2nd QUARTER EXAM

SCIENCE 7
Name:__________________________Yr. & Sec.:_________Date:________Score:______

Test I. Multiple Choice. Read the following questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. What do we call to a part of microscope by which a microscope enlarges an image?

a. Magnification
b. Illumination
c. Stage
d. Resolution

2. Which of the following refers to a part of microscope that has the ability to distinguish two close
points as separate entities?

a. Magnification
b. Illumination
c. Stage
d. Resolution

3. Which of the following refers to the basic structural and functional units of all living organisms?

a. Prokaryotes
b. Cells
c. Nucleus
d. Organelle

4. Which of the following contains the cell’s genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell’s activities by
regulating gene expression; acts as the command center of the cell?

a. Prokaryotes
b. Cells
c. Nucleus
d. Organelle
5. What do we call to organisms that composed of multiple cells that work together, such as plants and
animals?

a. Prokaryotes
b. Multicellular
c. Eukaryote
d. Unicellular

6. What do we call to organisms that consists of a single cell?

a. Prokaryotes
b. Multicellular
c. Eukaryote
d. Unicellular

7. What do we call the division of cells in the reproductive process?

a. Mitosis
b. Centrosome
c. Meiosis
d. Cytokinesis

8. Which of the following division of mitosis is the stage of chromosome replication?

a. Prophase
b. Telophase
c. Metaphase
d. Anaphase

9. What do we call to the combination of genetic materials from two parent cells to create a new
individual?

a. Zygote
b. Fertilization
c. Gametes
d. Sexual Reproduction

10. Which of the following refers to the union of two gametes (sperm and egg cells)?

a. Zygote
b. Fertilization
c. Gametes
 d. Sexual Reproduction

11. This refers to the results in a clone of the parent, meaning the offspring have identical DNA as the
parent. What do we call this?

a. Asexual Reproduction
b. Self-Pollination
c. Cross-Pollination
d. Sexual Reproduction

12. What do we call to the process that occurs when the pollen from the anther of a flower fertilizes the
ovule of the same flower or another flower on the same plant?

a. Asexual Reproduction
b. Self-Pollination
c. Cross-Pollination
d. Sexual Reproduction

13. Which of the following refers to the smallest unit of matter that is composed of three sub-atomic
particles which are the proton, neutron, and the electron?

a. Cell
b. Biotic
c. Organelle
d. Atom

14. Which of the following refers to the levels of ecological organization in which the group of individuals
of the same species live in a specific area and interact with one another, typically sharing resources and
breeding?

a. Community
b. Biome
c. Population
d. Biosphere

15. Which level of the food pyramid is made up of organisms that produce their own energy?

a. Primary Consumers
b. Secondary Consumers
c. Producers
d. Tertiary Consumers
16. Which part of the microscope is responsible for adjusting the amount of light that reaches the
specimen?

a. Coarse adjustment knob

b. Diaphragm
c. Objective lens
d. Stage

17. What is the function of the eyepiece (ocular lens) in a compound microscope?

a. To focus the image

b. To magnify the image
c. To hold the slide
d. To illuminate the specimen

18. Which of the following organelles is specifically involved in photosynthesis and is found in plant cells
but not in animal cells?

a. Nucleus
b. Mitochondria
c. Chloroplast
d. Ribosomes

19. What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a. To store genetic information

b. To control movement of substances in and out of the cell
c. To provide structural support and protection
d. To produce energy for the cell

20. Which of the following is a characteristic of multicellular organisms?

a. Composed of a single cell

b. Lack specialized cells
c. Can only reproduce asexually
d. Made up of many specialized cells

21. During which phase do chromosomes first become visible?

a. Anaphase
b. Telophase
c. Metaphase
 d. Prophase

22. Which sequence best represents sexual reproduction?

a. mitosis → gametes → zygote → fertilization
b. gametes → meiosis → mitosis → fertilization
c. fertilization → gametes → meiosis → zygote
d. meiosis → gametes → fertilization → zygote

23. Which of the following statements correctly differentiates sexual reproduction from asexual
reproduction?

a. Sexual reproduction involves one parent and offspring are genetically identical, while asexual
reproduction involves two parents and offspring are genetically diverse.
b. Asexual reproduction involves one parent and offspring are genetically identical, while
sexual reproduction involves two parents and offspring are genetically diverse.
c. Both sexual and asexual reproduction involve two parents and offspring are genetically
identical.
d. Sexual reproduction has more advantages than asexual reproduction, regardless of the
number of parents involved.

24. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of biological organization, from smallest to
largest, within an ecosystem?

a. Organism, Ecosystem, Population, Community

b. Community, Population, Organism, Ecosystem
c. Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem
d. Population, Community, Ecosystem, Organism

25. Which of the following correctly describes the role of producers in a food pyramid?

a. They are the top predators that eat other organisms.

b. They create energy through photosynthesis and make up the first level of every food chain.
c. They only consume other organisms for energy.
d. They have the least amount of energy in the ecosystem.

26. What enables multicellular organisms to have longer lifespans than most unicellular organisms?

a. Ability to hibernate
b. Specialized cells
c. Ability to reproduce sexually
d. Capacity to replace or repair damaged cells
27. Why do multicellular organisms have increased complexity compared to unicellular organisms?

a. They have more DNA

b. They lack cell specialization
c. They have a larger surface area-to-volume ratio
d. They consist of many specialized cells working together

28. What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

a. Mitosis produces four cells; meiosis produces two.

b. Mitosis is involved in growth; meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction.
c. Mitosis occurs in all organisms; meiosis occurs only in plants.
d. Mitosis does not involve DNA replication; meiosis does.

29. Imagine you are a scientist examining a developing egg in the ovary. What would you expect to find
happening during oogenesis?

a. The egg cell would divide equally into multiple cells.

b. One cell would become the egg while others become polar bodies.
c. All cells would develop into viable eggs.
d. The egg would immediately be released.

30. If a child inherits traits from both parents, what process is responsible for this?

a. Mitosis
b. Fertilization
c. Asexual reproduction
d. Cloning

31. In plants, where does fertilization typically occur?

a. In the roots
b. In the flowers
c. In the leaves
d. In the stems

32. Your teacher asked you to plant and to make sure they grow different from one another. What should
you do?

a. Take cuttings from the same plant

b. Let the plants reproduce with two parents
c. Grown them for the same seed
 d. Use only one parent to make more plants.

33. Teacher Salvador asked his students to grow new plants from a single leaf. What type of reproduction
is this?

a. Sexual Reproduction
b. Cross-pollination
c. Asexual Reproduction
d. Plant-pollination

34. A biologist is studying a forest. The forest contains many organisms like trees, animals, and
microorganisms that interact with each other and on their physical environment. What level of biological
organization is the biologists studying?

a. Organism
b. Population
c. Ecosystem
d. Tissue

35. Bado is a farmer that notices that the number of insects feeding on his crops has increased. If the
bird population that normally eats the insects decreases, what will likely happen to his crops?

a. The crops will grow faster

b. The number of insects will decrease
c. The bird population will increase
d. The crops will be negatively affected

36. Rosebeth observes a cell under a microscope and realizes that it has both a cell wall and chloroplasts.
What can she conclude about this cell?

a. It is an animal cell because it has a cell wall.

b. It is a plant cell because it contains chloroplasts.
c. It could be a bacterial cell due to the cell wall.
d. It is an animal cell because it lacks mitochondria.

37. How does mitosis help a plant grow?

a. By making new leaves

b. By creating identical cells for growth and repair
c. By changing the plant’s color
d. By producing flowers.
38. In a flowering plant, how do male and female gametophytes contribute to sexual reproduction?

a. They are both needed to create seeds.

b. They only create pollen.
c. They do not contribute to reproduction at all.
d. They are only found in the roots.

