BIOLOGY

THEORY
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS : XI
One Paper Time : 3 Hours 70 Marks
Unit Topics Marks
I. Diversity of Living Organisms 07
II. Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals 12
III. Cell: Structure and Function 15
IV. Plant Physiology 18
V. Human Physiology 18
Total = 70

Unit-I: Diversity of Living Organisms 25 Periods

Chapter-1: The Living World
What is living? Biodiversity; Need for classification; three domains of life; taxonomy and
systematics; concept of species and taxonomical hierarchy; binomial nomenclature; tools
for study of taxonomy-museums, zoological parks, herbaria, botanical gardens.

Chapter-2: Biological Classification

History of biological classification; Five kingdom classification; Salient features and
classification of Monera, Protista and Fungi, Plantae and Animalia into major groups;
Viruses, Viroids, Prions and Lichens.

Chapter-3: Plant Kingdom

Salient features and classification of plants into major groups - Algae, Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms; Angiosperms - classification upto class,
characteristic features and examples; Plant life cycles and Alternation of generations.

Chapter-4: Animal Kingdom

Basis of classification; Salient features and classification of animals: non-chordates up to
phyla level and chordates up to class level.

Unit-II : Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals 22 Periods

Chapter-5: Morphology of Flowering Plants
Morphology and modifications of root, stem and leaf; Morphology of inflorescence, flower
fruit and seed; semi technical description of a typical flowering plant; description of
Fabaceae, Solanaceae and Liliaceae.

Chapter-6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Tissues and tissue system; anatomy of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous root, stem
and leaf; secondary growth in dicotyledonous stem and root.
 Chapter-7: Structural Organisation in Animals
Animal tissues; organ and organ systems; morphology and anatomy of earthworm, cockroach
and frog.

Unit-III: Cell- Structure and Function 40 Periods

Chapter-8: Cell-The Unit of Life
What is a cell? Cell theory; an overview of a cell; structure and function of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cell; plant and animal cell, cell membrane, cell wall, endomembrane system-
endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes;
cytoskeleton - cilia and flagella, centrosome and centrioles; nucleus.

Chapter-9: Biomolecules
Analysis of chemical composition; Primary and Secondary Metabolites; Structure and
function of Biomacromolecules: Proteins, Polysaccharides, Lipids and Nucleic acids.
Metabolism: Concept; metabolic basis for living; the living state.
Enzymes: Properties; mechanism of enzyme action; factors affecting enzyme activity;
classification and nomenclature; co-factors.

Chapter-10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance.

Unit-IV: Plant Physiology 45 Periods

Chapter-11: Transport in Plants
Means of different types of transport; Plant water relations: water potential, osmosis,
plasmolysis, imbibition; long distance transport of water: types and mechanism of absorption
of water; mechanism of movement of water up a plant; Transpiration and guttation;
mechanism of uptake and transport of mineral nutrients and food.

Chapter-12: Mineral Nutrition

Essential minerals, macro- and micronutrients and their role; deficiency symptoms; mineral
toxicity;elementary idea of hydroponics as a method to study mineral nutrition; nitrogen
metabolism,nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation- symbiotic and non-symbiotic.

Chapter-13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Photosynthesis as a mean of autotrophic nutrition; site of photosynthesis, pigments involved
in photosynthesis (elementary idea); photochemical and biosynthetic phases of
photosynthesis; cyclic and non cyclic photophosphorylation; chemiosmotic hypothesis;
photorespiration; C3 and C4 pathways; factors affecting photosynthesis.
 Chapter-14: Respiration in Plants
Exchange of gases; cellular respiration - glycolysis, fermentation (anaerobic), TCA cycle
and electron transport system (aerobic); energy relations - number of ATP molecules
generated;amphibolic pathways; respiratory quotient.

Chapter-15:
Plant - Growth and Development
Growth: characteristic; phases of plant growth; growth rate; conditions of growth;
differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation; sequence of developmental processes
in a plant cell; growth regulators - auxin, gibberellin, cytokinins, ethylene, ABA; seed
dormancy;vernalisation; photoperiodism.

