CALOOCAN CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

1ST QUARTERLY EXAM

RESEARCH 10

COMPLETE YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET.

READ THE ITEMS CAREFULLY. SHADE THE CORRESPONDING ANSWER ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET.
DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THE TEST QUESTIONNAIRE.

Part 1 True or False: Choose A if the statement is TRUE, otherwise B if the statement is FALSE.
1. A research journal notebook shows all the details on every events of your research journey.
2. Spiral notebook is not encouraged to be used as a journal notebook for research.
3. Alteration is strictly prohibited in the research notebook.
4. Details in the notebook will be more evident if it is always signed and checked by the adviser.
5. The messier the research paper, the better.
6. Consultation forms, raw data, receipts and illustrations are just some of what can be included in the notebook.
7. It is fine to use pencil in making entries in the notebook.
8. If something went wrong in your entries, remove that page of the notebook.
9. Page number should always be written on every page of the research notebook.
10. Emails and other form of communication should ONLY be summarized in the notebook, leaving the details behind.
11. Indicate the contact number of the researchers and the research adviser at the back of the notebook.
12. Sign every entry in the research notebook.
13. All communication forms must be duly signed by the subject teachers.
14. It is advisable to bring a consultation form every time you consult an expert.
15. A parent’s consent is enough to allow the students to go to the institutions even without a chaperone.

16. A group of Grade 10 students decided to look for a consultant regarding their topic about ‘prolonging the shelf life of bread.’
What should be the BEST thing to do first by the students?
A. Go to FNRI (Food and Nutrition Research Institution) as walk-in client.
B. Call the FNRI office and inquire for an expert to talk to over the phone.
C. Email FNRI regarding your topic and state your concerns about consultation.
D. Search for an expert over the internet and directly go to his/her office and consult about the topic.

For 17-18 Refer to the given abstract below:

SPIRULINA PLATENSIS: POTENTIAL BIOSORBENT FOR LEAD

Jose Alfonso Aldas Casurra
Caraga Regional Science High School, Surigao City, Philippines

Biosorption, a biological method of removing heavy metal ions, is deemed as an inexpensive and effective alternative to physico-chemical methods in
treating wastewater contaminated with heavy metal ions. This study shows the potential of using Spirulina platensis as an effective biosorbent in
removing lead (Pb) from wastewater. In this experiment, lead solutions were prepared and used to simulate wastewater. Spirulina platensis and lead
acetate were obtained from the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB). Four separate 90mL lead solutions, each containing 50 ppm of lead,
were prepared and inoculated with 10 mL of S. platensis. Contact time with the S.platensis was varied: 6,12, 24 and 43 hours. At the end of each
contact time, each lead solution was filtered and filtrates were analyzed spectrophotometrically for the remaining lead concentrations. Results from
the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) showed that S. platensis biologically adsorbed 89.12% of lead within the first 6 hours of contact with
the solution. After succeeding hours, fluctuating adsorbance was observed but still favorable for biosorption. Correlation analysis shows that there is
no significant relationship between the final concentration and the contact time. The variance accounted for the concentration by the contact time is
only 28.09%. Based on the standard deviation, which is 19.64 between the samples in the concentration, there is significant decrease between the
initial and final concentration. Therefore, S. platensis is an effective biosorbent and can be used to bioremediate lead-contaminated water.

17. Which category will this research study be classified?

A. Innovation B. Life Science C. Physical Science D. Robotics
18. What made you decide to classify this research on your chosen category?
A. The study focused on the growth and development of a cyanobacterium, Spirulina.
B. The study used a cyanobacterium to eliminate lead from wastewater.
C. The study developed an intelligent machine to control lead.
D. The study is a form of invention.
For nos. 19-20 Refer to the given abstract below:

USE OF NATURAL FLOCCULANTS IN MITIGATING HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS (RED TIDES)

Maria Clara Isabel De Los Reyes Sia, Jean Reni B. De Guzman, Marc A. Mapalo
Philippine Science High School - Eastern Visayas Campus, Palo, Leyte, Leyte, PHILIPPINES

