ID: Class: 12 Subject: Biology Topic: Human Reproduction Type: Long (LA) Year: 2025

Question:

(a) Study the given diagram showing the sectional view of a seminiferous tubule. [Diagram is implied]
(b) Answer the following questions :
  • (i) Label A, B, C and D in the figure.
  • (ii) What will be the number of chromosomes in secondary spermatocyte and spermatid respectively?
  • (iii) Explain the terms Spermiogenesis and Spermiation.

OR
Study the figures given below showing initial stages in the formation of female gametophyte and answer the questions that follow. [Figures P and Q are implied, showing Megasporogenesis]
  • (i) Identify (P) and (Q).
  • (ii) What kind of division does cell (P) undergo to form (Q)? How many (Q) cells form the embryo sac? What is the name given to such kind of development?
  • (iii) How many free nuclear mitotic divisions will the functional megaspore undergo to form the embryo sac?
  • (iv) Describe the structure of a mature female gametophyte.