FAZAIA INTER COLLEGE JINNAH CAMP, NUR KHAN

Class IX, Subject: Biology

Section – A
(Marks: 12)
Time Allowed 20 Minutes Total Marks: 12

Note: All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in first 20
minutes. Deleting/over writing is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble. The correct option i.e. A / B / C / D. Each part carries one mark.

Questions A B C D A B C D

1 Which of the following centriole Golgi body ribosome Plastids

. organelle is NOT
present in animal
cell?
2 Information that is hypothesis theory observation data
. gathered as a result
of an experiment is
called,
3 The spindle apparatus microtubule Equator of centrioles centromere
. of plants differ from s spindle
that of animals is not
having,
4 Which kingdom is Fungi- Animalia- Protista- Plantae-
. mismatched with the usually rarely various photosynth
characteristics? saprotrophi ingestive mode of etic
c nutrition
5 What are the products ATP,NADP ATP and ATP, PGA PGA and
. of light reactions in H and NADP and Oxygen
photosynthesis? oxygen Oxygen

6 What is true about Break Increase Are Help

cofactors? hydrogen activation composed facilitate
bond in energy of protein enzyme
protein activity
7 Which structure is not artery flower Spinal cord xylem
. an organ?

8 Triglyceride is an carbohydra fats protein DNA

. example of te
9 Roots are arise from plumule radicle endosperm cotyledon
which part of seed?

1 Glycolysis is the fructose glucose Acetyl Co A Citric acid

0 breakdown of
.

1 Natural selection individuals populations races genes

1 operates to produce
. changes in,
1 Both strands of DNA Adenine Cytosine Cytosine Adenine
2 are held together by and and and and
. hydrogen bonding, thymine guanine thymine guanine
double hydrogen
bonds are present
between,
 Section – B
(Marks 11x3 = 33)
Note: Attempt any all questions.

Q. 2 Attempt the following question (11x3 = 33)

(i) Identify the following branches? 1x3 OR Show the complete taxonomic 0.5x6
a) Investigate the cause of classification of Oak plant.
Cancer, b) Study of birds
beak,
c) Study of muscular tissues

(ii) The diagram shows two varieties of 2+1 OR Differentiate between Scion and 1+2
moth in England. rootstock? What factors are
a) Which variety was more considered when selecting a
common when there was scion and root stock for grafting?
more air pollution? Give
reason as well.
b) Which variety is more
common in England now a
days?

(iii) Explain the working of central 3 OR Give examples and functions of 0.5x6
dogma? some important protein?

(iv) What does ATP stands for? Also 1+2 OR What is alcoholic fermentation? 1+1+1
draw its label diagram Write its equation? Also give its
example

(v) Give the characteristics of 1+1+1 OR Identify the following parts. Also 0.5x6
Archaebacteria? write their functions
(vi) Give the significance of 3 OR How metaphase plate formed in 2+1
Homeostasis. Mitosis? Explain with diagram

(vii) Give reasons how mitosis is useful. 3 OR Describe the three steps of Dark 3
reaction

(viii) What happens when cells from 2+1 OR Differentiate between apoplast 1.5+1.5
tissues in terms of emergent and symplast pathway
properties? Give example

(ix) List the osmotic adaptations found 3 OR Why pressure flow theory is 3
in Xerophytes better than diffusion?

(x) Answer the following questions 1+1+1 OR Briefly describe the 3

related to Flower of Plant environmental factors that
induce variations?

Name the level of organization

exhibited by the flower?
Mention the role of part A in the
given flower?
Identify the part D of plant?
(xi) Describe the unique structure of 2+1 OR How biology is related with 3
neuron and explain how it supports chemistry? Prove with examples
their function in the nervous
system?
 Section – C
(Marks 4x5 = 20)
Note: Attempt all question each question.

Q. 3 Give characteristics of good 2+3 OR How vacuole and leaves are 2.5+
hypothesis? Also differentiate involved in the process of 2.5
between inductive and deductive excretion?
reasoning.

