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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) Holozoic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Chemosynthetic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Symbiotic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Sponge
B) Maxillae
C) Labrum
D) Proboscis
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Dodder
B) Grasshopper
C) Housefly
D) Tapeworm
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Pitcher- plant
C) Mosquito
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) Ecological niche
B) Autecology
C) Ecosystem
D) Synecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Synecology
B) Ecology
C) Biome
D) Autecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Polysaccharides
B) Disaccharides
C) Monossacharides
D) Monosaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Insectivorous plants
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) Clostridium
B) Azotobacter
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Nitrobacter
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Pyrrophyta
B) Cyanophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Protista
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Flagella
B) Cilia
C) pseudopodia
D) Pellicle
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
B) They have tap root
C) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
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) Chlorophyll
C) Sunlight
D) Mineral gas
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They are non - vascular plants
B) They have true roots, stems and leaves
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 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) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
B) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
C) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
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) 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 preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
D) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals.
B) Plastic and synthetic materials.
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 relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
C) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
D) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 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 acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 28. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
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) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
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 number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
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 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) Bacteria
B) Amoeba
C) Earthworm
D) Paramecium
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Wings for flight
B) Scales for protection
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Gills for respiration
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Legs for hopping on land.
B) Webbed feet for swimming.
C) Gills for respiration.
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) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Wings for flying.
D) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
B) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
C) Shells for protection.
D) Long necks for reaching leaves.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Antlers for mating displays.
B) Trunks for storing water.
C) Hooves for running on land.
D) Spines for defense.
  • 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) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
C) Scales for protection.
D) Feathers for flight.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The natural balance of ecosystems
B) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
C) The preservation of natural resources.
D) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
B) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
C) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
D) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
  • 43. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
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: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through binary fission
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through sexual reproduction
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Binary fission
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Internal fertilization.
B) External fertilization.
C) Binary fission.
D) Parthenogenesis
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