Time: 1 hour
M.M. 30
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Q1: Which part of a flower develops into a fruit after fertilization? (1 Mark)
a) Stamen
b) Stigma
c) Ovary
d) Ovule
Q2: Which of the following is NOT a function of the testes in humans at puberty? (1 Mark)
(i) Formation of germ cells
(ii) Secretion of testosterone
(iii) Development of placenta
(iv) Secretion of estrogen
a) (i) and (ii)
b) (ii) and(iii)
c) (iii) and (iv)
d) (i) and (iv)
Q3: How does Plasmodium reproduce asexually? (1 Mark)
a) The cyst repeatedly divides to form many daughter cells.
b) The cell divides multiple times giving rise to many daughter cells.
c) The nucleus repeatedly divides inside the cell to form new daughter cells.
d) The cyst enlarges in size and then bursts, producing many new daughter cells.
Q4: In which part of the human female reproductive system does fertilization typically occur? (1 Mark)
Q5: Name the part of Bryophyllum where the buds are produced for vegetative propagation. (1 Mark)
Q6: Define binary fission and give one example of an organism that reproduces by this method. (2 Marks)
Q7: Name an organism which reproduces by spore formation. List three conditions favourable for spores to germinate and grow. (2 Marks)
Q8: Name the mode of reproduction of the following organisms and state the important feature of each mode: (2 Marks)
(i) Planaria
(ii) Hydra
Q9: “The chromosomal number of the sexually producing parents and their offspring is the same”. Justify this statement. (3 Marks)
Q10: State one genetically different feature between sperms and eggs of humans. What is its consequence? (3 Marks)
Q11: State the changes that take place in the uterus when: (3 Marks)
(a) Implantation of embryo has occurred.
(b) Female gamete/egg is not fertilised.
Q12: How do organisms, whether reproduced asexually or sexually maintain a constant chromosome number through several generations? Explain with the help of suitable example. (5 Marks)
Q13: What is binary fission in organisms? With the help of suitable diagrams, describe the mode of reproduction in Amoeba. (5 Marks)
You can find the solutions of this Unit Test here: Unit Test (Solutions): How Do Organisms Reproduce?
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