Unit-V: Human Physiology 45 Periods

Chapter-16: Digestion and Absorption
Alimentary canal and digestive glands, role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal
hormones;Peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and
fats; calorificvalues of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; egestion; nutritional and digestive
disorders - PEM,indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea.

Chapter-17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Respiratory organs in animals; Respiratory system in humans; mechanism of breathing
and its regulation in humans - exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of
respiration,respiratory volume; disorders related to respiration - asthma, emphysema,
occupational respiratorydisorders.

Chapter-18: Body Fluids and Circulation

Composition of blood, blood groups- ABO and Rh, coagulation of blood; composition of
lymph and its function;human circulatory system - Structure of human heart and blood
vessels; cardiac cycle, cardiac output, ECG; double circulation; regulation of cardiac activity;
disorders of circulatory system -hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris,
heart failure.

Chapter-19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination

Modes of excretion - ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism; human excretory system –
structure and function; urine formation, osmoregulation; regulation of kidney function -
renin - angiotensin,atrial natriuretic factor, ADH and diabetes insipidus; role of other organs
in excretion; disorders -uraemia, renal failure, renal calculi, nephritis; dialysis and artificial
kidney.

Chapter-20: Locomotion and Movement

Types of movement - ciliary, flagellar, muscular; skeletal muscle- contractile proteins and
muscle contraction; skeletal system and its functions; joints; disorders of muscular and
skeletal system -myasthenia gravis, tetany, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout.
Chapter-21: Neural Control and Coordination
Neuron and nerves; Nervous system in humans - central nervous system; peripheral nervous
system and visceral nervous system; generation and conduction of nerve impulse; reflex
action; sensory perception; sense organs; elementary structure and functions of eye and
ear.

Chapter-22: Chemical Coordination and Integration

Endocrine glands and hormones; human endocrine system - hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal,
thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads; mechanism of Hormone action (elementary
idea).
 BIOLOGY
(PRACTICAL)
CLASS-XI
Time : 3 Hours Marks : 30 Periods : 60
1. Experiments and spotting 20 Marks
2. Record of one investigatory Project and Viva based on the Project. 5 Marks
3. Class-record and Viva based on the experiments. 5 Marks
Total = 30 Marks

A. List of Experiments.
1. Study and describe three locally available common flowering plants from each of the
following families (Solanaceae, Fabaceae and Liliaceae) including dissection and display
of floral whorls and anther and ovary to show number of chambers. Types of root (Tap and
Adventitious); Stem (Herbaceous and woody); Leaf (arrangement, shape, venation, simple
and compound).
2. Preparation and study of T.S. of dicot and monocot roots and stems (primary).
3. Study of osmosis by Potato osmometer.
4. Study of Plasmolysis in epidermal peels (e.g. Rhoeo leaves).
5. Study of distribution of stomata in the upper and lower surface of leaves.
6. Comparative study of the rates of traspiration in the upper and lower surface of leaves.
7. Tests for the presence of sugar, starch, proteins and fats. To detect them in suitable plant
and animal materials.
8. Separation of plant pigments through paper chromatography.
9. To study the rate of respiration in flower buds/leaf tissues and germinating seeds.
10. To test the presence of urea in urine.
11. To detect the presence of sugar in urine/blood sample.
12. To detect the presence of albumin in urine.
13. To detect the presence of bile salts in urine.
B. Study/observation of the following (spotting)
1. Study parts of a compound microscope.
2. Study of the specimens and identification with reasonsBacteria, Oscillatoria, Spirogyra,
Rhizopus, Mushroom, Yeast, Liverwort, Moss, Fern, pines, one monocotyledonous plant
and one dicotyledonous plant and one lichen.
3. Study of specimens and identification with reasons - Amoeba, Hydra, Liverfluke, Ascaris,
leech, earthworm, prawn, silkworm, honeybee, snail, starfish, shark, Rohu, frog, lizard,
pigeon and rabbit.
4. Study of tissues, and diversity in shapes and sizes of plant and animal cells (e.g. palisade
cells, guard cells, parenchyma, collenyma, sclerenchyma, Xylem, Phloem, Sqamous
epithelium, muscle fibres and mammalian blood smear) through temporary/permanent
slides.
5. Study of mitosis in onion root tip cells and animal cells (grasshopper) from permanent
slides.
6. Study of different modifications in root, stem and leaves.
7. Study and identification of different types of inflorescences.
8. Study of imbibitions in seeds/raisin.
9. Observation and comments on the experimental set up for showing :
(a) Anaerobic respiration.
(b) Phototropism.
(c) Apical bud removal.
(d) Suction due to transpiration.
10. To study human skeleton and different types of joints.
11. Study of external morphology of earth worm, cockroach and frog through models.
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS : CLASS XI
1. A Textbook of Biology for Class XI.
Published by : The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur with copy right from the
NCERT, New Delhi.

REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Elementary Biology Vol. I
By : K.N. Bhatia and M.P. Tyagi
Published by : Trueman Book Company, Jalandhar - 144 008.

2. Companion Biology for Class XI

By : K. Bhatti.
Published by : S. Dinesh & Co. Jalandhar - 144 008

3. Frank Senior Secondary Biology Practicals for Class XI (New Edition)

By Y.P. Purang & Vinay Kumar
Published by : Frank Bros & Co., (Publishers) Ltd., New Delhi - 110 002

4. Comprehensive Laboratory Manual in Biology for Class XI

By : Dr. J.P. Sharma
Published by : Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi - 110 002.

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 DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : BIOLOGY
Paper : Theory
Class : XI
Full Mark : 70
Time : 3 Hours

WEIGHTAGE TO OBJECTIVES:
Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge(K) 14 20
I Understanding (U) 32 46
Application (A) 21 30
Skill (S) 3 4
Total: 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO FORMS OF QUESTIONS:
No. of
FORM OF QUESTIONS Time(in minutes) Marks Percentage
questions
Essay/Long Ans: (E/LA) 3 60 15 21
II Short Answer (SA-I) 7 56 21 30
Short Answer (SA-II) 10 40 20 29
Very Short Answer(VSA) 10 20 10 14
MCQ 4 4 4 6
Total: 34 180 m 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT:
Unit CONTENTS Marks Percentage
I Diversity of Living Organisms 7 10
II Structural Organisation in Plants and Animal 12 17
III III Cell : Structure and Function 15 21
IV Plant Physiology 18 26
V Human Physiology 18 26
Total: 70 100
IV SCHEME OF SECTIONS: NIL
V SCHEME OF OPTIONS: Internal option may be given in Essay Type question only.
VI DIFFICULTY LEVEL :
Difficulty : 30%
Average : 50%
Easy : 20%

Abbreviation: K(Knowledge), U(Understanding), A(Application),S(Skill), E(Essay Type),

SA(Short Answer Type), VSA(Very Short Answer Type), O(Objective Type).
MCQ (Multiple Choice Question).
 DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : BIOLOGY
Unit/Paper : Practical
Class : XI
Time : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 30

MARKING SCHEME :
SECTION - A (Any one) 4 marks
Q. 1
(a) Item 1 : Description of a flowering plant.
(i) Dissect and Display  1
(ii) Diagram and labelling  2
(iii) Comments on Floral Characters  1
Total = 4

(b) Item 2 and 5 :Preparation of Slide of Transverse Section of dicot and monocot
roots and stems (primary) and observation of distribution of
Stomata
(i) Preparation of slide  1
(ii) Diagram and labelling  2
(iii) Comments - 2 points  1
Total = 4

SECTION - B (Any two) 4+4 = 8 marks

Q.2
(a) Item 3,4,6 & 9 : Plant Physiology experiments : Potato Osmometer,
Plasmolysis, Transpiration and Respiration.
(i) Experimentation/Setting of experiment  1
(ii) Observations  1
(iii) Inference and Result  1
(iv) Precautions  1
Total = 4