Q. 4 How Temperature and substrate 2.5+ OR Describe the internal structure of 4+1
concentration affects the enzyme 2.5 a typical leaf focusing on all
activity? Also draw the relevant tissues types found in it. Also
graphs draw its diagram

Q. 5 Describe structural advantages of 5 OR What is natural vegetative 5

plant cell? propagation? Give examples of
structures like rhizome, tubers,
suckers and leaves

Q. 6 Why Prophase I is called the 5 OR Write the important functions 4+1

longest phase of Meiosis? and sources of carbohydrates?
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Q#/ Criteria Level1 Level 2 Level 3 Level Level 5
Part (Marks) (Marks) (Marks) 4(Marks) (Marks)
#
2i Identification of Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
branches observation observation observation relevant answer
a) Pathology (3) (2) (1) information (0)
b) Morphology (0.5)
c) Anatomy
OR Classification of Oak All correct Partially Two correct Some Wrong
plant levels of correct level relevant answer
Kingdom: Plantae classification answer (o.5x2) information (0)
Class: Angiosperms (0.5x6) (0.5x3) (0.5)
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus (Oak)

2 ii Name and Reason Correct Partially Some Wrong

Dark coloured variety answer, correct relevant answer (0)
of moths. reason (1+1) answer information
Reason is that during (0.5+0.5) (0.5)
industrial revolution,
soot and pollution
darkened tree trunk.
Identification Correct Some Wrong
Light colored variety of answer (1) relevant answer (0)
Moth information
(0.5)
OR Scion and rootstock One correct Some Wrong
Scion is the upper part Difference (1) relevant answer (0)
of a grafted plant i.e. information
stem or buds, while (0.5)
root stock is the base
and root portion of the
grafted plant, giving
anchorage and
nutrients.
Factors Two correct One correct Some Wrong
For scion, fruit quality observation, observation relevant answer (0)
and for rootstock is its one for scion (1) information
toughness and and one for (0.5)
resistance to disease. root stock (2)
2 iii Central Dogma Correct Partially Some Wrong
Flow of genetic explanation correct relevant answer (0)
information with in cell, (3) answer (1.5) information
transcription and (0.5)
translation
OR Example and Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
function of Protein example with example with example relevant answer
Keratin, nails and hairs function (03) function (02) with information (0)
Collagen in tissues, function (0.5)
Haemoglobin blood (01)
protein, Antibodies to
kill bacteria.
2 iv ATP Correct name Partially Wrong
Adenosine tri (1) correct name answer (0)
phosphate (0.5)

labelled diagram Correct Partially Some Wrong

Phospahte, labelled labelled relevant answer (0)
nitrogenous base, diagram (2) diagram (1) information
ribose sugar (0.5)

