BIOLOGY IX

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1. a. Name the following
i. the causative germ for Amoebic dysentery ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA.
ii. Mosquito which spreads yellow fever. AEDES
iii. Pathogen present in tannery wastes ANTHRAX BACILLI
iv. The causative agent of sleeping sickness. PROTOZOA
v. One antiseptic. LYSOL
2. b. Write the full forms of
i. BCG BACILLUS OF CALMETTE AND GUERIN
ii. DPT/DTP DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND PERTUSSIS
iii. WHO WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
iv. STD SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
v. HIV HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
3. c. Define the following terms
i. Incubation period
The period between entry of germs and the first symptoms of the disease is called
incubation period.
ii. Bagasse
Is the plant residue (as of sugar cane) after extracting the sugarcane juice). These
are used as fire wood or in paper industry.
iii. E-waste
e-waste is the abbreviation of electronic waste. It consists of the discarded
appliances using electricity, such as old computers, TVs, refrigerators, radios,
cell (mobile) phones, mobile batteries etc.
iv. Immunity
Is the resistance to the onset of a disease after infection by harmful germs.
v. Prophylaxis
Vaccination is the practice of artificially introducing the germs or the germ
substance into the body for developing resistance to a particular diseases.
Scientifically, this practice is called prophylasis.
4. d. Differentiate between
i. Antiseptic and antibiotic
ANTISEPTIC ANTIBIOTIC
These are mild chemical Antibiotics are chemical substances
substances which, when applied produced by some microorganisms,
on the body, kill germs. These and can kill or inhibit the growth of
substances are in such mild other microorganisms.
concentration that they cause no Eg Penicillin
harm to the skin and body.
Lysol, carbolic acid, iodine,
benzoic acid, mercurochrome,
boric acid, etc.
 ii. Regradable/Degradable and non- degradable waste
DEGRADABLE WASTE NON-DEGRADABLE WASTE

The waste that can be decomposed by The waste that cannot be decomposed

micro-organisms is called degradable by micro-organisms is called non-

waste. degradable waste.

E.g. Vegetable peel, paper, cloth etc. E.g. Plastic

iii. Communicable and non-communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are Non-communicable diseasesare

the diseases which passes from one
individual to another individual. They are
generally caused by some bacteria,
viruses or any other pathogens. For
example, malaria, AIDS etc.
the diseases which does not spread
from one person to another person.
Example, diabetes, colour blindness,
heart attack, beri-beri.

iv. Personal Hygiene and social hygiene.

Cleanliness, rest and sleep, and physical Means taking proper care of surroundings.
exercise are a part of Personal hygiene All public places such as schools, office
building, bathrooms, lavatories, cinema
halls, etc should be kept clean

v. Vector and Pathogen.

A pathogen is an agent that causes disease, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan,
or parasite. A vector is any agent that acts as an intermediate carrier of the
pathogen. So, for example, for malaria the pathogen is a protozoan called
Plasmodium, and the vector is a mosquito called Anopheles.
5. e. Mention true or False
i. Flyash is the gaseous waste of cement industry. TRUE
ii. Red cross day is celebrated on 8th May TRUE
iii. Salk Vaccine is used against tuberculosis FLASE
iv. Goitre is endemic in sub- Himalayan regions of India TRUE
v. Contamination means entry of germs by insect bite. FALSE
False. Contamination means unwanted entry of disease-causing germs in drinking water of foods.

