Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley Score:
Schools Division of Cagayan
Gonzaga West District
Gonzaga National High School

GENERAL BIOLOGY 1

Name:___________________________________ Grade/ Strand/ Section:__________Date:_________

Directions: Test I. Directions: Read every statement and encircle the correct answer from the choices.
Superimpositions of answers means wrong.

1. The profound postulates about cells is collectively known as the Cell Theory. Which among the
postulates below proposed by Dr. Robert Hooke?
a. All known living things are made up of cells. The cell is structural & functional unit of all
living things.
b. All cells come from pre-existing cells by division.
c. Cells contains hereditary information which is passed from cell to cell during cell division.
d. All cells are basically the same in chemical composition.
2. A German botanist who made extensive microscopic observations of plant tissues, described them
as being composed of cells.
a. Robert Hooke c. Robert Remak
b. Matthias Schleiden d. Theodor Schwann
3. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur normally make up more than how
many percent of the mass of living cells?
a. 50% c. 10%
b. 25% d. 99%
4. It is s the storehouse of genetic information in the form of DNA inside the cells bounded by a
nuclear membrane.
a. Cytoplasm c. cytosol
b. Nucleus d. mitochondria
5. Cell has its own manufacturing organelles. What part is an extensive membrane complex extending
throughout the cytoplasm from the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope?
a. Golgi Apparatus c. Vesicles
b. Endoplasmic reticulum d. Vacuoles
6. This organelle looks like a stack of flattened water balloons. It processes the proteins produced by
the endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes, modifying and storing them until it packages them in
vesicles.
a. Golgi Apparatus c. Vesicles
b. Endoplasmic reticulum d. Vacuoles
7. Cell has also its powerhouse. What part of the cell which is a peanut-shaped organelles found in
both plants and animals and sites of cellular respiration, they break down sugar to fuel the cell?
a. Cytoplasm c. cytosol
b. Nucleus d. mitochondria
 8. Structural Support, Movement, and Communication Organelles are very important to every cell.
Which of this is made up of a small protein subunit, forming long threads or fibers that can
crisscross the entire cell providing sturdy mechanical support?
a. Centrosome c. flagella
b. Cilia d. cytoskeleton
9. These are fluid-filled sac for the storage of materials needed by the cell that includes water, food
molecules, inorganic ions, and enzymes.
a. Vesicles c. lysosomes
b. Vacuoles d. Peroxisomes
10. Cells contain powerful enzymes that can defend a cell from invading bacteria and viruses. Which of
these parts that are round shaped, membrane-bound structures containing chemicals that can break
down damaged or worn out cell?
a. Vesicles c. lysosomes
b. Vacuoles d. Peroxisomes
Test II. All living things can be divided into three basic domains: Bacteria, Archaea and Eukarya. The
primarily single-celled organisms found in the Bacteria and Archaea domains are known as prokaryotes.
For Items 11-15, Identify the following statements listed below if it characterizes Prokaryotic cell or
Eukaryotic cell.
Choose among the options below.
A. Prokaryotic cell
B. Eukaryotic cell.
C. Both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
D. None of these
11. Do not have nucleus but a membrane less nucleoid region and have a Free floating DNA.
12. Often have appendages from the cell surface or flagellum, fimbriae and pili.
13. Most reproduce sexually although some may reproduce through mitosis
14. Bigger, more complex and membrane bounded ribosomes found in the cytoplasm, endoplasmic
reticulum and/or nuclear membrane.
15. Rigid cell wall made up of peptidoglycans