OR Alcoholic Correct Partially Some Wrong

fermentation definition, correct relevant answer (0)
It is the conversion of equation and answer (1.5) information
Pyruvate into Ethanol example (3) (0.5)
and carbondioxide
Pyruvate→ CO2+
Ethanol
Example are Yeast,
certain bacteria
2v characteristics of Three correct Two correct One correct Wrong
Archaebacteria observation observation observation answer (0)
Prokaryotics nature, (3) (2) (1)
unique ribosomal RNA,
antibiotic resistance,
adaptation to harsh
environment
OR Identify the following Correct Partially Some Wrong
parts. Also write their identification correct relevant answer (0)
functions with function identification information
a)Nuclear envelope, (3) with function (0.5)
Double layered (1.5)
protective membrane.
b)Nucleoplasm, Jelly
like substance similar
to cytoplasm.
c)Nucleolus, Darker
area in nucleus makes
ribosomes.
2 vi Significance of Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
Homeostasis. significance significance significance relevant answer
Homeostasis is vital for (3) (2) (1) information (0)
stable internal (0.5)
environment. It
ensures the conditions
like temperature, PH,
allowing enzymes to
work properly. It
regulates blood
glucose levels and
maintain balance of
fluids and electrolytes.
Eliminates metabolic
wastes and help in
growth and
development.
OR Metaphase plate with Correct Partially Wrong
diagram explanation Correct answer (0)
explanation
 In metaphase, spindle with with
fibres which are diagram(3) diagram(1.5)
present at the opposite
pole attach to
kinetochore at the
centromere. The
spindle fibres attach
with chromosomes in
the middle of cell
forming metaphase
plate.
2 vii Reasons how mitosis Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
is useful significance significance significance relevant answer
For growth and (3) (2) (1) information (0)
development, for (0.5)
tissue repair, in
asexual reproduction,
OR Three steps of Dark Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
reaction steps(3) steps (2) step (1) relevant answer
Complete details of information (0)
these three steps (0.5)
Carbon fixation,
Reduction and
Regeneration
2 Emergent properties, Correct Partially Some Wrong
viii Give example explanation Correct relevant answer (0)
It includes how group with example explanation information
of cells come together (2+1) with example (0.5)
to make tissues that (1.5)
have a common role.
While each cell has its
own function, it cannot
do the tissue job by
itself. Example, Muscle
cells can contract their
own when they are
part of muscle tissue,
like in esophagus
showing the action of
peristalsis.
OR Apoplast and Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
symplast pathway differences (3) differences difference relevant answer
Defination, presence (2) (1) information (0
of living or non living (0.5)
parts, efficiency and
resistance
2 ix osmotic adaptations Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
found in Xerophytes observation observation observation relevant answer
Transpiration rates, (3) (2) (1) information (0)
stomatal placement, (0.5)
cuticle thickness,
succulent organs,
examples
OR Pressure flow theory correct Partially Some Wrong
is better than Reason (3) correct relevant answer (0)
diffusion Reason (1.5) information
(0.5)
 Diffusion alone
cannot account for
rapid and long
distance transport of
sugars, as its rate is
too slow. It can
transport material at an
average speed of 1
meter per 8 years.
While in pressure flow
theory that can move
food with an average
speed of 1 meter per
hour.
2x Flower of Plant Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
a)Organ observation observation observation relevant answer
b)Anther, produce (3) (2) (1) information (0)
pollens, (0.5)
c)Stigma
OR Environmental Three correct Two correct One correct Some Wrong
factors that induce observation observation observation relevant answer
variations (3) (2) (1) information (0)
Climate change, (0.5)
presence or absences
of predator,
Competition and
Geographic barriers.
2 xi Neuron Correct Partially Some Wrong
Neuron or nerve cells explanation Correct relevant answer (0)
have a unique shape. (3) explanation information
They have a cell body (1.5) (0.5)
with a nucleus, branch
like parts called
dendrites and a long
part called axon.
Dendrites receive
signals and axon
carries the signals
along long distance.
This design help them
quickly send
information through
the nervous system.
OR Biochemistry Correct Partially Some Wrong
Study of chemical relation, two Correct relevant answer (0)
processes and examples (3) relation, one information
interactions that occur examples (0.5)
in living organisms. (1.5)
Examples,
photosynthesis,
respiration processes,
how enzymes catalyze
reactions.
3 Characteristics of Correct Partially Some Wrong
good hypothesis characteristics Correct relevant answer (0)
Simple, clear, testable, (2) characteristic information
can be proven wrong. (1) (0.5)
 Differentiate between Three correct Two correct One correct Wrong
inductive and differences (3) differences differences Some answer
deductive reasoning. (2) (1) relevant (0)
Definitions, examples, information
if-then logic (0.5)
OR vacuole and leaves Correct Partially Some Wrong
are involved in the reason for correct relevant answer (0)
process of excretion vacuole and reason (1.5 information
Vacuole Plant cells leave + 1.5) (1 + 1)
contain large vacuole (2.5+2.5)
which serve as storage
spaces. These vacuole
can store either
beneficial compounds
or waste substances.
Sometimes wastes
accumulation creates
crystal formation.
Leaves. Shedding of
leaves. Plants
accumulate toxic
materials like heavy
metals and waste
materials in their
leaves
4 Temperature and Correct Partially Some Wrong
substrate explanation correct relevant answer (0)
concentration affects with Graphs explanation information
the enzyme activity (2.5+2.5) (1.5 + 1.5) (1 + 1)
Temperature. Optimum
temperature 37C. Low
temperature, enzyme
activity is reduced
because there is less
kinetic energy,
resulting in fewer
collision between
enzymes and
substrate. High
temperature, cause
enzyme to denature by
breaking the bonds
that hold their shape
due to increase atomic
vibration, altering their
active site and
preventing them from
function properly.
Substrate
concenteration,
increase the rate of
enzyme action. When
all the active sites of
enzyme molecules are
occupied, further
increase in substrate
concenteration will not
 increase the reaction
rate. This is called
saturation point.
OR Internal structure of a Correct Partially Some Wrong
typical leaf focusing naming and Correct relevant answer (0)
on all tissues types functions of naming and information
Main types of tissues all four tissues functions of (0.5)
that make up the cells with leaf all four
are, Epidermal tissues, diagram (4+1) tissues (2)
Spongy Mesophyll
tissues, Palisade
mesophyll and
Vascular tissues. Their
names with correct
functions.
5 Structural Correct name Partially Some Wrong
advantages of plant and function Correct relevant answer (0)
cell of 5 organelle naming and information
Various organelles like (0.5x10) functions of (0.5)
cell wall, cell organelles
membrane, central (2.5)
vacuole, chloroplast
and mitochondria.

