Reproduction
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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
SubtopicSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants under Reproduction for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is a non-albuminous (ex-albuminous) seed?
A.Castor
B.Maize
C.Wheat
D.Pea
- 2.
The opening in the seed coat that allows for the entry of oxygen and water during germination is the:
A.Hilum
B.Micropyle
C.Chalaza
D.Funiculus
- 3.
The wall of the fruit that develops from the wall of the ovary is called the:
A.Testa
B.Tegmen
C.Pericarp
D.Hilum
- 4.
Which process ensures the prevention of self-pollination in a dioecious plant?
A.Emasculation
B.Xenogamy
C.Autogamy
D.Geitonogamy
- 5.
The following flowchart represents the arrangement of wall layers in a typical microsporangium from the periphery toward the center. Identify the specific role played by 'Layer X' in the development of a flowering plant.
A.It undergoes meiotic division to produce haploid microspore tetrads.
B.It acts as a multi-layered protective barrier that persists throughout the seed stage.
C.It helps in the dehiscence of the anther due to the hygroscopic nature of its fibrous thickenings.
D.It is the innermost layer that possesses dense cytoplasm and provides nourishment to the pollen grains.
- 6.
What is the collective term for the three cells located at the micropylar end of the embryo sac, consisting of two synergids and one egg cell?
A.Antipodals
B.Egg apparatus
C.Polar nuclei
D.Central cell
- 7.
Which of the following is an example of an albuminous seed where endosperm is retained in the mature seed?
A.Bean
B.Groundnut
C.Castor
D.Pea
- 8.
In the process of 'Double Fertilization', how many total nuclei are involved in the fusion events within a single embryo sac?
A.3
B.4
C.5
D.8
- 9.
The 'Coleorhiza' and 'Coleoptile' are protective sheaths found in monocot seeds. Which structures do they cover respectively?
A.Radicle and Plumule
B.Plumule and Radicle
C.Cotyledon and Embryo axis
D.Endosperm and Scutellum
- 10.
In (Four O'clock plant), if the style is very long and self-pollination is required, how does the plant achieve this if the anthers are initially far from the stigma?
A.By the growth of the style in a circular motion (circumnutation).
B.By the bending or coiling of the filaments and style towards each other.
C.By the secretion of a liquid that carries pollen down the style.
D.By the explosion of the anther lobes.
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Human Reproduction
SubtopicHuman Reproduction under Reproduction for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the ploidy level of a primary spermatocyte in a human male?
A.Haploid ()
B.Diploid ()
C.Triploid ()
D.Aneuploid
- 2.
A tiny finger-like structure which lies at the upper junction of the two labia minora above the urethral opening is the:
A.Hymen
B.Clitoris
C.Mons pubis
D.Vaginal orifice
- 3.
The external opening of the urethra in the human male is called the:
A.Glans penis
B.Urethral meatus
C.Prepuce
D.Ejaculatory duct
- 4.
The mitotic division that occurs in the zygote as it moves through the isthmus towards the uterus is called:
A.Meiosis
B.Gastrulation
C.Cleavage
D.Implantation
- 5.
The process of Capacitation, which involves the functional maturation of the sperm, occurs in which location?
A.Epididymis
B.Vas deferens
C.Female reproductive tract
D.Seminiferous tubules
- 6.
The 'fetal ejection reflex' in humans is triggered by signals originating from:
A.The maternal pituitary only
B.The fully developed fetus and the placenta
C.The maternal hypothalamus only
D.The ovaries only
- 7.
Which component of the blastocyst is responsible for the formation of the three germ layers during gastrulation?
A.Trophoblast
B.Inner cell mass
C.Blastocoel
D.Zona pellucida
- 8.
During pregnancy, the 'Placental Barrier' prevents the mixing of maternal and fetal blood. However, which of the following can typically cross this barrier?
A.Maternal red blood cells
B.IgG antibodies
C.Large protein hormones like Insulin
D.Most bacteria
- 9.
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of embryonic development stages?
A.Zygote -> Morula -> Blastocyst -> Gastrula
B.Zygote -> Blastocyst -> Morula -> Gastrula
C.Zygote -> Gastrula -> Morula -> Blastocyst
D.Zygote -> Morula -> Gastrula -> Blastocyst
- 10.
In human development, the 'Yolk Sac' is vestigial in terms of nutrition but serves another vital early function. What is it?
A.Formation of the skeletal system
B.Site of early blood cell formation and source of primordial germ cells
C.Excretion of nitrogenous wastes
D.Development of the nervous system
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Reproductive Health
SubtopicReproductive Health under Reproduction for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is a copper-releasing IUD often used as a contraceptive?
A.CuT
B.LNG-20
C.Progestasert
D.Lippes Loop
- 2.
Which of the following STIs is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?
A.Gonorrhea
B.Syphilis
C.Chlamydiasis
D.Genital warts
- 3.
When was the 'Saheli' contraceptive developed in India?
A.By CDRI, Lucknow
B.By AIIMS, Delhi
C.By ICMR, Mumbai
D.By WHO, Geneva
- 4.
In 'Intra-Uterine Insemination' (IUI), where is the semen collected from the husband or donor introduced?
A.Vagina
B.Uterus
C.Fallopian Tube
D.Ovary
- 5.
Sterilization methods are generally considered as 'permanent' methods. Why do many people avoid them until they have completed their family?
A.They are very painful procedures
B.They lead to early menopause in women
C.The chances of regaining fertility via reversal surgery are very low
D.They cause significant changes in hormonal balance
- 6.
If a woman is unable to produce an ovum but can provide a suitable environment for fertilization and further development, which ART technique is most suitable using a donor egg?
A.ZIFT
B.GIFT
C.IUI
D.ICSI
- 7.
Which of the following is a symptom of Gonorrhoea in males?
A.Burning sensation during urination
B.Painless sores on the body
C.Loss of hair
D.Increased appetite
- 8.
Amniocentesis is usually performed between which weeks of pregnancy for the most accurate genetic results?
A.4-8 weeks
B.15-20 weeks
C.30-35 weeks
D.Last week before delivery
- 9.
What is the physiological effect of the 'Minipill' (Progesterone-only pill) on the female body?
A.It prevents the maturation of the follicle by increasing .
B.It thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to pass.
C.It causes the ovaries to shrink.
D.It prevents the formation of the Zona Pellucida around the egg.
- 10.
The test used for the diagnosis of is . This test primarily detects:
A.The presence of the HIV virus itself in the blood
B.Antibodies produced by the body against the HIV virus
C.The DNA of the HIV virus in the T-cells
D.The level of cells in the plasma
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