39. Bees are unable to see color red. How does this limitation impact the types of flowers they are likely
to visit?

a. They are attracted to red flowers, which are more abundant.

b. They avoid all colored flowers.
c. They only visit flowers that have a strong scent.
d. They prefer blue, yellow, and other bright colors that they can see.

40. What is the key difference between the roles of producers and consumers in an ecosystem?

a. Producers get energy by eating other organisms, while consumers produce energy through
photosynthesis.
b. Producers create their own energy from sunlight or chemicals, while consumers rely on
eating producers or other consumers.
c. Both producers and consumers produce energy equally.
d. Producers only exist in the biosphere, while consumers exist in every level of biological
organization.

41. What is the significance of the difference in the number of daughter cells produced by mitosis and
meiosis in terms of genetic variation and population dynamics?

a. Mitosis produces two cells, leading to faster population growth, while meiosis produces
four cells, promoting genetic diversity.
b. Mitosis produces four cells, leading to genetic diversity, while meiosis produces two cells,
which increases population size.
c. Both processes produce the same number of cells, which means they have similar effects on
populations.
d. Mitosis produces one cell, while meiosis produces three cells, resulting in less genetic
variation.

42. Which of the following best explains why mitosis is important for multicellular organisms?

a. Mitosis helps organisms grow and repair damaged tissues.

b. Mitosis creates offspring with different traits.
 c. Mitosis is the only way cells can divide.
d. Mitosis makes food for the organism.

43. Why is understanding the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction important for
scientists studying evolution?
a. It helps scientists determine how quickly organisms can reproduce.
b. It allows scientists to predict how species will adapt to their environments over time.
c. It shows that all organisms reproduce the same way.
d. It eliminates the need for genetic studies.

44. Which of the following statements accurately describes a significant disadvantage of asexual
reproduction?
a. Asexual reproduction can lead to genetic diversity.
b. Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring, which can be vulnerable to
diseases.
c. Asexual reproduction requires more energy than sexual reproduction.
d. Asexual reproduction is slower than sexual reproduction.

45. What role do decomposers play in a food pyramid, and why are they important?

a. Decomposers convert energy from sunlight into food.

b. Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.
c. Decomposers only affect the top trophic level.
d. Decomposers are not part of the food pyramid.

46. In a science fair project, you decide to illustrate the stages of meiosis. Which artistic medium would
best convey the process to your audience?

a. A detailed painting showing each phase.

b. A series of interactive 3D models representing each stage
c. A written report with diagrams included.
d. A simple poster with bullet points.
47. If you were to create a visual infographic comparing sexual and asexual reproduction, which of the
following elements should be included to best illustrate the differences?

a. A list of organisms that can reproduce asexually.

b. Diagrams showing the reproductive processes and the number of parents involved in each
type.
c. A table of advantages and disadvantages of both types of reproduction.
d. All of the above.

48. You are tasked with designing a presentation on the trophic levels in a food pyramid. Which aspect
should you focus on to effectively convey energy transfer in an ecosystem?
 a. The specific colors of different organisms in each trophic level.
b. The role of each trophic level in energy transfer, including producers, primary consumers,
secondary consumers, and decomposers.
c. The historical development of food pyramids over time.
d. The number of organisms at each level without discussing energy.

49. For a creative project, you decide to illustrate the flow of energy through a food web. Which of the
following elements would be most effective to include?

a. A simple diagram showing only the producers.

b. Arrows representing the flow of energy from one trophic level to another, along with
examples of organisms at each level.
c. Detailed descriptions of each organism's habitat without energy flow.
d. A comparison between food webs and food chains without any visuals.

50. In your study of a specific ecosystem, you decide to write a short narrative from the perspective of a
secondary consumer. Which aspect would best highlight its role and significance in the food web?

a. The challenges it faces from other secondary consumers.

b. Its dependence on primary consumers for energy and how it fits into the broader
ecosystem.
c. Its competition with producers for resources.
d. The fact that it is at the top of the food chain. why is b the answer