plays important role in fishes, but which disappears in the higher land animals is the A. hepatic portal system B. renal portal system C. hepatic arteries D. hepatic veins PRACTICE TEST
2. Cell division resulting in haploid cells is known
as A. meiosis B. mitosis C. fission D. budding PRACTICE TEST
3. Enzymes are biological catalysts made up of
A. cells B. carbohydrates C. tissues D. proteins PRACTICE TEST 4. An organism lacking chlorophyll, but nevertheless able to carry out photosynthesis has been found among which of the following? A. viruses B. bacteria C. protozoa D. fungi PRACTICE TEST
5. The attribute that separates life from non-life
is A. metabolism B. reproduction C. growth D. adaptation PRACTICE TEST
6. The starch-splitting enzyme in saliva is
A. lipase B. amylase C. lactase D. trypsin PRACTICE TEST
7. Alternation of generations is seen in
A. yeast B. pines C. moss D. grass PRACTICE TEST
8. The Phylum Chordata is characterized by the
presence of A. notochord B. nerve cord C. vascular system D. vertebral cord PRACTICE TEST
9. All of the following are ungulates( hoofed
mammals) except _____ A. horses B. cows C. pigs D. rabbits PRACTICE TEST
10. The following are type of animal tissues
except A. cellulose B. cartilage C. neuronal D. lymphoid PRACTICE TEST
11. Organism lacking chlorophyll but able to
carry out photosynthesis A. Protozoa B. Viruses C. Bacteria D. Phaeophyte PRACTICE TEST
12. Fertilization results in the formation of the
A. zygote B. endosperm C. embryo D. fetus PRACTICE TEST
13. How many vertebrae are there in the human
spinal column A. 18 B. 40 C. 10 D. 26 PRACTICE TEST
14. Which does not belong to the group
A. tangerine B. lemon C. orange D. mango PRACTICE TEST
15. Yeast are classified as
A. fungi B. shell fungi C. sac fungi D. molds PRACTICE TEST
16. Milk is one of the rich sources of
A. vitamins B. carbohydrates C. minerals D. all of the above PRACTICE TEST
17. It is a pigment which enables plants top
manufacture their own food A. Cytoplasm B. Chlorophyll C. Flowers D. Leaves PRACTICE TEST
18. A process of food manufacturing in plants
A. transpiration B. photosynthesis C. pollination D. respiration PRACTICE TEST
19. commonly known as fruit sugar
A. fructose B. sucrose C. glucose D. sucrose PRACTICE TEST 20. it is a disaccharide sugar that is found most notably in milk and is formed from galactose and glucose A. lactose B. fructose C. sucrose D. glucose PRACTICE TEST 1. B 11. C 2. A 12. A 3. D 13. D 4. B 14. D 5. B 15. C 6. B 16. D 7. C 17. B 8. A 18. B 9. D 19. A 10. A 20. A PRACTICE TEST
PHYSICS PRACTICE TEST
1. The path of a particle in motion is
A. straight B. curved C. hyperbolic D. parabolic PRACTICE TEST
2. According to kelpers third law, the period of a
plant is proportional to some power of its distance from the sun. Which is the correct statement of this law. A. T R^2 B. T R^2/3 C. T R^1/3 D. T R^3/2 PRACTICE TEST
3. For a given string under constant tension, the
frequency of vibration is inversely proportional to the A. square of the tension B. length of the string C. square root of the tension D. square root of the density per unit length PRACTICE TEST 4. if the graph of the velocity vs. time of a particle is plotted, the slope will give the particle's A. kinetic energy B. inertia C. momentum D. acceleration PRACTICE TEST
5. According to Newton's Third Law, for every
action, there is an/an ____ reaction. A. equivalent B. equal and direct C. unequal and opposite D. equal and opposite PRACTICE TEST 6. For a given string of constant length, the frequency of vibration is directly proportional to the A. square root of the tension B. length of the string C. square root of its mass per unit length D. square root of the density of the material of the string PRACTICE TEST
7. The unit of work in GCS (centimetre-gram-
second) unit of energy and mechanical work is A. dyne B. newton C. erg D. foot-found PRACTICE TEST
8. The work that a body ca due to its motion is
termed _____ A. inertia B. momentum C. potential energy D. kinetic energy PRACTICE TEST
9. The force operative in braking a vehicle is
A. friction B. resistance C. momentum D. inertia PRACTICE TEST
10. All of the following are vector quantities
except A. force B. displacement C. torque D. weight PRACTICE TEST
11. What is the name for motion without
rotation? A. transitional motion B. translational motion C. non-rotational motion D. ambiguous motion PRACTICE TEST
12. Name this formula: ΔV = βVΔT
A. formula for change in velocity B. formula for defining vectors C. formula for change in valence D. formula for volume expansion of solids and liquids PRACTICE TEST 13. What is the common name for the point at which the total force due to gravity can be said to be acting? A. center of motion B. gravitational resistance C. center of gravity D. center of resistance PRACTICE TEST
