Biology Activities For Class X (2018 Edition)

Keeping in mind the broader comprehensive needs of subject knowledge we have put in our best efforts in this book. Science is learned best by doing. We can understand the principles of science by doing experiments. Therefore, the practical work in the laboratory is an essential part of the student’s life.

★ It is strictly in accordance with the latest syllabus (CCE) for the Xth class prescribed by C.B.S.E., New Delhi.

★ Subject matter is presented in a simple and lucid manner.

★ Properly labeled diagrams are provided in the experiment.

★ Sufficient theory is provided at the beginning of each experiment.

★ Tables are given for direct recording of the observations.

★ Precautions are given for each and every experiment.

★ The procedure required for each experiment is written in an orderly manner.

★ Viva Voce questions and Multiple Choice Questions with answers are given in each experiment.

We sincerely hope that the present book will prove to be more useful for the students in their practical class.

Experiment 1. To prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.

Experiment 2. To show experimentally that light is necessary for photosynthesis.

Experiment 3. To show experimentally that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.

Experiment 4. To study (a) binary fission in amoeba and (b) budding in yeast with the help of prepared slides.

Experiment 5. To study homology and analogy with the help of models/charts of animals and models/charts/specimens of plants.

Experiment 6. To identify the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram, or red kidney bean).