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Life Processes

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are energy foods?

a)

Carbohydrates and fats

b)

Proteins and mineral salts

c)

Vitamins and minerals

d)

Water and roughage

2.

In which mode of nutrition an organism de-rives its food from the body of another living organism without killing it?

a)

Saprotrophic nutrition

b)

Parasitic nutrition

c)

Holozoic nutrition

d)

Autotrophic nutrition

3.

The mode of nutrition found in fungi is:

a)

Parasitic nutrition

b)

Holozoic nutrition

c)

Autotrophic nutrition

d)

Saprotrophic nutrition

4.

Roots of the plants absorb water from the soil through the process of:

a)

diffusion

b)

transpiration

c)

osmosis

d)

None of these

5.

The site of photosynthesis in the cells of a leaf is

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

protoplasm

6.

In amoeba, food is digested in the:

a)

mitochondria

b)

pseudopodia

c)

food vacuole

d)

chloroplast

7.

Which region of the alimentary canal absorbs the digested food?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Liver

8.

The contraction and expansion movement of the walls of the food pipe is called:

a)

translocation

b)

transpiration

c)

peristaltic movement

d)

digestion

9.

The exit of unabsorbed food material is regu-lated by

a)

liver

b)

anus

c)

small intestine

d)

anal sphincter

10.

What are the products obtained by anaerobic respiration in plants?

a)

Lactic acid + Energy

b)

Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy

c)

Ethanol + Carbon dioxide + Energy

d)

Pyruvate

11.

The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon di-oxide, water and energy takes place in

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

12.

Glycolysis process occurs in which part of the cell?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Cytoplasm

13.

Name the substances whose build up in the muscles during vigorous physical exercise may cause cramps?

a)

Ethanol + Carbon dioxide + Energy

b)

Lactic acid + Energy

c)

Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy

d)

Pyruvate

14.

Name the pores in a leaf through which respi-ratory exchange of gases takes place.

a)

Lenticels

b)

Vacuoles

c)

Xylem

d)

Stomata

15.

The respiratory pigment in human beings is:

a)

carotene

b)

chlorophyll

c)

haemoglobin

d)

mitochondria

16.

The movement of food in phloem is called:

a)

transpiration

b)

translocation

c)

respiration

d)

evaporation

17.

A blood vessel which pumps the blood from the heart to the entire body:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

a)

artery

b)

capillary

c)

Vein

d)

Haemoglobin

18.

Name a circulatory fluid in the human body other than blood.

a)

Platelets

b)

RBC

c)

Lymph

d)

Plasma

19.

Single circulation, i.e., blood flows through the heart only once during one cycle of passage through the body, is exhibited by which of the following:

a)

hyla, rana, draco

b)

whale, dolphin, turtle

c)

labeo, chameleon, salamander

d)

hippocampus, exocoetus, anabas

20.

Name the tube which connects the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

a)

Urethra

b)

Nephron

c)

Tubule

d)

Ureter

21.

The procedure used for cleaning the blood of a person by separating urea from it is called:

a)

osmosis

b)

filtration

c)

dialysis

d)

double circulation

22.

Which is the correct sequence of body parts in the human alimentary canal?

a)

Mouth → stomach → small intestine → large intestine → oesophagus

b)

Mouth → oesophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine

c)

Mouth → stomach → oesophagus → smallintestine → large intestine

d)

Mouth → oesophagus → stomach → large intestine → small intestine

23.

Identify the correct path of urine in the human body.

a)

Kidney → urinary bladder → urethra → ureter

b)

Urinary bladder → ureter → kidney → urethra

c)

Kidney → ureter → urethra → urinary bladder

d)

Kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra

24.

Autotrophic organisms include

a)

bacteria and virus

b)

bacteria and fungi

c)

green plants and some bacteria

d)

green plants and all bacteria

25.

A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is

a)

liver

b)

salivary glands

c)

pancreas

d)

adrenal

26.

Which of the following are chiefly digested in the stomach?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Fats

27.

Large intestine in man mainly carries out

a)

absorption

b)

assimilation

c)

digestion of fats

d)

digestion of carbohydrates

28.

The part of the digestive system where no digestion takes place is

a)

ileum

b)

stomach

c)

mouth

d)

oesophagus

29.

In respiration, air passes through

a)

Pharynx → nasal cavity → larynx → trachea bronchi → bronchioles

b)

Nasal cavity → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles

c)

Larynx → nasal cavity’ → pharynx → trachea

d)

Larynx → pharynx trachea → lungs

30.

A biochemical compound that readily combines with oxygen and distributes it throughout the human body is

a)

water

b)

urea

c)

haemoglobin

d)

acetylcholine

31.

The process in which loss of water takes place in the form of water vapour through stomata is called

a)

transportation

b)

transpiration

c)

guttation

d)

translocation

32.

Normal blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) is

a)

160/80 mm of Hg

b)

120/60 mm of Hg

c)

120/80 mm of Hg

d)

180/80 mm of Hg

33.

Blood pressure is measured by an instrument called

a)

barometer

b)

sphygmomanometer

c)

photometer

d)

manometer

34.

Which part of alimentary canal receives bile from the liver?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Oesophagus

35.

