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) Photosynthesis
C) Movement away from a harmful stimulus
D) Growth towards light
  • 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) Water
B) Oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Glucose
  • 3. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Conjugation tube
B) Oviduct
C) Fallopian tube
D) Lateral bud
  • 4. The framework that supports and protects an organism's body is called the...
A) Muscle
B) Skeleton
C) Hydrostatic
D) Nervous system
  • 5. 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) Chitin
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) Appendicular skeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Hydrostatic skeleton
  • 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) Fixed joint
C) Ball-and-socket joint
D) Hinge 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 reduce friction and absorb shock
C) To transmit nerve impulses
D) To create soft movement
  • 9. Plants have specialized tissues that provide them with support and structure. These are called...
A) Epidermal tissues
B) Meristematic tissues
C) Vascular tissues
D) Supporting tissues
  • 10. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Transports water and minerals
B) Allows gas exchange
C) Gives strength and rigidity
D) Provides energy
  • 11. The xylem, a component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Water and minerals
B) Gases
C) Sugars
D) Reproductive cells
  • 12. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Sugars and other organic materials
B) Water and minerals
C) Reproductive cells
D) Gases
  • 13. Plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?
A) Allows for adaptation to changing environments
B) Produces offspring quickly and efficiently
C) Requires two parents
D) Introduces greater genetic diversity
  • 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) Growth of roots towards water
C) Photosynthesis
D) Respiration
  • 16. Sclerenchyma fibers provide strength and support to various plant parts. Where can sclerenchyma fibers be found?
A) In the vascular bundles for transport
B) In the leaves for photosynthesis
C) In the flowers for reproduction
D) In the roots for water absorption
  • 17. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to practices that involve:
A) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
B) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
C) Removal of the appendix in females
D) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
  • 18. The consequences of FGM can extend beyond physical health to include:
A) Psychological trauma, depression, and anxiety.
B) Stronger family bonds.
C) Increased social status for women
D) Faster economic development
  • 19. Which of the following is correct about acrosome?
A) Causes sperm to swim
B) Contains 23 chromosomes
C) Containing many mitochondria
D) Contains digestive enzymes
  • 20. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Hinge
B) Ball and socket
C) Gliding or sliding
D) Pivot or rotating
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