Life Processes Class 10 Science MCQs with Answers

1. 🌿 What is the primary site of photosynthesis in plants?

  • A. Roots
  • B. Stems
  • C. Leaves
  • D. Flowers
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C. Leaves

2. 🫀 Which part of the human heart receives deoxygenated blood?

  • A. Left atrium
  • B. Right atrium
  • C. Left ventricle
  • D. Right ventricle
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B. Right atrium

3. 💨 What is the function of stomata in leaves?

  • A. Water transport
  • B. Photosynthesis
  • C. Gas exchange
  • D. Nutrient absorption
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C. Gas exchange

4. 🧪 Which enzyme breaks down starch in the mouth?

  • A. Pepsin
  • B. Amylase
  • C. Lipase
  • D. Trypsin
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B. Amylase

5. 💧 Which structure in plants conducts water?

  • A. Phloem
  • B. Xylem
  • C. Cambium
  • D. Cortex
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B. Xylem

6. 🍽️ Which of the following organs secretes bile?

  • A. Pancreas
  • B. Gall bladder
  • C. Liver
  • D. Small intestine
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C. Liver

7. 🔁 What is the main function of the large intestine?

  • A. Digestion of fats
  • B. Absorption of water
  • C. Absorption of protein
  • D. Mixing of food
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B. Absorption of water

8. 🔬 Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart?

  • A. Pulmonary artery
  • B. Pulmonary vein
  • C. Aorta
  • D. Vena cava
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B. Pulmonary vein

9. 🌡️ Which part of the nephron is responsible for filtration?

  • A. Loop of Henle
  • B. Tubule
  • C. Glomerulus
  • D. Collecting duct
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C. Glomerulus

10. 🌬️ Which gas is mainly exhaled during respiration?

  • A. Oxygen
  • B. Nitrogen
  • C. Carbon dioxide
  • D. Hydrogen
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C. Carbon dioxide

11. 🧬 Which life process provides energy to the body?

  • A. Respiration
  • B. Excretion
  • C. Digestion
  • D. Circulation
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A. Respiration

12. 🍞 Which end products are formed during anaerobic respiration in yeast?

  • A. Carbon dioxide and water
  • B. Lactic acid and energy
  • C. Ethanol and carbon dioxide
  • D. Glucose and water
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C. Ethanol and carbon dioxide

13. 🔬 Where does the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate occur in cells?

  • A. Nucleus
  • B. Mitochondria
  • C. Cytoplasm
  • D. Ribosomes
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C. Cytoplasm

14. 🌡️ Which form of respiration occurs in human muscles during deficiency of oxygen?

  • A. Aerobic respiration
  • B. Anaerobic respiration
  • C. Photosynthesis
  • D. Fermentation
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B. Anaerobic respiration

15. 🧪 Which substance is used to test the presence of starch in leaves?

  • A. Lime water
  • B. Iodine solution
  • C. Alcohol
  • D. Benedict’s solution
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B. Iodine solution

16. 🥬 Why are chloroplasts important for photosynthesis?

  • A. They store food
  • B. They absorb minerals
  • C. They contain chlorophyll
  • D. They release oxygen
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C. They contain chlorophyll

17. 🫀 Which valve prevents the backflow of blood into the left atrium?

  • A. Tricuspid valve
  • B. Semilunar valve
  • C. Bicuspid (mitral) valve
  • D. Aortic valve
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C. Bicuspid (mitral) valve

18. 🚰 Which part of nephron collects the urine?

  • A. Bowman’s capsule
  • B. Tubule
  • C. Collecting duct
  • D. Glomerulus
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C. Collecting duct

19. 🌿 Which pigment captures light energy for photosynthesis?

  • A. Haemoglobin
  • B. Keratin
  • C. Chlorophyll
  • D. Melanin
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C. Chlorophyll

20. 🩸 What is the function of hemoglobin in blood?

  • A. Clotting
  • B. Immunity
  • C. Oxygen transport
  • D. Digestion
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C. Oxygen transport

21. 🔁 What is the correct pathway of blood circulation in humans?

