SECOND YEAR examination – march - 2021
Part –
BIOLOGY (BOTANY & ZOOLOGY) Sy - 226
SCorING KEY (Unofficial)
PART – A BOTANY
Qn. No. Scoring indicators Marks
1. (b) / Bamboo
2. Zygote 1
3. Biofortification
4. (c) / PCR – Amplification of gene 1
5. Parasitism
6. Epicotyl
7. (d) / Bone marrow transplantation
8. Monoecious Plant Dioecious Plant
• Bisexual plants • Unisexual plants
• Plants with both male and female • Plants with either male or female flower on
flower on same plant same plant Or Male and female flower on
• Eg :- Cucurbits, Coconuts different plants
Eg :- Papaya, Date palm
(Any one example)
9. Ist letter - First letter in the genus of the bacteria from which the enzyme
is derived/ From genus name of bacteria.
IInd & IIIrd letters - First two letters from the species of the organism/ From species
name of bacteria.
IVth letter - First letter of the strain of bacteria/ name of the strain
Roman number - Order of isolation.
Or Expansion of EcoR
10. Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology
Significance
Increases the herd size in short time
This method is successfully used in cattle, sheep, rabbits, buffaloes, mares etc. 1+1 =2
11. Pro-embryo Globular embryo Heart shaped embryo Mature embryo
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12. (a) Isogametes / Homogametes
(b) Heterogametes / Egg and sperm / Human gametes
morphologically distinct gametes.
Male gamete is small and motile and female gamete is large and non-motile. 1+1 =2
13. Oestrus cycle Eg :- Non-primate mammals/Cows/Sheep/ Rats/Deers/Dogs/ Tiger
Menstrual cycle Eg :- Primates/ Man/ Monkey/Apes
(Any one example)
14. i. Providing the best catalyst in the form of improved organisms or pure enzyme.
ii. Creating optimum conditions through engineering for a catalyst to act.
iii. Downstream processing technologies to purify the protein/product
(Any two) 1 + 1 =2
15. Increase in concentration of the toxic substances at successive trophic levels in aquatic
food chain is called Biomagnification.
Mercury / DDT 1 + 1 =2
16. Conversion of forest to agricultural land to feed the growing population.
Demand of forest products like Timber, Fire wood, etc.
Slash and burn agriculture (Jhum cultivation)
Hydroelectric projects within dense forests.
(Any four correct response)
17. (a) +
(b) +
(c) –
(d) Commensalism
18. Proinsulin Functional Insulin
• 3 polypeptide chains present • 2 polypeptide chains present
• It contain A peptide, B peptide & C peptide • It contain A peptide & B peptide.
• Non-functional • C peptide chain absent / removed
1+1 =2
19. ampR and tetR
ori – Origin of replication / DNA sequence from where replication starts 1+1=2
20. Fragmentation, leaching, catabolism, Humification and mineralization. ½ x 4 =2
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21. Flowers are very large / colorful / fragrant / rich in nectar.
If flowers are small they clustered to form inflorescence.
Pollen grains are sticky.
Flower pollinated by flies and beetles secrete foul odour.
Nectar and pollen grains are the usual floral rewards for insects.
(Any four correct response)
½ x 4 =2
22. Fruit developed without fertilization is called parthenocarpic fruits / seedless fruits
By the application of growth hormones.
1+1=2
23. Genetic mechanism that prevent self -pollen from fertilizing the ovule by inhibiting pollen
germination or pollen tube growth in the pistil.
It prevent self-pollination
2
24. (a) Lichen
(b) Succession takes place in the wetter areas and the successional stages progress from
hydric to mesic conditions / wet area / water body.
(Stages in hydrarch any 4 stage 2 score)
1+1=2
25. 1st trophic level - Phytoplankton
2nd trophic level - Zooplankton
3rd trophic level - Fish
4th trophic level – Man
½ x 4 =2
26. (a) Platinum-palladium and rhodium
(b) Unburnt hydrocarbons are converted into carbon dioxide and water.
Carbon monoxide and nitric oxide are changed to carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas
respectively. / Reduce air pollution 1+1=2
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27. Mortality, Emigration
Mortality is the number of death in the population during a given period /number of
deaths in a population.
Emigration is the number of individuals of the population who left the habitat during a
given period / Number of individual left from a population 1+2=3
28. (a) cry gene / cry
(b) Bacillus thuringiensis / Bacillus
(c) Bt toxin gene was introduced into cotton. Gene produce inactive protoxin in cotton. Insect
when ingest the protoxin it will be converted to active toxin. This process is mediated by
alkaline pH of insect gut. Active toxin causes lysis of gut epithelial cell leading to death of
1+1+1=3
insect.
29. Epidermis, Endothecium, middle layers & Tapetum
Nourishes the developing pollen grains.
2+1=3
30. (c) Isolation of DNA
(e) Fragmentation of DNA
(f) Isolation of desired DNA fragments
(a) Ligation of DNA fragment into a vector
(d) Transferring the rDNA into the host
(b) Culturing of host cells in a medium at large scale
31. 1. Selection of breeds with high milk yield and disease resistance.