OR Natural vegetative Correct Partially Wrong

propagation definition (1) correct answer (0)
It is a process by definition
which plants (0.5
reproduce asexually
using their own natural
mechanism.
Give examples of
structures like Correct
rhizome, tubers, characteristics Partially Wrong
suckers and leaves of relevant correct answer (0)
Rhizome, Flat, structure, one characteristic
horizontal mark for each (2)
underground stem that structure (4)
have small scale
leaves. They have
distinct nodes and
internodes. Examples
are ginger, ferns or
water lilies.
Tubers, Swollen tips of
underground stems
that can serve as
storage structure. They
have eyes from which
new shoots can be
grown. Examples are
potatoes and yums.
Suckers, small shoots
from the underground
parts of plants. These
shoots can develop in
to new plants. Mostly
 seen in various ground
cover plants such as
lawn grass.
Leaves, In
Bryophyllum, new
plantlets are created
along the edges of its
leaves. When they
detach from the parent
plants and fall onto soil
below, and develop
into new plant.
6 Prophase I is called Correct Partially Some Wrong
the longest phase of explanation of Correct relevant answer (0)
Meiosis all events characteristic information
In this phase (5) (2.5) (1)
chromosomes thicken One correct
and visible. Formation mark for each
of synapsis occurs. explanation
Bivalent or tetrads
will occur. Chaismata
will be formed and non
sister chromatids also
exchange their
segments. Crossing
over will takes place.
At the same time
nuclear envelope
breaks down,
nucleolus disappear
and spindle fibres start
to form
OR functions of Correct four Correct Correct two Correct Wrong
carbohydrates functions (4) three functions one answer
Immediate source of functions (3) (2) function (0)
energy, Energy (1)
reserves such as
starch in roots,
glycogen in liver. Play
crucial role in nucleic
acids, cell membrane
and cell wall. Dietary
fibres help in digestion
and manage blood
sugars.
sources of Correct Partially Wrong
carbohydrates sources (1) correct answer (0)
Fruits, vegetables, sources (0.5)
Wheat, rice and dairy
products containing
lactose.
 SLOs
Sr Section: Content Student Learning Outcomes Cognitive Allocated
No Q. No. Domain / Level * Marks in
(Part no.) Area Model Paper
1. A: Q1(1) B [SLO: B-09-D-1] Describe cell as the basic unit of life K 1
2. A: Q1(2) A SLO: B-09-A-08] Describe the steps of the scientific method K 1
that is: Recognition Observation Hypothesis Deduction
Experiments Results
3. A: Q1(3) D [SLO: B-09-D-08] Describe Cell cycle K 1
4. A: Q1(4) B SLO: B-09-B-07] Define biodiversity and classification K 1
5. A: Q1(5) E [SLO: B-09-E-08] Explain plant physiology in terms of structures K 1
and roles of various plant organs
6. A: Q1(6) F [SLO: B-09-F-05] Describe competitive, and non-competitive U 1
inhibition
7. A: Q1(7) E [SLO: B-09-E-1] Distinguish between tissues, organs and U 1
system with examples from animals and plants
8. A: Q1(8) C [SLO: B-09-C-4] Outline the structure, function and sources of A 1
lipids
9. A: Q1(9) Q [SLO: B-09-Q-21] Explain sexual reproduction in plants K 1
10. A: Q1(10) F [SLO: B-09-F-08] Explain aerobic respiration and anaerobic U 1
respiration
11. A: Q1(11) B [SLO: B-09-B-06] Describe evidence of evolution with regards K 1
to the following - Palaeontology (fossil record) - Comparative
anatomy (homologous structures, vestigial structures) -
Selective breeding
12. A: Q1(12) C [SLO: B-09-C-07] Describe briefly the structure of DNA as a K 1
double helix macromolecule made of nucleotides with base
pairing in between the two helices through complementary
base pairing
13. B: Q 2 (i) A [SLO: B-09-A-04] Define with examples that biology has many K 3
sub-fields. (Cytology) (Embryology) (Genetics) (Molecular
Biology) (Pathology) (Ecology) (Marine Biology) (Immunology)
(Morphology) (Anatomy) (Histology) (Physiology) (Taxonomy)
(Palaeontology) (Pharmacology)
OR
B [SLO: B-09-B-11] List the taxonomic ranks of classification
14. B: Q 2 (ii) B [SLO: B-09-B-01] Explain the theory of evolution by natural U 3
selection with example OR
[SLO: B-09-Q-18] Describe the two methods of artificial
Q vegetative propagation (stem cuttings and grafting)

