Bio XI
Bio XI
SECTION A (10x1=10)
Q1. Match column I and II for housefly classification and select the correct option using codes provided
below:
Column I Column II
S.no Option S.no Option
a Family i Diptera
b Order ii Arthropoda
c Class iii Muscidae
d Phylum iv Insecta
a. a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii b. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i c. a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i, d. a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
Q2. Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules
of nomenclature?
a. First word in a biological name represents the genes names and the second is a specific epithet.
b. Biological names can be written in any language.
c. When written by hand, the names are to be underlined.
d. Names are written in Latin and are Italicized.
Q3. During which of the following cell cycle’s phase, cell is metabolically active and continuously grow but
doesn’t replicate its DNA.
Q4. Some hyperthermophilic organisms that grow in highly acidic (pH2) habitats belong to two groups.
a. Liverworts and yeasts c. Eubacteria and archaea
b. Protists and mosses d. Cyanobacteria and diatoms
SECTION C (6x3=18)
Q17. What are the advantages of giving scientific names to organisms?
Q18. Write two functions of Auxins, Gibberellins and Abscisic acid.?
Q19. Why are bryophytes considered amphibians of the plant kingdom?
Q20. Mention the unique features of the phylum Mollusca?
Q21. Mention the role of cotyledons and endosperm in seed germination.
Q22. Difference between Dicot root and Monocot root.
SECTION D (2x5=10)
Q23. Name the group of plants having gametophyte as a predominant stage of life cycle and consists of two
stages – protonema stage and leafy stage. Explain its vegetative and sexual reproduction.
OR
Based on the floral formula ⊕ ⚥K(5)C(5)A5G(2), write the floral character.
Q24. Name the phylum, in which animal body consist of head, thorax, and abdomen, along with joined
appendage. Give some salient features along with examples.
OR
Name the structure which is present in nucleus and made up of DNA and some basic proteins called
histones. Also classified them based on the position of their centromere.
SECTION E (2x5=10)
Q25. Describe the vascular tissue system and write any fourdifferences between dicotyledonous root and
dicotyledonous stem.
OR
Write the names of structures missing in the below given diagram along their function.