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Fourth Quarter Exam (SCIENCE 8)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The food is broken down, and moved through a long tube and exits the anus as feces. What is the body system responsible for this activity?

a)

Nervous System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Integumentary System

d)

Cardiovascular System

2.

It refers to the mechanical intake of food such as chewing and swallowing.

a)

Absorption

b)

Assimilation

c)

Excretion

d)

Ingestion

3.

Cell division that occurs in sexually-reproducing organisms characterized by a reduction of the total number of chromosomes.

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Synthesis

d)

Cytokinesis

4.

The second stage of cell division which spindle fiber are formed and chromosomes aligned at the metaphase plate?

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

5.

It is the physical structure where genes, the units of heredity are found. Composed of DNA and proteins.

a)

Genes

b)

Chromatids

c)

Chromosome

d)

DNA

6.

Part of chromosome that holds chromatids together?

a)

Centromere

b)

Chromosome

c)

Sister chromatids

d)

Gene

7.

It is the physical makeup or observable traits by which one can recognize of identify organism.

a)

Genotype

b)

Gene

c)

Phenotype

d)

Chromosome

8.

_______ are alternative genes for a single trait. They are located in a particular site in a chromosome.

a)

Alleles

b)

Nucleus

c)

Genes

d)

Mitochondria

9.

Branch of biology that names and organizes according to the characteristic of an organism?

a)

Botany

b)

Zoology

c)

Taxonomy

d)

Morphology

10.

Coral reefs, fishes and crustaceans in an ecosystem are example of high biodiversity. What do you mean by high biodiversity?

a)

a healthy ecosystem with many organism present

b)

unhealthy and disturbed environment.

c)

small number of organism

d)

only one organism present

11.

Plants and algae is an example of producers. Which of the choices is true about producers

a)

Rely from other organism in order to survive

b)

Cannot manufacture their own food

c)

Eat plants for the nutrition and survival

d)

Produce their own food.

12.

Where we must study to get a true picture of an organism?

a)

In its natural environment

b)

In preserved form

c)

In an artificial environment

d)

Under a microscope

13.

Hydra is an example of_________ that eat and defecate with their mouth which also alternates with their anus.

a)

Complexion digestive system

b)

Complete digestive system

c)

Incomplex digestive system

d)

Incomplete digestive system

14.

Muscle contractions in the esophagus whic help move down food to stomach.

a)

Pesilastis

b)

Prestilasis

c)

Persitalis

d)

Peristalsis

15.

Mouth is the opening through which food is taken in and broken down into smaller pieces for easier digestion. What do you call a ball like mass that forms in the mouth during the process of chewing.

a)

Dead cells

b)

Feces

c)

Bolus

d)

Fiber

16.

Mitosis produces diploid cells (__________) whereas meiosis produces haploid cells (23 chromosomes)

a)

23 chromosomes

b)

21 chromosomes

c)

42 chromosomes

d)

46 chromosomes

17.

DNA is a spiralling chain like molecule made of nucleotides. DNA stands for ________?

a)

Deformation new acid

b)

Deoxyribo nucleic acid

c)

Decalci nuclear acid

d)

Derive new acid

18.

The interphase refers to the period that follows one cell division and it is divided into three substages. This is the earliest interphase of the cell which cell grows initially.

a)

G1 phase

b)

S phase

c)

G2 phase

d)

M phase

19.

Homozygous allele are identical alleles present in the homologous chromosome. Which of the following is not a homozygous?

a)

AA

b)

Aa

c)

aa

d)

BB

20.

Which of the following is a heterozygous alleles?

a)

AA

b)

Aa

c)

aa

d)

BB

21.

Which of the following is the correct order, from highest to lowest levels of classification of taxonomy?

a)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

b)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Species, Genus

c)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Class, Family, Genus, Species

d)

Domain, Kingdom, Class, Phylum Order, Family, Genus, Species

22.