This studyexamined the application of natural flocculants for removal of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) or red tide using clay, chitosan from shrimp
exoskeletons and pounded Moringa oleifera seeds. Each natural flocculant was suspended in distilled water at a concentration of 4g/L to produce the
treatments. Five mL of treatment was added to 50 mL of sea water containing algal cells for each treatment; an additional 50 mL of untreated
seawater was used as negative control. This procedure was replicated three times. Cell counts were performed before and after treatment
(administered for 30 minutes) to determine the removal efficiencies of the treatment. Analysis of Variance and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT)
showed that the highest average efficiencies for removal of three algal species (Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum, Protoperidinium murray and
Protoperidinium conicum) were exhibited by M. oleifera ( 100%, 97.9%, 96.3% respectively) and chitosan (94.6%, 93.1%, and 93.7 %). This may be
attributed to chemical properties of both substances. Clay exhibited removal efficiencies (72.86%, 47.59%, and 54.68%), which were either significantly
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lower or not significantly different from those of negative control (82.95%, 57.75%, 67.76%). Although chitosan and Moringa oleifera seed treatments
caused an increase (1-2ppm) of nitrate in water, water chemistry testing revealed that this increase did not meet the nutrient level requirement
(10ppm) for P. bahamense or Protoperidinium bloom. Based on the results, chitosan and Moringa oleifera seeds are considered effective flocculant
treatments for HAB mitigation.
Awards won at the 2010 ISEF
 19. Which category will this research study be classified?
A. Innovation B. Life Science C. Physical Science D. Robotics
20. What made you decide to classify this research on your chosen category?
A. The study focused on the removal of harmful algae that causes red tides using natural flocculants.
B. The study focused on the development of natural flocculants.
C. The study developed an intelligent machine to remove HABs.
D. The study developed HABs to reduce red tides using natural flocculants..

For nos. 21-23 Refer to the abstract below:

The hypoglycemic potential of Passiflora edulis and effect on the islets of Langerhans of the Alloxan induced diabetes rat model
Erica Joy M. Magnaye, Alexavier V. Del Rosario*, John Quir S. Gaviola*, Suzzeth Untalan-Dizon
Caloocan City Science High School
P. Sevilla Street Corner 10th Avenue, West Grace Park, Caloocan City
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Beta cell apoptosis is the main symptom of Diabetes Mellitus, which leads to insulin dependency and heightened glucose
levels. 2Passiflora edulis was found to have alkaloids including harmine, an alkaloid which inhibits the DYRK1A kinase, but extraction of
pure harmine is costly and time consuming. 3Using ethanolic extraction, alkaloids from P. edulis were obtained and injected on to white
albino mice (Rattus albus). 4One group was injected every day and one group every other day. 5The mice were sacrificed after a week of
trials. 6Data was gathered through the histopathology results from the mice pancreas stained with hematoxylin and eosine. 7The data
collected from the setups were compared to each other along with the results of the histopathology. 8The results show that there is no
significant difference between both the positive control group (glibenclamide) and the experimental treatment. 9The interval of dosage
did not have any significant difference in the decrease of glucose. 10Degeneration and regeneration was shown in the pancreatic islets
with positive results in the glucose levels. 11This provides a possible alternative medication and permanent cure for diabetes.
Keywords: Passiflora edulis, diabetes mellitus, harmine, DYRK1A, beta cells

21. What is being presented by statement no.3?

A. Background of the study C. Methods
B. Significance of the Study D. Objectives
22. Based on statement no. 8, which one is the best assumption?
A. The positive control is better than the experimental treatment.
B. The experimental treatment performs better than the positive control.
C. The experimental treatment and positive control has the same negative effect on the mice.
D. The experimental treatment and positive control has the same positive effect on the mice.
23. What is being presented by statement no. 1?
A. Background of the study C. Methods
B. Significance of the Study D. Objectives

For nos. 24-26 Refer to the readings below:

