NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

DIVISION OF PASIG CITY

SAN JOAQUIN-KALAWAAN HIGH SCHOOL

PRETEST IN BIOLOGY 10
QUARTER 3
S.Y. 2023-2024

NAME: ________________________________________________________________ GRADE/SECTION: ________________

SUBJECT TEACHER: _____________________________________ DATE: ____________ SCORE: ____________________

Directions: Read carefully and understand each sentence then choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT a sex hormone?

A. Estrogen B. Testosterone C. Progesterone D. Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone
2. Which of the following is most likely to occur in a male during puberty due to the
action of testosterone?
A. He produces egg cells. B. The color of his eyes changed.
C. His hair color becomes blond. D. His shoulders broaden.
3. The endocrine gland labeled C in the diagram is _______.
A. Pancreas B. Pituitary gland
C. Thymus Gland D. Adrenal Gland
4. Which of the following endocrine glands is correctly paired with its hormone?
A. Pituitary: Thyroxine D. Thymus: Thymosin
B. Pancreas: Adrenaline C. Adrenal: Estrogen

5. When a baby inside the womb starts pushing the cervix, the pituitary gland is
triggered to release an oxytocin hormone. What is this hormone for?
A. For thickening of the uterine lining. B. To stimulate contractions in the uterus.
C. To trigger the follicles to release more estrogen. D. To stimulate the mammary gland to produce milk.
6. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the egg cells in the ovaries to grow. What phase of the
menstrual cycle is being described?
A. Luteal B. Follicular C. Menstrual D. Ovulation
7. Luteal phase begins on the 15th day and lasts till the end of the cycle. The following events occur during this
phase EXCEPT____.
A. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the egg
cells in the ovaries to grow.
B. The egg cell released during the ovulation phase stays in the fallopian tube for 24 hours.
C. If a sperm cell does not impregnate the egg cell within that time, the egg cell disintegrates.
D. The hormone that causes the uterus to retain its endometrium gets used up by the end of the menstrual cycle.
This causes the menstrual phase of the next cycle to begin.
8. A student was studying primate uterine thickness. She had 3 samples of uterine tissues. The thickness in mm
for the samples are given in a table below. Given the knowledge of menstrual cycle in humans, evaluate the phases
in which do you think each sample belongs to?
Sample A B C D
A- 4mm Menstrual Luteal Follicular Menstrual
B -10mm Follicular Menstrual Luteal Luteal
C-1mm Luteal Follicular Menstrual Follicular

9. Which of the following is TRUE about the central nervous system?

A. It can be classified as a somatic and autonomic nervous system.
B. It is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
C. It is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and hormones.
D. It is composed of cranial and spinal nerves.
10. Which part of the brain helps keep your balance, so you don’t just fall or stumble while walking?
A. Cerebellum B. Medulla oblongata C. Pituitary gland D. Spinal cord
11. Which activity does your cerebrum control?
A. Breathing as you sleep.
B. An increase in heart rate after running a race.
C. Keeping your balance as you walk across a rocky seashore.
D. Remembering equations that you learn in class while taking a math test
12. When there is an increase in the sugar level, negative feedback occurs in our body. What organ is responsible
for releasing insulin to lower the sugar level?
A. Brain B. Heart C. Kidney D. Pancreas
13. Which among these pair of characteristics is present in DNA?
A. It is double-stranded nucleic acid and has ribose as its sugar.
B. It has Ribose as its sugar and uracil as one of its nitrogenous bases.
C. It has Uracil as its nitrogenous bases and deoxyribose as its sugar.
D. It has Deoxyribose as its sugar with a double-stranded nucleic acid.
14. Which among these nitrogenous bases in DNA is correctly paired?
A. Adenine and Uracil B. Adenine and Guanine C. Adenine and Thymine D. Adenine and Cytosine
15. In DNA replication, which of the following are the correct complementary strands of
C A G – C A T – T A G - C G C – A G C?
A. GUC-GUA-AUC-GCG-UCG
 B. GTC-GTA-ATC-GCG-TCG
C. CAG-CAT-TAG-CGC-AGC
D. CAG-GAT-AAG-GGC-TCG
16. Which of the following is the function of mRNA?
A. It copies the information from DNA.
B. It is the chief protein synthesizing agent.
C. It supplies the necessary amino acids in protein synthesis.
D. It correctly assembles the amino acids from the information taken from the DNA.
17. Which best describes the central dogma of molecular biology?
A. DNA forms RNA forms protein C. RNA forms protein forms DNA
B. Proteins form DNA forms RNA D. DNA forms Protein forms RNA
18. Which of the following is the correct order in a DNA transcription?
I. RNA bases attach to the complementary DNA template and mRNA is made.
II. RNA polymerase binds to the DNA at a specific sequence of nucleotides called start signal.
III. mRNA leaves as the DNA rejoins.
IV. The DNA molecule that will be transcribed opens
V. The mRNA goes to the ribosome in the cytoplasm.
A. I, II, III, IV, V B. II, IV, I, III, V C.V, IV, III, II, I D. IV, II, I, III, V
19. Which best explains the cause of mutation?
A. It is the damage in the gene which is the result of abnormality.
B. It is the damage in the gene which is caused by a specific diet.
C. It is the damage in the gene caused by mutagens which results in abnormality.
D. It is the damage in the gene brought about by the chromosomal abnormality.
20. If there is an extra chromosome 21, what will be the resulting disorder?
A. Down Syndrome C. Cri-du-chat Syndrome
B. Patau’s Syndrome D. Edward’s Syndrome
21. A certain male develops breasts with small testes. What will be the genotype of his chromosome no. 23 or sex
chromosome?
A. XXX B. XXY C. XYY D. YYY.
22. Fossils are the remains and traces of organisms. Infer from your own understanding on where to find the
richest source of fossils.
A. Within the strata of the sedimentary rocks B. Along rocky walls
C. In coal and peat moss D. In a fossilized tree sap
23. Read the sentence: THE DOG BIT THE CAT.
THE DOB ITT HEC AT.
What kind of mutation takes place in the sentence?
A. Deletion B. Duplication C. Inversion D. Translocation
24. Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe evolution?
A. Evolution is continuous. B. Evolution refers to change.
C. The world is stable and unchanging. D. If there is a mutation, there is evolution.
25. The diagram below shows layers of fossils in sedimentary rocks in a
portion of Earth’s crust that has not been overturned. Using the diagram
below which of the following fossils is the oldest?

