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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) Aphids
B) Dodder
C) Butterwort
D) Sundew
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Chemosynthetic nutrition
B) Symbiotic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Maxillae
B) Labrum
C) Sponge
D) Proboscis
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Dodder
B) Housefly
C) Tapeworm
D) Grasshopper
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Mosquito
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) Ecosystem
B) Ecological niche
C) Synecology
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) Insectivorous plants
B) Mosquito larva
C) Filter feeders
D) Microphagous feeders
  • 11. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Azotobacter
B) Nitrobacter
C) Clostridium
D) Nitrosomonas
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Blue-green alga
C) Pyrrophyta
D) Protista
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Cilia
C) Flagella
D) Pellicle
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
B) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
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) Chlorophyll
B) Sunlight
C) Mineral gas
D) Carbondioxide and water
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They have true roots, stems and leaves
B) They are non - vascular plants
C) They are complex , multicellular green 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 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) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
B) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
C) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
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 preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Water and air.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Landfills and waste dumps.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
B) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
C) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
D) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
  • 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) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 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) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
  • 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 ability of organisms to change their habitat
B) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
C) The process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It limits the growth of populations
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Amoeba
B) Earthworm
C) Bacteria
D) Paramecium
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Gills for respiration
C) Wings for flight
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Lungs for breathing in water
B) Webbed feet for swimming.
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Gills for respiration.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Shells for protection
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Long necks for reaching leaves.
B) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
C) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
D) Shells for protection.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Hooves for running on land.
B) Spines for defense.
C) Antlers for mating displays.
D) Trunks for storing water.
  • 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) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Pouches for carrying young.
B) Scales for protection.
C) Feathers for flight.
D) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The natural balance of ecosystems
B) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
C) The preservation of natural resources.
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: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
D) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 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) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through binary fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Internal fertilization.
B) External fertilization.
C) Parthenogenesis
D) Binary fission.
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