Natural Science 2

(Introduction to Biology)
Midterm Examination
1st Semester A.Y. 2019-2020

Name: _____________________________ Score: ________/60_____

Course & Year: _______________________ Date: _________________

I. Identification: Write your answer on the space provided before each item. Incorrect
spelling and erasures will be marked wrong.
1. Characterized by uncritical accumulation of information, mainly
derived from the practical necessities of obtaining food, materials for clothing and
shelter, substances to cure ailments, and necessary information about the human
body.
2. The theory established in the Modern Era by Robert Hooke, Theodore
Schwann, and Matthias Schleiden.
3. The making of careful observation and experiments, and later using the
data obtained to formulate general principles.
4. The field of science that deals with the study of living things.
5. Anything that occupies space and has mass.
6. The central part of an atom that contains the protons and neutrons.
7. The most abundant organic compound which is the primary product of
photosynthesis.
8. The most complex organic compound made up of nucleotides.
9. The various vital processes in the body which includes all the changes
that materials taken down as food undergoes.
10. Kind of matter that is made up of two or more pure substances mixed
together either heterogeneously or homogeneously.
11. The control center of the cell which is one of the most conspicuous
structural areas.
12. Vesicles that store/contain oils, protein granules and pigments.
13. Meristematic tissue responsible for the increase in length of the plant.
14. Meristematic tissue responsible for the increase in girth of the plant.
15. Plant tissue composed of mature, differentiated cells.

II. Analogy: Write the corresponding words to each item on the provided spaces.
Incorrect spelling and erasures will invalidate your answer.

1. Molecular Formula: ____________

_____________: bonds between 3. _____________: Neutron
atoms Positive :_____________
Negative :_____________
2. ___________: transferring of atoms
Covalent:_____________
 4. _____________: Mitosis 5. Animal Cell : _____________
Prokaryotic cells :_____________ _____________: Vacoule

III. Matching Type: Match the words under column A with the words under column B.
Write your answer on the provided space.
1. Plants a. Genetics
2. Internal structures of living things b. Histology
3. Fossils c. Phycology
4. Cells d. Cytology
5. Tissues e. Helminthology
6. Fishes f. Endocrinology
7. Worms g. Taxonomy
8. Birds h. Paleontology
9. Heredity i. Anatomy
10. Classification and naming j. Botany
k. Ichthyology
l. Mycology
m. Ornithology

IV. Enumeration. Give what is asked.

1. Steps of scientific method (in proper order). 5 points

2. Phases/states of matter. 4 points

3. Three (3) parts plant organs and their respective function. 6 points
V. Essay: Discuss the following using 3 to 5 sentences only. 5 points each

1. Muscle tissues, their description and function.

2. Different connective tissues (as to their function)