Binomial nomenclature identifies the scientific name of an organism. Which of the following is NOT the correct way of writing scientific name of a species?

a)

It should be capitalize the first letter of genus

b)

The entire 2 part must be written in italics

c)

If the 2 word is not written in italics it should be n underlin words

d)

Species must first to write before the genus

23.

Which of the following environments would you expect to have a high biodiversity?

a)

Desert

b)

North Pole

c)

Forest

d)

Populated city

24.

Which of the following is an example of ecosystem diversity?

a)

Rainforest, Lakes, Grassland

b)

Desert, Scorpion, Cactus

c)

Cropfield, Farmer, Rice

d)

Aquarium, Fishes, Corals

25.

Gem took a big bite to hís favourite bread; chewed and swallowed it. What do you call the process of digestion that the statement is referring to?

a)

Mechanical digestion

b)

Chemical digestion

c)

Emotional digestion

d)

Nutritional digestion

26.

It contains all the essential nutrient in right amount.

a)

Exercise regularly

b)

Eating lot of foods

c)

Balanced Diet

d)

Sleep in time

27.

A good diet is important for proper growth and development and for the prevention of disease. Which of these does NOT support the prevention of diseases in human body.

a)

Eating junk food, street food and softdrinks daily.

b)

Proper sleep

c)

Exercise regularly

d)

Eating nutritional food such as fruits an vegetables.

28.

Daisy has a poor vision at night, she suffer from nightblindedness. She needs to improve his eyesight by eating nutritional food that rich in ___________.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

29.

Josh arm scratched after he slipped on the floor. A day after his wound was healed, the reason is ___________?

a)

normally the cell divides and grows to cover up the damage tissues

b)

because of meiosis

c)

both a and b

d)

none of the above

30.

Patient Jury has a down syndrome caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. What is the total number of chromosome in a cell does a normal human have?

a)

43

b)

44

c)

45

d)

46

31.

Guinevere wants to identify the fur color and the eye color of her newly pet. What is the best word that describe for the physical trait or observable trait of the organism?

a)

genotype

b)

phenotype

c)

codominance

d)

heterozygous

32.

In corn kernels are dominant to waxy kernels. If you crossed a normal kernels to waxy kernels what would be the phenotype of the corn?

a)

Normal kernels

b)

Waxy kernels

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a and b

33.

Joshuel found an unfamiliar organism at their backyard. He wants to know the scientific name of the organism. What levels of classification of taxonomy is he looking for?

a)

Species, Genus

b)

Genus, Species

c)

Domain, Kingdom

d)

Kingdom, Domain

34.

If Jessa would take a count of diversity of species in its town, what would her be measuring?

a)

Diversity in Ecosystem

b)

Diversity of Resources

c)

Diversity in Genetics

d)

Diversity of Species

35.

Whose cooperation does maintaining biodiversity refinement

a)

Environmentalist

b)

Government

c)

Nations

d)

All of these

36.

Jayvee is a researcher which gathers information about the variety of species. What could be the suitable place for conducting the research.

a)

Forest

b)

Airport

c)

Backyard

d)

Urban area

37.

Mitosis referred as nuclear division which enable cell to grow in size and divide. What happens during telophase stage?

a)

Each set of 2 chromosome moves toward the poles

b)

The division spindle and separation of chromatids

c)

Each chromosome splits, forming 2 chromosomes

d)

Two new daughter cells are formed

38.

There are two main types of nutrients, macronutrients and micronutrients. The three main categories of macronutrients include carbohydrate, protein, and fat. The two types of micronutrients are vitamins and minerals. Which of the following is true about macronutrients.

a)

macro nutrients required in large amounts by the body

b)

macro nutrients required in small amounts by the body

c)

macro nutrients required to eat only once a week

d)

Both a and b

39.

Marasmus is the deficiency of proteins. Which of these statements is correct about marasmus?

a)

protein energy malnutrition

b)

fats malnutrition

c)

lack of vitamins

d)

lack of minerals

40.

Which of the choices is the correct order of stages of cell division?

a)

Telophase, metaphase, anaphase, prophase

b)

Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

c)

Metaphase, anaphase, prophase, telophase

d)

Anaphase, telophase, prophase, metaphase

41.

