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Sample Paper 14
Biology (044)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper has five sections and 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION - A
1. Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

Column I Column II
A. Statins (i) Methanobacterium
B. Biogas (ii) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
C. Ethanol production (iii) Monascus purpureus
D. Converts milk to curd (iv) Lactobacillus

(a) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)

(b) A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)

(c) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv),D-(i)

(d) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv)

2. Rate of decomposition depends upon

(a) chemical composition of detritus (b) temperature

(c) soil moisture and soil pH (d) all of these

3. Which of the following factors has a negative effect on the population growth rate?
(a) Emigration (b) Immigration

(c) Natality (d) Both (b) and (c)

4. Single step large mutation leading to speciation is called

(a) founder effect (b) saltation

(c) branching descent (d) natural selection

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5. Which of the following diseases are treated by antibiotics?

(i) Plague
(ii) Diphtheria
(iii) Leprosy
(iv) Whooping cough
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (i), (iii) and (iv)

(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

6. Which type of pyramid is always upright?

(a) Number (b) Biomass

(c) Weight (d) Energy

7. If a recombinant DNA bearing gene for resistance to antibiotic ampicillin is transferred to E.coli cells, the host
cells become transformed into ampicillin resistant cells. If such bacteria are transferred on agar plates containing
ampicillin, only transformants will gmw and the untransformed recipient cells will die. The ampicillin resistant
gene in this case is called as
(a) selectable marker (b) recombinant protein

(c) cloning site (d) chemical scalpels

8. In which organ does the sexual stage (gametocytes) of Plasmodium form?

(a) Salivary glands of mosquito (b) Human RBC

(c) Intestine of mosquito (d) Human liver

9. Tubectomy is a method of sterilisation in which

(a) small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up

(b) ovaries are removed surgically

(c) small part of vas deferens is removed or tied up

(d) uterus is removed surgically

10. Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

Column I Column II
A. Mutation (i) Change in allele frequency in a population due to chance alone
B. Gene flow (ii) Differences in survival and reproduction among variant individuals
C. Natural selection (iii) Immigration, emigration change allele frequencies
D. Genetic drift (iv) Random and directionless

(a) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv) (b) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(i)

(c) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii) (d) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

11. ‘Verhulst - Pearl’ is associated with the equation

dN = b K − N l dN K−N
(a) dt rN K (b) dt = tN b N l

dN = b K − N l dN K−N
(c) dt rN N (d) dt = tN b K l

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12. The given flow chart depicts the steps to transfer a desirable gene of interest into a plant.
Isolation of desirable gene using restriction endonucleases and gel electrophoresis

Identify the missing steps (A, B and C) with regard to following statements and select the correct option.
(i) Joining of desirable gene to a suitable cloning vector using ligases to create a recombinant DNA molecule.
(ii) Selection of transformed cells.
(iii) Transferring the recombinant DNA molecules to the target cells.
A B C
(a) (i) (ii) (iii) (b) (i) (iii) (ii)

(c) (ii) (iii) (i) (d) (iii) (i) (ii)

13. Assertion : Tropical regions have got a long evolutionary time for species diversification as compared to temperate
regions.
Reason : Temperate regions have undergone frequent glaciations in the past whereas tropical regions have remained
relatively undisturbed for millions of years.
(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) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion : Myometrium is an important component of uterus.

Reason : Myometrium produces strong contractions during parturition.
(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) A is false but R is true.

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15. Assertion : Water constitutes a major mode of pollination in most of the aquatic angiospermous plants.
Reason : Vallisneria and Zostera are examples of water pollinated plants.
(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) A is false but R is true.

16. Given below is the monohybrid cross. It depicts the cross between the red flower and white flower colour in the
Antirrhinum sp. Study this monohybrid cross and comment upon the appropriateness of the Assertion and Reason.

Assertion : It shows the incomplete dominance.

Reason : The F2 generation of Antirrhinum shows different phenotypic and genotypic ratio.
(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) A is false but R is true.

SECTION - B
17. Principle of vaccination is based on the property of “memory” of the immune system. Taking one suitable
example, justify the statement.

18. Why is making cells competent essential for biotechnology experiments? List any two ways by which this can be
achieved.

19. Draw a diagram of the structure of a human ovum surrounded by corona radiata. Label the following parts :
(i) Ovum
(ii) Plasma membrane
(iii) Zona pellucida

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20. Study the graph given below and answer the questions that follows:

The curve ‘b’ is described by the following equation:

dN = K−N
dt rN & K 0
What does ‘K’ stand for in this equation? Mention its significance.

