th

10 Class
CBSE Board

BIOLOGY
CHAPTER – 2

Life Process
 VIDYAPEETH
What are Life Processes
DPP-1
[Mechanism of Photosynthesis, stomata, Heterotrophic Nutrition, How do
Organisms Obtain their Nutrition]
1. Jai and Veeru were discussing some 3. In which mode of nutrition an organism
points regarding the opening and closing de-rives its food from the body of another
of the stomatal pore. Can you help them living organism without killing it?
to select which of the following (A) Saprotrophic nutrition
statement(s) is/are incorrect/ correct and (B) Parasitic nutrition
(C) Holozoic nutrition
mark the right answer.
(D) Autotrophic nutrition
Statement 1: The opening and closing of
the pore are a function of the guard cells. 4. Identify which of the following equation
Statement 2: The guard cells swell when accurately summarizes the process of
water flows from them, causing the photosynthesis?
stomatal pore to close. (A) 6CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 +
(A) Both the statements 1 and 2 are 6H2O
correct. (B) 6CO2 +H2O → Sunlight
C6H12O6 +
(B) Only statement 1 is correct and O2 + 6H2O
statement 2 is incorrect. (C) 6CO2 + 12H2O  Chlorophyll
Sunlight
→ C6H12O6
(C) Only statement 2 is correct and + 6O2 + 6H2O
statement 1 is incorrect.
(D) 6CO2 + 12H2O  Chlorophyll
→
(D) Both the statements 1 and 2 are Sunlight

incorrect. C6H12O6 + 6CO2 + 6H2O

2. Assertion: Amoeba takes in food using 5. Given below is the figure of a stomata
select the correct labelling for this
finger like extensions of the cell surface.
diagram.
Reason: In all unicellular organisms, the
food is taken in by the the entire cell
surface.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
and Reason is a correct explanation (A) 1- Epidermal cells, 2-Stoma, 3-
of Assertion. Guard cell, 4-Chloroplast
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, (B) 1-Guard cell, 2-Stoma,3-Epidermal
but Reason is not a correct cells, 4-Chloroplast
explanation of Assertion. (C) 1-Stoma, 2-Epidermal cell, 3-
(C) Assertion is true, and Reason is Chloroplast, 4-Guard cell
false. (D) 1-Chloroplast, 2-Stoma, 3-
(D) Assertion is false and Reason is true. Epidermal cells, 4-Guard cell

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6. Select the options that correctly lists the 9. Assertion: Paramecium, a unicellular
organisms exhibiting holozoic nutrition. organism, has a definite shape, and food
(A) Plasmodium and Amoeba. is taken in at a specific spot.
(B) Paramecium and Amoeba. Reason: The food is moved to this spot
(C) Paramecium and Plasmodium. by the movement of cilia, which cover the
(D) Paramecium and Parasite. entire surface of the cell.
(A) Both the Assertion and Reason are
7. What is substance 'X' in the given correct and Reason is the correct
experimental setup? explanation of the Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and the Reason are
correct but Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but the Reason is
false.
(A) Potassium hydroxide (D) Assertion is false but the Reason is
(B) Sodium bicarbonate true.
(C) Sodium carbonate
(D) Potassium sulphate 10. What is the aim of the given experiment?

8. The image shows the bread moulds on the

bread. How do these fungi obtain
nutrition?

(A) To show respiration in leaves.

(B) To show transpiration in leaves.
(C) To show that sunlight is essential for
photosynthesis.
(A) By using nutrients from the bread (D) To show tropic movements.
to prepare their own food.
(B) By allowing other organisms to
grow on the bread and then
consuming them.
(C) By breaking down the nutrients of
bread and then absorbing them.
(D) By eating the bread on which it is
growing.

