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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC BIOLOGY 2025-1

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
β€œPollen grains are well preserved as fossils” because of the presence of sporopollenin” as Statement I : Sporopollenin is the most resistant organic material known. Statement II : No enzyme that degrades sporopollenin is so far known.
a.
Both the Statements I and II are correct
b.
Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
c.
Both the Statements I and II are incorrect
d.
Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
The process of transformation of spermatids into sperms is called
a.
Spermatogenesis
b.
Spermiogenesis
c.
Spermiation
d.
Oogenesis

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
Which one among the following is essential for the maintenance of endometrium and for the implantation of fertilized ovum?
a.
Estrogen
b.
Progesteron
c.
LH and FSH
d.
Androgens

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
Select the one among the given that is a probable reason for explosive growth of population in India.
a.
A rapid increase in MMR
b.
A rapid increase in IMR
c.
Increase in the number of people in reproducible age
d.
A rapid increase in death rate

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
Which one among the following is a contraceptive method that involves no medicine or device?
a.
Condom
b.
Saheli
c.
Cervical caps
d.
Coitus interruptus

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Q6 mcq 1 mark
Which one among the following ART can be used to rectify if the infertility is due to low sperm count?
a.
GIFT
b.
IUT
c.
ZIFT
d.
IUI

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Q7 mcq
Failure of segregation of chromatids during cell division cycle results in ____________
a.
Haploidy
b.
Diploidy
c.
Aneuploidy
d.
Polyploidy

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
Which one among the given is a symbol used in human pedigree analysis for consanguineous mating?
Question 8 image
a.
Box connected to circle by a single horizontal line
b.
Box connected to circle by double horizontal line
c.
Empty box
d.
Empty circle

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Q8 mcq
Which one among these represent the flow of genetic information?
a.
mRNA β†’ DNA β†’ Protein
b.
Protein β†’ mRNA β†’ DNA
c.
DNA β†’ mRNA β†’ Protein
d.
DNA β†’ Protein β†’ mRNA

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Q9 mcq
If the change in gene frequency occurs by chance, it is called
a.
Gene flow
b.
Mutation
c.
Genetic recombination
d.
Genetic drift

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Q10 mcq
Which is the test that can be suggested among the given for a patient with symptoms such as - sustained high fever (39Β°C – 40Β°C), weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache and loss of appetite?
a.
Widal test
b.
ELISA
c.
CT
d.
MRI
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Q11 mcq
Which among the following is an enzyme modified by genetic engineering and used as β€œClot buster”?
a.
Lipase
b.
Pectinase
c.
Protease
d.
Streptokinase
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Q12 mcq
In which method the plant cells are bombarded with high velocity microparticles of gold coated with DNA?
a.
Microinjection
b.
Biolistics
c.
Heat shock
d.
Cloning
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Q13 mcq
The use of bioresources by multinational companies and other organisations without proper authorisation and compensatory payment is called as
a.
Bioprospecting
b.
Biofortification
c.
Biopiracy
d.
Bioprocessing
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Q14 mcq
In which of the processes given, the humus is degraded by some microbes and release of inorganic nutrients occur?
a.
Leaching
b.
Mineralisation
c.
Catabolism
d.
Humification
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Q15 mcq
Which one among these is an example for Ex-situ conservation?
a.
Cryopreservation
b.
Biosphere reserve
c.
National Park
d.
Sanctuaries
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Few flowering plants have evolved a special mechanism to produce seeds without fertilization called _____________.
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Q17 short answer 1 mark
Single step large mutation is known as _____________.
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Q18 short answer 1 mark
_____________ acts on uterine muscle and cause stronger contractions during parturition.
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Q19 short answer 1 mark
Members of genus _____________ form mycorrhiza and absorb phosphorous from soil and supply it to the plant.
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Q20 short answer 1 mark
The step in which bands of DNA are cutout and extracted from gel piece is termed as _____________.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Draw a neat labelled diagram of dicot embryo.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Differentiate between Linkage and Recombination.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
β€œAUG has dual function”. Justify the statement.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Analyse the table given in relation to the human evolution and write the scientific name for A and B respectively. Features of Evolutionary man | Scientific Name First human like being the hominid with brain capacity between 650 cc – 800 cc | A Large brain capacity around 900 cc and probably ate meat | B
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Which drug is very useful in patients who have undergone surgery? And why?
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Q26 short answer 2 marks
From which part of, β€œVirus infected plant” healthy plants can be recovered? Name the technique involved.
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Q27 short answer 2 marks
β€œTropical regions have greater biological diversity”. Give two hypothesis proposed by ecologists in favour of the above given statement.
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Q28 short answer 3 marks
List the features required for the flowers pollinated by wind.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
Name the human male accessory glands.
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Q30 short answer 3 marks
How do IUDs function in bringing about contraception effectively?
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Q31 short answer 3 marks
a) Mention any two examples for evolution by anthropogenic action. b) State Hardy-Weinberg principle.
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Q32 short answer 3 marks
What is a carcinogen? Give an example each for Physical and Biological carcinogens.
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Q33 short answer 3 marks
List the three uses of genetically modified plants.
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Q34 short answer 3 marks
In an ecosystem the number of primary producers is 4 and primary consumers is 21. Construct an ecological pyramid for this ecosystem.
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
Draw a neat labelled diagrammatic sectional view of mammary gland.
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
a) How phenylketonuria is an example for Pleiotropy? b) Schematically represent the sex determination in honeybee.
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
Explain incomplete dominance with an example.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Write any five salient features of human genome.
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Q39 long answer 5 marks
a) Name the biocontrol agents of aphids and mosquitoes respectively. b) How Bacillus thuringiensis can be used as biocontrol agent?
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Q40 long answer 5 marks
Diagrammatically represent the recombinant DNA technology.
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Q41 long answer 5 marks
Give suitable terms for the following examples/statements with respect to population interactions: a) The method Mediterranean orchid ophrys employs to get pollinated. b) Species facing competition might evolve mechanism that promote co-existence rather than exclusion. c) The parasitic bird lays eggs in the nest of its host and lets the host bird incubate them. d) The interaction between cattle egret and grazing cattle. e) The interaction in which one species is harmed while, the other is unaffected.
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Q42 long answer 5 marks
Read the below given statement and answer the given questions: "A breeder is interested in crossing different species of plants to combine desirable characters to produce commercially superior varieties". a) What major approach in "Crop improvement programme" would you suggest to the breeder to achieve this goal? b) Discuss in detail the techniques involved in the process.
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Q43 long answer 5 marks
Analyse the below given transcription Unit diagram and answer the given questions. a) Name the Parts A and B in the diagram. b) Which site of transcription unit provides the binding site for RNA polymerase? c) Write the sequence of bases of the mRNA transcribed from the template given in the diagram.
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Q43 short answer
List the salient features of genetic code.
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Q44 long answer 5 marks
"Our body is provided with different types of non-specific immunity barriers at the time of birth". Justify the above statement with suitable examples.
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