Cytokinesis starts after what stage?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

42.

Cleavage furrow happens during what stage?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

43.

Which of the following is an example of genetic diversity?

a)

Chihuahua, german shepherd, dalamatian

b)

Monkey, dog, giraffe

c)

River, Desert, Forest

d)

All of these

44.

A desert is an example of low biodiversity where few plants and animals live. What will happen to an organism without enough resources such as food and water?

a)

have a low chance of survival

b)

it will increase the number of species in an area

c)

this will introduce another species in an area

d)

None of the above

45.

Rainforest has the highest biodiversity among different ecosystems. Which of the following is true about low biodiversity.

a)

less variety of genes and species in an ecosystem.

b)

have a great chance of survival of species

c)

large number of organism

d)

All of these

46.

All materials that cannot be digested into small intestines or absorbed are passed into?

a)

large intestine where they are decomposed

b)

small intestine to repeat absorbing nutrient

c)

Stomach secreting gastric juices and enzymes

d)

Gall bladder where it stores the bile used for emulsificating

47.

Gland which releases saliva that helps food turn into bolus

a)

Liver

b)

Salivary Gland

c)

Pancreas

d)

Thyroid

48.

Which is TRUE about carbohydrates?

a)

A chemical compounds broken down to their component parts called amino acids

b)

A chemical compounds that are broken down to simple sugar that are absorbed in the small intestines.

c)

Digestion is completed in the small intestine where bile secreted from the liver disintegrates them into fatty acids and glycerol.

d)

Chemical compounds that building up the component parts called glycogen.

49.

Which of the statement is NOT true about genetics?

a)

Is the study of heredity and variation

b)

How traits can be passed on to the next generation and how variation arises

c)

Provides backdrop for organismal level of reproduction.

d)

Both A and B

50.

Which of the following describe the differences between mitosis and meiosis?

a)

Number of times the cells divide

b)

Number of chromosomes in the parent cells

c)

Exchange of genetic information

d)

Both A and C

51.

Genetics is the specialized field of biology dealing with heredity and _________.

a)

Variation

b)

Personification

c)

Vacation

d)

Personalization

52.

If a homozygous black rabbit (BB) is crossed with a homozygous white rabbit (bb), what is the probability that an offspring will have black fur?

a)

25 percent

b)

50 percent

c)

75 percent

d)

100 percent

53.

If your mother blood type is heterozygous B and your father is heterozygous A ,what would be the probability of the child getting AB blood type

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

54.

How will you contribute to your school for the protection and conservation of the species by means of simple action?

a)

Throwing your trash inside the classroom

b)

Putting chewed gum under your chair

c)

Destroying plants outside of your classroom

d)

Picking up the pieces of paper around and put it into your bag.

55.

Scientists grouped and classify organism according to ranked from largest to smallest grouped. Which statement is true about species?

a)

Species is the lowest among the groups

b)

Species is the fifth group that classify an organism

c)

Species is the second from lowest among the groups

d)

Species is the largest among the groups

56.

Which is more diverse?

a)
b)
c)
d)

Both B and C

57.

Cycling process that involves evaporation, transpiration, condensation and precipitation.

a)

Oxygen – carbon dioxide cycle

b)

Nitrogen cycle

c)

Water cycle

d)

Phosphorus cycle

58.

Cycle of materials that best describe the boling of water

a)

Oxygen – carbon dioxide cycle

b)

Nitrogen cycle

c)

Water cycle

d)

Phosphorus cycle

59.

How many percentage of the nitrogen gases made up in the atmosphere?

a)

100%

b)

79-80%

c)

25-30%

d)

1-5%

60.

Oxygen- carbon dioxide cycle in an organism produce gases. Animals including humans take in oxygen from the atmosphere and give off_________.

a)

carbon dioxide during respiration

b)

hydrogen during precipitation

c)

nitrogen durng nitrogen fixation

d)

oxygen during transpiration