(b) Items 7 & 8 : Tests for presence of Sugar, Starch, Proteins and Fats in suitable
plant materials, paper chromatography of plant pigments.
(i) Experimentation/Setting of experiment  1
(ii) Observations  1
(iii) Inference and result  1
(iv) Precautions  1
Total = 4
(c) Item 7,10,11,12&13 : Test for presence of sugar, starch, proteins and fats in
animal materials, urine test for urea, presence of sugar in urine/
blood, presence of albumin and bile salts in urine.
(i) Experimentation  1
(ii) Observations  1
(iii) Inference and Result  1
(iv) Precautions  1
Total = 4

SECTION - C (Spotting) 4+4 = 8 marks

Q.3 Item 1-11 : (Two spots each from plants and animals)
(i) Identification  1
(ii) Comments - 2 points  1
Total = 2

SECTION - D 5 marks
Q.4 Investigatory Project :
(i) Aim and object  1
(ii) Materials and Methods  1
(iii) Summary of the project  1
(iv) Viva Voce on projecrt record  2
Total = 5
Q.5 Laboratory Record 5 Marks
(i) Completeness of practical work  1
(ii) Regularity in submitting record  1
(iii) Neatness and accuracy of record  1
(iv) Viva Voce on laboratory record  2
Total = 5

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 BIOLOGY
THEORY
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS-XII
One Paper Time : 3 Hours 70 Marks
Unit Title Marks
VI. Reproduction in Organisms 14
VII. Genetics and Evolution 18
VIII. Biology and Human welfare 14
IX. Biotechnology 10
X. Ecology 14
Total = 70

UNIT VI:Reproduction (35 periods)

Chapter 1: Reproduction in Organisms

Reproduction, a characteristic feature of all organisms for continuation of species.
Modes of reproduction – Asexual and sexual; Asexual reproduction – binary fission,
sporulation, budding, gemmules formation, fragmentation, vegetative propagation in
plants; Sexual reproduction - pre fertilization, fertilization and post fertilization events.

Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in flowering Plants

Flower; Pre-fertilisation: Structures and Events; Pollination-types, agencies and
examples; Outbreeding devices; Pollen-pistil interaction; Double fertilization;
Post fertilisation: structures and Events; Development of endosperm & embryo;
Development of seed and formation of seed; Fruit formation; Parthenocarpy,
apomixis and polyembryony.

Chapter 3: Human Reproduction

Male andfemale Reproductive systems; Gametogenesis-spermatogenesis &
oogenesis; Menstrual cycle; Fertilization and Implantation; Pregnancy and
Embryonic development; Parturition and Lactation.

Chapter 4: Reproductive Health

Reproductive Health – problems and strategies; Population Explosion and Birth
control; Medical termination of Pregnancy; Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
Infertility and Assisted reproductive technologies- assisted reproductive
technologies - IVF, ZIFT, GIFT (elementary idea for general awareness).
UNIT VII: Genetics and Evolution (45 Periods)

Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance; Deviations from Mendelism: Incomplete
dominance, Co-dominance, Multiple allelis m; Chromosomal t heory of
Inheritance; Linkage and Recombination; Polygenic Inheritance; Pleiotropy; Sex
Determination- in birds, humans and honey bee; Mutation; Pedigree analysis;
Genetic Disorders: Mendelian disorders –Colour blindness,Haemophilia,sickle-cell
anaemia, phenylketonuria, Thalassemia; Chromosomal Disorders – Down’s syndrome,
klinefelter’s syndrome, Turner’s syndrome.

Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Structure of DNA and RNA; Packaging of DNA; The search for genetic material;
RNA world; DNA Replication; Transcription; Genetic code; Translation;
Regulation of Gene Expression; Human genome Project; DNA fingerprinting.

Chapter 7: Evolution
Origin of Life; Evolution of Life Forms; Evidences for Evolution; Adaptive
radiation; Biological Evolution; Mechanism of Evolution; Hardy- Weinberg
Principle; A brief account of evolution; Origin and Evolution of Man.

UNIT VIII: Biology in Human Welfare (35 Periods)

Chapter 8: Human Health and Disease

Common Diseases in Humans (typhoid, pneumonia, commoncold, malaria, amoebiasis,
ascariasis, filariasis, ring worm);
Immunity (Innate, Acquired, Active and passive Immunity, Vaccination and Immunisation,
Allergy, Auto Immunity); Immune System in the body;
AIDS, Cancer, Drugs and Alcohol Abuse.

