Biology

Life Processes

Question:

(a) Draw a diagram to show open stomatal pore and label on it:
(i) guard cells
(ii) chloroplast
(b) State two functions of stomata.
(c) How do guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomatal pore?

Answer:

(a)
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(b) Two functions of stomata are:
(i) Exchange of gases between the plant and the atmosphere takes place through stomata.
(ii)Transpiration in plants takes place through stomata.
(c) Opening and Closing of Stomatal Pore: The opening and closing of the pore is a function of the guard cells. The guard cells swell when water flows into them causing the stomatal pore to open. Similarly, the pore closes if the guard cells shrink. As large amount of water is lost through these stomata, the plant closes these pores when it does not require carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

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Life Processes

Q 1.

The leaves of a plant first prepare food A by photosynthesis. Food A then gets converted into food What are A and B ?

Q 2.

Name the red pigment which carries oxygen in blood.

Q 3.

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :
(a) The organs of respiration in man are the…………..
(b) The actual exchange of gases takes place in the………… of the lungs.
(c) ………………in the lungs provide a very large surface area for gaseous exchange.
(d) Yeast undergoes……….. respiration whereas Amoeba undergoes………….. respiration.
(e) Gills are the breathing organs in…………..

Q 4.

Explain why, it is dangerous to inhale air containing carbon monoxide.

Q 5.

Explain why, plants have low energy needs as compared to animals.

Q 6.

Name the two stages in photosynthesis.

Q 7.

Give two points of differences between respiration in plants and respiration in animals.

Q 8.

From where do the following take in oxygen?
(i) prawn (ii) rat.
Solution:

Q 9.

Mention the major events during photosynthesis.

Q 10.

Explain the role of mouth in digestion of food.

Q 11.

What are the functions of gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach?

Q 12.

Name the correct substrates for the following enzymes
(a) Trypsin (b) Amylase (c) Pepsin (d) Lipase

Q 13.

Plants have low energy needs as compared to animals. Explain.

Q 14.

Name the acid presents in the following:
(i) Tomato (ii) Vinegar (iii) Tamarind

Q 15.

Draw a neat diagram of excretory system of human beings and label on it:
(i) Left kidney (ii) Urinary bladder

Q 16.

List three characteristics of lungs which make it an efficient respiratory surface.

Q 17.

Draw a diagram of human excretory system and label renal artery and urethra.
State in brief the function of :

  1. renal artery
  2.  kidney
  3.  ureter
  4. urinary bladder

Q 18.

In human alimentary canal, name the site of complete digestion of various components of food. Explain the process of digestion.

Q 19.

Name two excretory products other than 02 and  CO2 in plants.

Q 20.

(a) Draw a sectional view of the human heart and label on it – Aorta, Right ventricle and Pulmonary veins.
(b) State the functions of the following components of transport system:
(i) Blood (ii) Lymph

Q 21.

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the respiratory system of human beings with diaphragm at the end of expiration.
(b) List four conditions required for efficient gas exchange in an organism.

Q 22.

What is translocation'in plants?

Q 23.

Name the intermediate and the end products of glucose breakdown in aerobic respiration.

Q 24.

Describe in brief the function of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

Q 25.

Where does digestion of fat take place in our body?

Q 26.

What is the mode of nutrition in human beings?

Q 27.

Which of the following type of energy is used by living organisms to perform vital life processes ?
Kinetic energy, Chemical energy, Potential energy, Nuclear energy

Q 28.

What is the mode of nutrition in fungi ?

Q 29.

Name one organism each having saprophytic, parasitic and holozoic modes of nutrition.

Q 30.

In addition to carbon dioxide and water, state two other conditions necessary for the process of photosynthesis to take place.

Q 31.

(a) Name a gas used in photosynthesis.
(b) Name a gas produced in photosynthesis.

Q 32.

All the animals can be divided into three groups on the basis of their eating habits. Name the three groups.

Q 33.

Name the green pigment present in the leaves of a plant.

Q 34.

What substance is mixed with food in the mouth during chewing by the teeth ?

Q 35.

Name the biological catalysts which bring about chemical digestion of food.

Q 36.

(a) Define a nutrient. Name four important nutrients present in our food.
(b) What are the various types of heterotrophic nutrition ?

Q 37.

Define (i) saprophytic nutrition (ii) parasitic nutrition, and (iii) holozoic nutrition. Give one example of each type.

Q 38.

What substances are contained in gastric juice ? What are their functions ?

Q 39.

What substances are contained in pancreatic juice ? What are their functions ?

Q 40.

(a) What is the role of hydrochloric acid in our stomach ?
(b) What is the function of enzymes in the human digestive system ?

Q 41.

What are the functions of liver and pancreas in the human digestive system ?

Q 42.

(a) What is common for Cuscuta, ticks and leeches ?
(b) Name the substances on which the following enzymes act in the human digestive system :
(i) Trypsin (ii) Amylase (iii) Pepsin (iv) Lipase
(c) Why does absorption of digested food occur mainly in the small intestine ?

Q 43.

(a) Why is small intestine in herbivores longer than in carnivores ?
(b) What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands ?
(c) What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal ?

Q 44.

(a) How do guard cells regulate opening and closing of stomatal pores ?
(b) Two similar green plants are kept separately in oxygen free containers, one in dark and the other in continuous light. Which one will live longer ? Give reasons.

Q 45.

(a) What would happen if all the green plants disappear from the earth ?
(b) If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen during the day, does it mean that there is no photosynthesis occurring ? Justify your answer.

Q 46.

(a) Name the raw materials required for photosynthesis. How do plants obtain these raw materials ?
(b) What are the various conditions necessary for photosynthesis ?
(c) Name the various factors which affect the rate of photosynthesis in plants.

Q 47.

Name one organism which can live without oxygen.

Q 48.

Which part of roots is involved in the exchange of respiratory gases ?

Q 49.

Name the process by which plant parts like roots, stems, and leaves get oxygen required for respiration.

Q 50.

Name the pores in a leaf through which respiratory exchange of gases takes place.