SSLC Part Test - 03
Topic: How Do Organisms Reproduce
Max Marks: 30
I. Choose the Correct Answer: (6x1=6)
1. Part of the flower that develops into fruit and part of the seed that develops into root respectively
are ________.
2. Gamete cell are diploid (True/False).
3. Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in human beings?
a) Ovary b) Uterus c) Vas Deferens d) Fallopian Tube
4. AIDS is a deadly disease which is caused by ________.
5. The ratio of the number of chromosomes in a human zygote and a human sperm is ________.
6. The ability of a cell to divide into several cells during reproduction in plasmodium is called
________.
II. Answer the Following: (3x2=6)
1. Draw the diagram showing the longitudinal section of a flower. Label the following parts:
i) Style ii) Anther
2. How does menstruation occur?
3. Explain the development of fertilized egg into foetus in women.
III. Answer the Following: (2x3=6)
1. In sexual reproduction:
i) How does the re-establishment of DNA amount occur in the new generation?
ii) How is the amount of variations increased among the individuals of each of the population?
2. What is self-pollination and cross-pollination? Name the agent involved in this process.
IV. Answer the Following: (3x4=12)
1. a) Explain the significant functions of each structure in human male reproductive system.
b) In sustaining reproductive fertility of a person:
i) Position of the testis in the body
ii) Secretion of testosterone
iii) Secretion of the prostate gland are supplementary to each other. Explain scientifically.
2. a) Mention types of asexual reproduction, and examples.
b) What is vegetative propagation?
3. a) Explain briefly types of contraceptive methods.
b) Under which condition the pregnancy or fertilization is not possible and why?