How are the modes for reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms?
In unicellular organisms, asexual reproduction occurs where there is only one parent is involved and no gamete production or parthenogenesis occurs, where one parent cell gets divided into two or multiple daughter cells by binary or multiple fission (eg. Binary fission shown in bacteria, amoeba, planarians and multiple fission shown in plasmodium).
In multicellular organisms, sexual reproduction occurs where two parents are involved to form a zygote or parthenogenesis occurs. All mammals human beings, apes etc. show sexual reproduction process where mother shows viviparity, i.e, gives birth directly to the young ones.
Why is variation beneficial to the species but not necessarily for the individual?
Draw a labelled diagram of the longitudinal section of a flower.
What are the functions performed by the testis in human beings?
Why does menstruation occur?
How will an organism be benefited if it reproduces through spores?
Can you think of reasons why more complex organisms cannot give rise to new individuals through regeneration?
Asexual reproduction takes place through budding in
(a) amoeba.
(b) yeast.
(c) plasmodium.
(d) leishmania.
How does the embryo get nourishment inside the mother’s body?
What are the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?
Did Döbereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves? Compare and find out.
What is a good source of energy?
Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multi-cellular organisms like humans?
What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.
What changes can you make in your habits to become more environment-friendly?
What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleared before burning in air?
Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?
What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.
Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken to limit this damage?
Several electric bulbs designed to be used on a 220 V electric supply line, are rated 10 W. How many lamps can be connected in parallel with each other across the two wires of 220 V line if the maximum allowable current is 5 A?
Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually? Why or why not?
Give reasons
(a) Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
(b) Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
(c) Aluminium is a highly reactive metal, yet it is used to make utensils for cooking.
(d) Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
If all the waste we generate is biodegradable, will this have no impact on the environment?
What factors could lead to the rise of a new species?
How is the sex of the child determined in human beings?
One-half of a convex lens is covered with a black paper. Will this lens produce a complete image of the object? Verify your answer experimentally. Explain your observations.
What were the limitations of Döbereiner’s classification?