ASSESSMENT 2: Read each item carefully. Write only A. It facilitates the changing of the objectives.

the letter of the correct answer for each question. Write B. It reflects light up to the diaphragm and to the
your answer on your activity notebook. specimen to be observed.
1. In what year did the father-and-son duo spectacles- C. It allows one to tilt the microscope, so viewing is
makers create the first microscope? possible while seated.
A. 1565 D. Regulates the amount of light reflected to the object
B. 1590 to be viewed.
C. 1675 9. Which of the following describes the function of
D. 1830 diaphragm?
2. Who uses the microscope with only one lens to A. It facilitates the changing of the objectives.
observe insects and other specimens? B. It reflects light up to the diaphragm and the specimen
A. Robert Hooke B. Richard Zsigmondy to be observed.
C. Hans & Zacharias Janssen D. Anton van C. Regulates the amount of light reflected to the object
Leeuwenhoek to be viewed.
3. Who invented the ultra- microscope which allows the D. It allows one to tilt the microscope, so viewing is
observation of specimens beyond the wavelength of possible while seated.
light? 10. What is the correct way of carrying a microscope?
A. Robert Hooke A. Hold the arm by grasping with one hand.
B. Richard Zsigmondy B. Hold the base by grasping with two hands.
C. Anton van Leeuwenhoek C. Hold the arm by grasping with one hand and the stage
D. Hans & Zacharias Janssen with the other hand.
For items 4 to 6, use the letters in the figure to answer D. Hold the arm by grasping with one hand and the base
the questions. with the other hand.
4. Which part supports the 11. Total magnification is obtained by ______________.
entire weight of the A. magnifying power of eyepiece.
microscope? B. magnifying power of condenser lens.
A. Part B C. magnifying power of the objective lens.
B. Part C D. magnifying power of both the objective lens and
C. Part D eyepiece.
D. Part E 12. Which should be used to observe bacteria?
5. Edgar needs to raise the stage to focus the specimen A. 20x obj. and 10x eyepiece
he is studying using the low power objective. Which part B. 30x obj. and 10x eyepiece
should he manipulate? C. 100x oil immersion objective and 10x eyepiece
A. Part A D. 100x oil immersion objective and 5x eyepiece
B. Part B 13. Why does a microscope stage have a hole in it?
C. Part C A. To hold the specimen in place.
D. Part E B. To make the specimen visible.
6. You are to transfer the microscope to the next room. C. To secure the slide to the stage.
What parts should you hold to carry the microscope D. To allow the light to pass through.
properly? 14. A student wants to see the parts of a plant cell in
A. Part C & E detail using high power objective. What part of the
B. Part B & C microscope will be manipulated?
C. Part A & F A. Eyepiece
D. Part E & J B. Objective lenses
7. Which part will you adjust if the object you are C. Fine adjustment knob
observing under the HPO is NOT clear? D. Coarse adjustment knob
A. Coarse adjustment 15. It is the ability of a microscope to distinguish the
B. Inclination joint finer details in an image.
C. fine adjustment A. microscopy
D. Diaphragm B. scanning ability
8. Which of the following describes the function of the C. magnification
mirror? D. Resolving power
ASSESSMENT 3: Read each item carefully. Write only A. protect the onion
the letter of the correct answer for each question. B. keep the cells flat
1. Which focusing knob can be used with low power? C. get a better view of the cells
A. Diaphragm D. onion cells will not fall of the slide
B. Inclination Knob 12.How would you use stage clip when studying a
C. High power objective specimen under the microscope?
D. Coarse adjustment knob A. Clip under the base for tilting.
2. How many objective lenses are there in a compound B. Clip beside the arm for better grasp.
microscope? C. Clip over the slide so it will not fall off.
A. 1 B. 3 C. 6 D. 12 D. Clip onto the diaphragm in order light will pass
3. Where should a specimen be positioned under a through.
microscope under low 13.Anna is studying a new strain of bacteria. What must
power to view it correctly? Anna do to carry the task properly and securely.
