AIC SS 2 Biology 3rd C.A - 2nd Term
  • 1. Which of the following is NOT a type of response in irritability?
A) Withdrawal from touch
B) Growth towards light
C) Photosynthesis
D) Movement away from a harmful stimulus
  • 2. 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) Oxygen
B) Glucose
C) Water
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 3. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Oviduct
B) Conjugation tube
C) Lateral bud
D) Fallopian tube
  • 4. The framework that supports and protects an organism's body is called the...
A) Nervous system
B) Skeleton
C) Muscle
D) Hydrostatic
  • 5. Skeletons can be made from different materials depending on the organism. Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal material?
A) Chitin
B) Cartilage
C) Muscle
D) Bone
  • 6. The skull, vertebral column, and ribs are all part of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Axial skeleton
B) Hydrostatic skeleton
C) Appendicular skeleton
D) Exoskeleton
  • 7. 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) Ball-and-socket joint
D) Fixed joint
  • 8. Cartilage is a type of tissue found in many joints. What is the main function of cartilage in joints?
A) To store energy and lubricate
B) To create soft movement
C) To reduce friction and absorb shock
D) To transmit nerve impulses
  • 9. Plants have specialized tissues that provide them with support and structure. These are called...
A) Vascular tissues
B) Epidermal tissues
C) Meristematic tissues
D) Supporting tissues
  • 10. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Transports water and minerals
B) Provides energy
C) Allows gas exchange
D) Gives strength and rigidity
  • 11. The xylem, a component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Water and minerals
B) Sugars
C) Reproductive cells
D) Gases
  • 12. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Gases
B) Reproductive cells
C) Sugars and other organic materials
D) Water and minerals
  • 13. Plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?
A) Requires two parents
B) Produces offspring quickly and efficiently
C) Introduces greater genetic diversity
D) Allows for adaptation to changing environments
  • 14. Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction in plants?
A) Runner formation in strawberries
B) Fertilization
C) Pollination
D) Seed formation
  • 15. Plants respond to various stimuli in their environment. Which of the following is an example of a plant tropism?
A) Respiration
B) Growth of roots towards water
C) Transpiration
D) Photosynthesis
  • 16. Sclerenchyma fibers provide strength and support to various plant parts. Where can sclerenchyma fibers be found?
A) In the roots for water absorption
B) In the flowers for reproduction
C) In the leaves for photosynthesis
D) In the vascular bundles for transport
  • 17. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to practices that involve:
A) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
B) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
C) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
D) Removal of the appendix in females
  • 18. The consequences of FGM can extend beyond physical health to include:
A) Increased social status for women
B) Faster economic development
C) Psychological trauma, depression, and anxiety.
D) Stronger family bonds.
  • 19. Which of the following is correct about acrosome?
A) Contains digestive enzymes
B) Contains 23 chromosomes
C) Causes sperm to swim
D) Containing many mitochondria
  • 20. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Gliding or sliding
B) Pivot or rotating
C) Hinge
D) Ball and socket
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