[1] Muntingia calabura L., known as aratiles locally, is a popular edible fruit in the Philippines [6]. The attempts to establish the
pharmacological value of M. calabura through rigorous scientific investigations has been taken by researchers all over the world [8].
Different parts of M. calabura have been utilized in laboratories formulating drugs and medicine to alleviate human ailments. Many of the
observations and findings of previous studies regarding the potential of M. calabura to be used against human diseases have been
scientifically proven. Several studies claim that M. calabura contains phytochemical compounds including phenol/flavonoid compounds
that could be attributed to its anti-cancer activity.(…)
[2] The current study aims to determine whether the fruit extract of M. calabura induce cytotoxicity to healthy human blood
(lymphocytes). The study will also give insights regarding the possible cause(s) that might answer the occurrence of such phenomenal effect
to human blood. The study will only focus on the fruits of M. calabura, other parts such as the stem, roots, bark, and leaves will not be
covered by the study. Likewise, the attributes of the mentioned parts will not be given a highlight. The focus of the study will be the
cytotoxicity of the M. calabura fruit to blood cells. (Fajardo, J.C., Pingol, L.S., Untalan-Dizon, S.M., 2016)

24. Which part of the Introduction is paragraph [1]?

A. Hypothesis B. Objectives C. Significance of the Study D. Rationale
25. Which statement(s) is/are general objective/s of the study?
A. The current study aims to determine whether the fruit extract of M. calabura induce cytotoxicity to healthy human
blood (lymphocytes).
B. The study will only focus on the fruits of M. calabura, other parts such as the stem, roots, bark, and leaves will not be
covered by the study.
C. Several studies claim that M. calabura contains phytochemical compounds including phenol/flavonoid compounds that
could be attributed to its anti-cancer activity.
D. All the given statements are the general objectives of the study.
26. Which statement(s) is/are limitation/s of the study?
A. The current study aims to determine whether the fruit extract of M. calabura induce cytotoxicity to healthy human
blood (lymphocytes).
B. The study will only focus on the fruits of M. calabura, other parts such as the stem, roots, bark, and leaves will not be
covered by the study.
C. Several studies claim that M. calabura contains phytochemical compounds including phenol/flavonoid compounds that
could be attributed to its anti-cancer activity.
D. All the given statements are the general objectives of the study.
27. What should NOT be indicated in the Introduction part of the IMRAD journal?
A. Objectives B. Rationale C. Results D. Scope and limitation
28. Which should be seen in the Results part of the IMRAD journal?
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 A. Gantt Chart B. Materials used C. Raw data D. Summarized Data

For item numbers 29-30, refer to the text below.

“A group of medical students want to investigate the difference in the serum uric acid level (mg/dL) of individuals with
cerebral palsy and those without. They asked 35 individuals without cerebral palsy and 32 individuals with cerebral palsy
to participate in their study. “
29. Which group is the control?
A. Medical students C. 32 individuals with cerebral palsy
B. All individuals participating the study D. 35 individuals without cerebral palsy
30. Which is the treatment group?
A. Medical students C. 32 individuals with cerebral palsy
B. All individuals participating the study D. 35 individuals without cerebral palsy
31. The characteristics of a research problem and objectives should be SMART. What does S-M-A-R-T mean?
A. specific-measureable-achievable-realistic-timetable
B. specific-melancholic-attainable-realistic-time bound
C. specific-measureable-attainable-realistic-time bound
D. specific-measurable-achievable-restrained-time bound
32. Which one refers to an intelligent guess that is formulated and temporarily adapted to explain the observed facts covered
by the study?
A. Objectives C. Problems
B. Hypothesis D. Hypotenuse
33. The key terms used in the study are clearly defined in this section. What is it?
A. Appendix C. Assumptions
B. Definition of terms D. Hypothesis
34. Which part or section of a research paper in which the extent and the coverage of the study is being explained?
A. Scopes and Limitation C. Table of Contents
B. Acknowledgement D. Bibliography
35. What is the most comprehensive part of the introduction telling the importance of the study?
A. Statement of the problem C. Significance of the study
B. Hypothesis D. Background of the study
36. What is the correct order of doing a presentation?
A. Plan-Perform-Reflect C. Plan-Reflect-Perform
B. Plan-Prepare-Report D. Plan – Report-Prepare
37. When is a research paper considered empirical?
A. When it is done according in a methodical manner C. When it can be done easily or conveniently
B. When the paper is not influenced by personal opinions D. When it is verifiable through knowledge from
past research
38. Which study is the best example of pure research?
A. A research on how dengue fever can be avoided in Barangay 62, Caloocan City
B. A study about the effectiveness of a specific teaching method to learners’ participation
C. A study on the new activity of neutrons of an isotope of Carbon atoms based on the wave mechanical model
D. A study to determine the feasibility of growth of a specific plant species via hydroponics in Caloocan City Science High
School
39. Which is TRUE regarding the IMRAD format of a research?
A. The discussion is the least read part of the research C. The methods are written using the future tense
B. The introduction can be used to suggest further research D. The results may be displayed through the use
of statistics

