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