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Class 12 Biology questions for CBSE

Curriculum-aligned Biology questions for Class 12 under CBSE. Shortlist topics, practice at your pace, and make every answer count.

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Q21•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In agriculture, which of the following is an example of using biofertilizers?

AUsing pesticides
BPlanting genetically modified crops
CApplying nitrogen-fixing bacteria
DUsing chemical fertilizers
Q22•MCQ•[1 Mark]

A genetic study of a population reveals a 1:1 ratio of males to females. What can be inferred about the sex determination mechanism in this population?

AEnvironmental factors
BChromosomal basis
CGenetic drift
DRandom mating
Q23•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In a case of incomplete dominance, what phenotype is expected in the F1 generation when red and white flowers are crossed?

APink
BPurple
CWhite
DRed
Q24•MCQ•[1 Mark]

A family has a history of cystic fibrosis. What type of genetic disorder does this represent?

AX-linked recessive
BX-linked dominant
CAutosomal recessive
DAutosomal dominant
Q25•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In humans, which pair of sex chromosomes determines a male individual?

AXO
BXX
CXY
DYY
Q26•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In the lac operon model, what role does the presence of lactose play in gene expression?

ARepresses gene expression
BHas no effect
CInhibits lactose metabolism
DActivates gene expression
Q27•MCQ•[1 Mark]

During the process of transcription, what is the role of RNA polymerase in relation to the DNA template?

AUnwind DNA
BSynthesize DNA
CRepair DNA
DSynthesize RNA
Q28•MCQ•[1 Mark]

A scientist is studying the double helix structure of DNA. Which of the following components is NOT part of the DNA structure?

ADeoxyribose sugar
BPhosphate group
CRibose sugar
DNitrogenous bases
Q29•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In a specific food web, if the population of primary consumers decreases, what is the likely consequence for the producers?

ANo effect on producers
BIncrease in producer population
CDecrease in producer population
DProducers become extinct
Q30•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In a forest ecosystem, which of the following components plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling?

AProducers
BPrimary consumers
CSecondary consumers
DDecomposers
Q31•MCQ•[1 Mark]

In an ecological study, the biomass of primary producers was found to be significantly higher compared to primary consumers. What does this indicate about the energy flow in the ecosystem?

AConsumers outnumber producers
BHigh energy efficiency
CEnergy loss at each trophic level
DProducers have low energy
Q32•MCQ•[1 Mark]

During an outbreak of malaria in a region, which of the following pathogens is responsible for the disease?

AProtozoa
BVirus
CBacteria
DFungi
Q33•MCQ•[1 Mark]

A 45-year-old individual has been diagnosed with lung cancer due to prolonged smoking. What is the primary risk factor associated with this type of cancer?

AGenetic predisposition
BEnvironmental pollution
CSmoking
DDietary habits
Q34•MCQ•[1 Mark]

A patient presents with symptoms of a respiratory infection caused by a virus. Which of the following pathogens is most likely responsible?

AProtozoa
BFungi
CVirus
DBacteria
Q35•Long Answer•[52 Marks]

Explain the significance of industrial microbiology in modern biotechnology. Discuss its applications in food production, waste management, and pharmaceutical industries, providing specific examples of microbial processes and products used in these sectors.

Q36•Long Answer•[52 Marks]

Discuss the various components of an ecosystem, including the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers. How do these components interact to maintain ecological balance? Provide examples to support your explanation.

Q37•Short Answer•[5 Marks]

Describe the role of microbes in the production of antibiotics and their significance in industrial microbiology.

Q38•Short Answer•[5 Marks]

In a dihybrid cross, what phenotypic ratio is expected in the F2 generation according to Mendelian inheritance principles?

Q39•MCQ•[2 Marks]

Which of the following codons codes for the amino acid Methionine?

ACUG
BGUA
CUAC
DAUG
Q40•MCQ•[2 Marks]

What blood group is considered the universal donor?

AType AB
BType O
CType A
DType B