40. Which of these is a proper research objective?

A. Natural cotton is blended with synthetic polyester to mitigate the high cost of cotton
B. The study focuses only on two sections of Grade 4 Students of Gregoria De Jesus Elementary School
C. To investigate species richness of mammal communities in five protected areas over the past 20 years
D. Is there a difference in quiz scores between students exposed to direct instruction and flipped classrooms?
41. What should be observed in writing the significance of the study of a research paper?
A. It should state the specific goals of the study C. It should state the contributions it can give to society
B. It should only be written in the deductive form D. It should always be in denial of an existence of an attribute
42. Which question should be asked regarding the Planning phase of a presentation?
A. Who is my target audience? C. Did I achieve my objective?
B. How can I transition scenes during the recording? D. Was the audience engaged with the presentation?
For item number 43, refer to the items on the text box below:

i. The logbook should only record experimental procedures

ii. Number the pages and encircle it from start to end of the logbook
iii. Spiral notebooks are recommended to be used in project data books
iv. Simply strikethrough or cross then sign when corrections need to be done

43. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

A. iv only C. ii and iv
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 B. i and ii D. i, ii, and iv
44. How should the first page of the research logbook look like?
A. It should be left blank besides the page number C. The progress report will be put on this page
B. It should serve as the cover page of the logbook D. The title and names of members should be
included here
45. What could be a factor to consider when consulting an expert for your research?
A. The consultant’s achievements C. The consultant’s financial status
B. The consultant’s field of expertise D. The consultant’s educational attainment
46. Which is not an essential element of research writing?
A. Research Methodology C. Reference
B. Conclusion D. None of these
47. What is the purpose of doing research?
A. To identify problem C. To find the solution
B. Both A and B D. None of these
48. What type of communication letter should you use if you want the assistance of other institution in your research?
A. Chaperone confirmation letter C. Excuse Letter
B. Request Letter for Institution D. Permission Letter
49. What part of the research paper is being presented in the box?
The purpose of this study is to point out the period in time during which the IMRAD structure was definitively and widely
adopted in medical scientific writing.
A. Background C. Purpose
B. Results D. Method
50. What part of the research paper id being presented below?
Kronick D. A history of scientific and technical periodicals: the origins and development of the scientific and
technical press 1665–1790. 2nd ed. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1976. [Google Scholar]
Atkinson D. Scientific discourse in sociohistorical context: the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society
of London, 1675–1975. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1999. [Google Scholar]
Day RA. How to write & publish a scientific paper. 5th ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx, 1998. [Google Scholar]
A. Background C. Purpose
B. Results D. References

ANSWER KEY
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. C
18. B
19. B
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20. A
21. C
22. D
23. A
24. D
25. A
26. B
27. C
28. D
29. D
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. B
34. A
35. C
36. A
37. D
38. C
39. D
40. C
41. C
42. A
43. C
44. A
45. B
46. D
47. B
48. B
49. C
50. D