CBSE biology

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Question
CBSEENBI12001628

Write the name of the organism that is referred to as the 'Terror of Bengal'.

Solution

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is referred to as the 'Terror of Bengal'.

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CBSEENBI12001629

What are 'true breeding lines' that are used to study inheritance pattern of traits in plants?

Solution

True breeding line is one that, having undergone continuous self-pollination, shows the stable trait inheritance and expression for several generations.

Question
CBSEENBI12001630

Name any two types of cells that act as 'cellular barriers' to provide innate immunity in humans.

Solution

Natural killer in the blood and macrophages in the tissues are two types of cells that act as 'cellular barriers' to provide innate immunity in humans.

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CBSEENBI12001631

Mention the type of host cells suitable for the gene guns to introduce an alien DNA.

Solution

Plant cells are considered suitable for the gene guns to introduce an alien DNA.

 

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CBSEENBI12001632

How is 'stratification' represented in a forest ecosystem?

Solution

Stratification is the vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels. Stratification in the forest is represented by

i) Trees occupying the top layer

ii) Shrubs occupy the second layer. 

iii) Herbs and grasses the bottom most layers.