  • A. Heart → Body → Lungs
  • B. Body → Heart → Lungs → Heart → Body
  • C. Lungs → Heart → Body
  • D. Heart → Lungs → Heart → Body
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B. Body → Heart → Lungs → Heart → Body

22. 🌾 What is translocation in plants?

  • A. Water absorption
  • B. Removal of waste
  • C. Transport of food
  • D. Exchange of gases
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C. Transport of food

23. 🧬 Which process releases energy from food inside the cells?

  • A. Digestion
  • B. Excretion
  • C. Respiration
  • D. Circulation
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C. Respiration

24. 🔍 Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

  • A. Veins
  • B. Arteries
  • C. Capillaries
  • D. Vena cava
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B. Arteries

25. 💨 Which part of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange?

  • A. Bronchi
  • B. Alveoli
  • C. Trachea
  • D. Larynx
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B. Alveoli

26. 🩻 In which form is food absorbed into the blood from small intestine?

  • A. Complex proteins
  • B. Simple sugars, amino acids, fatty acids
  • C. Fats and oils
  • D. Water only
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B. Simple sugars, amino acids, fatty acids

27. 🧫 Which part of nephron filters the blood?

  • A. Tubule
  • B. Collecting duct
  • C. Glomerulus
  • D. Loop of Henle
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C. Glomerulus

28. 🧴 Which organ removes nitrogenous waste from the human body?

  • A. Liver
  • B. Kidney
  • C. Skin
  • D. Lungs
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B. Kidney

29. 🧘‍♂️ What is the purpose of breathing?

  • A. Absorption of food
  • B. Excretion of urea
  • C. Intake of oxygen for cellular respiration
  • D. Movement of muscles
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C. Intake of oxygen for cellular respiration

30. 🔎 What is the basic unit of kidney that filters blood?

  • A. Ureter
  • B. Nephron
  • C. Glomerulus
  • D. Bowman’s capsule
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B. Nephron

31. 💉 Which part of the circulatory system prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in humans?

  • A. Right atrium
  • B. Left ventricle
  • C. Septum
  • D. Valves
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C. Septum

32. 🌱 What is the ultimate source of energy for autotrophs?

  • A. Soil
  • B. Sunlight
  • C. Water
  • D. Air
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B. Sunlight

33. 🧪 What is the main function of bile in digestion?

  • A. Digest proteins
  • B. Digest carbohydrates
  • C. Emulsify fats
  • D. Absorb minerals
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C. Emulsify fats

34. 🧬 Which molecules are produced during aerobic respiration?

  • A. CO2 and H2O
  • B. Lactic acid and CO2
  • C. Alcohol and CO2
  • D. Glucose and ATP
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A. CO2 and H2O

35. 💨 What structure helps guard cells to open and close stomata?

  • A. Xylem
  • B. Phloem
  • C. Chloroplast
  • D. Turgor pressure
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D. Turgor pressure

36. 🧫 Which of the following carries oxygenated blood?

  • A. Pulmonary vein
  • B. Pulmonary artery
  • C. Vena cava
  • D. Right atrium
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A. Pulmonary vein

37. 🧃 What does pancreatic juice help digest?

  • A. Carbohydrates only
  • B. Proteins and fats only
  • C. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
  • D. Minerals only
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C. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

38. 🧬 Where does aerobic respiration occur inside the cell?

  • A. Cytoplasm
  • B. Ribosome
  • C. Mitochondria
  • D. Nucleus
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C. Mitochondria

39. 🔁 What is the function of blood plasma?

  • A. Carry oxygen
  • B. Fight infections
  • C. Carry nutrients and hormones
  • D. Help clot blood
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C. Carry nutrients and hormones

40. 🌬️ Which gas is essential for aerobic respiration?

  • A. Nitrogen
  • B. Carbon dioxide
  • C. Hydrogen
  • D. Oxygen
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D. Oxygen

41. 🍃 Which process occurs in the chloroplast?