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 DPP-2
[Nutrition in human beings (Human Alimentary Canal), Functions of
Digestive System, Digestive Glands & the Functions of Digestive
Enzymes (Salivary glands, Gastric glands, Liver, Pancreas, Intestinal
Glands), Absorption, Assimilation, Egestion]
1. Which is the correct sequence of body parts 5. Which region of the alimentary canal
in the human alimentary canal? absorbs the digested food?
(A) Mouth → stomach → small intestine
→ large intestine → oesophagus (A) Stomach
(B) Mouth → oesophagus → stomach → (B) Small intestine
small intestine → large intestine (C) Large intestine
(C) Mouth → stomach → oesophagus → (D) Liver
small intestine → large intestine
(D) Mouth → oesophagus → stomach →
large intestine → small intestine 6. Assertion: Carnivores have shorter small
intestines while herbivores have longer
2. Select which of the following option is the
function of the large intestine? small intestines.
(A) Assimilation of food Reason: Meat is more difficult to digest
(B) Digestion of fats than cellulose.
(C) Digestion of carbohydrates
(D) Absorption of water (A) Both the Assertion and Reason are
correct and theReason is the correct
3. The primary role of the lacteals in the explanation of the Assertion.
intestine is to facilitate the absorption of:
(A) amino acids. (B) Both Assertion and the Reason are
(B) glucose and vitamins. correct but theReason is not the correct
(C) fatty acids and glycerol. explanation of the Assertion.
(D) lactic acid.
(C) Assertion is true but the Reason is
4. Among the given statements below, false.
identify which of the following are correct? (D) Assertion is false but the Reason is
I. Hydrochloric acid creates an alkaline
medium which facilitates the action of true.
the enzyme pepsin. 7. If pepsin is not present in gastric juice, how
II. The small intestine is the site of the might it affect a specific process in the
complete digestion of proteins and fats
stomach?
only.
III. Bile juice from the liver accomplishes (A) Digestion of starch into sugars.
this in addition to acting on (B) Breaking of proteins into peptides.
carbohydrates. (C) Breaking of fats into glycerol and fatty
(A) Both I and II are correct statements.
(B) Only II statement is correct. acids.
(C) Both I and III are correct statements. (D) Digestion of nucleic acids.
(D) Only III statements is correct.

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8. Identify P, Q and R in the given figure and 10. The exit of unabsorbed food material is
mark the accurate option? regulated by_____________.
(A) liver
(B) anus
(C) small intestine
(D) anal sphincter

(A) P-Gastric gland, Q-Pancreas, R-Small

intestine
(B) P-Salivary glands, Q-Stomach, R-
Large intestine
(C) P-Gastric gland, Q-Pancreas, R-Large
intestine
(D) P- Salivary gland, Q-Pancreas, R-
Small intestine

9. The contraction and expansion movement

of the walls of the food pipe is called:
(A) translocation
(B) transpiration
(C) peristaltic movement
(D) digestion

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 DPP-3
[Respiration, Aerobic Respiration, Anaerobic Respiration
Human Respiratory System, Mechanism of Breathing]
1. When air is blown from the mouth into a 5. Which of the following structures is
test tube containing lime water results in the involved in gaseous exchange in the woody
lime water turning milky, and this change is stem of a plant?
attributed to the presence of which gas?
(A) Stomata
(A) Oxygen (B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Nitrogen (D) Water vapour (B) Lenticel
(C) Guard cell
2. During fermentation, pyruvate is converted (D) Epidermis
into (i) and (ii) .
(A) (i)-ethanol, (ii) carbon dioxide 6. Assertion: Aerobic respiration requires
(B) (i)-water, (ii) carbon dioxide
less energy as compared to anaerobic
(C) (i)-ethanol, (ii) lactic acid
respiration.
(D) (i)-lactic acid, (ii) carbon dioxide
Reason: Mitochondria is the powerhouse
3. Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic of the cell.
organisms much faster than in terrestrial (A) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
organisms? and Reason is a correct explanation of
(A) The amount of dissolved oxygen is Assertion.
fairly lower in water than air.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
(B) Aquatic organisms like fishes obtain
oxygen from water present in a but Reason is not a correct explanation
dissolved state. of Assertion.
(C) Both (A) and (B). (C) Assertion is true, and Reason is false.
(D) None of the above. (D) Assertion is false, and Reason is true.

4. Which one of the following statements is

7. Which is the correct sequence of air passage
correct?
Statement 1: In aerobic respiration, total during inhalation?
38 molecules of ATP are produced. (A) Nostrils → larynx → pharynx →
Statement 2: In anaerobic respiration only trachea → lungs
2 molecules of ATP are formed. (B) Nasal passage → trachea → pharynx
(A) Statement 1 is incorrect.
→ larynx → alveoli
(B) Statement 2 is incorrect.
(C) Both the statements are correct. (C) Larynx → nostrils → pharynx → lungs
(D) Both statements are in correct (D) Nostrils → pharynx → larynx →
trachea → alveoli

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8. The following picture depicts a process that 10. Carefully study the diagram of human
is responsible for exchange of gases. Can respiratory with labels (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).
you name the process (X) and mention the Select the option which gives correct
identification and main function and or/
place where it takes place during exchange
characteristic.
of gases (Y)?