A. Middle C. Left side I. Focus the specimen using the coarse and fine
B. Bottom D. Right side adjustment knob.
4. To focus a specimen, it is best to start with which II. Get the microscope and placed it in a flat
objective: surface.
A. Ocular C. Low power III. Wear proper attire like mask, gloves and lab
B. Scanning D. High power gowns.
5. Which part of the microscope is used to sharpen the IV. Prepare the specimen in a glass slide and
focus of the specimen? place the cover slip.
A. Fine adjustment knob V. She discovered that the bacteria can multiply
B. Coarse adjustment knob rapidly.
C. Low power objective lens A. I, II, III, IV, V
D. High power objective lens B. III, II, IV, I, V
6. Which part of the compound microscope helps in C. V, IV, III, II, I
gathering and focusing light rays on the specimen to be D. IV, III, I, II, V
viewed? 14.When viewing a sample of onion cells using a
A. Eyepiece lens microscope, a drop of iodine solution is placed on the
B. Objective lens onion cells. Is it important to put a staining element like
C. Condenser lens iodine solution in viewing cells?
D. Magnifying lens A. No, because it smells bad.
7. The object to be studied and placed on the stage of the B. No, because it contains starch.
microscope is described as the ____________. C. Yes, because it protects the cells.
A. clip B. slide C. image D. specimen D. Yes, because it helps to see the cells clearly.
8. Another term for the eyepiece is __________. 15.Sarah prepares glass slide, cover slip and specimen
A. mirror C. cover slip for her biology class. She placed the specimen on center
B. ocular D. objective lens of the glass slide, a small drop of staining element is put
9. The area that can be seen through the eyepiece of a on the specimen. Is it necessary to place the cover slip at
microscope is the _____. the
A. Image C. Field of view top of the specimen with staining element?
B. SpecimenD. Magnification A. Yes, because it keeps the specimen in placed.
10.When preparing a wet mount for a study under the B. Yes, because it looks more cooler with cover slip on
microscope, what will you do to ensure that the liquid it.
portion of the specimen will not spill on it. C. No, because it will just case the staining element to
A. Cover slip is placed over the specimen. spill.
B. Low power lens is above the object on the stage D. No, because it blurs the view of the specimen under
C. Drop of methylene blue is added to the specimen the microscope
D. Drop of water is added to the specimen on the slide
11.The student placed the cells on a slide and placed a
cover slip over it. The purpose why the student covers
the specimen is _________________. ASSESSMENT 4: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. To obtain total magnification, you should ______ the A. V, III, IV, II, I
magnification of the eyepiece to the objective lens power. B. I, II, III, IV, V
A. add B. divide C. multiply D. subtract C. II, V, IV, I, III
2. What two parts do you place your hands while carrying a D. I, III, II, V, I
microscope? 14.Andy is using a compound microscope which has three
A. Arm and Base C. Base and Nosepiece objective lenses and has coarse adjustment knob and fine
adjustment knob. Is it correct to use the coarse adjustment
B. Arm and Ocular D. Base and High-Power Objective knob when changing objectives lenses?
3. What do you use to clean the microscope lenses? A. Yes, because it helps you to work faster.
A. Cotton C. Lens Paper B. No, because coarse adjustment knob is for the tilting of the
B. Wet Wipes D. Tissue Paper microscope.
4. If the eyepiece magnification on light microscope is 10x C. Yes, because coarse adjustment knob is responsible in
and the objective is 40x, what is the overall magnification? changing the lenses.
