AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Sundew
B) Butterwort
C) Dodder
D) Aphids
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Holozoic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Symbiotic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Chemosynthetic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Sponge
C) Proboscis
D) Maxillae
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Tapeworm
B) Housefly
C) Dodder
D) Grasshopper
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Rhizopus
B) Mosquito
C) Aquatic organisms
D) Pitcher- plant
  • 7. The study that is concerned with the study of the inter-relationships between groups of organisms or species of organisms living together in an area is called .......
A) Synecology
B) Ecological niche
C) Ecosystem
D) Autecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Biome
B) Ecology
C) Autecology
D) Synecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Polysaccharides
B) Disaccharides
C) Monosaccharides
D) Monossacharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Mosquito larva
C) Filter feeders
D) Insectivorous plants
  • 11. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrosomonas
B) Clostridium
C) Nitrobacter
D) Azotobacter
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Blue-green alga
C) Pyrrophyta
D) Cyanophyta
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Cilia
C) Pellicle
D) Flagella
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) They have tap root
D) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Mineral gas
B) Chlorophyll
C) Carbondioxide and water
D) Sunlight
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They are complex , multicellular green plants
B) They are non - vascular plants
C) They have true roots, stems and leaves
D) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It serves as a building block for other substances
B) It releases oxygen to the environment.
C) It provides food for all living organisms
D) It releases toxic chemicals
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
B) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
C) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
D) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
  • 20. Which of the following is not an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?
A) Internal structural specialisation
B) Mutual interdependence between component cells
C) Increase adaptation to the environment.
D) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
  • 21. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
B) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Plastic and synthetic materials.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals.
C) Landfills and waste dumps.
D) Water and air.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
D) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Lack of public awareness and participation
D) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
B) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
C) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
  • 28. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
C) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
B) b) The number of species present in a given geographic location. c) The range of latitudes where a species can be found. d) The migratory pattern of organisms across continents.
C) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
D) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Bacteria
B) Earthworm
C) Amoeba
D) Paramecium
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Wings for flight
C) Scales for protection
D) Gills for respiration
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration.
B) Legs for hopping on land.
C) Lungs for breathing in water
D) Webbed feet for swimming.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
B) Long necks for reaching leaves.
C) Shells for protection.
D) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Antlers for mating displays.
B) Hooves for running on land.
C) Spines for defense.
D) Trunks for storing water.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Feathers for insulation
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Scales for protection.
B) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
C) Feathers for flight.
D) Pouches for carrying young.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The natural balance of ecosystems
B) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
C) The preservation of natural resources.
D) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
B) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
C) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
D) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
  • 43. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
B) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through sexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through multiple fission
B) Through sexual reproduction
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through binary fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Parthenogenesis
B) Internal fertilization.
C) Binary fission.
D) External fertilization.
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