14. What is resistivity?
A. intrinsic resistance to current flow in a material B. intrinsic acceleration of current flow in a material C. intrinsic indifference to current flow in a material D. intrinsic amplification of current flow in a material PRACTICE TEST
15. What is it called when waves are in phase
and their amplitudes add together? A. occlusion B. constructive interference C. collusion D. destructive interference PRACTICE TEST 16. What is another name for the ratio of an image’s height to the height of the object it represents? A. ramification B. magnification C. nullification D. resolution PRACTICE TEST
17. In regard to a string, what is the
fundamental frequency? A. the highest frequency the string can support B. the median frequency the string can support C. the best frequency the string can support D. the lowest frequency the string can support PRACTICE TEST 18. What kind of oscillation occurs when particles move in the direction of the wave motion? A. latitudinal B. unusual C. longitudinal D. atypical PRACTICE TEST 19. Which law states that the voltage drop across a resistor is proportional to the current carried? A. Mimm’s law B. Ohm’s law C. Planck’s law D. Heisenberg’s law PRACTICE TEST 20. What is electrostatic force? A. static electricity B. the force that exists between stationary charges C. the force that exists between moving charges D. the force that exists when one charge is moving and the other is stationary PRACTICE TEST 1. C 11. B. 2. D 12. D. 3. B 13. C. 4. D 14. A. 5. D 15. B. 6. A 16. B. 7. C 17. D. 8. D 18. C. 9. A 19. B. 10. B 20. B. MORE PRACTICE TEST
1. Where do producers obtain their energy?
A. From other producers B. From the consumers C. From the decomposers D. From the sun MORE PRACTICE TEST
2. Why do you experience not seeing things
clearly for some seconds when you enter suddenly a well-lighted room after coming from a dark room, you? A. The pupils are not adapted to the dark B. The eyes are adapted to the light only C. The pupils are not dilated yet D. Light had caused temporary blindness MORE PRACTICE TEST
3. What term is used to describe the ability to
maintain a constant internal environment? A. Metabolism B. Growth and development C. Homeostasis D. Thermoregulation MORE PRACTICE TEST
4. What is the most common cause of
cardiovascular disease? A. Fatty deposits in the arteries B. Inadequate supply of red blood cells C. Lack of sodium in the diet D. Increased heartbeat MORE PRACTICE TEST
5. Which is the smallest unit of life that can
survive and reproduce on its own? A. Cell B. Organ C. Tissues D. Population MORE PRACTICE TEST 6. Which region of a vertebrate forebrain is considered with the neutral- endocrine control of visceral activities? A. Cerebellum B. Thalamus C. Hypothalamus D. Pituitary MORE PRACTICE TEST
7. Which of the following is the building block
carbohydrate? A. Amino acid B. Nucleotide C. Fatty acid D. Monosaccharide MORE PRACTICE TEST
8. Why it is necessary men have more red blood
cells per cubic millimeter of blood than women? A. Man does strenuous activities and need more energy B. They have bigger physique and need more blood C. Man waste more blood cells and need extra D. They are more prone to anemia disorders MORE PRACTICE TEST
9. Which of the following is the building block of
protein? A. Amino acid B. Nucleotide C. Fatty acid D. Monosaccharide MORE PRACTICE TEST
10.Where does protein synthesis take place?
A. Ribosomes B. Lysosomes C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. Golgi bodies MORE PRACTICE TEST
11.Why are our lips “redder” than our palm?
