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How do animals reproduce? - class-IX

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A mixture containing DNA fragments a, b, c and d with molecular weights of a+b = c, a > b and d > c, was subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis. The movement of these fragments from cathode to anode sides of the gel would be

  1. Smaller molecules move faster

  2. Both smaller and larger will move at same pace

  3. Larger will move faster

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • In Agarose gel electrophoresis we separate macromolecules like DNA, RNA and protein on the basis of their molecular size and charge.
  • In this Shorter molecules move faster and migrate farther than longer ones because shorter molecules migrate more easily through the pores of the gel. 
  • DNA migrate towards anode.

Cowper's glands are found in-

  1. Male mammals.

  2. Female mammals.

  3. Male amphibians.

  4. Female amphibians.


Correct Option: A

Parthenogenesis is the development of an organism directly from : 

  1. Female gametes

  2. Vegetative cells

  3. Fertilized ovum

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D

Read the following statements(A-E) and answer as asked
$(1)$ In Equisetum the female gametophyte is retained on the parent sporophyte
$(2)$ In Ginkgo male gametophyte is not independent.
$(3)$ The sporophyte in Riccia is more developed than that in Polytrichum
$(4)$ Sexual reproduction in Volvox is isogamous
$(5)$ The spores of slime moulds lack cell walls
How many of the given statements are correct?

  1. Two

  2. Three

  3. Four

  4. One


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is correct mode of reproduction?

  1. Budding in Yeast

  2. Fragmentation in spongilla

  3. Zoospore in Amoeba

  4. Binary fission in Hydra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Yeasts are fungi that grow as single cells, producing daughter cells either by budding (the budding yeasts) or by binary fission (the fission yeasts)
  • A small bud which will become the daughter cell is formed on the parent (mother) cell and enlarges with continued growth. As the daughter cell grows, the mother cell duplicates and then segregates its DNA. The nucleus divides and migrates into the daughter cell.
  • Hence Budding in Yeast is the correct mode of reproduction.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Budding in Yeast'.

In flatsworms,fertillisation occurs in the 

  1. Surrounding water

  2. Female genital tract

  3. Male genital tract

  4. specialised flame cells


Correct Option: D

A living organism is unexceptionalty differentiated from a nonliving structure on the basis of

  1. reproduction

  2. growth and movement

  3. interaction with environment

  4. responsiveness.


Correct Option: A

Cry gene which synthesize crystal protein is isolated from

  1. Bacillus thuringiensis

  2. Rhizobium

  3. Bacillus polymyxa

  4. Clostridium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a Gram-positive bacterium that produces crystals during sporulation. These crystals comprise ~130 kDa protoxins called crystal proteins which are potent and highly specific insecticides. Once ingested by specific host, these crystals dissolve in the alkaline conditions of the gut thereby activating the protoxins. The active toxins then bind to receptors on midgut epithelial cells, become inserted into the plasma membrane where they form pores leading to cell death through osmotic lysis. Option A is the correct answer.

Animals having both the sexes in one body are called __________.

  1. Nematods

  2. Hermaphrodite

  3. Parasite

  4. Pseudocoelomate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Certain animals like earthworm have both the sexes i.e., male and female reproductive system in one body itself. Such organisms are called as hermaphrodite. They tend to reproduce sexual by copulating.

HeLa cells used in cell biology are 

  1. Cancerous cells grown in cancer research laboratory

  2. Cervical cancer cell derivatives

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

HeLa cells, are cancerous cells  belonging to a cultured strain isolated from a patient suffering from cervical cancer. The designation HeLa is derived from the name of the patient, Henrietta Lacks. This cell line has been extensively used in cell biology research like cancers, effect of various carcinogens and xenobiotics on human cells etc. 

So.option C is correct.

Which animal exhibits sexual dimorphism ______________.

  1. Lobosa

  2. Ciliata

  3. Sporozoans

  4. Radiolarians


Correct Option: A

The type of blastula formed in birds is 

  1. Teloblastula

  2. Holoblastula

  3. Coeloblastula

  4. Discoblastula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discoblastula is disc shaped blastula which is formed by meroblastic discoidal cleavage as in fishes, reptiles, birds and egg laying mammals.

Which of the following cells are present in mammalian testes and help to nourish sperms 

  1. Leydig cells

  2. Oxyntic cells

  3. Interstitial cells

  4. Sertoli cells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sertoli cells are non-gametic cells in the seminiferous tubules which provide nourishment for developing sperms.

Assertion : There is generally monospermy in most of animals.

Reason : Vitelline membrane of ovum checks polyspermy.

  1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion

  2. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion

  3. Assertion is true but Reason is false

  4. Both Assertion and Reason are false

  5. Assertion is false but reason is true.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Entrance of a single sperm into an oocytes called monospermy generally monospermy is found in most of the animals. Cortical granules are extruded in the perivitelline space by exocytosis and some of these are attached along the inner surface of vitelline membrane which now thickens and becomes impervious to any other sperm entry. It is now called fertilization membrane. It prevents the polyspermy.