A. 4x C. 40x D. No, because coarse adjustment knob is for the fast
B. 10x D. 400x movement of the body tube and it might damage the glass
5. The magnification of a microscope with a 10x eyepiece and slide.
a 10x objective will be 1000x. 15.Jose just finished using the microscope after his science
A. True C. Maybe class. He cleans the materials he used. In cleaning the slides, is
B. False D. Unnecessary it advisable to use rough fabric?
6. Find the magnification: Eyepiece= 10x Objective lens= 55x A. No, because it can create a scratch on the glass slide.
A. 10x B. 55x C. 65x D. 550x B. No, because it can spread the color of the fabric to the glass
7. Find the magnification: Eyepiece= 20x Objective lens= 20x slide.
A. 20x B. 40x C. 200x D. 400x C. Yes, because if you only use a soft fabric it cannot get the
8. The higher the magnification, the ________ you see of stain from the glass slide.
specimen. D. Yes, because rough fabrics are made for cleaning the stains
A. less C. lower and maintaining the shape of the glass slides
B. more D. higher
9. An increase in magnification causes _____________.
A. a decrease in the field of view
B. an increase in the working time
C. a decrease in the working distance
D. an increase in the working distance
10.Which of the following should you NOT do while using the
microscope?
A. Use low power objectives lens first.
B. Use stage clips to hold the slide in place.
C. Use direct sunlight when mirror is the light source.
D. Use fine adjustment only under the high-power objective.
11. Which of the following is NOT a proper method for
handling microscopes?
A. Carry the microscope with one hand.
B. Always use fine adjustment when using high power.
C. Remove the slide before putting the microscope away.
D. Never clean the objectives with anything but lens paper.
12.What would be the result if the power of ocular lens is 10x
and objective lens is 20x?
A. 20 times C. 200 times
B. 30 times D. 2000 times
13.You are looking at an object under the microscope. What is
proper sequence in focusing the microscope?
I. Use the fine adjustment knob when using the high-power
objective.
II. Use the coarse adjustment knob in moving down the body
tube.
III. Set the mirror to get proper amount of light.
IV. Adjust the microscope’s diaphragm. ASSESSMENT 5: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
V. Tilt the inclination joint.
1. Which of the following organs does NOT belong to the Statement II: Kidney is an organ for excretion.
digestive system? A. Both statements I and II are TRUE
A. Ears B. Esophagus C. Mouth D. Nose B. Both statements I and II are FALSE
2. Which of the following organs does NOT belong to the C. Statement I is FALSE while statement II is TRUE
Circulatory system? D. Statement I is TRUE while statement II is FALSE
A. Artery B. Heart C. Nose D. Vein 13. Read the statements carefully.
3. Which of the following is NOT an organ system? Statement I: Organs are made up of tissues.
A. Digestive Statement II: Tissues are made up of cells.
B. Population A. Both statements I and II are TRUE
C. Excretory B. Both statements I and II are FALSE
D. Respiratory C. Statement I is FALSE while statement II is TRUE
4. What do you call a group of individuals belonging to the D. Statement I is TRUE while statement II is FALSE
same species and living 14. Smoking causes disease that affects our respiratory system.
in a particular area? How can we make our self free from the negative effects of
A. organism cigarette smoking?
B. community I. Keep away from persons who are smoking
C. Population II. Smell all the smoke coming from the cigarette
D. Ecosystem III. Make an advocacy showing negative effects of smoking
5. Which of the following is NOT a plant part for A. I and II only
reproduction? B. I and III only
A. Petals B. Pistil C. Stamen D. Stem C. II and III only
6. Which of the following organs are used for pumping of D. I, II and III
blood and nutrients 15. Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor in an
throughout the body? ecosystem?
A. Artery B. Heart C. Stem D. Vein A. Gases B. Minerals C. Temperature D. bacteria
7. Which organ is responsible for eliminating metabolic
waste?
A. Digestive System
B. Excretory System
C. Circulatory System
D. Respiratory System
8. Which organ system responsible in processing oxygen into
our body?
A. Nervous System
B. Circulatory System
C. Respiratory System
D. Integumentary System
9. Which is the correct sequence of the level of biological
organization in an
organism?
A. cell- tissue –organ- organ system- organism
B. cell- organ system–organ- tissue - organism
C. cell- organ –- tissue organ system- organism
D. cell- organ- organ system- organism-tissue
10. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A. Roots-Excretion
B. Stem-Circulation
C. Leaves-Respiration
D. Flower- Reproduction
11. Plants benefits from animals. Do animals benefits from
plants?
