Name: Casey B.

Espino Grade & Section: 10-Accountable Science Post Test

Module 5: Effect of Mutation on Protein

1. A mistake in nitrogen base pairing may occur without a known cause. But this spontaneous
mutation allows cells to repair damaged DNAs. How can cells repair damaged DNAs?
A. I and II

2. Which describe/s gene mutation?

B. II and III

3. If the DNA strand AAA TCG AGG CCA is transcribed to an mRNA, which shows an occurrence
of addition?
D. UUU AGC UCA CGG U

4. Which pair about the types of mutation is incorrectly matched?

A. Translocation: gene

5. Why is nonsense mutation harmful to the organism?

D. I, II, and III

6. How does silent mutation affect protein production in the cell? Silent mutation _____
D. changes the base sequence but similar protein.

7. Which chemical mutagen can remove an amino group in a nitrogen base?

D. Base deaminators

8. High energy radiation ejects the electrons in an atom causing free radicals. Which are
examples of high-energy radiation?
C. Gamma and X-rays

9. How can bacteria cause mutation in their host?

A. It causes inflammation, breakage, and damage to the DNA

10. What is the correct arrangement of events on how pyrimidine dimers cause mutation?
C. II, I, IV, III
Module 6: Evidence of Evolution

1. The most important finding from the fossil record which supports the theory of evolution is
______.
A. That ancient species differed from those alive today.

2. Bird wings and insect wings are considered to be ______.

C. Analogous structures.

3. The wing of the bat and the forelimb of the dog are said to be homologous structures. This
indicates that ___.
B. The limb bones of each are anatomically identical

4. Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions,
but similar structures. These are known as ______.
A. Homologous structures

5. Scientists think that dolphins and whales may have evolved from a common ancestor. What
evidence supports this hypothesis?
B. They have similar anatomies.

6. If a scientist were to find 4 fossils that appear to be of the same ancestor, what can be
concluded?
C. Fossils have similar characteristics.

7. The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age
of these fossils are most likely correct?
D. Fossil D is older than fossil C

8. Based on Table 6, which of the primates is most distantly related to a human?

C. Chimpanzee

9. Based on Table 6, which of the primates has the most recent common ancestor to humans?
A. Chimpanzee

10. The diagram illustrates the embryonic stage of two organisms. Which of the following can
be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram?
C. The organisms share a common ancestry.
Module 7: The Occurrence of Evolution

1. Which process describes the population change over time?

B. Evolution

2. Who among the list was responsible for formulating the Theory of Evolution by Natural
Selection?
A. Charles Darwin

3. Who proposed the Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics?

B. Erasmus Darwin

4. Which aspect of Lamarck’s theory is incorrect?

C. Acquired traits are inherited.

5. Why is Lamarck considered an influential person in the field of evolution?

A. He was the first to try to explain how new species evolve.

6. Which statement BEST explains the Theory of Natural Selection?

C. In nature, the organism with desirable characteristics may survive, while those with weaker
traits may not.

7. When does Charles Darwin formulate his ideas concerning the causes of evolution?
C. During his voyage on HMS Beagle especially after he reached the Galapagos Island.

8. What will happen to a population of species if they cannot adapt to the environmental
changes?
B. Becomes extinct

9. Which statement is NOT TRUE about Darwin?

D. Darwin used DNA evidence to support the process of Natural Selection.

10. Which is the major concept included in Lamarck’s theory of evolution?

C. Body structure can change according to the action of the organism.
Module 8: Adaptation and Ecological Stability

1. Species diversity refers to the variety of species living together in a region. Which is the BEST
example of species diversity?
A. Different types of insects in a garden

2. Which is the effect of biodiversity on the survival of species in the ecosystem?

D. Maintains the interactions of organisms

3. Which causes a decrease in the stability of the ecosystem?

A. Low biodiversity

4. Which reflects high biodiversity?

Ecosystem B

5. Which ecosystem has high stability?

Ecosystem B

6. Which practice can increase the stability of our forest?

C. Propagate the native trees.

7. Kamagong, Narra, and Acacia are resilient to strong winds. What would be the effect of
resiliency on the forest?
C. Both A and B

8. Which is a threat to the balance of the ecosystem?

B. Population of predators increases.

9. Which is an example of disturbance in the ecosystem?

D. Pouring of heavy rain

10. Organisms belonging to a species may demonstrate a unique trait. How can this variation in
traits within a species increase their adaptation in the ecosystem?
C. Organisms with desirable traits adapted and maintained the presence of their species in the
ecosystem.
Module 9: Population Growth and Carrying Capacity

1. Which changes the carrying capacity of the ecosystem?

B. Ecological succession

2. Which BEST describes carrying capacity?

C. Maximum number of species that can be supported by an ecosystem

3. Assume that there are 3400 butterflies of a specific species living in the forest. What do the
3400 butterflies mean?
A. Population Size

4. It is observed that the population growth of an organism increases rapidly when the
population size is below carrying capacity. Which part of the graph shows this observation?
A. Year A to B

5. What happened to the population size from Year B to C?

A. Decline

6. What is most likely to happen when a species of fish is introduced in a river?

D. The population of native fish decreases because they have a new competitor to the
resources.

7. The population size of rats in the field increased and exceeded its carrying capacity. What is
the impact of this on the ecosystem?
A. Scarcity of resources

8. Why does population growth decline when population size reaches the carrying capacity of
the ecosystem?
B. Death rate increases due to scarcity of resources.

9. What is the possible impact of the declining number of native trees in the forest ecosystem?
C. Decrease in the shelter of native birds and other animals.

10. Which is NOT needed to maintain the carrying capacity of the ecosystem?
C. Strong winds