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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) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Symbiotic 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) Grasshopper
B) Housefly
C) Dodder
D) Tapeworm
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Mosquito
B) Aquatic organisms
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) Ecological niche
B) Autecology
C) Synecology
D) Ecosystem
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Autecology
B) Ecology
C) Biome
D) Synecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Monosaccharides
B) Polysaccharides
C) Monossacharides
D) Disaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Insectivorous plants
B) Mosquito larva
C) Microphagous feeders
D) Filter 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) Protista
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Cyanophyta
D) Blue-green alga
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) pseudopodia
C) Pellicle
D) Flagella
  • 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) They usually undergo secondary growth
D) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Sunlight
B) Carbondioxide and water
C) Chlorophyll
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) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
C) They are complex , multicellular green plants
D) They have true roots, stems and leaves
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It releases oxygen to the environment.
B) It serves as a building block for other substances
C) It provides food for all living organisms
D) It releases toxic chemicals
  • 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) Increase adaptation to the environment.
C) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
D) Mutual interdependence between component cells
  • 21. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
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) Landfills and waste dumps.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
C) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
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) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Extinction of species due to overprotection
B) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
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) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
D) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
  • 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 experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) 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.
B) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
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 interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Amoeba
B) Bacteria
C) Earthworm
D) Paramecium
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Gills for respiration
C) Scales for protection
D) Wings for flight
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Lungs for breathing in water
B) Legs for hopping on land.
C) Webbed feet for swimming.
D) Gills for respiration.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Poison glands for defense.
B) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Shells for protection
D) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
B) Pouches for carrying offspring.
C) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
B) Long necks for reaching leaves.
C) Shells for protection.
D) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Spines for defense.
B) Hooves for running on land.
C) Trunks for storing water.
D) Antlers for mating displays.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Feathers for insulation
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) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
C) Scales for protection.
D) Feathers for flight.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The preservation of natural resources.
B) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
C) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
D) The natural balance of ecosystems
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
B) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
C) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
D) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
  • 43. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
B) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
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 using plastic extensively for packaging.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through binary fission
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through sexual reproduction
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Parthenogenesis
B) Binary fission.
C) External fertilization.
D) Internal fertilization.
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