Part 1: Elements and Compounds (2 points each)

1. Which of the following is NOT an element?

a) Iron
b) Water
c) Oxygen
d) Gold

2. A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together. Which molecule contains the MOST
atoms?
a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b) Water (H2O)
c) Glucose (C6H12O6)
d) Methane (CH4)

3. A compound is formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements. Which

compound is primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen?
a) Salt (NaCl)
b) Sugar (C6H12O6)
c) Protein (complex molecule containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other
elements)
d) Limestone (CaCO3)

4. Elements can exist in different forms called allotropes. Which pair of elements are NOT
allotropes?
a) Diamond and graphite (both carbon)
b) Oxygen and ozone (both oxygen)
c) Sodium and chlorine (both components of sodium chloride)
d) Helium and neon (different noble gases)

5. Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms. Which statement about chemical
reactions is FALSE?
a) Bonds are broken and formed during a chemical reaction.
b) The total number of atoms remains constant during a chemical reaction.
c) Chemical reactions can release or absorb energy.
d) New substances are always formed in a chemical reaction.
Part 2: Nutrients and Energy (2 points each)

6. Macronutrients are needed by the body in large amounts. Which of the following is NOT
considered a macronutrient?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Vitamins
d) Fats

7. Micronutrients are needed by the body in smaller amounts. Which of the following is NOT
considered a micronutrient?
a) Iron
b) Vitamin C
c) Calcium
d) Glucose

8. Carbohydrates provide the body with its primary source of energy. Which of the following
foods is NOT a good source of carbohydrates?
a) Bread
b) Vegetables
c) Meat
d) Pasta

9. Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues. Which of the following foods is NOT
a good source of protein?
a) Eggs
b) Beans
c) Fruits
d) Chicken

10. Fats are an important source of energy and insulation. Which of the following is NOT
considered a healthy fat? Both.
a) Avocados
b) Fish oil
c) Palm oil
d) Fried foods
 11. Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with proteins?
a) Building and repairing tissues
b) Catalyzing chemical reactions
c) Storing genetic information
d) Transporting molecules across cell membranes

Part 1: Understanding Reproduction Types (2 points each)

12. Which of the following is NOT a type of animal reproduction?

a) Sexual reproduction
b) Asexual reproduction
c) Parthenogenesis (development of an egg without fertilization)
d) Hybrid reproduction (fusion of gametes from different species)

13. In asexual reproduction, offspring inherit genetic material from:

a) One parent only
b) Two parents
c) Both parents and mutations
d) Only mutations

14. Which animal can reproduce both asexually and sexually?

a) Earthworm
b) Honey bee
c) Fish
d) Bird

15. The advantage of sexual reproduction includes:

a) Faster offspring production
b) Increased resistance to pathogens
c) Reduced competition for resources
d) Lower genetic diversity

16. True or False: All mammals reproduce sexually.

17. Part 2: Diving into Sexual Reproduction (2 points each)

18. Sperm and eggs are known as:

a) Fertilizers
b) Zygotes
c) Gametes
d) Embryos

19. Internal fertilization occurs when:

a) Sperm fertilizes an egg outside the female's body
b) Sperm fertilizes an egg inside the female's body
c) Eggs develop without fertilization
d) Offspring hatch directly from eggs

20. Which organ protects and nourishes a developing embryo in mammals?

a) Ovary
b) Uterus
c) Fallopian tube
d) Placenta

21. Parental care involves:

a) Providing food and shelter for offspring
b) Leaving offspring to fend for themselves
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

22. Which animal exhibits complex social behaviors during courtship and mating?
a) Sea urchin
b) Penguin
c) Hydra
d) Earthworm