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What happens to energy as it moves up the trophic levels?

Energy decreases as it moves up the trophic levels due to energy loss as heat and metabolic activities, following the 10% law. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept.

Which of the following statements about biodiversity conservation is correct?

In situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats, such as in national parks and sanctuaries. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which characteristic is common to both liverworts and hornworts?

Both liverworts and hornworts have a thalloid body structure, but only liverworts have gemma cups. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which scientist first isolated DNA and named it ‘Nuclein’?

Friedrich Miescher first isolated DNA in 1869 and named it ‘Nuclein’. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following statements about invasive species is incorrect?

Invasive species often harm native biodiversity by competing for resources, altering habitats, and disrupting ecological interactions. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Organism and Population, Ecosystem and Biodiversity, Topic: Ecological interactions and conservation.

Which compound is the primary electron donor in llular respiration?

NADH donates electrons to the electron transport chain, playing a crucial role in llular respiration. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Câ‚„ plants?

Câ‚„ plants have high water-use efficiency due to their ability to minimize photorespiration. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following structures is absent during prophase?

During prophase, the nucleolus disappears, and the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.