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AIC SS 1 Biology 3rd C.A - 3rd Term 2023/24
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  • 1. Organisms move for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT a reason for movement?
A) To reproduce
B) To perform photosynthesis
C) To find food
D) To escape predators
  • 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) Water
C) Oxygen
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 3. In some organisms, like Paramecium, two individuals exchange genetic material during a process called...
A) Binary fission
B) Budding
C) Conjugation
D) Fertilization
  • 4. During conjugation in Spirogyra, the outgrowth meets and the separating walls dissolve to form a continuous channel called __________ .
A) Conjugation tube
B) Fallopian tube
C) Lateral bud
D) Oviduct
  • 5. The process of removing waste products of metabolism from the body is called....
A) Cyclosis
B) Egestion
C) Irritability
D) Excretion
  • 6. Skeletons can be made from different materials depending on the organism. Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal material?
A) Muscle
B) Bone
C) Cartilage
D) Chitin
  • 7. The skull, vertebral column, and ribs are all part of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Hydrostatic skeleton
B) Appendicular skeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Axial skeleton
  • 8. The pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle are parts of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Exoskeleton
B) Axial skeleton
C) Hydrostatic skeleton
D) Appendicular
  • 9. Joints are the points where two or more bones meet. Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?
A) Muscular joint
B) Ball-and-socket joint
C) Fixed joint
D) Hinge joint
  • 10. Cartilage is a type of tissue found in many joints. What is the main function of cartilage in joints?
A) To transmit nerve impulses
B) To create soft movement
C) To reduce friction and absorb shock
D) To store energy and lubricate
  • 11. Xylem and collenchyma are examples of plant supporting tissues. What is a characteristic feature of xylem?
A) Thin-walled cells
B) Presence of lignin for rigidity
C) Abundant cytoplasm
D) Meristematic activity
  • 12. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Allows gas exchange
B) Transports water and minerals
C) Provides energy
D) Gives strength and rigidity
  • 13. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Gases
B) Reproductive cells
C) Water and minerals
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) Provide structural support
B) Protect the plant surface
C) Transport water and minerals
D) Carry out various metabolic functions
  • 15. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to practices that involve:
A) Removal of the appendix in females
B) Cosmetic surgery on the female genitals.
C) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
D) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
  • 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) Learning more and raising awareness among friends and family.
B) Mocking those who speak out against FGM.
C) Pressuring others to continue the practice
D) Staying silent on the issue.
  • 18. Which of the following is correct about acrosome?
A) Causes sperm to swim
B) Contains digestive enzymes
C) Contains 23 chromosomes
D) Containing many mitochondria
  • 19. ----------- are extensions of connective tissues which surround the muscles and connect muscles to bones.
A) Tendons
B) Ligaments
C) Cartilage
D) Capsule
  • 20. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Gliding or sliding
B) Hinge
C) Pivot or rotating
D) Ball and socket
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