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Which curve represent the human population growth at present? Do you think such a curve is sustainable? Give
reason in support of your answer.

21. Given figure shows karyotype of a child who is suffering from a sex chromosomal abnormality which occurs during
failure of segregation of chromatids during cell division cycle. This results in the gain or loss of a chromosome (s),
called aneuploidy.

(i) Identify the disease from the given karyotype.

(ii) Mention the diagnostic features of this disease.

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SECTION - C
22. The following figure shows a fetus within the uterus. On the basis of the given figure, answer the questions that
follow:

(a) Mention the role of B in the development of the embryo.

(b) Name the fluid surrounding the developing embryo.

(c) Identify A.

23. (a) Explain the cause responsible in a human to have sex chromosomes as XXY instead of ‘XX’ or ‘XY’.
(b) List any two ways such individuals are different from the normal being.

24. State a functional difference between the following.

(a) AUG and UAA

(b) Specific and Degenerate

25. (a) How has the development of bioreactor helped in biotechnology?

(b) Name the most commonly used bioreactor and describe its working.

26. Mention any six differences between active immunity and passive immunity.

27. (a) How is placenta formed in the human female?

(b) Name any two hormones which are secreted by it and are also present in a non-pregnant woman.

28. Taking one example each of habitat loss and fragmentation, explain how are the two responsible for biodiversity
loss.


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Several factors possess threats to indigenous species of a particular area. Introduction of alien species is one such
threat. Justify it with few examples.

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SECTION - D


DIRECTION : Question No. 29 and 30 are case based questions. Each question has subparts with internal choice in one
subpart.

29. Study the two cases carefully regarding the pattern of inheritance of disease.

Case Mother Father Children

Case I With disease Normal Sons always with diseases
Case II With disease Normal Sons and daughters could show disease

(a) Give two examples of case I diseases.

(b) On which chromosome case I diseases are present on?

(c) If inheritance pattern of disease is as case II and both parents are carrier of disease then what are the
chances of pregnancy resulting in an affected child?

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(c) The possibility of a human female suffering from a hemophilia disease is rare. Why is it so?

30. Refer to the given figure of antibody and answer the following questions.

(a) Identify a, b and c in the given diagram.

(b) Write the chemical nature of an antibody.

(c) Mention the type of immune response provided by an antibody.

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(c) Name the cells that produce antibodies in humans.

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SECTION - E
31. According to Chargaff, almost all DNA-no matter what organism or tissue type it comes from maintains certain
properties, even as its composition varies. In particular, the amount of adenine (A) is usually similar to the
amount of thymine (T) and the amount of guanine (G) usually approximates the amount of cytosine (C).
(i) A sample of DNA having 5375 nucleotides was analysed, out of which the propagation of different bases were
: Adenine = 33%, Guanine 18%, Cytosine = 33%, Thymine = 17%. What can be concluded from this data?
(ii) If one strand of DNA has the following percentage.
A = 26%, T = 23%, C = 24%, G = 27%
What percentage will be found in the complementary strand?
(iii) If a sample of DNA has a cytosine content of 26%, what proportion of thymine do you expect?


O
Pea seeds with BB alleles have round seeds and large starch grains, while seeds with bb alleles have wrinkled
seeds with small starch grains. Work out the cross between these two parents. Explain the phenotypic ratio of the
progeny with respect to seed shape and the starch grain size of the progeny produced.

32. Can you think and answer how a reporter enzyme can be used to monitor transformation of host cells by foreign
DNA in addition to a selectable marker?


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Explain the application of rDNA technology to produce insulin with diagram. Explain the difference between
humulin and insulin produced by rRNA technology.

33. Refer to the following diagram and answer the following questions:

(a) Identify D and E.

(b) How is the sperm able to penetrate inside the ovum?

(c) Where exactly in the Fallopian tube does this occur?

(d) Explain the events thereafter upto morula stage.

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Given below is an enlarged view of one microsporangium of a mature anther.

(i) Name ‘a’ , ‘b’ and ‘c’ wall layers.

(ii) Mention the characteristics and function of the cell wall forming wall layer ‘c’.
(iii) An anther with malfunctioning layer ‘c’ often fails to produce viable male gametophytes. Give reason.

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