A. There is increased blood flow in the lips B. Lips are heavily keratinized C. Lip epidermis is thinner D. Many blood vessels are located around the lips MORE PRACTICE TEST
12.Which of the following cannot be found in
prokaryotes? A. Cytoplasm B. Plasma membrane C. Membrane-bound nucleus D. DNA MORE PRACTICE TEST
13.What do we call mutation that is brought
about by the earth natural radioactivity? A. Continuous B. Induced C. Lysosomes D. Chloroplast MORE PRACTICE TEST 14.Which of the following organelles produces turbo pressure against cell wall and mainly acts as water reservoir A. Plastids B. Vacuole C. Lysosomes D. Chloroplast MORE PRACTICE TEST 15.What is the branch crobial organisms is used in the creation of genetically modified organisms? A. Pseudomonas vulgaris B. Bacillus thuringensis C. Agro bacterium tumafaciens D. Escherichia coli MORE PRACTICE TEST
16.What is the branch of zoology that is devoted
to the study of fish? A. Helmintology B. Ichthyology C. Chondrichthyes D. Ornithology MORE PRACTICE TEST 17.The process involved in the production of mRNA using DNA as template is termed _______? A. Transcription B. Replication C. Gene manipulation D. Reverse transcription MORE PRACTICE TEST
18.What is the most abundant inorganic
compound in the protoplasm? A. Fluid B. Blood C. Plasma D. Water MORE PRACTICE TEST
19.Which is the riches type of tropical rain forest
in the Philippines? A. Molave forest B. Dipterocarp forest C. Mangrove forest D. Pine forest MORE PRACTICE TEST
20.What muscle is described as involuntary, not
striated, and have a single nucleus? A. Smooth B. Skeletal C. Cardiac D. Connective MORE PRACTICE TEST
21.We feel warmer just before it rains because
__________. A. Heat is released by the evaporation of water B. The clouds prevent heat from escaping the earth C. There is an increased relative humidity D. Heat is released by the condensation of water vapor MORE PRACTICE TEST
22.Which of the following is not considered as a
reproductive cell? A. Gamete B. Somatic cell C. Egg cell D. Sperm cell MORE PRACTICE TEST
23.The cell wall of plant is made of _______.
A. Lipids B. Cellulose C. Protein D. Cell membrane MORE PRACTICE TEST 24.Which of the following is the correct sequence of the level of organization from lowest to highest? A. Cells-system-organs-tissues B. System-organs-tissues-cells C. Cells-tissues-organs-system D. Tissues-systems-cells-organs MORE PRACTICE TEST 25.At metaphase of the meiotic division, the chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibers as ________. A. Double chromatids B. Non-homologous pairs C. Single chromatid strands D. A tetrad of four chromatids MORE PRACTICE TEST
26.Which of the following is an example of
behavioral adaption? A. Thick green stems of the cactus plant B. Thick fur of the bear C. Shedding leaves during summer D. Presence of cuticle on the upper surface of the leaves MORE PRACTICE TEST
27.The bipolar nature of the cell membrane is
due to _______. A. Presence of carries B. Presence of C. Phospholipids bilayer D. Integral proteins MORE PRACTICE TEST
28.Which of the following is made up of diploid
number of cells? A. Zygote B. Sperm cell C. Egg cell D. Both B and C MORE PRACTICE TEST
29.Which plant has underground stem modified
for reproduction? A. Ginger B. Camote C. Tubers D. Strawberry MORE PRACTICE TEST
30.Which of the following structures serve as a
passageway of food and air? A. Epiglottis B. Trachea C. Pharynx D. Larynx MORE PRACTICE TEST
31.Which kind of relationship is exhibited by
algae and fungi in lichen? A. Commensalism B. Parasitism C. Symbiosis D. Competition MORE PRACTICE TEST
32.What do you call the finger-like folds on the
inner linings of the small intestine? A. Villi B. Appendix C. Rugae D. Cecum MORE PRACTICE TEST 33.Aside from ADP, what else is the end production of the dark-reaction phase of photosynthesis? A. Carbon dioxide B. Sugar C. Carbon D. Starch MORE PRACTICE TEST 34.What is that flap-like structure that prevents the food from going the wrong way during swallowing? A. Epiglottis B. Larynx C. Esophagus D. Pharynx MORE PRACTICE TEST
35.Which pigment is dominant in red algae?
