AIC SS 1 Biology 3rd C.A - 3rd Term 2023/24
  • 1. Organisms move for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT a reason for movement?
A) To find food
B) To perform photosynthesis
C) To escape predators
D) To reproduce
  • 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) Carbon dioxide
B) Glucose
C) Oxygen
D) Water
  • 3. In some organisms, like Paramecium, two individuals exchange genetic material during a process called...
A) Budding
B) Fertilization
C) Conjugation
D) Binary fission
  • 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) Egestion
B) Cyclosis
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) Bone
B) Muscle
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) Axial skeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Appendicular skeleton
  • 8. The pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle are parts of which division of the mammalian skeleton?
A) Exoskeleton
B) Appendicular
C) Hydrostatic skeleton
D) Axial skeleton
  • 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) Hinge joint
D) Fixed joint
  • 10. Cartilage is a type of tissue found in many joints. What is the main function of cartilage in joints?
A) To create soft movement
B) To reduce friction and absorb shock
C) To store energy and lubricate
D) To transmit nerve impulses
  • 11. Xylem and collenchyma are examples of plant supporting tissues. What is a characteristic feature of xylem?
A) Thin-walled cells
B) Meristematic activity
C) Abundant cytoplasm
D) Presence of lignin for rigidity
  • 12. What is the role of cellulose in plant cell walls?
A) Allows gas exchange
B) Provides energy
C) Transports water and minerals
D) Gives strength and rigidity
  • 13. The phloem, another component of the vascular tissue, transports...
A) Water and minerals
B) Sugars and other organic materials
C) Reproductive cells
D) Gases
  • 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) Carry out various metabolic functions
C) Protect the plant surface
D) Transport water and minerals
  • 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) Hormonal treatment to delay puberty in females.
D) Partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
  • 16. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies FGM into four types. Which of the following is NOT a type of FGM?
A) Partial or total removal of the clitoris and inner labia.
B) Partial or total removal of the clitoris.
C) Narrowing the vaginal opening by creating a seal.
D) Stretching and tearing of the clitoris and labia.
  • 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) Staying silent on the issue.
D) Pressuring others to continue the practice
  • 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) Ligaments
B) Tendons
C) Cartilage
D) Capsule
  • 20. The type of joint found in the wrist is called --------
A) Hinge
B) Pivot or rotating
C) Ball and socket
D) Gliding or sliding
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