The cell cycle is an ordered series of events involving cell growth and cell division that produces two new
daughter cells. Cell on the path to cell division proceeds through a series of precisely timed and carefully
regulated stages of growth, DNA replication, and division that produces two identical cells.
16. During interphase, the cell undergoes normal growth processes while also preparing for cell
division. What stage of the cell cycle where the cell is accumulating the building blocks of
chromosomal DNA and the associated proteins as well as accumulating sufficient energy reserves
to complete the task of replicating each chromosome in the nucleus.
a. G1 c. G2 Phase
b. S Phase d. Second Gap
17. In this phase, the cell replenishes its energy stores and synthesizes proteins necessary for
chromosome manipulation. Some cell organelles are duplicated, and the cytoskeleton is dismantled
to provide resources for the mitotic phase.
a. G1 c. G2 Phase
b. S Phase d. None of these
18. Throughout the interphase, nuclear DNA remains in a semi-condensed chromatin configuration.
Which phase happens the duplication of the centrosome?
a. G1 c. G2 Phase
b. S Phase d. None of these
 19. The mitotic phase is a multistep process during which the duplicated chromosomes are aligned,
separated, and move to opposite poles of the cell, and then are divided into two new identical
daughter cells. This happens when the cell divides into two daughter cells?
a. Cytokinesis c. Metaphase
b. Anaphase d. Telophase
Test III, For items 20-23, Identify what mitotic phase that best describe the pictures below. Write your
answer on the space provided.
Choices:
Prophase Anaphase
Metaphase Telophase

20. ________ 21. ________

22. ________ 23. ________

24.It is located on cell membrane surfaces and have a carbohydrate sugar chain attached to them. They help
the cell to recognize other cells of the body.
a. Integral proteins c. glycolipids
b. Cholesterol d. peripheral proteins
25. It helps in carrying material in and out of the cell especially if it can’t pass through the cell membrane.
It serves as channels and receptors as well.
a. Cholesterol c. integral proteins
b. peripheral proteins d. glycolipids
26. This helps to keep cell membranes from becoming stiff by preventing phospholipids from being too
closely packed together.
a. Cholesterol c. integral proteins
b. peripheral proteins d. glycolipids
27. It is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration.
a. osmosis c. hemolysis
b. diffusion d. facilitated transport
28. It is the movement of the molecules from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower
concentrations through a semi-permeable membrane.
a. osmosis c. hemolysis
b. diffusion d. facilitated transport
29. Vesicles serve as vehicles for bulk transport in endocytosis and exocytosis. Which of the following that
best describes water and nutrients from extracellular fluid is taken into the cell.
a. Receptor-mediated endocytosis c. phagocytosis
b. pinocytosis d. All of these
30. A large particle is being “eaten” by the cell.
a. Receptor-mediated endocytosis c. phagocytosis
b. pinocytosis d. All of these
Test III. Calvin cycle has 3 stages: Carbon Fixation, Reduction and Regeneration. Fill in the blank by writing the
appropriate words or statements and to complete the processes and stages of the Calvin cycle. Choose your answers
inside the box.

a. ATP f. Carbon dioxide

b. ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) g. 3-phosphoglycerate (PGA)
c. 1, 3-bisphosphoglycerate h. glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)
d. NADPH i. starch
e. glucose j. five molecules

Three molecules of (31)______________ combine with (32)____________ with the help of the
enzyme rubisco. This forms an unstable intermediary compound that splits to form six molecules of
(33)________________These molecules combine with phosphate groups from (34)_______________to
form (35)____________________

1,3-bisphosphoglycerate is reduced using (36)__________________to

form(37)__________________________. One molecule of G3P leaves the cycle as a final product, while
the other (38)_____________________continue through the Calvin cycle. The five molecules go through a
series of reactions to become RuBP , which is then used to fix more carbon dioxide .

The G3P molecule released from the Calvin cycle is used to form (39)_________. This can be stored as
(40)_________molecules.

Prepared By: Checked By: Noted By: Further Noted By:

JOEI T. ARQUERO JULITA G. BUCANEG JAMES MIKE O. CADAY GLENYS C. SANTIAGO MA. VICTORIA F. QUIAMBAO, Ph.D.
Subject Teacher SHS Coordinator Master Teacher I Head Techer I School Principal II
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley Score:
Schools Division of Cagayan
Gonzaga West District
Gonzaga National High School

EARTH SCIENCE / ELS

Name:___________________________________ Grade/ Strand/ Section:__________Date:_________

Directions: Test I. Directions: Read every statement and encircle the correct answer from the choices.
Superimpositions of answers means wrong.

