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