A. No, animals can produce its need.
B. No, because plants and animals can live alone.
C. Yes, because it provides shade during summer.
D. Yes, because it provides food and oxygen for respiration.
12. Read the statements carefully.
Statement I: Heart is an organ for circulation.
1. Which of the following are present in plant cell and are C. Plant cells and animal cells have the same number of
absent in animal mitochondria.
cell? D. Plant cells and animals cells number of mitochondria
A. Cell Wall and Chloroplast depends on the cell’s size.
B. Lysosomes and Ribosomes 10. What do you think is most likely to happen if plants do not
C. Golgi Bodies and Mitochondria have cell wall and chloroplast?
D. Cell Membrane and Cytoplasm A. Plant cells will undergo cell division and reproduce.
2. How do the major parts or layers of the plant cell and B. Plant cells will shrink in size and will be non-pigmented.
animal cell differ? C. Plant cells will be more protected and can do
A. Plant cells and animal cell have both four major parts. photosynthesis.
B. Plant cells have six major parts while animal cells have D. Plant cells will be easily damaged and cannot do
four. photosynthesis.
C. Plants cell have three major parts while animal cells have 11. Which of the following best describes a plant cell?
five. I. It has a cell wall and a chloroplast.
D. Plants cells have five major parts while animal cells have II. It undergoes photosynthesis.
three. III. It has a lot of mitochondria.
3. What is photosynthesis? IV. It has large vacuoles for storage.
A. It is the ability of plant cells to reproduce. A. I, II, and IV only
B. It is the capability of plant cells to undergo cell division. B. I, II and III only
C. It is the process of the plants cells to make their own food. C. II, III and IV only
D. It is the capacity of plant cells to have additional support D. I, II, III and IV
and protection. 12. Which part of a mitochondrion is an adaptation that
4. What are the end products of photosynthesis? increases the surface area and enhances its ability to produce
A. Starch, water and fats ATP?
B. Fats, water and nitrogen A. Cristae
C. Sugar, water and oxygen B. Matrix
D. Water, energy and carbon dioxide C. Stroma
5. Which of the following is the external stiff and rigid D. Intermembrane space
additional support for plant cell that cannot be found in animal 13. The process of photosynthesis always begins with the
cell? energy from the light (solar energy) is absorbed by proteins
A. Cell Wall that contains green chlorophyll pigments. Is it TRUE that
B. Chromoplast photosynthesis is important process in plants?
C. Plastid A. No, because it is just a process of surviving.
D. Vacuole B. No, because it is just a natural-occurring process.
6. What fluid is located inside the central vacuoles? C. Yes, because it aids in plant growth and reproduction.
A. Water D. Yes, because it is the process in which plants make their
B. Cell sap own food and energy.
C. Protoplasm 14. Animals and plants coexist in a natural occurrence cycle in
D. Nucleoplasm nature. During this process animal releases CO₂ to the
7. Papayas, tangerines, sunflower and yellow bells are yellow atmosphere and is being utilized by
and orange. What kind of plastid is causing their fruits and plants as requirement for photosynthesis. What by-product of
flowers with these colors? photosynthesis is being utilized by animals as counterpart to
A. Amyloplast this cycle?
B. Chloroplast A. Carbohydrates
C. Chromoplast B. Oxygen
D. Leucoplas C. Sugar
8. What kind of plastid is located in the roots and other non- D. Water
pigmented parts of plants that stores starch, carbohydrates, 15. Plant cell are larger than animal cells in size. Is the
proteins and fats? previous statement about the cell size TRUE?
A. Amyloplast A. No, because plants and animal cell have the same size.
B. Chloroplast B. No, because plants and animal cell have the same parts.
C. Chromoplast C. Yes, because plants have larger central vacuole that
D. Leucoplast functions as storage.
9. Which of the following in general is true for plants in terms D. Yes, because plant cell is rectangular in shape and animals
of the number of mitochondria present in its cells? are spherical that makes it different.