(A) X-respiration; Y-alveoli

(B) X-diffusion; Y- alveoli
(C) X-diffusion; Y- nose (A) (i) Trachea: It is supported by bony
(D) X-diffusion; Y- trachea rings for conducting inspired air.
(B) (ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs
9. Mark the following statements as True or are lifted.
(C) (iii) Alveoli: Thin walled sac-like
False. and mark the correct option. structures for exchange of gases.
(i). Oxygen breaks down glucose outside (D) (iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when
the cells of organisms. we breathe in.
(ii). Frogs can breathe through their skin as
well as lungs.
(iii). Insects have spiracles on the lower
surface of the body.
(iv). Exhaled air has less percentage of CO2
than inhaled air.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(A) False True False False

(B) True False True False

(C) False True True False

(D) False False True False

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 DPP-4
[Transportation in Human beings (Blood and its Function), Human
Circulatory System, blood, blood vessels, platelets
Human Heart, double circulation, blood pressure, lymph and its function]
1. Refer to the given figure of heart and select 3. The blood in the pulmonary artery is:
the correct option. (A) Higher in O2 and lower in CO2 content
than the blood in the pulmonary vein.
(B) Higher in O2 and CO2 content than the
blood in the pulmonary vein.
(C) Lower in O2 and higher in CO2 content
than the blood in the pulmonary vein.
(D) Lower in both O2 and CO2 content
than the blood in the pulmonary vein.
(A) The blood from Y reaches the lungs.
(B) The blood from the body enters the 4. The average blood pressure in the human
heart through P.
(C) Y receives blood from lungs. body?
(D) Q receives blood from the body. (A) 100/80 (B) 80/100
(C) 120/80 (D) 80/120
2. Refer to the given diagram of heart and
identify the labelling 1, 2, 3 and 4.
5. Which of the given blood groups is a
universal donor?
(A) A (B) AB
(C) B (D) O

6. The figure given below shows three stages

in the cardiac cycle.

(A) 1- Vena cava, 2- Aorta, 3-Pulmonary Which of the following sequences is

artery, 4-Pulmonary vein correct regarding this?
(B) 1- Aorta, 2- Vena cava, 3-Pulmonary (A) 2,3,1
artery, 4-Pulmonary vein
(C) 1- Vena cava, 2- Aorta, 3-Pulmonary (B) 1,2,3
vein, 4-Pulmonary artery (C) 2,1,3
(D) 1- Pulmonary artery, 2- Aorta, 3- Vena (D) 3,1,2
cava, 4-Pulmonary vein

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7. Select which option correctly describes 9. Blood in veins flows in one direction due to
double circulation? the presence of valves, while arteries,
(A) A circulatory system that consists of lacking valves, still maintain one-
two separate loops of circulation
through the body- pulmonary directional blood flow. It is because:
circulation and systemic circulation. (A) Arteries have thick elastic valves and
(B) A circulatory system that consists of blood flows rapidly at high pressure.
one loop of circulation through the (B) Arteries have thin elastic valves and
body.
blood flows slowly at high pressure.
(C) A circulatory system that consists of
two separate loops of circulation (C) Arteries have thick inelastic valves
through the body- pulmonary and blood flows rapidly at low
circulation and renal circulation. pressure.
(D) None of the above. (D) Arteries have thin inelastic valves and
blood flows slowly at low pressure.
8. The absorption of nutrients and exchange of
respiratory gases between blood and tissues
takes place in ________. 10. Assertion: Interarticular septum separates
(A) veins left atrium from right atrium.
(B) arteries Reason: Interventricular septum separates
(C) heart left ventricle from right ventricle.
(D) capillaries
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
and Reason is a correct explanation of
Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
but Reason is not a correct explanation
of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, and Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false, and Reason is true.

