Biology

Life Processes

Question:

The trachea divides into two tubes at its lower end. What is the name of these tubes ?

Answer:

Bronchi.

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Life Processes

Q 1.

What are the different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms ? Give one example of each.

Q 2.

What are the functions of the liver and the pancreas?

Q 3.

Other than chlorophyll, which other pigment is necessary for photosynthesis?

Q 4.

What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?

Q 5.

(a) Draw a diagram of excretory system in human beings and label the following parts. Aorta, kidney, urinary bladder and urethra.
(b) How is urine produced and eliminated ?

Q 6.

What is saliva? State its role in the digestion of food.

Q 7.

How are the alveoli designed to maximise the exchange of gases?

Q 8.

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

Q 9.

Name the red pigment which carries oxygen in blood.

Q 10.

What type of respiration takes place in human muscles during vigorous physical exercise ? Give reason for your answer.

Q 11.

Describe the process of respiration in State whether it is anaerobic respiration or aerobic respiration.

Q 12.

Define nutrition? What are the different modes of nutrition?

Q 13.

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

Q 14.

What are the living organisms that cannot make their own food called?

Q 15.

What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Name some organisms that use the anaerobic mode of respiration.

Q 16.

Describe double circulation in human beings. Why is it necessary?

Q 17.

Is nutrition' a necessity for an organism? Discuss.

Q 18.

What is the advantage of having four chambered heart?

Q 19.

Explain the role of mouth in digestion of food.

Q 20.

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

Q 21.

Why and how does water enter continuously into the root xylem?

Q 22.

Draw a diagram of human respiratory system and label on it :
(i) Diaphragm (ii) Larynx

Q 23.

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

Q 24.

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

Q 25.

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

Q 26.

(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 27.

Do all cells use oxygen to produce energy ?

Q 28.

Name one substance which is produced in anaerobic respiration by an organism but not in aerobic respiration.

Q 29.

Name one organism which can live without oxygen.

Q 30.

Name an animal which absorbs oxygen through its moist skin.

Q 31.

The trachea divides into two tubes at its lower end. What is the name of these tubes ?

Q 32.

Where does the blood absorb oxygen in the human body ?

Q 33.

Which gases are exchanged in your lungs ?

Q 34.

(a) What is meant by aquatic animals and terrestrial animals ?
(b) From where do the aquatic animals and terrestrial animals obtain oxygen for breathing and respiration ?

Q 35.

Name the factors, which affect photosynthesis.

Q 36.

Define a herbivore and a carnivore.

Q 37.

Define breathing.

Q 38.

In which kind of respiration is more energy released?

Q 39.

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

Q 40.

State the function of epiglottis.

Q 41.

What is compensation point?

Q 42.

What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?

Q 43.

What are the necessary conditions for autotrophic nutrition and what are its byproducts?

Q 44.

What is the significance of emulsification of fats?

Q 45.

Explain the process of nutrition in Amoeba.

Q 46.

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

Q 47.

State the role of the following in human digestive system :
(i) Digestive enzymes (ii) Hydrochloric acid (iii) Villi

Q 48.

Mention the raw materials required for photosynthesis.

Q 49.

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

Q 50.

Name the green dot like structures in some cells observed by a student when a leaf peel was viewed under a microscope. What is this green colour due to?