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1. What is life process? State the various life processes taking place in humans.
2. Autotrophs synthesis food for the entire living world. Justify this statement in one sentence only
interconnecting autotrophs and heterotrophs.
3. State two important differences between autotrophs and heterotrophs.
4. Write the balanced photosynthetic equation.
5. What is the exact role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
6. Does chlorophyll work only under the sunlight?
7. Define compensation point.
8. Explain photolysis with chemical equation.
9. Which two colours of visible spectrum are best for photosynthesis?
10. Why does high temperature inhibit photosynthesis?
11. What is the exact role of light in photosynthesis?
12. In case of water deficiency, why is the rate of photosynthesis lowered?
13. Can photosynthesis occur when there is optimum carbon dioxide and water but total darkness?
14. Explain the factors which affect the rate of photosynthesis.
15. Differentiate between dark reaction and light reaction taking place during the photosynthesis in
chloroplast.
16. Summarize the biochemical processes involved in photosynthesis, breaking up your answer into the
events of light reaction and dark reaction.
17. Define the term phagocytosis.
18. What are the different types of chlorophylls? Which one is most commonly found in plants?
19. How many salivary glands are present in humans? Where do they open?
20. Explain the sub process involved in the oxidation of glucose to release ATP in both aerobic and
anaerobic respiration.
21. What are peristaltic movements? Why do we need them?
22. Explain the process of digestion in a). Mouth, b). Stomach, c). Small intestine.
23. What are enzymes? What are they made up of?
24. Which enzyme initiates the digestion of proteins? Name the enzyme produced by the same gland.
25. How is the absorptive surface of the small intestine enhanced?
26. Explain the role of gastric lipase, Bile juices, Intestinal lipase, and lymph vessels in the process of
digestion and absorption of fats in humans.
27. What are the functions of Villi, Rectum and Anus?
28. Define the term emulsification.
29. Define respiration.
30. Define breathing.
31. Mention two functions of intestine.
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32. Give the biological name of “Adam’s apple”. What is the other common name?
33. What are the two end products of anaerobic respiration?
34. Respiration in plants is slower than in animals. Suggest one reason for it.
35. How do root respire?
36. Which two molecules will be released upon complete oxidation of glucose?
37. Clarify the term emphysema.
38. Are saprophytes a kind of parasites? If no, why?
39. Explain the factors which affect the rate of photosynthesis.
40. Enumerate ant two functions of the gastric HCl.
41. Mention the role of pancreatic enzymes.
42. What is the role of (i) tongue & (ii) teeth in digestion?
43. Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
44. Write the chemical equation of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
45. A parasite derives its nutrients from its host. Can a parasite kill its host? Justify your answer.
46. Explain the mechanism of breathing in human.
47. Very briefly summarize the exchange of gases in tissues.
48. Briefly explain the role of water in controlling the photosynthesis rate.
49. Draw the human digestive system and labeled.
50. Give three reasons to justify that energy is required during sleep.
51. Where the digestion does begins in human? Which enzymes work there? Where are the digestive
juices produced?
52. Define the term assimilation. What is assimilated food used for?
53. Briefly describe the anatomy of stomach.
54. How is glottis different from epiglottis? State the function of both.
55. Enumerate the three basic properties associated with a surface functioning as a respiratory surface.
56. Why the walls of trachea do not collapse even when there is less air in it?
57. Which are the two major digestive glands in human? What role do they play in digestion?
58. What are stomata? State its two main functions.
59. Explain the process of gaseous exchange main two functions.in human beings.
60. How is opening and closing of stomata controlled?
61. Write short notes on: a). Ascent of sap, b). Translocation.
62. State three important differences between xylem and phloem tissues of plants.
63. What is transpiration? State its two advantages.
64. How does transpiration leads to ascent of sap in plants?
65. Why transpiration is termed as a necessary evil?
66. Draw a well-labeled diagram of human respiratory system.
67. How does the food get transported from one part of the plant to the other in green plants?

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68. State three important features common to all respiratory system.

69. How does a plant remove the waste generated in it?
70. How do the roots in plants take water from the soil?
71. How do the following organisms obtain oxygen needed for their respiratory needs: Plants, Fishes,
Animals, Earthworm?
72. Why do we feel fatigue at the end of rigorous exercise? Why do we feel refreshed after taking rest for
some time?
73. Why is the rate of respiration different in the land and water animals? How?
74. State the functions performed by the nasal cavity in the process of respiration.
75. What is the function performed by the rings of cartilage present throughout the throat?
76. Why the blood circulation in human is called double circulation? Explain.
77. What are the alveolar sacs? What are the sacs made up of? Why?
78. State the difference between arteries and veins.
79. What are blood vessels?
80. Explain the process of clotting of blood. Name the vitamin and minerals ion needed for the same.
81. With a labeled diagram illustrate the structure of human heart.
82. Why do the ventricles have thicker walls as compared to auricles in human heart?
83. What is the role of hemoglobin in respiration?
84. Why is the process of excretion necessary in human?
85. State the various mode of excretion in humans.
86. Name the principal excretory waste generated in human? How is it formed?
87. Explain the structure and function of nephron.
88. Draw the labeled diagram of human excretory system.
89. Explain the principle of dialysis.
90. Define the term osmoregulation. Name the organs helpful in osmoregulation.

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