DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, JODHPUR

Half Yearly Examination (201415)

Subject Biotechnology
Class XI
Time: 3 hours M.M. 70

General Instructions :
i. ) Please check that this question paper contains 03 printed pages and 28 questions.
ii. ) All questions are compulsory.
iii. ) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of three
marks and two questions of five marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
Question paper contains four sections- A, B, C and D.
iv. ) Questions number 1 to 5 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each.
v. ) Questions number 6 to 15 are short answer question, carrying 2 marks each.
vi. ) Questions number 16 to 25 are also short answer question, carrying 3 marks each.
vii. ) Questions number 26 to 28 are long answer question, carrying 5marks each.

SECTION - A
1. Expand SDS-PAGE.

2. Which technique is used for the separation of molecules on the basis of their isoelectric points ?

3. Which type of ions influence association of ribosomes in eukaryotes ?

4. In centrifugation what is the basis of separation of the components ?

5. Mention the composition of bacterial and fungal cell wall.

SECTION - B

(1) P.T.O.
6. Differentiate between euchromatin and heterochromatin.

7. Define microsomes and state how they are formed ?

8. Mention the function of the following in a cell.

(a) Microfilaments (b) Microtubules (c) Stroma of chloroplast
9. Stem cell have potential to differentiate into cells of specialized functions and these cells have many
applications in medical sciences. Suggest any two applications of embryonic stems cells.
10. How sclerenchyma and collenchyma tissues are different structurally and functionally ?

11. Draw a labeled diagram of nucleus of a cell and label the following.
(a) Nucleolus (b) Chromatin
12. Enumerate the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. (any four)

13. Cell communication is an important phenomenon required for normal functioning in a cell. What is
meant by signal transduction pathway ? Name any two molecules that are involved in such pathways.
14. Rita is carrying out some investigation on chromosomes. Suggest at what stage (phase) of cell cycle
she should carry out the investigation and why ?
15. HR phenomenon is observed in defence mechanism of plants.
(a) What does HR response denotes ?
(b) State the role of Phytoalexins in the same context.
SECTION - C
16. List any three methods which are used for counting number of bacteria in suspension.

17. (a) Expand GALT.

(b) Name the organs to which it is associated with.
(c) State its functions.

(2) P.T.O.
18. Name the phenomenon shown in the following diagram.

(a) Label the A, B, C and D.

(b) Differentiate between two phenomenon shown here.
19. Identify the diagram shown below and label the A, B, C and D.

20. Write a short note on IVF mentioning basic microtechniques involved.

21. Hematoxylin- Eosin stain is commonly used to stain cells while studying them under microscope.
Which component of the cell is stained by respective dyes.
22. Cell cycle is regulated by various check points. Explain the check points mentioning the specific
events that take place.
OR
Draw a neat diagram of ovule and label the following.
(a) Synergid (b) Nucellus
23. Explain the process of electrophoresis and state its underlying principle.

24. What is the significance of G1, S and Go phase of cell cycle ?

25. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome.

SECTION D

(3) P.T.O.
26. (a) Which cell division is known an equational division and why ?
(b) Draw the different phases of the equational division.
OR
Describe the prophase-I of Meiosis-I with the help of well labeled diagram.

(4) P.T.O.
27. A cell organelle has hydrolytic enzymes and is found in large number in phagocytic cells.
(a) Name the cell organelle
(b) Why it is found in abundance in phagocytic cells ?
(c) Give the diagrammatic representation for the different forms of give cell organelle found in
animal cells.
OR
Describe the mode of sexual reproduction takes place in bacteria with the help of well labeled
diagram.
28. (a) Identify the diagram shown.

(b) Define trypsinization

(c) Explain the process shown.
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(5) P.T.O.