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Solutions for Chapter 12: Biotechnology and its Applications

Below listed, you can find solutions for Chapter 12 of CBSE, Karnataka Board PUC NCERT for Biology Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12.


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EXERCISES [Pages 214 - 215]

NCERT solutions for Biology Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 12 Biotechnology and its Applications EXERCISES [Pages 214 - 215]

Fill in the blanks.

EXERCISES | Q 1. (a) | Page 214

Plants are called as ______ because they fix carbon dioxide.

EXERCISES | Q 1. (b) | Page 214

In an ecosystem dominated by trees, the pyramid (of numbers) is ______ type.

EXERCISES | Q 1. (c) | Page 215

In aquatic ecosystems, the limiting factor for the productivity is ______.

EXERCISES | Q 1. (d) | Page 215

Common detritivores in our ecosystem are ______.

EXERCISES | Q 1. (e) | Page 215

The major reservoir of carbon on earth is ______.

EXERCISES | Q 2. | Page 215

Which one of the following has the largest population in a food chain?

  • Producers

  • Primary consumers

  • Secondary consumers

  • Decomposers

EXERCISES | Q 3. | Page 215

The second trophic level in a lake is ______.

  • Phytoplankton

  • Zooplankton

  • Benthos

  • Fishes

EXERCISES | Q 4. | Page 215

Secondary producers are:

  • Herbivores

  • Producers

  • Carnivores

  • None of the above

EXERCISES | Q 5. | Page 215

What is the percentage of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), in the incident solar radiation?

  • 100%

  • 50%

  • 1-5%

  • 2-10%

EXERCISES | Q 6. (a) | Page 215

Distinguish between grazing food chain and detritus food chain.

EXERCISES | Q 6. (b) | Page 215

Distinguish between production and decomposition.

EXERCISES | Q 6. (c) | Page 215

Distinguish between upright and inverted pyramids.

EXERCISES | Q 6. (d) | Page 215

Distinguish between a food chain and a food web.

EXERCISES | Q 6. (e) | Page 215

Distinguish between litter and detritus.

EXERCISES | Q 6. (f) | Page 215

Distinguish between primary and secondary productivity.

EXERCISES | Q 7. | Page 215

Describe the components of an ecosystem.

EXERCISES | Q 8. (i) | Page 215

Define ecological pyramids.

EXERCISES | Q 8. (ii) | Page 215

Describe with examples of pyramids of number and biomass.

EXERCISES | Q 9. (i) | Page 215

What is primary productivity?

EXERCISES | Q 9. (ii) | Page 215

Give a brief description of the factors that affect primary productivity.

EXERCISES | Q 10. (i) | Page 215

Define decomposition.

EXERCISES | Q 10. (ii) | Page 215

Describe the processes and products of decomposition.

EXERCISES | Q 11. | Page 215

Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem.

Solutions for 12: Biotechnology and its Applications

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NCERT solutions for Biology Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 chapter 12 - Biotechnology and its Applications - Shaalaa.com

NCERT solutions for Biology Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 chapter 12 - Biotechnology and its Applications

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Concepts covered in Biology Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 chapter 12 Biotechnology and its Applications are Transgenic Animals, Ethical Issues, Biotechnology, Overview of Biotechnology and Its Application, Biotechnological Application in Agriculture, Biotechnological Application in Medicine, Productivity, Ecological Pyramids, Structure and Function of an Ecosystem, Energy Flow in Ecosystem, Concept of Ecosystem, Decomposition, Overview of Ecosystem.

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