PRACTICE TEST(ORAL

RECITATION)

-IF YOU DON’T STUDY NOW, WHEN WILL IT BE?-.

1. Which branch of biology deals with functions of body parts?a. anatomy b. physiology c. ecology d. all of the above

2. Animal cells are different from plant cells because of:a. Absence of nucleusb. Absence of cell wallc. Absence of ribosomesd. Absence of mitochondira

3. The cell membrane is described as:a. Permeableb. Strictly permeablec. Semi-permeabled. Softly permeable

4. Taxonomy deals witha. classificationb. insects c. evolution d. animals

5. Dextrose is also known as:a. Blood sugar b. fruit sugarc. magic sugar d. Table sugar

6. What is the function of our DNA?a. Carries genetic information b. Carries

amino acidc. Components of protein d. Energy molecule of cell

7. What is “the movement of substances from area of high concentration to low concentration”?a. diffusion b. explosionc. active transport d. phagocytosis

For 8-12, use the choices belowa. reproduction b. movement c. growthd. irritability e. metabolism

8. The perpetuation of species, sexual or asexual mode

9. Increasing in number of cells 10. Sum of all processes in a body11. A cheetah chases a zebra12. The folding of leaf in makahiya plants

13. What is the functional unit of nervous system?a. nephron b. neuronc. sarcomere d. brain

14. In plants, water and minerals are conducted bya. xylem b. phloemc. leaves d. Both A and B

15. Which body part would likely to have the most number of mitochondria?a. abs b. cheek c. leg d. breast

16. What are the products of fermentation?a. ethyl alcohol b. CO2c. lactic acid d. All of the above

17. What will happen to your cells if you drink saltwater?a. Water will flow into your cellsb. Water will flow out of your cellsc. Salt will enter the cell d. No motion of any substances

18. When you have a defective gall bladder, which food should you prevent?a. fats b. meat c. rice d. fruits

19. All of the following are used in making fertilizers, EXCEPT for a. calcium b. nitrogenc. potassium d. phosphorus

20. Which is a method of removing urine from your body? a. urinalysis b. dialysisc. urine traction d. urine analysis

21. What type of molecules are NOT allowed to pass through the plasma membrane?a. small molecules b. fats c. water d. ions

22. What is meant by “Embryonic stage is faster than in maturity.”?a. Cells divide slower in embryo than in adult.b. Cells undergo meiosis in embryo.c. Cell division is faster in embryo than in adult.d. Cell division stops in adult.

23. Which statement about cells is TRUE?a. Protoplasm is also found in nonliving

things.b. Protoplasm does not have a living

component.c. All organism is composed of protoplasm.

d. Protoplasm can be found in rocks and in

the air.

24. Which kind of molecules are NOT easily absorbed by our digestive system?a. amino acids b. glucosec. starch d. fatty acids

25. Which does NOT belong to any of the living Kingdom of Taxonomy?a. virus b. mold c. moneran d. protozoa

26. Which of the following sugar is the “fundamental” energy source of a cell?a. fructose b. sucrosec. lactose d.

glucose

27. When a cell having 100 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, each of its daughter cell has ____ chromosomes.a. 200 b. 100 c. 50 d. 25

28. Smooth muscles are a. involuntary & unstraitedb. voluntary & straitedc. voluntary & unstraitedd. involuntary & straited

29. Respiration will not occur in:a. lungs b. moist skin of a frog

c. human diaphragm d. tracheal tube of insects

30. Which is a unicellular organism?a. monera b. fungi c. corals d. orchid

31. The male part of a flower is the:a. carpel b. petal c. ovule d. stamen

32. What makes us breathe faster?a. increased oxygen in the bloodb. increased carbon dioxide in the blood

c. increased nitrogen in the bloodd. increased sugar intake

33. After cytokinesis, how many chromosomes are there in a human body cell undergoing mitosis?a. 23 b. 46 c. 0 d. 10

34. Which is NOT true about the pancreas?a. Pancreas secretes insulin.b. Pancreas is an organ of digestive

system. c. Pancreas is an organ of endocrine

system.d. Pancreas secretes bile.

