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Science · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q11
(a) State two differences between the act of chewing food and salivation on sight of food.
(a)
State two differences between the act of chewing food and salivation on sight of food.
OR
(b)
State two differences between pollination and fertilization.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
&
Chewing of food & Salivation on sight of food
i) It is a voluntary action.
ii) It is controlled by forebrain.
& i) It is a reflex/involuntary action.
ii) It is controlled by medulla in the hind brain.
Pollination & Fertilization
i) It is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to the suitable stigma.
ii) It occurs in plants.
& i) It is the fusion of male gamete with the female gamete.
ii) It occurs in both plants and animals.
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