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