35. Which kind of molecules are NOT easily absorbed by our digestive system?a. amino acids b. glucosec. starch d. fatty acids

36. Which type of nerves enables our arms and legs to move as we wish to?a. sensory nerve b. interneuronc. motor nerve d. cerebrum

37. The Peripheral Nervous System is composed of:a. Brain b. Spinal cord c. Nerves d. A

and B

38. What is the 23rd chromosomes of human female?a. XX b. XY c. XYZ d. A and B

39. Which is the correct hierarchical arrangement of taxa above the species level?a. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genusb. Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Class, Family, Genus c. Kingdom, Phylum, Family, Order, Class, Genusd. Domain, Class, Order, Family, Genus

40. Which is the smallest among all?a. aorta b. vena cava c. capillary d. arteriole

41. Which hormone functions in a “flight-or-fight” scene?a. adrenalin b. melatonin c. insulin d.

thyroxine

42. What are the air sacs of the respiratory system?a. bronchi b. trachea c. larynx d. alveoli

43. What kind of symbiosis is shown when tapeworms get nutrition from you?a. commensalism b. mutualismc. parasitism d. competition

44. Why do producers have the highest energy in the energy pyramid?a. they get the energy directly from the sunb. they do not select their foodc. they are simple organisms d. they are numerous in the environment

45. Which is not a lipid?a. chitin b. fats c. wax

d. oil

46. Which is NOT a function of the epithelial tissue?a. secrete b. support c. protectd. absorb

47. What is the most common form of reproduction in higher animals?a. budding b. fission c. fertilization d.

spores

48. Which produce the antibodies?a. erythrocytes b. lymphocytesc. thrombocytes d. plasma

49. Which organelle releases energy as ATP?a. Nucleus b. ribosomesc. golgi bodies d. mitochondrion

50. Melanin is produced bya. pineal gland b. melanocytes

c. keratinocytes d. Liver

51. Iron is necessary for anemic persons becausea. It is a component of hemoglobinb. It is needed by white blood cellsc. It is important for plateletsd. It lowers blood pressure

52. Which color of the light is NOT absorbed by plants?a. red b. orange c. green d. blue

53. Which is NOT related to protein?a. enzyme b. hormone c. glucose d.

antibody

54. Which part of the digestive system is the last part of digestion and absorption?a. anus b. small intestine c. large intestine d. colon

55. Why do we frequently urinate during a cold weather?a. Our body absorbs less water when coldb. We perspire less during a cold weatherc. Our kidneys do not function during

those daysd. We do not drink water during a cold

weather

56. What is the endocrine master gland?a. Pituitary gland b. testesc. brain d. Thyroid gland

57. Which is NOT a digestive enzyme?a. lipase b. pepsin c. ptyalin d.

insulin

58. Which has the highest energy per gram in food?a. starch b. glucose c. fats d.

carbohydrates

59. Why do acidic medicines best taken with milk?a. To neutralize the acidb. To be easily digestedc. To enhance the medicined. To prevent the worms getting it

60. Which is NOT a biotic factor?a. plants b. fungi c. bacteria d.

detritus

61. What is reforestation?a. Cutting of trees b. kaingin c. Planting of trees d. slash-and-burn

62. Tawa-tawa, as an alternative dengue medicine, increase the number of:a. platelets b. RBC c. plasma d. blood

63. Genetic researchers do not use human as subjects because:a. Of bioethical issues b. Their pricec. They are endangered d. no one

wants to

64. Blood entering the nephron directly comes from:a. Renal artery b. Renal vein

c. Aorta d. Inferior vena cava

65. Urine is temporarily stored ina. bladder b. urethra c. ureter d.

penis

66. Which plant hormone is responsible for stimulating cell growth and division?a. cytokinin b. ethylene c. auxin d.

giberrelin

67. Which is a kingdom of prokaryotes?a. monera b. fungi c. plantae d.

protista

68. Which substance is an ingredient in making cheese?a. saliva b. rennet c. earwax

d. tears

69. Smallest unit of heredity is:a. gene b. chromosome c. trait d.

love

70. What causes air pollution?a. Noisy classmates b. burning of

garbage c. Acid rain d. throwing of plastics to

river

71. Which type of vitamin is produced with sunlight exposure?a. A b. K c. D d. S

72. Which is the correct pathway of blood in systemic circulation? Take A= AORTA; PV = PULMONARY VEIN; PA = PULMONARY ARTERY; SVC = SUPERIOR VENA CAVA; LUNGSa. SVC – PA – LUNGS – PV – AORTA b. SVC – PA – PV – LUNGS – AORTA c. SVC – PV – LUNGS – PA – AORTA d. PA – LUNGS – PV – SVC – AORTA

