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BIOLOGY SSC–I
SECTION–A (Marks 12)
Time allowed: 15 Minutes
Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and
handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use
lead pencil.

Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble for each part. All parts carry one mark.
(1) Which one of the following branches of biology deals with the study of
functions of heart?
A. Morphology ⃝ B. Physiology ⃝
C. Histology ⃝ D. Cell biology ⃝
(2) Hardness of a seed coat is due to:
A. Sclereid ⃝ B. Fibre ⃝
C. Tracheid ⃝ D. Vessels ⃝
(3) Following are the characteristics of a good hypothesis, EXCEPT:
A. Should be a complex statement ⃝
B. Should be a tentative idea ⃝
C. Should be testable ⃝
D. Should agree with available observation ⃝
(4) Which one of the following scientific name is according to the
binomial nomenclature?
A. Oryza Sativa ⃝ B. oryza sativa ⃝
C. Oryza sativa ⃝ D. ORYZA SATIVA ⃝
(5) Select the one which is “NOT” the characteristic of a Prion:
A. Composed of protein only ⃝
B. Can replicate ⃝
C. Cause disease in sheep ⃝
D. Contain circular RNA ⃝
(6) Many enzymes require cofactors for their proper working. Different
cofactors belong to different groups. Pick the odd one:
A. Vitamin A ⃝ B. Coenzyme A ⃝
C. NAD + ⃝ D. Haeme group ⃝
(7) If a cell does not undergo S-phase, one of the following events cannot take place:
A. Increase in number of organelles ⃝
B. Synthesis of protein ⃝
C. Replication of DNA ⃝
D. Increase in size of cell ⃝
(8) Identify the event where mitosis will NOT take place:
A. RBC replacement ⃝ B. Gamete formation ⃝
C. Grass propagation ⃝ D. Wound healing ⃝
(9) After strenuous exercise you get tired because skeletal muscles accumulate:
A. Lactic acid only ⃝ B. Ethyl alcohol ⃝
C. Lactic acid and CO2 ⃝ D. Ethyl alcohol and CO2 ⃝
(10) If a person gets injured, which type of WBCs will release histamine?
A. Neutrophil ⃝ B. Eosinophil ⃝
C. Basophil ⃝ D. Lymphocyte ⃝

(11) In the given animal cell, which labelled part is responsible for the
oxidation of food in the cell:

(12) The diagram given below shows some stages of digestion. Choose the best
option for the action of Trypsin and Erepsin enzymes:

Trypsin Erepsin
X Y Z

X Y Z
A Protein Amino acid Polypeptide ⃝
B Amino acid Protein Polypeptide ⃝
C Polypeptide Amino acid Protein ⃝
D Protein Polypeptide Amino acid ⃝
 Federal Board SSC-I Examination
Biology Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2006)

Time allowed: 2.45 hours Total Marks: 53

Note: Answer all parts from Section ‘B’ and all questions from Section ‘C’ on the E-sheet.
Write your answers on the allotted/given spaces.

SECTION – B (Marks 33)

Q.2 Attempt all parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (11× 3 = 33)

i. Answer the following questions related to the Mustard plant

a. Name the level of organization exhibited by the Mustard plant. Also write
its scientific name. (1)
b. Mention the role of part A in the given plant. (1)
c. Identify the part C and D of the plant on the basis of their function? (1)
OR
Complete the table related to epithelial tissue. (0.5 x6)

Tissue name Location Function

a Alveoli of lungs
b Columnar epithelium
c Transport through tubes
ii. How did Ronald Ross prove the deduction, “Plasmodium should be present in
mosquito”? (3)
OR
Why are viruses excluded from five kingdoms? (3)
iii. Briefly explain types of cofactors required by enzymes. Also give one example of
each cofactor. (1+1+1)
OR
What are limiting factors for photosynthesis? Briefly explain each of them (3)

iv. Suppose a doctor is examining the group of children suffering from Rickets and
anaemia:
a. Name the food components the children are lacking in their diet. (1)
b. What is the importance of those food components in human body? (2)
OR
What is metabolism? Briefly explain its types with examples. (1+1+1)