1. What process occurs if there are formation and movement of magma under the earth’s crust?
A. flux melting C. partial melting
B. heat transfer D. decompression melting
2. What term should be used to describe a semi-liquid hot molten rock located beneath the Earth?
A. lava C. rocks
B. sand D. magma
3. In what part of the earth does magmatism happen?
A. Asthenosphere C. Earth’s core
B. Earth’s crust D. Lithosphere
4. What do you call the semi-liquid hot molten rocks found on the surface of earth once the volcano erupts?
A. lava C. rocks
B. sand D. magma
5. During partial melting of magma, where does decompression melting take place?
A. convergent boundary C. subduction zone
B. mid-ocean ridge D. all of the above
6. Which of the following is NOT a factor of partial melting?
A. addition of volatiles C. an increase in pressure
B. decrease in pressure D. an increase in temperature
7. When water or carbon dioxide is added to hot rocks, the melting points of minerals within the rocks
decrease. What process is being described?
A. flux melting C. partial melting
B. heat transfer D. decompression melting
8. During partial melting, which of the following minerals melt last?
A. biotite C. feldspar
B. quartz D. none of the above
9. What are the two most abundant elements in magma?
A. oxygen and magnesium C. silicon and oxygen
B. silicon and aluminum D. oxygen and iron
10.What will happen to the temperature of rocks during partial melting?
A. decreases C. remains the same
B. increases D. all of the above
11.During partial melting of magma, where does heat transfer take place?
A. convergent boundary C. subduction zone
B. mid-ocean ridge D. all of the above
12.Mantle rocks remain solid when exposed to high pressure. However, during convection, these rocks
tend to go upward (shallower level) and the pressure is reduced. What process is being described?
A. flux melting C. partial melting
B. heat transfer D. decompression melting
13.During partial melting, which of the following minerals melt first?
A. biotite C. feldspar
B. quartz D. both b and c
14.During partial melting of magma, where does flux melting take place?
A. convergent boundary C. subduction zone
B. mid-ocean ridge D. all of the above
15.Conduction in mantle happens when heat is transferred from hotter molten rocks to the Earth’s cold
crust. What process is being described?
A. flux melting C. partial melting
B. heat transfer D. decompression melting
16. Which of the following words is NOT associated with metamorphism?
A. heat C. pressure
B. mantle D. weathering
17. What is the effect of heat and pressure in rocks as there is an increase in depth?
A. foliation surfaces shine C. grain size becomes coarse
B. low-grade metamorphism D. increase in mineral alignment
18. How do you describe the grain size texture of Hornfels?
A. It has fine texture C. It has coarse to fine texture
B. It has coarse texture D. It has medium coarse texture
19. Which of the following is NOT true about metamorphism?
A. Slate and gneiss are examples of foliated rock.
B. Contact metamorphism creates non-foliated rocks.
C. Pressure is the main factor of contact metamorphism.
D. Magma will bake the surrounding rocks due to different in temperature
20. What happens to the grain size of the minerals in rocks when the heat is increased?
A. It increases C. It remains constant
B. It decreases D. It degrades intermittently
21. How do temperature and pressure affect metamorphism?
A. Pressure and temperature increase as you go up to the crust.
B. The deeper the rock depth, the higher the pressure and temperature.
C. Foliation happens as there is an increase in the pressure and temperature.
D. Magma cannot bake the surrounding rocks due to the difference in temperature.
22. Which of the following is NOT an extrusive igneous rock?
A. basalt C. obsidian
B. granite D. rhyolite
22. What happens to the molten rocks when they reach the Earth’s surface?
A. They flow continuously. C. Their temperature remains the same
B. They cool down and solidify. D. They remain semi-liquid molten rocks.
23. Which type of igneous rock forms when magma hardens beneath Earth's surface?
A. clastic C. intrusive
B. extrusive D. non-clastic
24. What type of igneous rock texture has large minerals?
A. aphanitic C. phaneritic
B. glassy D. vesicular
25. Nutrients are essential substances needed by plant to grow. However, due to improper farming essential
nutrient are depleted in soil. That is why, farmers use fertilizer to supplement the minerals lost. What are
the components of fertilizers?
A. aluminum, iron and copper C. calcium, magnesium and potassium