The filtration units of kidneys are called

a)

ureter

b)

urethra

c)

neurons

d)

nephrons

36.

Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis comes from

a)

water

b)

chlorophyll

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

glucose

37.

The opening and closing of the stomatal pore depends upon

a)

oxygen

b)

temperature

c)

water in guard cells

d)

concentration of CO2 in stomata

38.

Which of the following is not a digestive enzyme contained in the pancreatic juice?

i. Lipase

ii. Hydrochloric acid

iii. Mucus

iv. Trypsin

a)

(i) and (ii)

b)

(i) and (iv)

c)

(ii) and (iii)

d)

(i) and (iii)

39.

The enzymes pepsin and trypsin are secreted respectively by

a)

Stomach and pancreas

b)

Salivary gland and stomach

c)

Liver and pancreas

d)

Liver and salivary gland

40.

The enzymes contained in pancreatic juices help in the digestion of:

a)

Fats and carbohydrates

b)

Proteins and fats

c)

Proteins and carbohydrates

d)

Proteins, fats and carbohydrates

41.

Which of the following help in protecting the inner lining of the stomach from the harmful effect of hydrochloric acid?

a)

Mucus

b)

Pepsin

c)

Trypsin

d)

Bile

42.

The vein which brings clean blood from the lungs into the heart is known as:

a)

Pulmonary artery

b)

Superior vena cava

c)

Hepatic vein

d)

Pulmonary vein

43.

Arteries and veins are connected by a network of extremely narrow tubes called:

a)

Sieve tubes

b)

Capillaries

c)

Vena cava

d)

Valves

44.

The chlorophyll in photosynthesis is used for

a)

Absorbing light

b)

Breaking down water molecule

c)

No function

d)

Reduction of CO2

45.

Proteins after digestion are converted into

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Small globules

c)

Amino acids

d)

starch

46.

Carbohydrates in the plants are stored in the form of

a)

Glycogen

b)

Starch

c)

Glucose

d)

Maltose

47.

Main site of photosynthesis

a)

Leaf

b)

Stem

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Guard cells

48.

Photosynthesis is a

a)

Catabolic process

b)

Parabolic process

c)

Amphibolic process

d)

Photochemical lprocess

49.

Which element is used in the synthesis of proteins?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Carbon dioxide

50.

Bile juice is secreted by

a)

Stomach

b)

Pancreas

c)

Small intestine

d)

Liver

51.

Lipase acts on

a)

Amino acids

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

All of these

52.

One cell-thick vessels are called

a)

Arteries

b)

Veins

c)

Capillaries

d)

Pulmonary artery

53.

Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?

a)

Vitamin A2

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin E4

d)

Vitamin K

54.

Thrombocytes is another name for

a)

Red blood corpuscles

b)

Platelets

c)

Plasma

d)

White blood corpuscles

55.

Four chambered heart is characteristics feature of:

a)

Fishes

b)

Amphibians

c)

Reptiles

d)

Mammals

56.

Transpiration and_______help in transport of water in plants.

a)

Translocation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Root pressure

d)

Shoot pressure

57.

Oxygenated blood is pumped from heart to rest of the body via:

a)

Aorta

b)

Pulmonary artery

c)

Pulmonary vein

d)

Vena cava

58.

Which of the following parts of plants is the store- house of energy?

a)

Flowers

b)

Branches

c)

Roots

d)

Leaves

59.

Which of the following characteristics is not found in plants?

a)

Slow transport system

b)

High energy needs

c)

No mobility

d)

Large proportion of dead cells

60.

Valves are not found in

a)

Arteries

b)

Heart

c)

Veins

d)

Lymphatic

61.

Superior and inferior vena cava respectively carries blood from:

a)

Upper and lower parts of body

b)

Lower and upper parts of body

c)

Upper and lateral parts of the body

d)

Lateral and lower parts of the body

62.

Veins have valves to

a)

Prevent the collapse of the vein

b)

Maintain its position in the body

c)

Prevent back flow of blood

d)

None of these

63.

In humans, right auricle receives______blood from______

a)

Oxygenated, aorta

b)

Deoxygenated, vena cava

c)

Oxygenated, vena cava

d)

Deoxygenated, aorta

64.

This has a smaller intestine

a)

carnivore

b)

herbivore

c)

both (a) and (b)

d)

none of the above

65.

Which of these substances is transported by the blood plasma

a)

Potassium

b)

Food

c)

Alcohol

d)

All of the above

66.

Here, the maximum exchange of material between blood and surrounding cells takes place

a)

Veins

b)

Heart

c)

Capillaries

d)

Arteries

67.

The enzymes found in secrete intestinal juice finally convert

a)

fats into fatty acids and glycerol

b)

proteins to amino acids

c)

complex carbohydrates into glucose

d)

all of these

68.

The ___ is basically a long tube extending from the mouth to the anus.

a)

Alimentary canal

b)

Oesophagus

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Bile duct

69.

Pyruvate is a ___ carbon molecule.

a)

three

b)

four

c)

five

d)

six

70.

Lactic acid is a ___ carbon molecule

a)

three

b)

four

c)

five

d)

six