A. Phycocyanin B. Fucoxanthin C. Chlorophyll D. Pharynx MORE PRACTICE TEST
36.What is the membrane that surrounds the
lungs? A. Pleura B. Meninges C. Peritoneum D. Pericardium MORE PRACTICE TEST
37.What is that 3-carbon sugar formed during
the dark reaction phase of the photosynthesis? A. ADP B. NADPH C. ATP D. PGAL MORE PRACTICE TEST
38.What is the product of carbohydrate
digestion? A. Fatty acid B. Glucose C. Amino acid D. Nucleic acid MORE PRACTICE TEST
39.What process is responsible for the upward
movement of the water in very tall trees? A. Osmosis B. Capillary action C. Turgor pressure D. Transpiration MORE PRACTICE TEST
40.What is the enzyme in the mouth that breaks
starch to maltose? A. Peptidase B. Ptyalin C. Pepsin D. Maltase MORE PRACTICE TEST 41.What do you call the types of symmetry where the body parts are paired on either side of the body? A. Dorsal B. Bilateral C. Radial D. Ventral MORE PRACTICE TEST
42.Which is considered as the respiratory center
of the brain? A. Cerebellum B. Medulla oblongata C. Cerebrum D. Thalamus MORE PRACTICE TEST
43.Which stage of incomplete metamorphism is
undergone by grasshopper? A. Nymph, pupa, adult B. Egg, larva, pupa, adult C. Egg, nymph, adult D. Egg, pupa, adult MORE PRACTICE TEST
44.Which of the following is NOT part of the
thoracic cage? A. Clavicle B. Ribs C. Costal cartilages D. Sternum MORE PRACTICE TEST
45.Where does the toxin substance secreted by
bees and ants through their sting originate? A. Silk glands B. Intestines C. Rectal glands D. Salivary glands MORE PRACTICE TEST
46.What is the longest bone in the body?
A. Humerus B. Ferum C. Tibia-fibula D. Clavicle MORE PRACTICE TEST
47.Which cause our bones to turn brittle and
easily break? A. Turning into muscle tissues B. Increase in flexibility C. Turbidity decrease D. Removal of collagen MORE PRACTICE TEST
48.How many bones does an adult human body
has? A. 201 B. 200 C. 217 D. 206 MORE PRACTICE TEST
49.What do you call automatic responses to an
external stimulus? A. Reflex B. Instinct C. Impulse D. All of these MORE PRACTICE TEST
50.What structure provides flexible support and
protection to the spinal cord? A. Skull B. Ribs C. Vertebral column D. Sternum MORE PRACTICE TEST
51.Which hormone is insufficient in cretinism?
A. Glucagon B. Adrenalin C. Insulin D. Thyroxine MORE PRACTICE TEST
52.Which of the following is both endocrine and
an exocrine gland? A. Gastric glands B. Thyroid glands C. Pituitary glands D. Pancreas MORE PRACTICE TEST
53.What organ is controlled by the automatic
nervous system? A. Skeletal B. Muscles C. Heart D. Both A and B MORE PRACTICE TEST 54.What do you call food in a semi-liquid form, partially digested and mixed with hydrochloric acid? A. Gastric secretion B. Gastric fluid C. Mucosa D. Chime MORE PRACTICE TEST 55.Which is considered the master gland due to its influence on the activity of all the other glands? A. Thyroid B. Adrenal C. Pituitary D. Parathyroid MORE PRACTICE TEST
56.Which part of the brain is responsible for
intelligence, memory and learned behavior? A. Cerebellum B. Cerebrum C. Medulla D. Thalamus MORE PRACTICE TEST
57.Which of these materials is not a major
component of the plasma membrane? A. Phospholipids B. Glycoprotein C. Proteins D. DNA MORE PRACTICE TEST
58.Which form of RNA delivers information from
DNA to be used in making protein? A. Messenger RNA B. Ribosomal RNA C. Transfer RNA D. All of the above MORE PRACTICE TEST
59.Which of the following is not a type of cell?
