. (3)

SECTION-D
Q.29 A village health worker was taking a session with women. She tells the
women that one has to be very careful while using oral pills as method of
birth control. Wrong usage can actually promote conception.
(i) Analyze the statement and compare the merits and demerits of using
oral pills and surgical methods of birth control.
(ii) Village women were confused as to how a thin metallic copper loop
can provide protection against pregnancy. Justify the use explaining the
mode of action of IUD’s. (4)

Q.30 Given below is the representation of amino acid composition of the relevant
translated portion of β-chain of haemoglobin, related to the shape of human red
blood cells.

i. Is this representation indicating a normal human or a sufferer from

certain related genetic disease? Give reason in support of your answer.
ii. What difference would be noticed in the phenotype of the normal and the
sufferer related to this gene?
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 iii. Who are likely to suffer more from the defect related to the gene represented
the males, the females or both males and females equally? And why? (4)

SECTION-E
Q.31 The graph given below shows the variation in the levels of
Ovarian hormones during various phases of menstrual cycle

i. Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’.

ii. Specify the source of the hormone marked in the diagram.
iii. Reason out: why A peaks before B.
iv. Compare the role of A and B.
v. Under which condition will the level of B continue to remain
high on the 28th day?

OR
i. Explain the menstrual phase in a human female. State the levels of ovarian
and pituitary hormones during this phase.
ii. Why is follicular phase in the menstrual cycle also referred as
proliferative phase? Explain
iii. Explain the events that occur in a Graafian follicle at the time of ovulation
and thereafter.
iv. Draw a Graafian follicle and label antrum and secondary oocyte. (5)

Q.32 Answer the following questions based on Hershey and Chase's

experiments:
a. Name the kind of virus they worked with and why?
b. Why did they use two types of culture media to grow viruses in? Explain.
c. What was the need for using a blender and later a centrifuge during their
experiments?
d. State the conclusion drawn by them after the experiments.
OR

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 i. Identify strands 'A' and 'B' in the diagram of transcription unit given above
and write the basis on which you identified them.
ii. State the functions of Sigma factor and Rho factor in the transcription
process in a bacterium.
iii. Write the functions of RNA polymerase-I and RNA polymerase-III in
eukaryotes. (5)

Q.33 Describe Frederick Griffith’s experiment on Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Discuss the conclusion he arrived at.
OR
Explain the process of transcription in eukaryotes with diagram. (5)

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