In most of the mammals the testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity because 

  1. Sperms produced in scrotal sac are more in number

  2. Sperms produced in abdominal cavity are provided with less motility

  3. Sperms produced in scrotal sac require lesser temperature for their best fertilization capacity

  4. Sperms produced in scrotal sac are bigger


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Testes in mammals are present out side the abdominal cavity because maturation of sperm needs low temperature. The temperature of scrotum is below (2 to 4$^{o}C$) than abdominal cavity.

Assertion : In morula stage, cells divide without increase in size.

Reason : Zona pellucida remain undivided till cleavage is complete.

  1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion

  2. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion

  3. Assertion is true but Reason is false

  4. Both Assertion and Reason are false

  5. Assertion is false but reason is true.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zygote divide vertically to form two blastomeres. This is followed by a vertical division and a horizontal division. Now, several divisions occur forming equal sized blastomeres called morula. There is no increase in size of cells. Zona pellucida is a transparent non cellular layer surrounding egg cell. It remains undivided till the cleavage is complete.

In common Turtles the females are predominant at

  1. Below $28^o C$

  2. Above $3^o C$

  3. Between $28^o - 33^o C$

  4. Sex is genetically determined.


Correct Option: B

In crocodiles male sex is predominant at

  1. Low temperature

  2. Intermediate temperature

  3. High temperature

  4. Ratio is genetically determined.


Correct Option: C

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given. 
Reproduction

  1. is a universal feature of all living organisms

  2. produces genetic variation that is important in survival of a species

  3. enables a species to persist over long periods of time

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reproduction is a biological process by which new individual organism is produced from their parents. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all life. Reproduction helps the species to live a long period of life. Sexual reproduction also links with a variation in species which help in them for survival. 

Hence, the correct answer is 'all of the above'

State whether the following statements are true or false.
Humans have greater reproductive potential than bacteria

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • A human being a complex eukaryotic organism with a well developed reproductive system have greater reproductive potential and since the variation is seen in the offspring chances of survival are most.
  • Bacteria being a simple prokaryotic organism with a not so developed reproductive system. Their reproduction is limited by the availability of resources.

Hence, the correct answer is 'True'.

In mammals the testes lies in scrotal sacs due to-

  1. Presence of urinary bladder.

  2. Presence of rectum.

  3. Long vas-deferens.

  4. Requirement of low temperature for spermatogenesis.


Correct Option: D

Consider the following effects of genetic engineering:
1. Disease resistance
2. Growth promotion
3. Cloning
4. Longevity
Of these effects, those that have been tried out with a certain amounts of success include

  1. 1, 2 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering allows of plants or animals to be modified so their maturity can occur at a quicker pace. Engineering can allow this maturity to occur outside of the normal growth conditions that are favorable without genetic changes as well. Even if there is higher levels of heat or lower levels of light, it becomes possible to expand what can be grown in those conditions. Genetic modification can help to create resistance to common forms of organism death. Pest resistance can be included into the genetic profiles of plants so they can mature as a crop without any further additives. Animals can have their genetic profiles modified to reduce the risks of common health concerns that may affect the breed or species. This creates the potential for an extended lifespan for each organism. With genetic engineering, new products can be created by adding or combining different profiles together. This process is called cloning. This makes it possible for more people to get what they need nutritionally, even if their food access is limited, and this could potentially reduce global food insecurity.

So the correct option is '1, 2 and 3'.

India's indigenous pigs generally give birth to __________ young ones a time?

  1. 6-8

  2. 4-6

  3. 2-4

  4. 8-10


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indigenous species are the ones that are found naturally in a particular habitat or they are native to that place.

The indigenous pigs give birth to around 4-6 pigs or young ones. They are known as litter.

So, the correct option is '4-6'

Introduction of foreign genes for improving genotype is

  1. Biotechnology

  2. Tissue culture

  3. Vernalisation

  4. Genetic manipulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of manually adding new DNA to an organism. The goal is to add one or more new traits that are not already found in that organism. Gene manipulation is also sometimes called the genetic engineering. It is a general term for any method which manipulate with the genetic material. Gene manipulation includes gene splicing, use of recombinant DNA, forming of the monoclonal antibodies or PCR (polymerase chain reaction).

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Biotechnology is a (an) 

  1. Science to culture bacteria

  2. Application of biological organisms to study genetics

  3. Application of biological organisms and systems to manufacture industrial products useful to mankind

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Biotechnology is a broad discipline in which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited to develop new technologies. New tools and products developed by biotechnologists are useful in research, agriculture, industry and the clinic.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following can show somatogenic reproduction?

  1. Paramecium

  2. Amoeba

  3. Hydra

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asexual reproduction is also called somatogenic reproduction, in these new organisms are produced from the somatic part of the parent organism.

So, the correct option is 'All of these'.

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