A. Bacterium B. Amoeba C. Sperm D. Virus MORE PRACTICE TEST 60.Which property of water is probably MOST important for the functioning of organisms at the molecular level? A. Cohesion and high surface tension B. High specific heat C. High heat of vaporization D. Versatility as a solvent MORE PRACTICE TEST
61.Which of the following statements is true of
diffusion? A. It requires an expenditure of energy by the cell B. It is a passive process C. It occurs when molecules move from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration D. It requires a membrane MORE PRACTICE TEST
62.Which of the following is FALSE in comparing
prophase I of meiosis and prophase of mitosis? A. The chromosomes condense in both B. Tetrads form in both C. The nuclear envelope disassembles in both D. A spindle forms in both MORE PRACTICE TEST
63.Which are small, irregularly-shaped cells
without nuclei but are rich in ATP? A. Leukocytes B. Thrombocytes C. Lymphocytes D. Erythrocytes MORE PRACTICE TEST 64.What branch of Biology is involved when one is studying the characteristic structure and functions of all kinds of cells? A. Cytology B. Morphology C. Physiology D. Histology MORE PRACTICE TEST 65.Which part of seed appears as a scar which marks the entry of the pollen tube during fertilization? A. Seed leaf B. Cotyledon C. Testa D. Hilum MORE PRACTICE TEST 66.Which type of tissue is responsible for the secondary growth in stems and roots of vascular plants? A. Meristematic cells B. Cambium C. Palisade layer D. Epidermis MORE PRACTICE TEST
67.Which biome grows tropical grassland with
scattered individual trees and larger herbivores? A. Tundra B. Rain forest C. Grassland D. Savanna MORE PRACTICE TEST 68.What do you call that process in birds wherein they shed off features at least once a year? A. Skinning B. Molting C. Furrowing D. Migrating MORE PRACTICE TEST
69.What chemical controls metamorphosis
among insects? A. Enzymes B. Estradol C. Pheromones D. Ethylene MORE PRACTICE TEST
70.Which of the following makes up the plant
cell wall? A. Nucleic acid B. Cellulose C. Protein D. Lipids MORE PRACTICE TEST
71.Which of the following is not true of fungi?
A. Some are pathogenic B. Some are photosynthetic C. Some are edible D. Form symbiotic relation with algae MORE PRACTICE TEST
72.Which of the following is not true of plants?
A. Some are pathogenic B. Some are photosynthetic C. Some are edible D. Form symbiotic relation with algae MORE PRACTICE TEST
73. Which of the following is considered multi-
cellular? A. Embryo B. Fertilized egg C. Egg cell D. Sperm cell MORE PRACTICE TEST 74.What hormone promotes the growth of the uterine lining for the implantation of the embryo? A. Lactogenic hormone B. Progesterone C. Testosterone D. Oxytocen MORE PRACTICE TEST
75.Which of the following pair of organisms are
closely related? A. Spider and mosquito B. Frog and crocodile C. Man and monkey D. Ants and aphids MORE PRACTICE TEST
76.What does it mean if the blood pressure of
human is 110/70? A. The systolic pressure is 70 B. The diastolic pressure is 70 C. The pulse rate is 110 beats per minute D. Both B and C MORE PRACTICE TEST
77.Which of the following happens when man
exhale? A. The residual volume of the lungs decreases B. The diaphragm contracts C. The volume of the thoracic cavity decreases D. The lung contracts MORE PRACTICE TEST
78.Which of the following regulate breathing?
