1. He is a Swedish scientist who devised the hierarchal system of classifying and naming organisms.

- Carl Linnaeus
2. An overly dominant id might become:
- None of the above
3. This Republic Act was enacted to protect and preserve the environment and ensure the sustainable development of
its natural resources.
- R.A. 8749 and Philippine Clean Air Act - I and IV are correct
4. This refers to the over-all technique that allows genes and DNA to be transferred from one source to another and
leads to the production of GMOs.
- Genetic Engineering
5. Claudius Ptolemy wrote a book that explained in great detail how the spherical Earth is surrounded by things that
move in the sky. He believed that the Earth was at the center – a concept known as Geocentrism.
- Both statements are true
6. They are considered to be the oldest civilization in the world; however, they were only few written documents
about them partly due to their distance from the rest of the civilizations.
- Chinese
7. What is the most common form of avian influenza?
- H5N1 Virus
8. Adenoviruses integrate their genetic material into a chromosome in the human cell. Retroviruses, introduce their
DNA into the nucleus of the cell, but the DNA is not integrated into a chromosome.
- Both statements are false.
9. An individual with a dominant superego acts upon his or her most basic urges with no concern for whether the
behavior is appropriate, acceptable or legal. This person may also be unable to accept anything or anyone that he
or she perceives as "bad" or "immoral".
- First statement is false. Second statement is true.
10. A gene that is inserted directly into a cell usually does not function. Instead, a carrier is genetically engineered to
deliver the gene.
- Both statements are true.
11. The last stage of HIV infection is the development of AIDS. This is diagnosed when the CD4 cell count drops
below 400 cells/mm.
- First statement is true. Second statement is false.
12. People with AIDS typically survive about three years without treatment. Their death is mostly caused by
opportunistic infections.
- Both statements are true.
13. What is the most common malformation of infants born from Zika-infected mothers?
- Microcephaly
14. Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA technology to alter the genetic makeup of an
organism. It involves the direct manipulation of one or more genes.
- Both statements are true.
15. Which type of hepatitis is the major cause of liver cancer?
- Hepatitis C
16. Ferdinand Marcos established PAGASA to provide environmental protection to ensure the safety of the people. It
was established under the Department of Science and Technology.
- First statement is true. Second statement is false.
17. What is the most common cause of Hepatitis B transmission?
- Vertical Transmission
18. This assisted the ancient people in their journey and allowed them to return home after they discovered new places
or completed an important trade with another group of people.
- Navigation
19. “Survival of the Fittest”
I. Organism's strength
II. Ability to survive
III. Ability to reproduce
- Two statements are correct.
20. In the febrile phase of dengue fever, biphasic fever is observed in patients and typically lasts for 2-7 days. Some
patients have injected oropharynx and facial erythema in the first 24-48 hours after onset.
- Both statements are true.
21. Scientists are willing to immediately throw away old fashion ideas that are no longer applicable to scientific
endeavor.
- Willingness to Change Opinion
22. According to Freud, the superego begins to emerge at around what age?
- None of the above
23. The practice of science is bounded by ethical constraints, and good scientist are aware of other moral and
ideological domains.
- Empathy for the Human Condition
24. It is an RNA virus that belongs to the alphavirus genus of the family Togaviridae. Chikungunya means "to become
contorted" in the Kimakonde language.
- Both statements are true.
25. Cells are removed from the patient, genetically modified and then returned to the patient.
- Patient-derived cellular gene therapy
26. This is a structure that was built by a king for his wife.
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon
27. A scientist should be methodical, he or she should have a plan on how to carry out his experiments.
- Systematic
28. Kevin said “if acid rain affects plants in a particular pond, it might affect small animals, such as crabs, that live in
the same water”
- Formulate a hypothesis
29. This was essential for ancient people to facilitate trade with the natives of the areas they visited as well as to
prevent possible conflicts.
- Record-keeping
30. They have the authority to reject or suspend clinical trials that are suspected of being unsafe for participants.
- FDA
46. Ancient Civilizations and Their Contribution
- Papyrus: Egyptian
- Silk: Chinese
- Cuneiform: Sumerian
- Gazettes: Romans
- Hieroglyphics: Egyptian
 47. The Philippine president who initiated the “Doctors to the Barrio” program.
- Fidel Ramos
48. The gene can be injected or given intravenously directly into a specific tissue in the body, where it is taken up by
individual cells. Alternately, a sample of the patient's cells can also be removed and exposed in a laboratory
setting.
- First statement is false. Second statement is true.
49. Kathy used a survey to determine how many classmates were left-handed and how many were right-handed.
- Collection of data
50. A scientist should have the attitude of doubting knowledge claims set forth in various areas.
- Skepticism
51. Mark predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current travelled through the soil in which they
were planted.
