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NCERT Exemplar · Class 11 · Biology

Chapter 17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Practice each question, then open the answer or worked solution.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

15 questions
Q11Written answer

CO2 dissociates from carbaminohaemoglobin when

a. pCO2 is high & pO2 is low

b. pO2 is high and pCO2 is low

c. pCO2 and pO2 are equal

d. None of the above

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Option (b) is the answer

Q12Written answer

In breathing movements, air volume can be estimated by

a. Stethoscope

b. Hygrometer

c. Sphigmomanometer

d. Spirometer

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Option (d) is the answer.

Q13Written answer

From the following relationships between respiratory volume and capacities and mark the correct answer

i. Inspiratory capacity (IC) = Tidal Volume + Residual Volume

ii. Vital Capacity (VC) = Tidal Volume (TV) + Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) + Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV).

iii. Residual Volume (RV) = Vital Capacity (VC) – Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)

iv. Tidal Volume (TV) = Inspiratory Capacity (IC) – Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)

a. (i) Incorrect, (ii) Incorrect, (iii) Incorrect, (iv) Correct

b. (i) Incorrect, (ii) Correct, (iii) Incorrect, (iv) Correct

c. (i) Correct, (ii) Correct, (iii) Incorrect, (iv) Correct

d. (i) Correct, (ii) Incorrect, (iii) Correct, (iv) Incorrect

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Option (b) is the answer.

Q14Written answer

The oxygen – haemoglobin dissociation curve will show a right shift in case of

a. High pCO2

b. High pO2

c. Low pCO2

d. Less H+ concentration

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Option (a) is the answer

Q15Written answer

Match the following and mark the correct options

Animal Respiratory Organ

A. Earthworm

B. Insects

C. Fishes

D. Birds/Reptiles

Animal Respiratory Organ

i. Moist cuticle

ii. Gills

iii. Lungs

iv. Trachea

Options:

a. A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii

b. A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii

c. A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv

d. A-i, B-ii, C-i.v, D-iii

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Option (b) is the answer.