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Seeds of some plants germinate immediately after shedding from the plants while in other plants they require a period of rest before germination. The later phenomena is called as dormancy. Give the reasons for seed dormancy and some methods to break it.
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Match the followings and choose the correct option from below
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Meristem | i. Photosynthesis, storage |
| B. Parenchyma | ii. Mechanical support |
| C. Collenchyma | iii. Actively dividing cells |
| D. Sclerenchyma | iv. Stomata |
| E. Epidermal tissue | v. Sclereids |
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Cells of this tissue are living and show angular wall thickening. They also provide mechanical support. The tissue is ______.
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In which of the following pairs of parts of a flowering plant is epidermis absent?
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Why are neurons called excitable cells? Mention special features of the membrane of the neuron?
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Enzymes are biocatalysts. They catalyse biochemical reactions. In general they reduce activation energy of reactions. Many physico-chemical processes are enzyme mediated. Which of the following reactions is not engyme-mediated in biological system?
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Select an appropriate chemical bond among ester bond, glycosidic bond, peptide bond and hydrogen bond and write against the following.
Protein ______
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Match the element with its associated functions/roles and choose the correct option among given below
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Boron | i. Splitting of H2O to liberate O2 during photosynthesis |
| B. Manganese | ii. Needed for synthesis of auxins |
| C. Molybdenum | iii. Component of nitrogenase |
| D. Zinc | iv. Pollen germination |
| E. Iron | v. Component of ferredoxin |
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Plants can be grown in ______. (Tick the incorrect option)
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Plants with zinc deficiency show reduced biosynthesis of ______.
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Yellowish edges appear in leaves deficient in ______ mineral.
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Excess of Mn in soil leads to defeciency of Ca, Mg and Fe. Explain.
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How is sulphur important for plants? Name the aminoacids in which it is present.
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In which part of alimentary canal does absorption of water, simple sugars and alcohol takes place?
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Correct the statement given below by the right option shown in the bracket against them.
Absorption of amino acids and glycerol takes place in the. (small intestine/ large intestine)
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Correct the statement given below by the right option shown in the bracket against them.
The faeces in the rectum initiate a reflex causing an urge for its removal. (neural/hormonal)
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Discuss mechanisms of absorption.
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Name the primary site of exchange of gases in our body?
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Compared to O2, diffusion rate of CO2 through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.
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Match the terms given under Column ‘A’ with their functions given under Column ‘B’ and select the answer from the options given below:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Lymphatic System | i. Carries oxygenated blood |
| B. Pulmonary vein | ii. Immune Response |
| C. Thrombocytes | iii. To drain back the tissue fluid to the circulatory system |
| D. Lymphocytes | iv. Coagulation of blood |
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