B. potassium, nitrogen, and carbon D. potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen
26. Titanium is a light, durable and non-allergenic metal. In which industry is it not suitable for use?
1. Agriculture 2. Energy production 3. Medical industry 4. Plastic making industry
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 4. D. 2, 3 and 4
27. In the era of climate change awareness due to air pollution caused by fossil fuel operated vehicles,
inventors developed electric powered car. This car uses batteries as energy storage. What are the mineral
components of these batteries?
A. Nickel, copper and lithium C. Nickel, lithium and zinc
B. Nickel, copper and zinc D. Nickel, silver and zinc
28. Tooth extraction leaves an empty gum that affects an individual’s speaking and eating ability. To
address this problem, dentists use light metallic mineral to implant tooth on the affected gum. What
metallic mineral is used by the dentists?
A. Aluminum C. Titanium
B. Calcium D. Uranium
29. Silver is more conductive than copper. In spite of this, why do you think silver is not commonly used in
electrical wiring?
A. Silver is harder than copper. C. Silver is more abundant than copper
B. Silver is more malleable than copper. D. Silver is more expensive than copper.
30. Which of the following mineral can reduce soil’s acidity?
A. Coal C. Lime
B. Gypsum D. Quartz
31. Chromite miners in the Philippines use drill or explosive to bore hole in the ground to extract the
mineral deposits. Which mining method did the miners use?
A. Dredging C. Strip mining
B. Open-pit mining D. Underground mining
32. Black sand is mined at sea and coastline in some areas in the Philippines. Which method is applicable
to mine black sand?
A. Dredging C. Strip Mining
B. Open-pit mining D. Underground mining
33. A geologist examined the ore sample from unidentified mining site. He tested the chemical, mineral
and particle size of the mineral sample. What mineral processing did he perform?
A. Analysis C. Dewatering
B. Comminution D. Sampling
34. What method of mining involves digging of tunnels to extract the ore deposits?
A. Deep mining C. Surface mining
B. Open - pit mining D. Underground mining
35. Which mineral process involves filtration and sedimentation of the mining water and drying of the solid
minerals harvested from this suspension?
A. Comminution c. Dewatering
B. Concentration d. Sampling
36. Which of the following is the first step in mineral processing?
A. Analysis C. Dewatering
B.Comminution D. Sampling
37. Which of the following processes involved crushing and grinding of mineral ore?
A. Analysis C. Dewatering
B.Comminution D. Sampling
38. Which of the following is a mineral ore?
1. a rock with fossilized insect 2. a rock combined with copper
3. a sediment that has gold traces 4. a rock that contains valuable mineral
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4
B.1, 3 and 4 D.4, 2 and 1
39. Which of the arrangement of mineral processing is correct?
A. comminution, dewatering, crushing, grinding, and analysis
B. sampling, analysis, comminution, filtration, and dewatering
C. sampling analysis, comminution, concentration, and dewatering
D. dewatering, comminution, analysis, sampling, and surface mining
40. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect?
1. Surface and underground mining use explosives.
2. Underground mining is cheaper than surface mining
3. Open pit mining is the most common type of surface mining
A. 1 only C. 1 and 2
B. 2 only D. 1 and 3

Test IV. Matching Type. Match column A to column B according to conditions of the different types of
metamorphism. Write your answers on the space provided. Use capital letters only.

Column A (conditions) Column B (Types of Metamorphism)

______41. High pressure and High temperature A. Regional Metamorphism
______42. low to moderate pressure (P) Pressures are generally B. Contact Metamorphism
less than 4 kilobars (Kb)
______43. Super-heated ocean water C. Hydrothermal Metamorphism
______44. Plate tectonics Continents collide (smash into each
other)
______45. low to high temperature (T) Temperatures of
metamorphism vary widely from 400-1000 Celcius (C)
______46. High heat and no pressure involved
______47. Ocean Crust Subducts

______48. Can happen deep underground or at the surface

______49. Minerals are dissolved or mix with ocean water

minerals to form new minerals
 ______50. High temp, low pressure

Prepared By: Checked By: Noted By: Further Noted By:

JOEI T. ARQUERO JULITA G. BUCANEG JAMES MIKE O. CADAY GLENYS C. SANTIAGO MA. VICTORIA F. QUIAMBAO, Ph.D.
Subject Teacher SHS Coordinator Master Teacher I Head Techer I School Principal II