6. f. Fill in the blanks

i. Beri-Beri is a __________ deficiency disease NUTRITIONAL
 ii. Any agent that causes cancer is called __________ CARCINOGEN
iii. The drug based on arsenic compound produced in 1910 is ____________
SALVARSON
iv. The most rapidly increasing and much harmful waste today is ____________
PLASTICS
v. A disease that weakens bodys immune system is ________________ AIDS
7. g. Give reason why
i. it is important to know how the germs leave the body of a patient.
It is important to know how the germs leave the body of a patient as there are some
diseases and infections which are transmitted through air, water or just by direct
contact. Therefore, to take precautions and protect others from further infections, it is
a must to know how the germs leave the body of an infected person.
ii. One should breathe by nose and never by mouth
One should breathe by nose and never by mouth because nose contains hair and
mucous to trap dust and micro-organisms, so that the inhaled air becomes pure and
the respiratory passage is free of dust and micro-organisms.
iii. Municipal sewage is first separated into degradable and non-degradable waste
Municipal sewage is first separated into degradable and non-degradable wastes
because degradable wastes can be broken down into non-toxic waste in septic
tanks, while non-degradable waste needs to be dumped or buried at safe places to
avoid any hazardous effects.
iv. Landfills are coming up first near large cities
Landfills are coming up fast near large cities due to huge population growth and lack
of using efficient and safe disposal method. As construction activities are very active,
new colonies are being raised and construction units have become very active.
These produce large quantities of waste stones, pebbles, broken bricks and wood
waste. Mostly, these are used as landfills. One can see heaps of landfills in the
suburbs.
v. Abnormally large number of WBCs in the blood is usually an indication of some
infection in our body
Whenever a germ or infection invades the body, a signal is sent to the immune
system to produce specific antibodies. To cope with the number of germs being
multiplied inside the body, white blood cells start multiplying rapidly. This enables
them to produce more number of antibodies and stop the infection in time. So,
abnormally large numbers of WBCs in the blood are usually an indication of some
infection in our body
8. h. Choose the odd one out
i. Formalin, iodine , Lysol, phenol.
Disinfectants. Iodine is a wrong example as it is an antiseptic.
ii. Diarrhea, typhoid, dysentery, malaria
Malaria is wrong example as it is disease caused by Mosquito
iii. AIDS, chicken pox, hepatitis, cholera
AIDS, chicken pox , hepatitis are common viral diseases. Whereas Cholera is
wrong example as it is the diseases caused by bacteria
iv. Tears, skin , nasal secretion, Hcl in stomach
Tears, nasal secretion, Hcl in stomach are the germ killing secretions from
different parts of the body whereas skin is the protective outer layer of the body
which is impermeable to germs.
v. BCG, DPT/DTP, ATP
 Vaccines. ATP is a wrong example as it is an energy carrier in the cells of all known
organisms.
LONG QUESTION TYPE
1. a. Describe the different ways by which housefly contaminates our food
The different ways by which the housefly contaminates our food:

1. Hairy body and legs: Hairy or spiny body and legs easily pick up dirt containing germs from
unhygienic places such as rotten materials, infected wound or faecal matter. When these flies
sit on our food, they rub their legs continuously dropping the particles of dirt onto the food,
thereby contaminating it.
2. Pouring out saliva: When the housefly pours its saliva or regurgitates on food, foodstuffs get
moistened and pathogens get deposited on them. This results in their contamination.
3. Excreta: While feeding on food items, houseflies may deposit their excreta on food,
contaminating it.
4. Direct transmission of germs: In some cases, houseflies directly transmit the pathogens. In
case of eye disease trachoma, pathogens are transferred from an infected person to a healthy
person, when a fly settled on an infected eye of a person sits on the eyes of a healthy person.

b. i) List any three effective methods for controlling mosquitoes.

Effective methods for controlling mosquitoes:

1. Spraying insecticides
2. Food should be protected by covering it
3. Eliminating breeding places of mosquitoes

ii) How would you differentiate between Culex and Anopheles mosquito pertaining to
then i) eggs ii) larvae

2. a. Name the causative germ of AIDS. How is this disease transmitted.

Causative germ of AIDS:
HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus)
Transmission of AIDS:
(a) Sexual intercourse
(b) Mother to child transmission
(c) Contaminated blood transfusions

b.i) What are the causes and symptoms of malaria and tuberculosis?
Disease Causative agent Symptoms

Chills, high fever, profuse sweating,

Malaria Protozoan, Plasmodium severe headache, nausea, vomiting,

fatigue and body pain

Persistent cough, afternoon fever, bloody

Tuberculosis Bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis mucus, loss of weight, fatigue and chest

pain

ii) what is faeco-oral route of disease transmission?

