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 reproduce
B) To find food
C) To escape predators
D) To perform photosynthesis
  • 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) Glucose
B) Oxygen
C) Water
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 3. In some organisms, like Paramecium, two individuals exchange genetic material during a process called...
A) Conjugation
B) Budding
C) Binary fission
D) Fertilization
  • 4. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Oviduct
B) Fallopian tube
C) Conjugation tube
D) Lateral bud
  • 5. The process of removing waste products of metabolism from the body is called....
A) Excretion
B) Cyclosis
C) Irritability
D) Egestion
  • 6. 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) Bone
C) Chitin
D) Muscle
  • 7. The skull, vertebral column, and ribs are all part of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Exoskeleton
B) Appendicular skeleton
C) Hydrostatic skeleton
D) Axial skeleton
  • 8. The pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle are parts of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Hydrostatic skeleton
B) Axial skeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Appendicular
  • 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) Ball-and-socket joint
C) Fixed joint
D) Muscular joint
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Xylem and collenchyma are examples of plant supporting tissues. What is a characteristic feature of xylem?
A) Presence of lignin for rigidity
B) Thin-walled cells
C) Meristematic activity
D) Abundant cytoplasm
  • 12. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Allows gas exchange
B) Gives strength and rigidity
C) Transports water and minerals
D) Provides energy
  • 13. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Gases
B) Water and minerals
C) Reproductive cells
D) Sugars and other organic materials
  • 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) Carry out various metabolic functions
C) Protect the plant surface
D) Provide structural support
  • 15. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to practices that involve:
A) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
B) Removal of the appendix in females
C) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
D) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
  • 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) Narrowing the vaginal opening by creating a seal.
C) Partial or total removal of the clitoris and inner labia.
D) Partial or total removal of the clitoris.
  • 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) Contains digestive enzymes
B) Contains 23 chromosomes
C) Containing many mitochondria
D) Causes sperm to swim
  • 19. ----------- are extensions of connective tissues which surround the muscles and connect muscles to bones.
A) Capsule
B) Tendons
C) Cartilage
D) Ligaments
  • 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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