v. Which kingdom does Euglena belong to? Give reason for its placement. Enlist
 any three characteristics of that kingdom. (0.5+1+1.5)
OR
a. Can a child get a different chromosome number than his parents? Give reasons
for your answers? (2)
b. Name the type of cell death that occurs when a leaf falls and when an insect
bites your skin. (0.5+0.5)
vi. Enlist any three effects of pollution on biodiversity. (1+1+1)
OR
Explain the structures functions and location of the three muscle tissues (3)
vii. The figure given below is of a dividing cell:

a. Identify the phase and type of cell division. (01)

b. State the events taking place in this phase of cell division. (02)
OR
How digested food is absorbed in the small intestine? (3)
viii. What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity? Support your answer with a
graph. (2+1)
OR
What is the role of K+ in opening and closing of stomata? Draw a labeled diagram
as well (3)
ix. Give reasons why:
a. Does death of heart muscles take place during Myocardial infarction? (2)
b. Are RBCs biconcave in shape? (1)
OR
In the given figure, plant cells are placed in hypotonic and hypertonic solutions.
Evaluate the effects of these solutions on plant cells. (1.5+1.5)

x. Give reasons as to why: (1+1+1)

a. A person with blood type O is universal donor
b. Veins have low blood pressure as compared to arteries
c. In humid air transpiration rate is less
OR
The figure given below shows part of the mechanism for the movement
of water through xylem.
 a. Identify forces A and B. (1)
b. Despite of the gravitational force, how does the upward movement of water
take place through xylem? (2)
xi. The given flow chart illustrates the aerobic respiration. Answer the questions
related to it: (1.5+1.5)

(a) Name the phases of aerobic respiration (b) Label the products of phase B of respiration
A. i.
B. ii.
C. iii.
OR
Why ATP is important for the cell? Give complete name of ATP. (2+1)
SECTION – C (Marks 20)

Note: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given within brackets. (4x5=20)

Q.3 Identify the causes and effects of deforestation. (2+3)

OR
Explain the events of light dependent reactions. Also draw a Z scheme diagram. (3+2)
Q.4 Explain the internal structure of human heart. (5)
OR
Explain how the structure of a variety of leaf cells relates to their functions? (5)
Q.5 a. Answer the questions related to the cell organelles shown in figure.
 i. Identify the organelle A. (0.5)
ii. Label the steps C, D and E. (1.5)
iii. Enlist the functions of organelle A. (3)
OR
How does the processes of swallowing and peristalsis take place in humans? (3+2)
Q.6 Explain the steps of Prophase I of meiosis in detail. (5)
OR
Describe digestion of food in oral cavity and stomach specifying the enzymes involved
and products formed. (2+3)

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 Biology SSC-I SLO
(Curriculum 2006)

SECTION – A (1x12=12)
Q.1 Encircle the correct option i.e. A / B / C / D. All parts carry equal marks.
(1) Define the branches of biology i.e. morphology, anatomy, physiology,
embryology, taxonomy, cell biology, histology, paleontology,
environmental biology, biotechnology, socio-biology, parasitology,
immunology, entomology, genetics, pharmacology.
(2) Describe the major plant tissues i.e. simple tissues (meristematic tissues,
permanent tissues) and compound tissues (xylem tissues and phloem
tissues) in terms of their cell specificities, locations and functions.
(3) Describe the steps involved in biological method i.e. recognition of a
biological problem, observation and identification, building up hypotheses,
drawing deductions, devising experiments and inferring results (malaria as
an example).
(4) Describe using local examples, the importance of Binomial nomenclature.
(5) Rationalize that there are sub-cellular particles, such as viruses and prions,
which have some characteristics of living things.
(6) State that some enzymes require co-factor for their functioning.
(7) Predict the importance of S-phase of the Interphase.
(8) Describe the significance of meiosis as leading to the formation of haploid
cells, that may function directly as gametes as in animals or may divide by
mitosis as in plants, fungi and many protists.
(9) Describe the importance of Anaerobic Respiration.
(10) List the functions of the components of blood.
(11) Identify the structure and describe, in general terms, the functions of
the components of plant and animal cell.
(12) Sort out the actions of Enzymes in specific regions of alimentary canal,
with respect to their substrates & products

SECTION – B (Marks 33)