A. Plant cells have less mitochondria than animal cell.
B. Plant cell have more mitochondria than animal cell.
 I. Chloroplast is the green pigment of plants.
Assessment II. Chromoplast is the colored pigment of plants
A. Statements I and II are TRUE.
1. What type of cells do humans have?
B. Statements I and II are FALSE.
A. Stationary B. Eukaryotic
C. Statement I is FALSE while statement II is TRUE.
C. Prokaryotic D. Both A and B
D. Statement I is TRUE while statement II is FALSE.
2. E. Coli is a bacterium responsible in speeding
11. Read the statement carefully.
digestion. In which type of cell do they belong?
I. All multicellular organisms like plants and animals are
A. Animal B. Eukaryotic
eukaryotes.
C. Plant D. Prokaryotic
II.All prokaryotes like archaea and bacteria are
3. Which of the following is a cell that has NO defined
unicellular
nucleus but has a nucleoid region?
A. Statements I and II are TRUE.
A. Plant cell B. Animal cell
B. Statements I and II are FALSE.
C. Eukaryotic cell D. Prokaryotic cell
C. Statement I is FALSE while statement II is TRUE.
4. Which of the following cells have NO nucleus and
D. Statement I is TRUE while statement II is FALSE
other membrane-bound organelles?
12. Which of the following is the function of the cell
A. Prokaryotic cell
membrane?
B. Eukaryotic cell
A. To control reproduction in the cell.
C. Both A and B
B. To give the cell shape and support.
D. Plant cell
C. To control what enters and leaves the cell.
5. Which among the following organelles make up a
D. To control activities in the cell.
prokaryote?
13. Which of the following items is correctly paired?
A. Nucleus
I. Animal : Eukaryote
B. Nucleoid
II. Archaea : Prokaryote
C. Cell wall
III. Eukaryote : Unicellular
D. Cytoplasm
IV. Prokaryote : Unicellular
6. What cellular organelle is present in a eukaryote that
A. I and II only
distinguishes it from a prokaryote?
B. I, II and III only
A. Nucleus
C. I, II and IV only
B. Nucleoid
D. I, III and IV only
C. Cell wall
14. Upon entering a museum, you were amazed of the
D. Cytoplasm
displayed enlarged portrait of the different cells. The
7. Which of the following is NOT a basic part of the cell?
most colorful portrait caught your attention and your
A. Cytosol
teacher said that it was a eukaryote. Where does this
B. Nucleus
part found inside the cell?
C. Cytoplasm
A. Cytoplasm, mitochondria, plasma membrane
D. Plasma membrane
B. Cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane
8. What part of the cell controls the activity of the other
C. Cytoplasm, plasma membrane, vacuole
parts?
D. Cytoplasm, nucleoid, plasmid
A. Nucleus
15. Your teacher conducted an oral recitation test. She
B. Cell wall
required you to explain why cells are considered as the
C. Ribosomes
basic structural and functional unit of life. How would
D. Plasma membrane
you response to her? Which of the following statements
9.What basic part of the cell encloses it and separates
that follows will support your answer?
the inside parts from the outside?
A. Cells provide support and structure, produce energy
A. Nucleus
and transport substances in and out of the cell.
B. Cell wall
B. Cells provide support and structure and produce
C. Cytoplasm
energy.
D. Plasma membrane
C. Cells are the fundamental units of life processes.
10. Read the statement carefully.
D. Cells need nourishment to grow.
ASSESSMENT 8
1. How many parent cell/s are required for sexual
reproduction?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 6
2. In what organ of the plant does the reproduction
occurs?
A. Flower B. Leaf C. Roots D. Stem
3. This part of a flower become the seeds when
fertilized.
A. Ovary B. Ovules C. Stigma D. Style
4. What do you call to the female reproductive part of a
flower?
A. Petal B. Pistil C.Sepal D.Stamen 5. Which of the
following refers to the male reproductive part of a
flower? A. Petal B. Pistil C.Sepal D.Stamen