Chapter 9: Strategies for Enhancement in food Production

Animal Husbandry; Animal Breeding; Bee Keeping; Fisheries; Plant Breeding;
Single Cell Protein; Tissue culture.

Chapter 10: Microbes in Human welfare

Microbes in Household Products, Industrial Products,Sewage Treatment, and
Production of biogas;
Microbes as Biocontrol agents and Biofertilisers.
UNIT IX: BIOTECHNOLOGY ( 30 Periods)

Chapter 11: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Principles of Biotechnology; Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology; Process
of Recombinant DNA Technology.

Chapter 12: Biotechnology and Its Application

Biotechnological Applications in agriculture (GMO and Bt cotton) and medicine
(genetically engineered insulin, gene therapy, molecular diagnosis);
Transgenic animals; Ethical Issues.

UNIT X: ECOLOGY (35 periods)

Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations

Org ani s m s a nd i t s e nvi r onm e nt : a bi ot i c f act o rs , res p ons e t o ab i o t i c
factors,Adaptations. Populations: Population Attributes; Population Growth, Life
history variation; Population Interactions – Predation, Competition, Parasitism,
Commenselism and Mutualism.

Chapter 14: Ecosystem

Structure and Function; Productivity; Decomposition; Energy Flow; Ecological Pyramids;
Ecological Succession; Nutrient Cycling; Ecosystem Services.

Chapter 15: Biodiversity and Conservation

Biodiversity: Patterns of Biodiversity; Importance of Species diversity to the
Ecosystem; Loss of Biodiversity; Biodiversity Conservation.

Chapter 16:Environmental Issues

Air Pollution and Its Control; Water Pollution and Its Control; Solid Wastes;
Agro –chemicals and their Effects; Radioactive Wastes; Greenhouse effects and
Global Warming; Ozone depletion. Degradation by Improper Resource utilization
and maintenance. Deforestation, Case Study of People’s Participation in
Conservation of forests.

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 BIOLOGY
PRACTICAL
CLASS-XII
Time : 3 Hours Marks : 30 Periods : 60
1. Experiments and spotting 20 Marks
2. Record of one investigatory project and Viva based on the project 5 Marks
3. Class record and Viva based on experiment. 5 Marks
Total = 30 Marks

A. List of Experiments
1. Study of pollen germination on a slide.
2. Collect and study soil from at least two different sites and study them for texture, moisture
contents, pH and water holding capacity of soil. Correlate with the kinds of plants found in
them.
3. Collect water from two different. Water bodies around you and study them for pH, clarity
and presence of any living organisms.
4. Study the presence of suspended particulate matter in air at the two widely different sites.
5. Study of plant population density by quadrat method.
6. Study of plant population frequency by quadrat method.
7. Prepare a temporary mount of onion root tip to study mitosis.
8. To study the effect of the different temperatures and three different pH on the activity of
salivary amylase on starch.
B. Study/observation of the following (Spotting)
1. Flowers adapted to pollination by different agencies (wind, insects).
2. Pollen germination on stigma through a permanent slide.
3. Identification of stages of gamete development i.e. T.S. testis and T.S. ovary through permanent
slide. (from any mammal)
4. Meiosis in onion bud cell or grasshopper testis through permanent slide.
5. T.S. of blastula through permanent slide.
6. Mendelian inheritance using seeds of different colour/size of any plant.
7. Prepared pediqree charts of genetic traits such as rolling of tongue, blood groups, widow’s
peak, colour blindness.
8. Exercise on controlled pollinationEmasculation, tagging and bagging.
9. Identification of common disease causing organism like Ascaris, Entamoeba, Plasmodium,
Ringworm through permanent slides or specimens. Comment on symptoms of diseases that
they cause.
10. Two plants and two animals found in xerophytic conditions. Comment upon their
morphological adaptations.
11. Plants and animals found in aquatic conditions. Comment upon their morphological
adaptations.
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS : CLASS XII
1. A Textbook of Biology for Class XII.
Published by : The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur with copy right from the
NCERT, New Delhi.

REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Elementary Biology Vol. II
By : K.N. Bhatia and M.P. Tyagi
Published by : Trueman Book Company, Jalandhar - 144 008.

2. Companion Biology for Class XII

By : K. Bhatti.
Published by : S. Dinesh & Co. Jalandhar-144008.

3. Frank Senior Secondary Biology Practicals for Class XII (New Edition)
By Y.P. Purang & Vinay Kumar
Published by : Frank Bros & Co., (Publishers) Ltd., New Delhi - 110 002

4. Comprehensive Laboratory Manual in Biology for Class XII

By : Dr. J.P. Sharma
Published by : Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi - 110 002.i.


 DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : BIOLOGY
Paper : Theory
Class : XII
Full Mark : 70
Time : 3 Hours

WEIGHTAGE TO OBJECTIVES:
Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge(K) 14 20
I Understanding (U) 32 46
Application (A) 21 30
Skill (S) 3 4
Total: 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO FORMS OF QUESTIONS:
FORM OF QUESTIONS No. of questions Time(in minutes) Marks Percentage
Essay/Long Ans: (E/LA) 3 60 15 21
II Short Answer (SA-I) 7 56 21 30
Short Answer (SA-II) 10 40 20 29
Very Short Answer(VSA) 10 20 10 14
MCQ 4 4 4 6
Total: 34 180 m 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT:
Unit CONTENTS Marks Percentage
I Reproduction in Organisms 14 20
II Genetics and Evolution 18 26
III III Biology and Human Welfare 14 20
IV Biotechnology 10 14
V Ecology 14 20
Total: 70 100
IV SCHEME OF SECTIONS: NIL
V SCHEME OF OPTIONS: Internal option may be given in Essay Type Questions only.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL :
VI Difficulty : 30%
Average : 50%
Easy : 20%
Abbreviation: K(Knowledge), U(Understanding), A(Application),S(Skill), E(Essay Type),
SA(Short Answer Type), VSA(Very Short Answer Type), O(Objective Type),
MCQ (Multiple Choice Question).
 DESIGN
QUESTION PAPER/UNIT TEST
Subject : BIOLOGY
Unit/Paper : Practical
Class : XII
Time : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 30

MARKING SCHEME :
Section - A(Any two) 4 Marks
Q. 1
(a) Item 1 : Pollen germination.
(i) Slide Preparation  1
(ii) Observations  1
(iii) Diagram and labelling  1
(iv) Comments  1
Total = 4
(b) Item 7: Preparation of temporary slide of mitosis in Onion root tip cells.
(i) Preparation of slide  2
(ii) Labelled diagram  1
(iii) Description  1
Total = 4

Section - B (Any two) 4+4 = 8 Marks

Q.2
(a) Item 2,3 & 4: Soil test, pH and water holding capacity, pH clarity and presence
of any living organisms and presence of suspended particulate matter
in air.
(i) Experimentation/Setting of experiment  1
(ii) Observations  1
(iii) Inference and Result  2
Total = 4
(b) Item 5 & 6 : Quadrate Method : Plant population density and plant population
frequency
(i) Setting of Field experiment  1
(ii) Identification of Species  1
(iii) Data and Comments  1+1
Total = 4
(c) Item 8 : Effect of different temperatures on the activity of Salivary amylase on starch.
Effect of three different pH on the activity of Salivary amylase on starch
(i) Experimentation/Setting of experiment  1
(ii) Observations  1
(iii) Inference and Result  2
Total = 4

Section - C (Two spots each from plants and animals) 2x4=8 Marks
Q.3
Item 1-11: Spotting
(i) Identification  1
(ii) Comment  1
Total = 2

Section - D
Q. 4 Investigatory Project 5 Marks
(i) Aim and object  1
(ii) Materials and Methods  1
(iii) Summary of the project  1
(iv) Viva Voce on project record  2
Total = 5
Q. 5 Laboratory Record Book 5 Marks
(i) Completeness of practical work  1
(ii) Regularity in Submitting record  1
(iii) Neatness and accuracy of record  1
(iv) Viva Voce on laboratory record  2
Total = 5

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