2. Scientific method of housing.
3. Scientific method of feeding.
4. Follow stringent cleanliness and hygiene while milking.
5. Provide the service of Veterinary Doctor.
6. Provide the facility of mechanized milking.
7. Healthy storage and marketing of milk.
8. Provide regular vaccination.
(Any six correct response)
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SECOND YEAR examination – march - 2021
Part –
BIOLOGY (BOTANY & ZOOLOGY) Sy - 226
SCorING KEY (Unofficial)
PART – B ZOOLOGY
Qn. No. Scoring indicators Marks
1. Saheli
2. Haemophilia 1
3. Nucleosome
4. Corpus luteum 1
5. (c) BOD
6. (b) Forelimbs of Whales and mammals
7. (a) Lipase
8. Euchromatin Heterochromatin
• Loosely packed region • Densely packed region
• Less stained region of chromatin • Dark stained region of chromatin
• Active part of chromatin / • Inactive part of chromatin /
Transcriptionally active Transcriptionally inactive
9. (a) Down’s Syndrome
(b) Short stature, Small round head, Furrowed tongue, Partially open mouth, Physically
retarded, Palm broad, Mentally retarded.
(Any two relevant symptoms)
10. (a) Lactic acid bacteria / LAB / Lactobacillus
(b) Biocontrol agent / Insect control/ Control butterfly catterpillars
(c) Citric acid
(d) Clostridium butylicum / Clostridium
11. ‘B’ group and ‘O’ group
Or
Representing the cross
12. (a) Antibody / Immunoglobulins / Ig
(b) A – Antigen binding site
B – Light chain / L chain
C – Heavy chain / H chain
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13. i. Transcriptional level / Formation of primary transcript
ii. Processing level / Regulation of splicing
iii. Transport of mRNA from nucleus to cytoplasm.
iv. Translational level
14. (a) Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection.
(b) Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer 1 + 1 =2
15. (a) Lippes loop
(b) CuT / Multiload 375
(c) / (d) Progestasert, LNG -20
16. i. Creating awareness among people about various reproduction related aspects.
ii. Providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society.
iii. Provide right information to the young so as to discourage children from believing in
myths and having misconceptions about sex-related aspects.
iv. Proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence and related changes, safe
and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases
(Any four relevant /correct response)
17. 1. Habitat loss and fragmentation
2. Over-exploitation
3. Alien species invasion
4. Co-extinctions
(The Evil Quartet give half score)
18. • Causes heart failure and hypertension.
• Use of alcohol causes stomach ulcer and pancreatitis.
• Causes lack of interest in personal hygiene, isolation, depression, aggressiveness etc.
• Causes deteriorating relationship with family and friends change in eating and sleeping habit
• The excess usage of alcohol causes liver cirrhosis and damage to nervous system.
• Use of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy adversely affect the foetus.
• Drug users are prone to blood related diseases like AIDS, hepatitis B etc.
• Drug and alcohol users finally may turn to criminals.
(Any four relevant /correct response)
19. (a) The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a
point and literally radiating to other areas of habitat is called adaptive radiations. 1+1=2
(b) Marsupial mammal in Australia & Placental mammals
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20. Spermatogenesis Oogenesis
It is the process of formation of sperms. It is the process of formation of ovum.
It starts at puberty. It starts at the embryonic stage
Meiosis - I in the primary spermatocytes is Meiosis - I in the primary oocytes is not
continuous. continuous
Four sperms are formed from a primary Only one ovum is formed from a primary
spermatocyte. oocyte.
Sterile cells called polar bodies are not Sterile cells called Polar bodies are formed.
formed. ½ x 4 =2
(Any four correct response)
21. (i) Sickle-cell anemia
(ii) Substitution mutation or point mutation at sixth codon / (GAG to GUG) / Defect due to
substitution of GLUTAMIC ACID (Glu) by VALINE (Val) at sixth position of beta globulin
chain of haemoglobin / It causes RBC become sickle cell shape.
(Any two point) 1 + 1 =2
22. 1. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
2. Human placental lactogen (hPL)
3. Relaxin (Any two answer) 1+1=2
23. (i) LH surge - Ovulation
(ii) Leydig cells - Androgens
(iii) Ampullary-isthmic junction - Fertilisation
(iv) Sertoli cells - Nutrition to spermatids ½ x 4 =2
24. Speciation occurs only in undisturbed environment.
Tropical environment are more constant & predictable
Solar energy is more in tropical area than temperate area.
(Any two relevant response) 1 + 1 = 2
25. (a) Vaccines are preparation of antigenic proteins of pathogen or inactivated/weakened pathogen.
(b) Property of memory of the immune system 1+1=2
26. (i) First month - Heart sound is noticed using stethescope
(ii) Second month – Limbs and digits are developed in foetus
(iii) Fifth month - First movement of foetus is observed
(iv) Sixth month - Eye lids are separated and eye lashes are formed ½ x 4 =2
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27. (a) Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
(b) Gene flow or gene migration , Genetic drift, Mutation, Genetic recombination
Natural selection (Any four correct response) 1+2=3
28. (a) LH – Act on the Leydig cell and stimulate the production of androgens / Help in
production of male sex hormones / Help in spermatogenesis.
FSH – Act on Sertoli cells and stimulates some factors which help in spermatogenesis /
Help in spermatogenesis.
1+1+1=3
(b) Gonadotropins.
29.
2+1=3
30. (a) 1. Gonorrhoea 2. Syphilis 3. Genital herpes
4. Chlamydiasis 5. Genital warts 6. Trichomoniasis
7. Hepatitis – B 8. AIDS (HIV Infection) (Any 4 correct response)
(b) Avoid sex with unknown partners / multiple partners
Always use condoms during coitus.
Consult a qualified doctor for early detection and diagnosis. (Any 2 correct response)
31. flower colour in the dog flower (Snapdragon or Antirrhinum) is an example for incomplete
dominance.
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