A. RBC concentration B. Number of haemoglobin C. Hormone level in blood D. CO2 and O2 concentration and pH level sensors MORE PRACTICE TEST
79.Which of the following has the lowest
velocity of blood flow A. Veins B. Arteries C. Capillaries D. Arterioles MORE PRACTICE TEST
80.How many carbon atoms can each pyruvic
acid supply into the Kreb’s cycle? A. 8 B. 6 C. 4 D. 2 MORE PRACTICE TEST 81.How many oxygen is required each time to a molecule of glucose is completely oxidized through aerobic respiration? A. 3 B. 6 C. 12 D. 24 MORE PRACTICE TEST
82.Which of the following will not be accepted
by glycolysis for catabolism? A. Starch B. Glycerol C. Fatty acid D. Sucrose MORE PRACTICE TEST
83.Which of the following characteristic is
common between echinoderms and cnidarians? A. They are both radically symmetrical B. They have segmented bodies C. Both have stinging cells D. They have three embryonic tissue layers MORE PRACTICE TEST 84.Which of the following is true of Phylum Chordata? I. Presence of notochord that provides skeletal support II. Pharyngeal slits that have become modified for gas exchange III. Dorsal hallow nerve cord that develops into the central nervous system A. II and III B. I and II C. I and III D. I, II and III MORE PRACTICE TEST
85.Which of the following cannot be associated
with fungi? A. Absorptive nutrition B. Decomposers C. Autotrophs D. Spore production MORE PRACTICE TEST
86.Which of the following does not involve
mitosis? A. Development of embryo B. Growth C. Production of gametes D. Repairing of damaged tissues MORE PRACTICE TEST 87.Which of the followings is true of mammals? I. They have four chambered heart II. They produce milk for the young III. They are warm blooded A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II and III MORE PRACTICE TEST 88.What term describes an egg develop into a new organism without itself being fertilized be a sperm? A. Regeneration B. Conjugation C. Parthenogenesis D. Fusion MORE PRACTICE TEST
89.Which of the following is responsible for
formation of blood cell? A. Cartilage B. Bone narrow C. Joints D. Tendons MORE PRACTICE TEST 90.What is most likely happen when a species cannot adapt to the changes in the environment? A. It will be transform to another form B. It will become extinct C. It will be isolated D. It will grow old MORE PRACTICE TEST
91.What term is used to describe the released of
matured egg cell from the ovary? A. Fertilization B. Copulation C. Ovulation D. Germination MORE PRACTICE TEST
92.Which of the following blood cells is
responsible for blood clotting? A. Erythrocytes B. Leukocytes C. Thrombocytes D. Neutrophils MORE PRACTICE TEST
93.Where does ectopic pregnancy occur?
A. Uterus B. Ovary C. Cervix D. Fallopian tube MORE PRACTICE TEST 94.Why is cell membrane semi permeability important? A. It is important in determining the size of the cell B. It controls the kind of substances that enters and leaves the cell C. It controls the pressure and energy gradient D. It allows the molecules to diffuse freely in and out of the cell MORE PRACTICE TEST 95.What theory of evolution accounts for snake’s disappearance of legs and development of giraffe’s long neck? A. Theory of use and disuse B. Theory of natural selection C. Theory of chromosomal change D. Theory of action and interaction MORE PRACTICE TEST
96.Which of the following is an exocrine gland?
A. Plastids and pigments B. Asters and centrioles C. Chloroplasts and vacuoles D. Cell wall and cell membrane MORE PRACTICE TEST
97.Which of the following is an exocrine gland?
A. Thyroid gland B. Salivary gland C. Pituitary gland D. Adrenal gland MORE PRACTICE TEST
98.Which of the following is not an accessory
organ of digestion? A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Salivary gland D. Adrenal gland MORE PRACTICE TEST
99.What hormone stimulates the development
of male secondary sex characteristics? A. Estrogen B. Prolactin C. Testosterone D. Progesteron MORE PRACTICE TEST
100. Which of the following parts performs both
as reproductive and urinary functions in males? A. Ureter B. Testes C. Urethra D. Scrotum ANSWER KEY
1. D 11. C 21. D 31. C 41. B
2. C 12. C 22. B 32. A 42. B 3. C 13. C 23. B 33. B 43. C 4. A 14. B 24. C 34. A 44. A 5. A 15. D 25. A 35. D 45. C 6. C 16. B 26. C 36. D 46. B 7. D 17. A 27. C 37. D 47. D 8. A 18. D 28. A 38. B 48. D 9. A 19. B 29. C 39. B 49. A 10. A 20. A 30. C 40. B 50. C ANSWER KEY
51. D 61. B 71. B 81. B 91. C
52. D 62. B 72. D 82. C 92. C 53. C 63. D 73. A 83. A 93. D 54. D 64. A 74. B 84. D 94. B 55. C 65. D 75. C 85. C 95. A 56. B 66. B 76. B 86. C 96. B 57. D 67. D 77. C 87. D 97. B 58. A 68. B 78. D 88. C 98. D 59. D 69. A 79. A 89. B 99. C 60. D 70. B 80. D 90. B 100.C MORE PRACTICE TEST online