What is the Shoot System of a PlantShoot system All parts of a plant that are above the ground form the shoot system. It includes stem, leaf, flower, fruit, etc. Stem The stem is a very important part of the plant. Functions of a StemIt holds leaves in p…

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Synthetic FibresAdvantages of Synthetic FibresSynthetic fibres have the following advantages.Most synthetic fibres have good elasticity.Most fabrics made of synthetic fibres do not wrinkle easily.Fabrics made…

Which part of the Plant is Responsible for PhotosynthesisLeaves Leaves are known as food factories of the plant. They arise from at the nodes of the stems and have a characteristic shape and size. Let us study its different parts.Parts of a leafThe arran…

Why the Endocrine System is Important to the BodyEndocrine SystemThe endocrine system consists of a collection of bag-like structures called glands. These glands are located at specific places inside our bodies and release chemical substances called horm…

What are Food chains and Explain their CharacteristicsFood chain is a sequence of organisms in a biotic community through which food passes with members of a step becoming food of the members of the next step of the sequence. In other words, it is a lis…

Frank ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Biology – Safe Disposal of Wastes PAGE NO:212 Solution 1. The important steps in waste management are:Dematerialization of production by reducing the amount of raw materials use and energy used in production.Recycling was…

Frank ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Biology – Respiratory SystemPAGE NO:176 Solution 1: Respiration: It is a process of release of energy from food substances such as glucose and fats under the control of enzymes, to carry out life processes, by the living …

Frank ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Biology – Structure and Function of SkinPAGE NO:169 Solution 1: (a) Stratum corneum, transitional region, stratum germinativum (b) Stratum germinativum (c) Stratum corneum (d) Dermis (e) Sweat gland / sudoriferous gland (…

Frank ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Biology – The Skeletal SystemPAGE NO:162 Solution 1: Bones of skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs. Solution 2: Longest bone – Femur Smallest bone – Stapes of middle ear.Solution 3: There are seven cervical vertebrae…

Frank ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Biology – Digestive System PAGE NO:151 Solution 1: Nutrition can be defined as the process which involves the utilization of food by an animal to obtain energy for growth and development. There are two types of nutritio…