The cholera germ is spread through food and water (faeco-oral route).
3. a.) i) Write four uses of antibiotics?
a) Antibiotics have a wide use in medicine to fight infections.
b) Certain antibiotics are used as food preservatives, especially for fresh meat and fish.
c) Some antibiotics are used in treating animal feed to prevent internal infection.
d) Some antibiotics are used for controlling plant pathogens.
ii) What is the source of commercial production of penicillim?
the commercial production of penicillin has been largely done from a related species P. chrysogenum, but
it is also being produced synthetically.
b)i) what is vaccination?
Vaccination is the introduction of any kind of dead or weakened germs into the body of a living being to
develop immunity (resistance) against the respective disease or diseases.
ii) What do you mean by actively acquired immunity?
This is the resistance developed by an individual due to a previous infection or antigen (chemical found on
the surface of the disease- causing germ cell)
iii) State any three characteristics of antibodies?
Three characteristics of Antibodies
i. The antibodies are proteins (they belong to the class of immunoglobulins).
ii. Our body can make an unlimited variety of different antibodies.
iii. Antibodies are specific which means that one kind of antibody acts against only one particular
type of antigen.
 4.
a.) i) What was the reason for the formation of W.H.O?
 The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) which is
concerned with international public health.
 It was established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and is a member of
the United Nations Development Group.
 Member countries of the UNO focused on the need for creating an international body to look after
the health problems of the people of the world.
 This need was particularly felt in the field of research on the causes and cures of diseases.
 Combined efforts in this direction were to give better and faster results.
 Poor and developing countries were to benefit quickly.
ii) State any three main activities of WHO.
Functions of World Health Organization (WHO):

1. To promote and support projects for research on diseases

2. To collect and supply information about the occurrence of diseases of epidemic nature such as cholera, plague
and yellow fever
3. To lay pharmaceutical standards for important drugs, to ensure purity and size of the dose
4. To organise campaigns for the control of epidemic (widespread) and endemic (local) diseases

b)i) When was Red Cross Society formed?

1864
ii) State four major activities of Red Cross Society.
Major activities of Red Cross:

1. To extend relief and help to the victims of any calamity – flood, fire, famine and earthquake
2. To procure and supply blood for needy victims of war and other calamities
3. To extend all possible first-aid in an accident
4. To arrange for ambulance services in emergencies

5. a.i) List some of the common wastes produced in mining operation and mention how there can be renewed
Common wastes produced in mining operation:

Coal, Dust, Iron, Copper, Zinc, etc.

Reusing of wastes produced in mining operation:

During operation of getting minerals, a large quantity of waste material is produced. This waste material is
called mine tailing. It is the left over. The mine tailing can be mixed with materials to produce tiles and
masonry cement.

ii) Describe the procedure how compost is usually produced.

The rotting and conversion of organic waste into manure is known as composting. The product formed after
composting is called compost.

Method of preparing compost:

1. A trench of about 5 m long, 1.5 m wide and 1.5 m deep is dug.

2. A 30 cm thick layer of well-mixed refuse and waste is spread on it. This layer is completely wetted with a
watery mixture of cow dung and some mud.
3. A second layer of mixed refuse is spread over the first layer, till the heap rises about half a metre.
4. The set-up is kept undisturbed for about 3 months, during which water is sprinkled over it at regular intervals.
5. A trench is then dug, its material is taken out and rearranged in conical heaps and covered with a layer of soil.
6. After 50-60 days, compost is ready for use in cultivation fields or in garden flower beds, etc.
 iii) state three main purposes of incineration
Purposes of incineration of wastes:

 It reduces the weight of the waste.

 It reduces the volume of the waste.
 It renders toxic wastes into less toxic or even non-toxic wastes.

iv) What is a sludge?

Sludge is the solid precipitated organic material obtained after treating waste water by microorganisms. Sludge can be used as
manure.
6. a.i) Name the causative agent of cholera . Mention its symptons and preventive measure.
Causative agent of Cholera is Vibrio cholera. Its symptons are Acute diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, dehydration, reduced urination.
Prevent measure
Proper sanitation, control of flies, avoid exposed food, anticholera injection

b.i) Discuss the merits of local Defence systems

Merit of local defence system
a) they start working instantaneously
b) they are not dependent on previous exposure to infections
c) they are effective against a wide range of potentially infectious agents.
ii) Name two sulphonamides drugs
Sulphadiazine and sulphanilamide