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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study biology in everyday life?

• Because it helps us understand living organisms and our environment

• Because it is a requirement for graduation

• Because it is only about plants and animals

• Because it is an easy subject

Open Ended

What are some effective ways to take care of your school textbooks and why is it important to do so?

Multiple Choice

According to the table of contents, which of the following topics is NOT covered in Unit 1: Introduction to Biology?

• The Scientific Method

• General Laboratory Safety Rules

• Kingdom Monera

• Tools of a Biologist

Open Ended

Based on the table of contents, compare the focus of Unit 2 and Unit 3 in the Grade 9 Biology textbook. What are the main differences in their topics?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are listed as learning competencies for Unit 1: Introduction to Biology?

• Define Biology

• Explain why Biology is studied

• Plan a biological investigation using the scientific method

• Describe the menstrual cycle

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Biology is the scientific study of ___ or living things.

Open Ended

Explain the relation of biology to other subjects based on the introduction provided.

Multiple Choice

What are some common characteristics shared by living things according to the definition of biology?

• They are composed of one or more cells, can grow, reproduce, transmit genetic information, need energy, maintain homeostasis, and adapt evolutionarily.

• They are always visible to the naked eye and do not require energy.

• They cannot reproduce or transmit genetic information.

• They do not adapt to their environment.

Open Ended

Explain how biology is connected to other fields of natural sciences such as chemistry and physics. Provide examples from the text.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an application of biology in everyday life?

• Wine-making and cheese production

• Antibiotic production

• Sewage disposal

• Building bridges

Fill in the Blank

A hypothesis should be ___ so that it can be tested through experimentation.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in the scientific method as described in the text?

• Observation

• Forming a hypothesis

• Making conclusions about the findings

• Guessing the results

Fill in the Blank

Match the following laboratory tools to their correct use: Balance, Dropper, Tongs, Dissecting Tool Kit, Dissecting Pan.

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory instrument is used for accurately weighing specimens and making up solutions?

• Balance

• Dropper

• Tongs

• Dissecting pan

Open Ended

Explain the difference in function between a beaker and a crucible in the laboratory.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tools would you use to measure the pH of a solution in the laboratory?

• Thermometer

• pH meter

• Hotplate

• Beaker

Multiple Choice

What is the total magnification when using an eyepiece lens of 10X and an objective lens of 40X?

• 400X

• 100X

• 50X

• 10X

Multiple Choice

Which part of the microscope is responsible for regulating the amount of light that reaches the specimen?

• Stage

• Aperture

• Diaphragm

• Arm

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Laboratory safety is the condition of being protected from harm or other ___ .

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are correct steps to take if someone is exposed to a chemical and gets burned in the laboratory?

• Flood the burned area with cold tap water for several minutes.

• Ignore the burn and continue working.

• Apply heat to the burned area.

• Cover the burn with chemicals to neutralize it.

Open Ended

List three important reasons why laboratory safety is emphasized before starting any laboratory activity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a correct laboratory safety rule?

• Never taste or sniff chemicals.

• Always eat and drink in the laboratory.

• Know the location of safety equipment.

• Dress appropriately for the laboratory.

Open Ended

Explain the importance of following the scientific method in biological inquiry.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to take care of your textbook?

• Write your name on every page

• Cover the book with protective material

• Use a piece of paper as a bookmark

• Repair torn pages with tape

Open Ended

Reflecting on the tips provided, why is it important to take good care of your textbook, and how can this benefit you and your classmates?