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