  • A. Respiration
  • B. Transpiration
  • C. Photosynthesis
  • D. Digestion
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C. Photosynthesis

42. 🧬 Which organism can perform photosynthesis and respiration both?

  • A. Fungi
  • B. Bacteria
  • C. Green plants
  • D. Virus
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C. Green plants

43. 🥤 Which process leads to loss of water from aerial parts of plant?

  • A. Respiration
  • B. Translocation
  • C. Photosynthesis
  • D. Transpiration
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D. Transpiration

44. 🧬 What is the energy currency of the cell?

  • A. DNA
  • B. Glucose
  • C. ATP
  • D. Protein
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C. ATP

45. 🧠 Which organ filters urea from the blood?

  • A. Liver
  • B. Kidney
  • C. Lungs
  • D. Skin
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B. Kidney

46. 🧫 Which plant tissue helps in transport of water?

  • A. Xylem
  • B. Phloem
  • C. Parenchyma
  • D. Collenchyma
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A. Xylem

47. 💧 Which organ removes excess water and salts?

  • A. Kidney
  • B. Lungs
  • C. Intestine
  • D. Pancreas
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A. Kidney

48. 🫀 Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

  • A. Right atrium
  • B. Left atrium
  • C. Right ventricle
  • D. Left ventricle
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D. Left ventricle

49. 🧪 Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

  • A. Secretion of bile
  • B. Urea formation
  • C. Blood filtration
  • D. Storage of glycogen
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C. Blood filtration

50. 🌱 In plants, food is transported through:

  • A. Xylem
  • B. Phloem
  • C. Cambium
  • D. Cortex
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B. Phloem

51. 🧬 What is the main nitrogenous waste in humans?

  • A. Ammonia
  • B. Nitrite
  • C. Uric acid
  • D. Urea
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D. Urea

52. 🌿 Which plant part loses water through transpiration?

  • A. Root hairs
  • B. Leaves
  • C. Stem
  • D. Flowers
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B. Leaves

53. 🧪 What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

  • A. Only absorption
  • B. Mechanical digestion
  • C. Absorption and enzymatic digestion
  • D. Water reabsorption only
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C. Absorption and enzymatic digestion

54. 💉 Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?

  • A. Aorta
  • B. Pulmonary artery
  • C. Vena cava
  • D. Pulmonary vein
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C. Vena cava

55. 🌱 What is the raw material required for photosynthesis?

  • A. Carbon dioxide and oxygen
  • B. Water and glucose
  • C. Water and carbon dioxide
  • D. Water and nitrogen
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C. Water and carbon dioxide

56. 💨 The removal of metabolic waste from the body is called:

  • A. Transpiration
  • B. Respiration
  • C. Excretion
  • D. Digestion
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C. Excretion

57. 🧬 Which enzyme digests protein in the stomach?

  • A. Amylase
  • B. Pepsin
  • C. Lipase
  • D. Trypsin
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B. Pepsin

58. 🍽️ Which digestive gland is both endocrine and exocrine?

  • A. Salivary gland
  • B. Liver
  • C. Pancreas
  • D. Stomach
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C. Pancreas

59. 🌬️ What helps alveoli in efficient gas exchange?

  • A. Thick walls
  • B. Low surface area
  • C. Thin walls and rich blood supply
  • D. Fat lining
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C. Thin walls and rich blood supply

60. 🧬 What is the function of lymph?

  • A. Supply oxygen
  • B. Remove carbon dioxide
  • C. Transport digested fat
  • D. Secrete enzymes
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C. Transport digested fat

61. 💧 Which organ is responsible for reabsorption of water during urine formation?

  • A. Ureter
  • B. Glomerulus
  • C. Collecting duct
  • D. Tubule
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D. Tubule

62. 🌱 Which organisms prepare their own food using sunlight?

  • A. Heterotrophs
  • B. Parasites
  • C. Autotrophs
  • D. Saprophytes
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C. Autotrophs

63. 🧬 What is the full form of ATP?

  • A. Adenosine tri-protein
  • B. Adenosine tri-phosphate
  • C. Adenosine tetra-phosphate
  • D. Adenine triphosphate
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B. Adenosine tri-phosphate

64. 🔁 Which process in plants results in loss of water as vapour?

