AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Questions - 3rd Term 2023/24
  • 1. Which of the following is NOT a type of response in irritability?
A) Growth towards light
B) Movement away from a harmful stimulus
C) Withdrawal from touch
D) Photosynthesis
  • 2. Organisms move for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT a reason for movement?
A) To reproduce
B) To escape predators
C) To perform photosynthesis
D) To find food
  • 3. In plants, the direction of growth can be influenced by the movement of fluids within the cell. Which of these fluids is primarily responsible for growth movement?
A) Glucose
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Water
  • 4. What organelles in the cell are responsible for the movement of cytoplasm called cyclosis?
A) Cytoskeleton
B) Chloroplasts
C) Nucleus
D) Mitochondria
  • 5. In some organisms, like Paramecium, two individuals exchange genetic material during a process called...
A) Fertilization
B) Budding
C) Binary fission
D) Conjugation
  • 6. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Fallopian tube
B) Conjugation tube
C) Lateral bud
D) Oviduct
  • 7. Waste products of metabolism can be excreted in various forms. Which of the following is NOT a form of waste excretion?
A) Urea
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Water
D) Oxygen
  • 8. The process of removing waste products of metabolism from the body is called....
A) Cyclosis
B) Irritability
C) Egestion
D) Excretion
  • 9. The framework that supports and protects an organism's body is called the...
A) Muscle
B) Skeleton
C) Hydrostatic
D) Nervous system
  • 10. Skeletons can be made from different materials depending on the organism. Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal material?
A) Cartilage
B) Bone
C) Muscle
D) Chitin
  • 11. The skull, vertebral column, and ribs are all part of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Exoskeleton
B) Hydrostatic skeleton
C) Axial skeleton
D) Appendicular skeleton
  • 12. The pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle are parts of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Appendicular
B) Hydrostatic skeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Axial skeleton
  • 13. The limbs of a mammal are referred to as...
A) Appendicular
B) Pentadactyl limbs
C) Hinge limb
D) Girdles
  • 14. Joints are the points where two or more bones meet. Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?
A) Muscular joint
B) Hinge joint
C) Fixed joint
D) Ball-and-socket joint
  • 15. Cartilage is a type of tissue found in many joints. What is the main function of cartilage in joints?
A) To create soft movement
B) To reduce friction and absorb shock
C) To transmit nerve impulses
D) To store energy and lubricate
  • 16. Plants have specialized tissues that provide them with support and structure. These are called...
A) Vascular tissues
B) Supporting tissues
C) Meristematic tissues
D) Epidermal tissues
  • 17. One type of supporting tissue in plants is called __________. It consists of long, slender cells with thick walls.
A) Xylem
B) Phloem
C) Sclerenchyma
D) Parenchyma
  • 18. Collenchyma is another type of supporting tissue in plants. What is the main function of collenchyma?
A) Stores food materials
B) Protects the plant surface
C) Provides support to young stems and leaves
D) Transports water and minerals
  • 19. Xylem and collenchyma are examples of plant supporting tissues. What is a characteristic feature of xylem?
A) Abundant cytoplasm
B) Meristematic activity
C) Presence of lignin for rigidity
D) Thin-walled cells
  • 20. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Gives strength and rigidity
B) Transports water and minerals
C) Allows gas exchange
D) Provides energy
  • 21. The movement of water and nutrients within a plant is facilitated by a specialized tissue system called the...
A) Epidermal tissue
B) Supporting tissue
C) Vascular tissue
D) Parenchyma tissue
  • 22. The xylem, a component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Reproductive cells
B) Sugars
C) Gases
D) Water and minerals
  • 23. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Water and minerals
B) Reproductive cells
C) Gases
D) Sugars and other organic materials
  • 24. The stem of a plant has several important functions. Which of the following is NOT a function of the stem?
A) Carrying out photosynthesis
B) Storing food materials
C) Transporting water and nutrients
D) Supporting the leaves and flowers
  • 25. Sexual reproduction in plants involves the production of gametes. What is the structure in a flowering plant that produces male gametes (sperm)?
A) Stigma
B) Ovule
C) Stamen
D) Pistil
  • 26. What is the importance of seed dormancy in some plants?
A) Helps plants survive harsh environmental conditions
B) Allows for rapid germination
C) Weakens the seed coat
D) Increases the rate of photosynthesis
  • 27. The arrangement of supporting tissues in plants contributes to their overall strength and flexibility. Where is collenchyma typically found in plants?
A) Deep within the roots
B) In the center of the stem
C) Near the surface of stems and leaves
D) Scattered throughout the plant
  • 28. Parenchyma, although not a true supporting tissue, plays a supportive role in plants. What is a primary function of parenchyma cells?
A) Transport water and minerals
B) Provide structural support
C) Protect the plant surface
D) Carry out various metabolic functions
  • 29. Joints allow for various movements in the body. Which of the following is NOT a function of joints?
A) Twisting
B) Bending
C) Coughing
D) Sliding
  • 30. Which option is NOT a type of reproduction?
A) Internal fertilization
B) Asexual
C) Fragmentation
D) Photosynthesis
  • 31. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to practices that involve:
A) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
B) Removal of the appendix in females
C) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
D) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
  • 32. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies FGM into four types. Which of the following is NOT a type of FGM?
A) Stretching and tearing of the clitoris and labia.
B) Partial or total removal of the clitoris and inner labia.
C) Partial or total removal of the clitoris.
D) Narrowing the vaginal opening by creating a seal.
  • 33. Immediate health complications of FGM can include:
A) Improved hygiene
B) Severe bleeding, pain, and infections.
C) Reduceed fertility
D) Reduced risk of sexually transmitted infections.
  • 34. The consequences of FGM can extend beyond physical health to include:
A) Increased social status for women
B) Psychological trauma, depression, and anxiety.
C) Faster economic development
D) Stronger family bonds.
  • 35. Students like yourself can play a role in ending FGM by:
A) Mocking those who speak out against FGM.
B) Learning more and raising awareness among friends and family.
C) Pressuring others to continue the practice
D) Staying silent on the issue.
  • 36. Which of the following is correct about acrosome?
A) Contains digestive enzymes
B) Contains 23 chromosomes
C) Containing many mitochondria
D) Causes sperm to swim
  • 37. ----------- are extensions of connective tissues which surround the muscles and connect muscles to bones.
A) Capsule
B) Cartilage
C) Tendons
D) Ligaments
  • 38. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Pivot or rotating
B) Hinge
C) Gliding or sliding
D) Ball and socket
  • 39. HIV stands for:
A) Human Influenza Virus
B) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
C) Human Infectious Virus
D) Human Intestinal Virus
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction in plants?
A) Pollination
B) Runner formation in strawberries
C) Fertilization
D) Conjugation
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