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Biology Exemplar
Biology Exemplar

Class 12

NCERT Exemplar

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Biology
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Chapter 1: Reproduction in Organisms

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Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

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Chapter 3: Human Reproduction

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Chapter 4: Reproductive Health

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Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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Chapter 7: Evolution

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Chapter 8: Human Health and Disease

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Chapter 9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production

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Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare

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Chapter 11: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

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Chapter 12: Biotechnology and its Applications

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Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations

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Chapter 14: Ecosystem

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Chapter 15: Biodiversity and Conservation

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List any two major causes other than anthropogenic causes of the loss of biodiversity.
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What is an endangered species? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each?
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What are sacred groves and their role in biodiversity conservation?
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An endangered species is a population of organisms, which is facing a high risk of becoming extinct because
(i)   Its number being very low.
(ii)  It is threatened by changing environment.
(iii)  It is facing predator threat. Endangered plant species-Venus fly trap Endangered animal species-Siberian tiger.
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What is an endangered species? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each?
TopicBiodiversity and Conservation
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1
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