  • A. Photosynthesis
  • B. Transpiration
  • C. Respiration
  • D. Excretion
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B. Transpiration

65. 🧬 What is the function of guard cells?

  • A. Transport food
  • B. Close and open stomata
  • C. Store food
  • D. Convert sugar
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B. Close and open stomata

66. 💉 Which organ in humans filters the blood?

  • A. Heart
  • B. Lungs
  • C. Kidney
  • D. Liver
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C. Kidney

67. 🌬️ What is the movement of air in and out of lungs called?

  • A. Inhalation
  • B. Ventilation
  • C. Respiration
  • D. Gas exchange
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B. Ventilation

68. 🧪 What changes starch into sugar during digestion?

  • A. Amylase
  • B. Lipase
  • C. Pepsin
  • D. Trypsin
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A. Amylase

69. 🧫 Which part of nephron is involved in ultrafiltration?

  • A. Glomerulus
  • B. Tubule
  • C. Loop of Henle
  • D. Collecting duct
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A. Glomerulus

70. 🧬 Which component of blood helps in clotting?

  • A. Red blood cells
  • B. White blood cells
  • C. Platelets
  • D. Plasma
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C. Platelets

71. 🧠 Which hormone regulates water balance in the human body?

  • A. Insulin
  • B. ADH (vasopressin)
  • C. Thyroxine
  • D. Adrenaline
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B. ADH (vasopressin)

72. 💨 During exhalation, air moves:

  • A. Into the lungs
  • B. Out of the lungs
  • C. Into alveoli
  • D. Into the bronchi
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B. Out of the lungs

73. 🌱 Which tissue transports water in plants?

  • A. Phloem
  • B. Xylem
  • C. Cambium
  • D. Cortex
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B. Xylem

74. 🧪 What is the pH of gastric juice in the stomach?

  • A. 7
  • B. 8
  • C. 2
  • D. 10
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C. 2

75. 🧬 What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

  • A. Help in digestion
  • B. Increase surface area for absorption
  • C. Secrete digestive enzymes
  • D. Transport blood
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B. Increase surface area for absorption

76. 🌬️ What happens to the diaphragm when we inhale?

  • A. It relaxes and moves up
  • B. It contracts and moves down
  • C. It becomes flat and rigid
  • D. It breaks
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B. It contracts and moves down

77. 🫁 Exchange of gases in humans takes place in:

  • A. Bronchi
  • B. Alveoli
  • C. Trachea
  • D. Bronchioles
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B. Alveoli

78. 💉 Which of the following carries blood from the lungs to the heart?

  • A. Pulmonary vein
  • B. Pulmonary artery
  • C. Aorta
  • D. Vena cava
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A. Pulmonary vein

79. 🍴 Amylase enzyme digests:

  • A. Proteins
  • B. Fats
  • C. Carbohydrates
  • D. Vitamins
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C. Carbohydrates

80. 🌱 Which gas is released during photosynthesis?

  • A. CO2
  • B. O2
  • C. N2
  • D. H2O vapor
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B. O2

81. 🧬 Which part of the brain controls breathing?

  • A. Cerebrum
  • B. Cerebellum
  • C. Medulla oblongata
  • D. Hypothalamus
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C. Medulla oblongata

82. 🩸 The red color of blood is due to:

  • A. Iron
  • B. Haemoglobin
  • C. Plasma
  • D. Platelets
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B. Haemoglobin

83. 🧬 Lungs are covered by a thin membrane called:

  • A. Pleura
  • B. Pericardium
  • C. Alveoli
  • D. Diaphragm
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A. Pleura

84. 🔬 Which of the following is not a digestive enzyme?

  • A. Pepsin
  • B. Amylase
  • C. Lipase
  • D. Insulin
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D. Insulin

85. 🧪 Protein digestion starts in:

  • A. Mouth
  • B. Stomach
  • C. Small intestine
  • D. Liver
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B. Stomach

86. 🧫 Urea is formed in which organ?

