UP Board Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key and Solutions PDF (February 27, Code 348 CK)

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UP Board Class 12 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key Code 348 CK is available for download. The exam was conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) on February 27, 2023 in Afternoon Session 2 PM to 5:15 PM . The medium of paper was English and Hindi. In terms of difficulty level, UP Board Class 12 Biology paper was Easy. The question paper comprised a total of 9 questions.

UP Board Class 12 Biology (Code 348 CK) Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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UP Board Class 12 Biology (Code 348 CK) Question Paper with Solutions PDF


Question 1:

Which enzyme cuts the DNA at specific site?

  • (A) Ligase
  • (B) Exonuclease
  • (C) Endonuclease
  • (D) Polymerase

Question 2:

According to Allen's rule, mammals in colder climates generally have:

  • (A) Shorter limbs and body appendages
  • (B) Longer limbs and body appendages
  • (C) Smaller body size
  • (D) All organs and appendages of equal size

Question 3:

The phenotypic ratio of a Mendelian dihybrid cross is:

  • (A) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1
  • (B) 9 : 7
  • (C) 3 : 1
  • (D) 1 : 2 : 1

Question 4:

Testosterone hormone is secreted by:

  • (A) Sertoli cells
  • (B) Epididymis
  • (C) Germ cells
  • (D) Leydig cells

Question 5:

Write the full form of ZIFT and MTP.


Question 6:

Define codominance.


Question 7:

Explain the type of pollination in cleistogamous flowers.


Question 8:

Write the number of chromosomes in trisomic and monosomic conditions in humans.


Question 9:

Give any two causes of biodiversity loss.


Question 10:

Define the term ‘health’. Mention any two important factors to maintain good health.


Question 11:

Briefly explain Gause’s competitive exclusion principle.


Question 12:

Define allele. Comment upon multiple allelism with examples.


Question 13:

Briefly explain the inheritance of sex-linked recessive character in humans.


Question 14:

Comment upon the xerophytic adaptation in desert plants.


Question 15:

What is hybridization? Describe the process and importance of artificial hybridization in brief.


Question 16:

Comment on tRNA.


Question 17:

Write short notes on the following:
(i) Filariasis
(ii) Polyembryony


Question 18:

Describe the principle of immunization in brief. Add a note on passive immunization.


Question 19:

With the help of two suitable examples, explain the vegetative propagation in plants.


Question 20:

Briefly describe the steps of production of human insulin using rDNA technology.


Question 21:

What is restriction endonuclease? Give any two examples.


Question 22:

Define immunity. Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity with suitable examples.


Question 23:

Define sewage. Describe the biological treatment of sewage in brief.


Question 24:

Write short notes on the following:
(i) Biodiversity hotspot
(ii) Biopiracy


Question 25:

What is double fertilization? Explain.


Question 26:

What are cloning vectors? Briefly explain the characteristics of cloning vectors.


Question 27:

Describe the process of spermatogenesis in brief. Add a note on the role of FSH and LH in spermatogenesis.


Question 28:

Define pollination. Briefly describe different kinds of pollination in flowering plants.


Question 29:

Define population. Discuss different attributes of population.


Question 30:

Give a detailed account of various strategies adopted for the conservation of biodiversity.


Question 31:

What is transcription? Briefly describe the mechanism of transcription in prokaryotes.


Question 32:

Explain the role of pedigree analysis in human genetics. Add a note on symbols used in pedigree analysis.



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