Q.2 Attempt all parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (11x 3 = 33)
i. Compare cellular organization in organisms i.e. unicellular organization
(Amoeba), colonial organization (Volvox) and multicellular organization
(mustard and frog). (Only brief comparison referring to cellular organization is
required.
Details of organs and organs-systems of frog and mustard should be avoided)
OR
Describe the major animal tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular and
nervous) in terms of their cell specificities, locations and functions.
ii. Describe the steps involved in biological method i.e. recognition of a
biological problem, observation and identification, building up hypotheses,
drawing deductions, devising experiments and inferring results (malaria as
an example).
OR
Explain five kingdoms system of classification.
 iii. State that some enzymes require cofactors.
OR
State the limiting factors in photosynthesis
iv. Describe the food sources and metabolic functions of Calcium and Iron.
OR
Define metabolism and differentiate between anabolism and catabolism.
v. Describe the diagnostic characteristics of the five kingdoms.
OR
a. Meiotic errors
b. Necrosis and apoptosis

vi. Explain the impact of human beings on biodiversity.

OR
Types of animal tissues
vii. State the separation of chromatids during anaphase.
OR
Absorption of food
viii. Explain the effect of pH, temperature and concentration of substrate on the activity
of an enzyme.
OR
Water and ion uptake
ix. (a) State the causes, treatments and prevention of Myocardial infarction.
(b). State the relationship between cell function and cell structure (for absorption
- root hair cells; conduction and support - xylem vessels; transport of oxygen
- red blood cells).
OR
Define turgor and describe its importance. Describe the phenomena of plasmolysis
and explain its relationship with osmosis.
x. (a) List the appropriate donors and recipients for each of the four blood groups.
(b) Compare the structure and function of an artery, a vein and a capillary.
(c). Describe temperature, wind and humidity as the factors affecting the rate of
transpiration.
OR
Explain the movement of water in terms of transpiration pull.
xi. Outline the mechanism of respiration while defining Glycolysis, Krebs cycle and
Electron Transport Chain.
OR
Explain ATP as a molecule that is the chief energy currency of all cells.

SECTION – C (Marks 20)

Note: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given within brackets. (4x5 = 20)

Q.3 Identify causes of deforestation and its effects on biodiversity.

OR
Outline the processes (Light and Dark reactions) involved in photosynthesis.

Q.4 Describe the external and internal structure of human heart. Describe the circulation of
blood through atria and ventricles of the heart, explaining the role of the bicuspid,
tricuspid and semilunar valves. Explain how the heart is structurally adapted to its
functions. Define the terms heartbeat, heart rate and pulse rate.
 OR
Relationship between cell structure and function

Q.5 Identify the structure and describe, in general terms, the functions of the components of
plant and animal cell.
OR
Describe swallowing and peristalsis.
Q.6 Describe events of prophase I.
OR
Identify and describe main structures of alimentary canal and associated organs.

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 BIOLOGY SSC I
Table of Specifications

Assessment Unit 1: Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4: Unit 5: Unit 6: Unit 7: Unit 8: Unit 9: Total Percentage
Objectives Introduction Solving a Biodiversity Cells and Cell Cycle Enzymes Bioenergetics Nutrition Transport Marks
to Biology Biological Tissues
problem
K Q1(1) 1 Q2(ii) 3 Q2(ii)3 Q1(2) 1 Q2(iii) 3 Q2 (iii) 3 Q2(iv-a) 1 Q2(viii)3 32 27.1%
(Knowledge) Q2(i) 3 Q2(iv) 3 Q2(iv-b) 2
Q2(i) 3 Q2(viii) 3
U Q1(3) 1 Q2(v) 3 Q1(5) 1 Q1(7) 1 Q1(6) 1 Q1(9) 1 Q5(5) Q1(10) 1 65 55.1%
(Understanding) Q2(vi) 3 Q5( 5) Q1(8) 1 Q6(5)
Q3 (5) Q2 (vi) 3 Q2(vii-a) 1 Q 3 ( 5) Q2(vii)3 Q 4 (5)
Q4 (5) Q2(vii-b) 2
Q6(5)
Q2 (v -a) 2
Q2 (v -b) 1
A Q1(4) 1 Q1(11) 1 Q2(xi) 3 Q1(12)1 Q2(ix-a) 2 21 17.8%
(Application) Q2(ix-b) 1 Q2(xi) 3 Q2(x) 3
Q2(ix) 3 Q2 (x)3
Total 4 4 15 23 13 10 15 17 17 118 100%
Marks