Science & Technology II Exam Prep
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The diagram is representing a portion of cell division. Explain the depicted process in your own words.
The process depicted is cytokinesis, where the cytoplasm divides after karyokinesis.
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Where and in which forms the amino acids formed after digestion of food are used in the body?
Amino acids are used in blood, skin, bones, cells, pancreas, pituitary gland, and muscles.
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Explain the meaning of genetic disorders and give names of some disorders.
Genetic disorders are due to abnormalities in chromosomes; examples include Down syndrome and Sickle cell anemia.
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Explain the theory of evolution and mention the proof supporting it.
The theory states that unicellular organisms evolved into complex forms; evidence includes morphological and fossil records.
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(a) How many immature oocytes are present at the time of birth in the ovary of female foetus? (b) What is ovulation? (c) What is menopause?
2-4 million immature oocytes are present; ovulation is the release of an oocyte; menopause is the cessation of reproductive function.
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Give reasons: Sometimes, higher plants and animals too perform anaerobic respiration.
Due to oxygen deficiency, aerobic respiration is not possible, leading to anaerobic respiration.
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Duck billed platypus is a connecting link.
It is a connecting link between reptiles and mammals.
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We feel exhausted after exercising.
Lactic acid accumulation during anaerobic respiration leads to exhaustion.
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(i) What do you mean by diploid (2n) cell? (ii) What do you mean by haploid (n) cell?
Diploid cells have two complete sets of chromosomes; haploid cells have one set.
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Write any two objections that were raised against Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection.
Natural selection is not the only factor; no explanation for useful and useless modifications.
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Whether the gametes are diploid or haploid? Why?
Gametes are haploid due to meiosis reducing chromosome number.
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State 'True' or 'False', if 'False' correct it: All the organisms does not compete with each other in a life-threatening manner.
False
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State 'True' or 'False', if 'False' correct it: The substances formed by specific chemical bond between fatty acids and alcohol are called as lipids.
True
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Process of ________was discovered by three scientists Gustav Embden, Otto Meyerhof, and Jacob Parnas.
glycolysis
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Human males have _________ numbers of chromosomes.
44 + XY
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Amino acids are obtained after digestion of
proteins
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Some plants and animals show some morphological characters by which they can be related to two different groups; hence they are called as ' ________'.
connecting links
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ATP is called as '________' of the cell.
energy currency
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Find the odd one out: Transcription, Translation, Translocation, Evolution
Evolution (Others are used in protein synthesis)
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