- Formulate a hypothesis
52. What is the most severe phase of HIV infection?
- AIDS
53. “Klima” connotes a zone or region of the Earth as characterized by its atmospheric conditions. “Klinein” means
"to slope"
- Both statements are true.
54. Geocentrism is the belief that the Earth is fixed at the center of the universe. This intellectual revolution offered a
simplified view of the universe that did away with the complicated mathematical computations needed for the
previous model to work.
- First statement is true. Second statement is false.
55. What causes Swine flu?
- H1N1 Virus
56. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection, specifically the Aedes species mosquito. The dengue virus has four
serotypes that can cause four different dengue infection in a single person.
- Both statements are true.
57. NIH
I. National Institutes of Health
II. Provides guidelines for investigators and institutions to follow when conducting clinical trials with gene therapy
III. Rejects or suspend clinical trials that are suspected of being unsafe for participants
- I and II only
58. Retroviruses integrate their genetic material into a chromosome in the human cell. Adenoviruses introduce their
DNA into the cytoplasm of the cell, but is not integrated into a chromosome.
- First statement is true. Second statement is false.
59. A committee of scientific and medical advisors and consumers that reviews all research within an institution.
- IRB
60. The main cause of global warming.
- Release of greenhouse gases
61. The id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that contains sexual and aggressive drives and hidden
memories while the ego, on the other hand, operates as a moral conscience.
- First statement is true. Second statement is false.
62. Hepatitis D can only infect persons with Hepatitis B. Thus, it can be prevented through Hepatitis B vaccination.
- Both statements are true.
63. A scientist doesn't know how to give up despite difficulties failure or opposition.
- Perseverance
64. A scientist believes that all that all events are ultimately determined by a cause.
- Determinism
65. A scientist would prefer a simple explanation over a complex one.
- Parsimony
66. What mosquito species transmit dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses?
- Aedes
67. HAV can survive outside the body and remains infectious for at least 7 days. Hepatitis C is a major cause of liver
cancer.
- First statement is false. Second statement is true.
68. All of the following refers to the id, except:
I. Driven by pleasure principle
II. Driven by reality principle
III. Resolves tension through primary process thinking
IV. Resolves tension through secondary process thinking
- II and IV are correct
69. In the end of the clinical latency period of HIV infection, the viral load and CD4 cell count go up. Without taking
HIV medicine, this period may last only up to 2 years from infection and move to the last stage of HIV infection.
- Both statements are false.
70. What RNA virus family does the CHIKV belong to?
- Togaviridae
71. He was the first ever Filipino scientist who was able to formulate an antibiotic called, “Erythromycin”.
- Abelardo Aguilar
72. What is the incubation period of the SARS coronavirus?
- 2 to 10 days
73. HIV infection in humans came from a type of orangutan from Central Africa. This version is known as the Simian
Immunodeficiency Virus or SIV.
- First statement is false. Second statement is false.
74. Congenital Zika syndrome causes infants to be born with hydrocephalus. Zika virus is also a trigger of
Hashimoto's syndrome.
- First statement is true. Second statement is false.
75. In acute HIV infection, an infected person is highly contagious. While during the second stage of HIV infection,
the virus replication is at very low levels.
- Both statements are true.
76. They can be modified to prevent them from causing infectious disease and then used as vehicles to carry
therapeutic genes into human tissues.
- Bacteria
77. Angela's experiment proved that earthworms move away from light.
- Formulate a conclusion
78. What is the main characteristic of the febrile phase of dengue fever?
- Biphasic Fever
79. They are responsible for reviewing and/or approving an institution's potentially hazardous research studies.
- IBC
80. The primary research center of the Philippines during World War II.
- Bureau of Science
81. They provide guidelines for investigators and institutions (such as universities and hospitals) to follow when
conducting clinical trials with gene therapy
- NIH
82. Justine wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and stems.
- Identify the problem
83. The development of this technology resulted in the invention of complex processing machines like computers.
- Calculator
84. The following are mechanisms of gene therapy. EXCEPT:
- Knocking out a mutated gene that is functioning properly.
85. The lamp developed by Filipina inventor Aisa Mijeno runs using what energy source
- Salt water
86. They have a natural ability to deliver genetic material into cells.
- Virus
87. The following are mechanisms of gene therapy, EXCEPT.
- None of the above
88. FDA
I. Food and Drug Authority
II. Regulates all gene therapy products and overseas research
III. Rejects or suspend clinical trials that are suspected of being unsafe for participants
- II and III only
89. A scientist knows that even knowledge has no absolute certainty, nor is it required in science.
- An understanding that all knowledge has tolerance limits
90. Our pre-Spanish Philippine writing system is composed of how many characters?
- 14
91. What stage of HIV infection in which flu-like symptoms appear?
- Acute