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 DPP-5
[Transportation in plants (passive and active absorption, guttation)]
1. Transpiration rate will be faster when the 5. Which of the following is accomplished in
day is: a plant by utilising the energy stored in
(A) hot, humid and windy ATP?
(B) hot, dry and windy
(A) Transport of food
(C) cold, humid and windy
(D) hot, humid and no wind (B) Transport of oxygen
(C) Transport of water and minerals
2. Which tissue in plants is responsible for the (D) Transport of water, minerals and food
transport of soluble products of
photosynthesis from leaves to other parts of 6. The loss of water from the leaves of plants
the plant? as water vapour through the stomata is
(A) Xylem tissue
called as:
(B) Companion cells
(C) Phloem tissue (A) Respiration
(D) Tracheids (B) Transpiration
(C) Evaporation
3. The given diagram shows a potato plant (D) Translocation
forming new tubers. which route would be
taken by most of the food at this time? 7. Identify which of the following is
responsible for the transport of water and
minerals from roots to aerial parts of the
plant?
(A) Xylem
(B) Phloem
(C) Cortex
(D) Both (A) and (B)

8. Assertion: Translocation of sugar occurs

(A) 1→4→2→3 through phloem.
(B) 6→5→2→3
Reason: It is achieved by diffusion of
(C) 1→4→5→6
(D) 6→5→4→1 sugars through phloem.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
4. Water will be absorbed by root hair when: and Reason is a correct explanation of
(A) the concentration of solutes in the cell Assertion.
sap is high. (B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
(B) plant is rapidly respiring. but Reason is not a correct explanation
(C) they are separated from soil by a
of Assertion.
permeable membrane.
(D) concentration of salts in the soil is (C) Assertion is true, and Reason is false.
high throughout a semi-permeable (D) Assertion is false, and Reason is true.
membrane.

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9. Assertion: Upward movement of water is 10. Assertion: Resins and gums are stored in
called ascent of sap. old xylem tissue in plants.
Reason: Upward movement of water Reason: Resins and gums facilitate
occurs through xylem and phloem. transport of water molecules.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true (A) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
and Reason is a correct explanation of and Reason is a correct explanation of
Assertion. Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true (B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
but Reason is not a correct explanation but Reason is not a correct explanation
of Assertion. of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, and Reason is false. (C) Assertion is true, and Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false, and Reason is true. (D) Assertion is false, and Reason is true.

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 DPP-6
[Excretion, kidney, Excretion in Human Beings-Nephron, Mechanism of
Excretion (urine formation) , excretion in plants]
1. Among which of the following is known as 6. The image shows the excretory system in
the functional unit of kidney? humans.
(A) Neuron (B) Nephron
(C) Cell (D) None of these

2. The tubes extending between the kidneys

and urinary bladder are:
(A) ureters
(B) vasa deferentia
(C) urethra
(D) oesophagus

3. The kidneys do not perform the function of: What is the importance of the labelled part
(A) regulation of blood pressure. in the excretory system?
(A) It produces urine.
(B) filtration of blood. (B) It filters waste from the blood.
(C) regulation of ions concentration. (C) It stores the urine till urination.
(D) secretion of antibodies. (D) It carries urine from the kidney to the
outside.
4. Which of these are waste products in
7. The procedure used for cleaning the blood
plants?
of a person by separating urea from it is
(A) Carbon dioxide, water vapour and called:
oxygen (A) osmosis
(B) Latex, gums and essential oils (B) filtration
(C) Heartwood, fallen leaves and bark (C) dialysis
(D) double circulation
(D) All of the above
8. Which part of nephron allows the selective
5. The liquid which is collected from the reabsorption of useful substances like
cavity of Bowman’s capsule is: glucose, amino acids, salts and water into
(A) concentrated urine. the blood capillaries?
(A) Tubule
(B) blood plasma minus blood proteins.
(B) Glomerulus
(C) glycogen and water. (C) Bowman’s capsule
(D) used bile for excretion. (D) Ureter

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9. Which of the following is the correct path
of urine in the human body?
(A) kidney --> ureter --> urinary bladder -->
urethra
(B) kidney --> urinary bladder --> ureter -->
urethra
(C) kidney --> ureter --> urethra --> urinary
bladder
(D) Urinary bladder --> kidney --> ureter -->
urethra

10. Assertion: Excretion is the biological

process by which harmful waste is removed
from an organism’s body.
Reason: The mode of excretion is
completely the same in both unicellular and
multicellular organisms.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
and Reason is a correct explanation of
Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
but Reason is not a correct explanation
of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, and Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false, and Reason is true.