  • A. Liver
  • B. Kidney
  • C. Lung
  • D. Heart
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A. Liver

87. 🌱 Which process uses water, carbon dioxide and sunlight to make food?

  • A. Respiration
  • B. Photosynthesis
  • C. Transpiration
  • D. Germination
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B. Photosynthesis

88. 💡 Which part of nephron filters blood?

  • A. Bowman’s capsule
  • B. Loop of Henle
  • C. Collecting duct
  • D. Ureter
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A. Bowman’s capsule

89. 🌬️ Breathing rate increases during exercise due to:

  • A. Increase in oxygen in blood
  • B. Increase in carbon dioxide in blood
  • C. Decrease in sugar
  • D. Decrease in energy
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B. Increase in carbon dioxide in blood

90. 🧪 The waste from digestion is removed through:

  • A. Kidney
  • B. Liver
  • C. Large intestine
  • D. Lungs
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C. Large intestine

91. 🩸 Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

  • A. RBCs
  • B. WBCs
  • C. Nephrons
  • D. Plasma
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C. Nephrons

92. 🌬️ During breathing, air is filtered by:

  • A. Alveoli
  • B. Trachea
  • C. Nasal passage
  • D. Diaphragm
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C. Nasal passage

93. 🍃 Which mineral is essential for chlorophyll formation?

  • A. Calcium
  • B. Potassium
  • C. Iron
  • D. Magnesium
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D. Magnesium

94. 🧬 Which component of blood fights infection?

  • A. Platelets
  • B. Plasma
  • C. WBCs
  • D. RBCs
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C. WBCs

95. 🫁 What happens to ribs when we inhale?

  • A. Move down and in
  • B. Move up and out
  • C. Stay fixed
  • D. Move backward
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B. Move up and out

96. 🌿 Stomata help in:

  • A. Transpiration
  • B. Photosynthesis
  • C. Exchange of gases
  • D. All of these
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D. All of these

97. 🧬 Anaerobic respiration in human muscles produces:

  • A. Ethanol
  • B. Carbon dioxide
  • C. Lactic acid
  • D. Glucose
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C. Lactic acid

98. 🧠 Which organ maintains balance and posture?

  • A. Cerebrum
  • B. Medulla
  • C. Cerebellum
  • D. Spinal cord
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C. Cerebellum

99. 🫁 Which structure prevents food from entering the windpipe?

  • A. Glottis
  • B. Epiglottis
  • C. Trachea
  • D. Pharynx
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B. Epiglottis

100. 💧 Which of the following is a part of excretory system?

  • A. Liver
  • B. Kidney
  • C. Lung
  • D. Heart
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B. Kidney

📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Life Processes

🔍 What are life processes in Class 10 Science?

Life processes are biological functions essential for the survival of living organisms. These include nutrition, respiration, transportation, and excretion.

🌿 What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition?

Autotrophic nutrition is when organisms (like plants) make their own food using sunlight, while heterotrophic organisms (like animals) depend on other organisms for food.

🫁 What is the role of alveoli in respiration?

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place during respiration.

💧 How does the excretory system function in humans?

The excretory system removes metabolic waste. Kidneys filter blood to form urine, which is carried by ureters to the bladder and then expelled through the urethra.

🧬 What is the role of ATP in cells?

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell. It stores and supplies the energy needed for various biological processes.

💡 How is oxygen transported in the human body?

Oxygen is transported by red blood cells, which bind to oxygen using the protein hemoglobin and carry it to all body tissues.

🍽️ What enzymes are involved in digestion?

Key digestive enzymes include amylase (carbohydrates), pepsin (proteins), and lipase (fats). These are secreted by salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.

🌬️ What happens during inhalation and exhalation?

During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts, and the chest cavity expands, allowing air in. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and air is pushed out of the lungs.

🩸 What is the function of blood in transportation?

Blood transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body via the circulatory system.

🧪 How do plants excrete waste?

Plants excrete waste through processes like transpiration, storage of waste in vacuoles, and release of resins and latex.

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