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Science 10 3rd Quarter Exam
Science 10 3rd Quarter Exam
Read the questions carefully. Then, encircle the best answer for each item.
c. It doesn’t affect the health of a person d. It may lead to increase in blood pressure
19. The following are components of a DNA molecule, except;
a. Ribose b. Phosphate c. Base d. Deoxyribose
20. This carries the information from the DNA to the Ribosomes.
a. mRNA b. tRNA c. rRNA d. RNA
21. This translates the genetic message through protein synthesis.
a. mRNA b. tRNA c. rRNA d. RNA
22. This serves as the site of attachment for protein synthesis.
a. mRNA b. tRNA c. rRNA d. RNA
23. This determines the order of bases in mRNA of amino acids into a protein
a. Translation b. Transcription c. Mutation d. Replication
24. This occurs when a piece of chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome.
a. Deletion b. Inversion c. Translocation d. Mutation
25. This genetic disorder occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21 gained by the human body.
a. Cri du chat b. Edwards Syndrome c. Down’s Syndrome d. Jacobsen Syndrome
For items 26 – 27. The following is the base sequence on one strand of a DNA molecule:
AATGCC A G TGGT
26. If this strand is replicated, which of the following is the complementary strand that is produced?
a. TTACGGUCACCA b. TTACGGTCACCA c. TTACGTGCATAG d. AGTCTAGGCCTA
27. If transcribed into an mRNA, what would be the resulting strand?
a. TTACGGUCACCA b. UUACGGUCACCA c. AAUGCACGUAC d. UGTCTUGGCCTU
28. Arrange the following steps of protein synthesis in correct order.
1. The mRNA carries the DNA copy to the cytoplasm
2. A section of DNA containing a gene is copied and mRNA is formed
3. tRNA bring the correct amino acid from the cytoplasm to the ribosome
4. The mRNA is fed through the ribosome 3 bases at a time
5. tRNA drop amino acids off at the ribosome
6. The amino acids are linked together to form a long protein chain
a. 142365 b. 123456 c. 214356 d. 214365
29. Where can most of the fossils are found?
a. Sedimentary rocks b. Granite rock c. Lava Flows d. Black soil
30. Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe evolution?
a. Evolution is continuous b. Evolutions refers to change
c. The world is stable and unchanging d. If there is mutation, there is evolution
31. In what Era can the oldest fossils be found?
a. Cenozoic b. Mesozoic c. Paleozoic d. Pre –Cambrian
32. Which is a more definite characteristic to show relatedness of two organism?
a. Similarity in Development b. Similarity in courting behavior
c. Similarity in structure d. Similarity in genomic DNA
33. Which of the following statements supports the idea that extinction is necessary?
a. To give way for other organisms to develop b. To let other organisms evolve and progress
c. To know who is the fittest d. All of the options
34. This theory states that organs that are not in use will disappear while organs in use will develop.
a. Theory of Use and Disuse b. Theory of Natural Selection
c. Theory of Acquired characteristics d. Theory of Need
35. This theory states that only the fittest will survive in a given environment.
a. Theory of Use and Disuse b. Theory of Natural Selection
c. Theory of Acquired characteristics d. Theory of Need
36. Which pairs of animals show a correct example of homologous structures?
a. Wings of butterfly and bat b. Flipper of whale and forelimb of cat
c. Fingers of human and arm of starfish d. Tongue of frog and proboscis of mosquito
37. Which of the following statement explains Lamarck’s Theory of Use and Disuse?
a. Body structures develop because they are used extensively
b. Body structures develop because they are not in use
c. Body structures develop because of competition
d. Body structures develop because of mutation
38. Why do organisms with close biochemical similarities show stronger evolutionary relationships?
a. They have varied and different ancestry
b. They have similar patterns during their early stages of development
c. They have common ancestor and have the same kind of proteins
d. They possess same vestigial structure that made their evolutionary relationship closer
39. Which of the following causes a decreasing wildlife population in most of the places in our
country?
a. Loss of limiting factors b. Loss of Natural disturbances
c. Loss of habitat d. Loss of carrying capacity
40. This refers to the value of species if their products are used as sources of food, medicine, clothing,
shelter and energy.
a. Direct Economic value b. Indirect economic value c. Aesthetic value d. All of the options
41. This describes how varied are life forms in different ecosystems.
a. Ecosystem b. Population c. Biodiversity d. Environment
42. The agency responsible in protecting the natural and wildlife resources.
a. PHIVOLCS b. PAGASA c. DAR d. DENR
43. This refers to the group of organisms of the same species that live in a certain area.
a. Environment b. Population c. Ecosystem d. Biodiversity
44. The maximum number of a population an environment can support.
a. Carrying capacity b. Limiting Factor c. Population density d. Population size
45. It occurs when a population approaches its carrying capacity and individual organism leave and
goes to a new area where they can find enough resources for survival.
a. Competition b. Predation c. Emigration d. None of the options
46. This refers to a community of organisms that live, fed, and interact with the environment.
a. Environment b. Population c. Ecosystem d. Biodiversity
47. These are the factors that control the growth of population.
a. Limiting factors b. Carrying capacity c. Predation d. Competition
48. Davao is known for its wide variety of fruits and other plant species that makes it more attractive
to tourists. Which of the following classification of value of biodiversity is described?
a. Direct economic value b. Indirect Economic value c. Ethical/Cultural d. Both a and c
49. What is the possible environmental issue that will occur if the river ecosystem dumped with garbage from illegal and
toxic wastes from industries?
a. The river becomes wasteland b. The river becomes a home for organisms
c. The river becomes stagnant d. All of the above
50. A person breeds guinea pigs in a cage. After a few generations, the breeder observes that the guinea pigs are more
aggressive towards each other, the young are less healthy and more young guinea pigs die. What do you think will
happen to the population of the guinea pigs?
a. The population will remain the same b. the Population will increase
c. The population will decrease d. The population is not affected