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 DPP-7
[Respiration, Aerobic Respiration, Anaerobic Respiration
Human Respiratory System, Mechanism of Breathing]
1. Identify, among which of the following 4. The RQ (Respiratory Quotient) is defined
options are correct regarding the joint as:
diastole? (A) Volume of CO2 evolved = volume of
(i) Bicuspid and tricuspid valves are O2 consumed
open.
(ii) Bicuspid and tricuspid valves are Volume of O 2 consumed
closed. (B) Volume of CO 2 evolved
(iii) Semilunar valves are open.
(iv) Semilunar valves are closed. Volume of CO 2 evolved
(A) (i) and (iii) (B) (ii) and (iv) (C) Volume of O 2 consumed
(C) (i) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)
Volume of O 2 evolved
2. Match the items given in Column I with (D) Volume of CO 2 consumed
those in Column II and select the correct
option given below: 5. Which scientist worked using Cladophora
Column I Column II and Spirogyra and he noted that when light
is split using a prism and used to illuminate
P Tricuspid (i) Between left
the algae, the organisms aggregate in the
valve atrium and left
ventricle blue and red regions.
(A) T.W. Engelmann
Q Bicuspid (ii) Between right (B) Cornelius Van Niel
valve ventricle and (C) Jan Ingenhousz
pulmonary artery (D) Julius von Sachs
R Semilunar (iii) Between right
valve atrium and right 6. The electron transport system (ETS) is
ventricle present in which of the following parts of
mitochondria?
(A) P-(i), Q-(ii), R-(iii)
(B) P- (i), Q- (iii ), R- (ii) (A) Inner membrane
(C) P- (iii), Q- (i), R- (ii) (B) Outer membrane
(D) P- (ii), Q- (i), R- (iii) (C) Matrix
(D) Stroma
3. The transpiration is a necessary evil,
because: 7. Which of these events will not take place if
(A) It creates transpirational pull for the semilunar valves stopped working s?
transport.
(A) Ventricular contraction
(B) It supplies water for photosynthesis
(C) Transport minerals from the soil to all (B) Atrial contraction
parts of a plant. (C) Blood flow
(D) All of the above (D) Production of heart sound

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8. Which of the following products of glucose 10. Select which one of the following is not a
oxidation are necessary for oxidative limiting factor for photosynthesis?
phosphorylation? (A) Oxygen
(A) Pyruvate
(B) Carbon dioxide
(B) NADH and FADH2
(C) Acetyl CoA (C) Chlorophyll
(D) NADPH and ATP (D) Light

9. State the following questions as true or false

and mark the accurate option.
(i). Evaporation provides dryness to the
free surface.
(ii). Water potential is the difference
between the free energy of water
molecules in pure water and the
energy of water in any other system.
(iii). Guttation can be observed in
herbaceous plants.
(iv). Monocytes are phagocytic as they can
engulf bacteria and other damaged
cells.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(A) True True False False

(B) False True True False

(C) True False False True

(D) True True True True

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 Answer Key
DPP-1
1. (B) 3. (B) 5. (B) 7. (A) 9. (A)
2. (B) 4. (C) 6. (B) 8. (C) 10. (C)

DPP-2
1. (B) 3. (C) 5. (B) 7. (B) 9. (C)
2. (D) 4. (B) 6. (C) 8. (B) 10. (D)

DPP-3
1. (B) 3. (C) 5. (B) 7. (D) 9. (C)
2. (A) 4. (C) 6. (D) 8. (B) 10. (C)

DPP-4
1. (C) 3. (C) 5. (D) 7. (A) 9. (A)
2. (A) 4. (C) 6. (C) 8. (D) 10. (B)

DPP-5
1. (B) 3. (B) 5. (A) 7. (A) 9. (C)
2. (C) 4. (A) 6. (B) 8. (C) 10. (C)

DPP-6
1. (B) 3. (D) 5. (B) 7. (C) 9. (A)
2. (A) 4. (D) 6. (C) 8. (A) 10. (C)

DPP-7
1. (C) 3. (D) 5. (A) 7. (D) 9. (D)
2. (D) 4. (C) 6. (A) 8. (B) 10. (A)

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