AIC SS 1 Biology 3rd C.A - 3rd Term 2023/24
  • 1. Organisms move for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT a reason for movement?
A) To find food
B) To perform photosynthesis
C) To reproduce
D) To escape predators
  • 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) Carbon dioxide
B) Oxygen
C) Water
D) Glucose
  • 3. In some organisms, like Paramecium, two individuals exchange genetic material during a process called...
A) Fertilization
B) Binary fission
C) Budding
D) Conjugation
  • 4. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Oviduct
B) Lateral bud
C) Conjugation tube
D) Fallopian tube
  • 5. The process of removing waste products of metabolism from the body is called....
A) Cyclosis
B) Egestion
C) Excretion
D) Irritability
  • 6. Skeletons can be made from different materials depending on the organism. Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal material?
A) Bone
B) Chitin
C) Cartilage
D) Muscle
  • 7. 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
  • 8. The pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle are parts of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Exoskeleton
B) Appendicular
C) Hydrostatic skeleton
D) Axial skeleton
  • 9. Joints are the points where two or more bones meet. Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?
A) Hinge joint
B) Muscular joint
C) Fixed joint
D) Ball-and-socket joint
  • 10. Cartilage is a type of tissue found in many joints. What is the main function of cartilage in joints?
A) To reduce friction and absorb shock
B) To store energy and lubricate
C) To create soft movement
D) To transmit nerve impulses
  • 11. Xylem and collenchyma are examples of plant supporting tissues. What is a characteristic feature of xylem?
A) Thin-walled cells
B) Abundant cytoplasm
C) Meristematic activity
D) Presence of lignin for rigidity
  • 12. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Gives strength and rigidity
B) Transports water and minerals
C) Allows gas exchange
D) Provides energy
  • 13. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Reproductive cells
B) Sugars and other organic materials
C) Gases
D) Water and minerals
  • 14. Parenchyma, although not a true supporting tissue, plays a supportive role in plants. What is a primary function of parenchyma cells?
A) Transport water and minerals
B) Provide structural support
C) Carry out various metabolic functions
D) Protect the plant surface
  • 15. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to practices that involve:
A) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
B) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
C) Removal of the appendix in females
D) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
  • 16. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies FGM into four types. Which of the following is NOT a type of FGM?
A) Stretching and tearing of the clitoris and labia.
B) Partial or total removal of the clitoris and inner labia.
C) Partial or total removal of the clitoris.
D) Narrowing the vaginal opening by creating a seal.
  • 17. Students like yourself can play a role in ending FGM by:
A) Staying silent on the issue.
B) Learning more and raising awareness among friends and family.
C) Pressuring others to continue the practice
D) Mocking those who speak out against FGM.
  • 18. Which of the following is correct about acrosome?
A) Causes sperm to swim
B) Contains 23 chromosomes
C) Contains digestive enzymes
D) Containing many mitochondria
  • 19. ----------- are extensions of connective tissues which surround the muscles and connect muscles to bones.
A) Ligaments
B) Capsule
C) Tendons
D) Cartilage
  • 20. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Ball and socket
B) Gliding or sliding
C) Hinge
D) Pivot or rotating
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