15. B: Q 2 (iii) C [SLO: B-09-C-07] Describe briefly the structure of DNA as a A 3

double helix macromolecule made of nucleotides with base
pairing in between the two helices through complementary
base pairing & Describe briefly the structure of RNA as single
stranded macromolecule made of nucleotides with
nitrogenous base overhangs
OR
C [SLO: B-09-C-03] Outline the structure and function and
sources of proteins with structure of amino acids
16. B: Q 2 (iv) F [SLO: B-09- F -06] Discuss the role of ATP as energy currency U 3
OR
[SLO: B-09- F -08] Explain aerobic respiration and anaerobic
F respiration
 17. B: Q 2 (v) B [SLO: B-09-B-10] List the three distinct domains into which K 3
living organisms are broadly classified into OR
[SLO: B-09-D-03] Sketch different sub-cellular organelles
D (nucleus, mitochondria, cell membranes, etc.) and outline their
roles
18. B: Q 2 (vi) E [SLO: B-09-E-07] Discuss the various organs and systems of the U 3
human body work to maintain homeostasis OR
[SLO: B-09-D-09] Explain mitosis, meiosis and stages of mitosis,
D meiosis (by use of sketch and diagrams)

19. B: Q 2 D [SLO: B-09-D-12] Outline the significance of mitosis and U 3

(vii) meiosis OR
[SLO: B-09- F-07] Describe photosynthesis in plants
F
20. B: Q 2 E [SLO: B-09- E-02] Describe the concept of emergent properties A 3
(viii) as gain in functionalities and how it applies to the following
going from sub-cellular organelles to cells - going from cells to
tissues - going from tissues to organs - going from organs to
systems - going from systems to living organisms OR
Q [SLO: B-09- Q-09] Describe the mechanism of transport of water
and salt in plants

21. B: Q 2 (ix) Q [SLO: B-09- Q-14] Explain osmotic adjustments in plants OR U 3

Q [SLO: B-09- Q-10] Explain the mechanism of food translocation
by, the theory of Pressure Flow Mechanism

22. B: Q 2 (x) Q [SLO: B-09- Q-21] Explain sexual reproduction in plants OR K 3

[SLO: B-09- B-05] Describe sources of variation which can lead to
B speciation and evolution

23. B: Q 2 (xi) D [SLO: B-09- D-05] Identify different types of cells (mesophyll K 3
cell, epidermal cell, neurons, muscle, red blood cell, liver cell)
and sketch their structures OR
[SLO: B-09- A-05] Relate that biology connects with other natural
A sciences. Students should be able to distinguish in terms of the
broad subject matter the below fields: (Biophysics)
(Biochemistry) (Computational Biology)
(Biogeography) (Biostatistics) (Biotechnology) (Bio economics)

24. C: Q3 A [SLO: B-09- A-08] Describe the steps of the scientific method U 5
that is: Recognition Observation Hypothesis Deduction
Experiments Results
OR
Q [SLO: B-09- Q-13] Describe the mechanism adaptations in plants
for the excretion
25. C: Q4 F [SLO: B-09- F -02] Define Enzymes and describe their U 5
characteristics
OR
[SLO: B-09- E -04] Discuss the different types of tissue come
together to form the leaf
26. C: Q5 D [SLO: B-09- D -04] Outline structural advantages of plant and A 5
animal cells
OR
Q [SLO: B-09- Q -17] Explain vegetative propagation in plants.

27. C: Q6 D [SLO: B-09- D-11] Compare the processes of mitosis and meiosis U 5
OR
[SLO: B-09- C -06] Identify carbohydrates as monosaccharides,
C disaccharides and polysaccharides
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