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) Growth towards light
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) Water
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Glucose
D) Oxygen
  • 3. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Lateral bud
B) Conjugation tube
C) Oviduct
D) Fallopian tube
  • 4. The framework that supports and protects an organism's body is called the...
A) Hydrostatic
B) Skeleton
C) Muscle
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) Chitin
B) Muscle
C) Cartilage
D) Bone
  • 6. The skull, vertebral column, and ribs are all part of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Exoskeleton
B) Axial skeleton
C) Hydrostatic skeleton
D) Appendicular skeleton
  • 7. Joints are the points where two or more bones meet. Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?
A) Ball-and-socket joint
B) Hinge joint
C) Muscular 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 create soft movement
B) To store energy and lubricate
C) To transmit nerve impulses
D) To reduce friction and absorb shock
  • 9. Plants have specialized tissues that provide them with support and structure. These are called...
A) Epidermal tissues
B) Meristematic tissues
C) Supporting tissues
D) Vascular tissues
  • 10. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Provides energy
B) Gives strength and rigidity
C) Allows gas exchange
D) Transports water and minerals
  • 11. The xylem, a component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Gases
B) Reproductive cells
C) Sugars
D) Water and minerals
  • 12. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Gases
B) Reproductive cells
C) Water and minerals
D) Sugars and other organic materials
  • 13. Plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?
A) Introduces greater genetic diversity
B) Allows for adaptation to changing environments
C) Requires two parents
D) Produces offspring quickly and efficiently
  • 14. Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction in plants?
A) Fertilization
B) Pollination
C) Runner formation in strawberries
D) Seed formation
  • 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) Respiration
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) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
B) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
C) Removal of the appendix in females
D) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
  • 18. The consequences of FGM can extend beyond physical health to include:
A) Psychological trauma, depression, and anxiety.
B) Increased social status for women
C) Stronger family bonds.
D) Faster economic development
  • 19. Which of the following is correct about acrosome?
A) Containing many mitochondria
B) Contains 23 chromosomes
C) Causes sperm to swim
D) Contains digestive enzymes
  • 20. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Hinge
B) Ball and socket
C) Pivot or rotating
D) Gliding or sliding
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