BIOLOGY(SCIENCE PAPER – 3)

(1 HOUR)

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Question 1

(a) Name the following

i. The cell organelle concerned with production of ATP
ii. Part of the cell formed of an irregular network of tubular double membranes.
iii. Kind of tissue present in the lining of the intestine
iv. A gritty masses in the pulp of pears.
v. A word for arrangement of flowers on a stem/twig.
(b) Give the exact location of each of the following:
i. Squamous epithelium iv. Cartilage
ii. Sclerenchyma v. Ligament
iii. Meristematic tissue
(c) Write the function of the following:
i. Ribosome iv. Tracheids
ii. Placenta v. Blood
iii. Corolla
(d) Write difference between on the basis of the points mentioned in the brackets.
i. Prokaryotic Cell and Eukaryotic Cell iv. Anemophilous and Entomophilous
(ribosomes) (type of pollen grains)
ii. Xylem and Phloem (function) v. Plant Cell and Animal Cell (plastids)
iii. Tendons and Ligaments (function)
Question 2

(a)What are the advantages of the following in the flower to the plant concerned ?

i. Long and feathery stigma iv. Protruding and easily movable anthers
ii. Brightly coloured petals v. Fragrant nectar
iii. Smooth and light pollen

Question 3

(a)Describe the advantages and disadvantages of cross pollination tot the plant.

(b) State the 2 charcteristics of muscle tissue?

Question 4

(a)Given alongside is a diagrammatic sketch of the sectional view of a plant part relating to
reproduction.

i. Identify the plant part as a whole.

ii. Name the structural parts numbered 1 -5.
iii. Where would it be found as a stage as shown ?
iv. What is the function of part 4?
v. What happens to the part labelled ‘5’ during the process ?

Question 5

(a)Label the parts 1-7