Biology
Correct the following statements by changing the underlined words:
(i) Normal pale yellow colour of the urine is due to the presence of the pigment Melanin.
(ii) The outermost layer of Meninges is Pia mater.
(iii) The cell sap of root hair is Hypotonic.
(iv) Xylem transports starch from the leaves to all parts of the plant body.
(v) Nitrogen bonds are present between the complementary nitrogenous bases of DNA.
Answer
(i) Normal pale yellow colour of the urine is due to the presence of the pigment Urochrome.
(ii) The outermost layer of Meninges is Duramater.
(iii) The cell sap of root hair is Hypertonic.
(iv) Phloem transports starch from the leaves to all parts of the plant body.
(v) Hydrogen bonds are present between the complementary nitrogenous bases of DNA.
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Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks (i) to (v) with appropriate words:
To test a leaf for starch, the leaf is boiled in water to (i) …………… It is then boiled in Methylated spirit to (ii) …………… The leaf is dipped in warm water to soften it. It is placed in a petri dish, and (iii) …………… solution is added. The region of the leaf which contains starch, turns (iv) …………… and the region which does not contain starch, turns (v) ……………
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An example is illustrated below.
Example: Corolla or Calyx (Which is the outer whorl?) Answer: Calyx
(i) Blood in the renal artery or renal vein (Which one has more urea?)
(ii) Perilymph or endolymph (Which one surrounds the organ of Corti?)
(iii) Lenticels or stomata (Which one remains open always?)
(iv) Sclerotic layer or choroid layer (Which one forms the Iris?)
(v) Blood in the pulmonary artery or pulmonary vein (Which one contains less oxyhaemoglobin?)
Given below is a representation of a type of pollution. Study the picture and answer the questions:
(i) Name the type of pollution shown in the picture.
(ii) Name one source of this pollution.
(iii) How does this pollution affect human health?
(iv) Write one measure to reduce this pollution.
(v) State one gaseous compound that leads to the depletion of the ozone layer and creates 'Ozone holes'.