73. Which is true about the left atrium?a. Blood entering the left atrium is

deoxygenated. b. It is the thinnest among the 4

chambers.c. Blood leaving the left atrium is

deoxygenated.d. It receives oxygenated blood from the

lungs.

74. Which organs activate vitamin D?a. Heart & lungs b. Skin & testes c. Skin & kidneys d. Kidneys &

stomach

75. The group of petals is called:a. ovary b. sepal c. stamen

d. corolla

76. Which of the following is NOT true about color-blindness?a. It is a recessive trait in humans. b. One can not distinguished red and

green color. c. Only males have this disorder. d. It is located in the X chromosome of

females.

77. Which is NOT a colloid?a. Salt solution b. Emulsionc. Gel d. Foam

78. Which is of Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection?a. Use and Disuse b. Binomial

Nomenclature c. Survival of the Fittest d. Acquired

Characteristics

79. What is the function of an enzyme?a. Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

b. Enzymes slow down metabolism. c. Enzymes are examples of proteins. d. Enzymes increases activation energy.

80. If a garden pea having green pods is self-fertilized, then it will likely produce offspring with:a. More seeds germinating and green pods

b. More seeds germinating and yellow

pods c. More seeds germinating and purple

flowersd. More seeds germinating and later

become tall

81. Which does NOT affect photosynthesis?a. Shape of leaves b. Number of leaves c. Size of leaves d. Arrangement of

leaves in stem

82. Which is TRUE about mutations?a. It can be passed from the parent to

offspring. b. Organisms always die as a result. c. It is a change in the RNA code: A, T, C,

and G.d. It is always beneficial to human beings.

83. Which is a practical and safe source of energy?a. coal b. crude oil c. sun d. love

84. Why is reproduction important?a. Adaptation of species b. Evolution of

speciesc. Increase of population d. Survival of

species

85. Why is not advisable to stay in a moist, less ventilated room?a. You can take a bath unnecessarily. b. You can smell your own breath. c. You can develop lung diseases. d. Your blood pressure will increase.

86. The majority of relationship in an ecosystem is for:a. water b. food c. shelter

d. oxygen

87. Which is a natural birth control method?a. IUD b. coitus interruptus c. condom

d. love

88. Which of the set of organisms will usually result to predation?a. Carabao & grass b. you & your

seatmatec. Flower & bee d. Bat & spider

89. The central nervous system is composed of brain and:a. Spinal cord b. vertebrae c. nerves

d. impulse

90. If you have goiter, you should eat food rich in:a. fats b. iron c.

iodine d. sugar

91. What is basic substance that serves as structural foundation of living things?a. Lipids b. Proteins c. Carbohydrates

d. DNA

92. Who coined the term “cell”?a. Leeuwenhoek b. Hooke c. Virchow

d. Banjal

93. What is the basic unit of life?a. cell b. organ c. atom d. water

94. Which substance follows osmosis?a. Water b. salt c. ion d. sugar

95. Food formed by photosynthesis is transported by:a. phloem b. xylem c. root

d. flower

96. How many percent of energy is passed from the producers to the primary consumers?a. 100 b.90 c. 50 d. 10

97. How many daughter cells are produced by a parent cell in mitosis?a. 2 b.4 c.46 d. 23

98. Where can we find cardiac muscles?a. heart b. eye c. stomach

d. bladder

99. Photosynthesis and Cell respiration are:a. Types of reproductionb. Food making processesc. Opposite processes d. Both anabolic processes

100. Angiosperm are different from gymnosperm in terms of the presence of:a. flower b. cell wall c.

nucleus d. pollen

Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance

therewith.(Ignorantia legis non excusat.)

ARTICLE 3. CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Honesty is the best policy – that’s the law of every institution.