Jared C.

Mendez
Grade 11 Dioscoro UmalI STEM
HOPE 2

WRITTEN WORKS 2
Direction: Complete the following paragraph with the concepts/opinions whichever is suited.

If I am a volleyball player, I must have the skills such as serving, digging, setting,
blocking, spiking, and passing. Among these skills, I find digging easy to do because when it
comes to the six fundamental skills of volleyball, digging is the basic skill that every player
should have because the game starts with receiving the ball from the opponent. It is the first skill
taught before other volleyball skills because it is the most important skill that a player should
possess. On the other hand, the hardest one is setting because it is the most important skill that
decides who will receive the ball to make a spike. It also helps the team to score. This is difficult
because if you make a mistake in passing, the team's spiker will have a hard time spiking the
ball. That's why intense practice is necessary. The setter should be able to control the ball and set
it properly to the spiker.
To help me become a good volleyball player, I think that I must have the physical
strength of my upper and lower body, endurance, speed, and agility. These physical abilities are
crucial because they allow me to spike, block, and dig effectively. With strong legs and core
muscles, I can run, jump, and land safely while playing, which translates into more accurate
gameplay. Additionally, I need to have endurance to last throughout the entire game and strong
reflexes to react quickly and stay agile on the court.
If given a chance to be a part of a volleyball team, I want the position of a spiker or libero
because when I'm playing volleyball, I usually become the spiker in the team. I have the speed,
agility, jump skills, and strength to spike the volleyball. I might be short, but I have the skills to
jump higher because I always practice my plyometrics to jump higher and land safely. I want to
be a libero because I am currently practicing a lot to receive the ball, and because of having
strong reflexes, I easily handle the ball. I want to try being a libero because of the training they
have to help me improve my skills.
Jared C. Mendez
Grade 11 Dioscoro Umali
General Biology 2

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

EVALUATION/POST-TEST
A. Venn Diagram. Compare and contrast plant and animal gas exchange. Write your answers
in your notebook. (5 points)

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and understand each item carefully. Then, write the letter of
your answer in your notebook.
1. A
2. C
3. B
 4. B
5. A
III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
EVALUATION/POST-TEST
I. COMPLETE ME
Compare and contrast plant and animal transport/circulation using the table below. Include the
processes, the structures involved, and the substances transported and the direction of flow. Write
your answers in your notebook.
ANIMALS
 Transpiration, osmosis, and bulk flow
are involved in the process of plant
transport.
 Xylem and phloem vessels, as well as
roots, stems, and leaves, are the
structures involved in plant transport.
 Water, minerals, and nutrients,
primarily transported through the
xylem and phloem, are substances
involved in plant transport.
 In the xylem, there is a unidirectional
flow (upward) of substances, while in
the phloem, there is bidirectional flow.
 Passive transport, such as transpiration
and osmosis, as well as active
transport in roots, are the modes of
transport involved in plant circulation.
 The regulation of plant transport is
governed by the control of stomatal
opening and closing, the rate of
transpiration, and root pressure.
PLANTS
 The circulatory system, which
includes organs like the heart and
blood vessels, is responsible for
animal circulation.
 The heart and blood vessels, including
arteries, veins, and capillaries, are the
structures involved in animal
circulation.
 Oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and
metabolic wastes are substances
transported in the blood plasma during
animal circulation.
 Blood vessels facilitate bidirectional
flow, carrying blood to and from the
heart during animal circulation.
 The circulatory system, specifically
the heart, actively pumps and propels
the blood throughout the body.
 Heart rate, the constriction and
dilation of blood vessels, hormonal
signals, and the nervous system
collectively regulate the process of
animal circulation.
B. ANSWER ME
Answer the following questions briefly. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Why is transport of materials necessary in a plant or in an animal?
Transportation of substances is vital in both plants and animals to ensure the proper
distribution of essential materials within their bodies. Plants rely on transport to deliver water,
minerals, nutrients, and sugars for metabolic processes and growth. Animals depend on transport
to distribute oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other vital substances to cells and tissues,
supporting respiration, energy production, growth, and regulation of bodily functions. Overall,
transport facilitates the exchange of necessary substances, maintains homeostasis, and sustains
vital physiological processes in organisms.
2. What will happen if there are no specialized transport systems in organisms?
If organisms do not possess specialized transport systems, their ability to distribute
essential substances would be compromised, significantly impacting their overall functioning
and survival. In plants, the absence of transport systems such as xylem and phloem would impede
the movement of water, nutrients, and minerals, leading to stunted growth and deficiencies in
essential nutrients. Animals without a circulatory system would experience disruptions in the
distribution of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products, impairing vital processes like
respiration and metabolism. This would have severe consequences on physiological functions
and could potentially result in organ failure and ultimately death. In summary, the absence of
specialized transport systems poses a significant risk to the distribution of crucial substances,
compromising the well-being of organisms.