A. Armored fish B. Dinosaurs

C. Early horses D. Trilobites
26. Which of the following forms of adaptation enables the animals to
disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings?
A. camouflage B. herbivore C. mimicry D. warming coloration
27. The theory Lamarck explained that if an organism acquired a body structure with long limbs, legs, or necks
during its lifetime, it could be passed on to its offspring. What theory is this?
A. Theory of Need B. Theory of Evolution
C. Theory of Use and Disuse D. Theory of Acquired Characteristics
28. Darwin believed that a giraffe has a long neck because _____________
A. Ancestral giraffes with necks slightly longer than others got more food and left more surviving offspring.
B. Catastrophes eliminated short-necked forms.
C. Its ancestors stretched their necks to get food.
D. A creator designed it that way.
29. What best describes the carrying capacity?
A. Ability of the ecosystem to supply enough resources for the organisms who live on it.
B. the total mortality rates
C. total natality rate
D. total amount of organisms can occupy a certain area.
30. What will happen if a population grows larger than the carrying capacity of the environment?
A. death rate may rise.
B. The birth rate may rise.
C. population size will increase.
D. carrying capacity will change.

Prepared by: Grade 10 Teachers

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

DIVISION OF PASIG CITY
 SAN JOAQUIN-KALAWAAN HIGH SCHOOL

PRETEST IN BIOLOGY 10
QUARTER 3
S.Y. 2022-2023

NAME: ________________________________________________________________ GRADE/SECTION: ________________

SUBJECT TEACHER: _____________________________________ DATE: ____________ SCORE: ____________________

Directions: Read carefully and understand each sentence then choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT a sex hormone?

A. Estrogen B. Testosterone C. Progesterone D. Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone
2. Which of the following is most likely to occur in a male during puberty due to the action of testosterone?
A. He produces egg cells. B. The color of his eyes changed.
C. His hair color becomes blond. D. His shoulders broaden.
3. The endocrine gland labeled C in the diagram is _______.
A. Pancreas B. Pituitary gland
C. Thymus Gland D. Adrenal Gland
4. Which of the following endocrine glands is correctly paired to its hormone?
A. Pituitary: Thyroxine D. Thymus: Thymosin
B. Pancreas: Adrenaline C. Adrenal: Estrogen
5. When a baby inside the womb starts pushing the cervix, the pituitary gland is
triggered to release an oxytocin hormone. What is this hormone for?
A. For thickening of the uterine lining.
B. To stimulate contractions in the uterus.
C. To trigger the follicles to release more estrogen.
D. To stimulate the mammary gland to produce milk.
6. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the egg cells in the
ovaries to grow. What phase of the menstrual cycle is being described?
A. Luteal B. Follicular C. Menstrual D. Ovulation
7. Luteal phase begins on the 15th day and lasts till the end of the cycle.
The following events occur during this phase EXCEPT____.
A.The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the egg
cells in the ovaries to grow.
B. The egg cell released during the ovulation phase stays in the fallopian tube for 24 hours.
C. If a sperm cell does not impregnate the egg cell within that time, the egg cell disintegrates.
D. The hormone that causes the uterus to retain its endometrium gets used up by the end of the menstrual cycle.
This causes the menstrual phase of the next cycle to begin.
8. A student was studying primate uterine thickness. She had 3 samples of uterine tissues. The thickness in mm
for the samples are given in a table below. Given the knowledge of menstrual cycle in humans, evaluate the phases
in which do you think each sample belongs to?
Sample A B C D
B- 4mm Menstrual Luteal Follicular Menstrual
B -10mm Follicular Menstrual Luteal Luteal
C-1mm Luteal Follicular Menstrual Follicular

9. Which of the following is TRUE about central nervous system?

A. It can be classified as a somatic and autonomic nervous system.
B. It is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
C. It is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and hormones.
D. It is composed of cranial and spinal nerves.
10. Which part of the brain helps keep your balance, so you don’t just fall or
stumble while walking?
A. Cerebellum B. Medulla oblongata C. Pituitary gland D. Spinal cord
11. Which activity does your cerebrum control?
A. Breathing as you sleep.
B. An increase in heart rate after running a race.
C. Keeping your balance as you walk across a rocky seashore.
D. Remembering equations that you learn in class while taking a math test
12. When there is an increase in the sugar level, negative feedback occurs in our body. What organ is responsible
for releasing insulin to lower the
sugar level?
A. Brain B. Heart C. Kidney D. Pancreas
13. Which among these pair of characteristics is present in DNA?
A. It is double-stranded nucleic acid and has ribose as its sugar.
B. It has Ribose as its sugar and uracil as one of its nitrogenous bases.
C. It has Uracil as its nitrogenous bases and deoxyribose as its sugar.
D. It has Deoxyribose as its sugar with a double-stranded nucleic acid.
14. Which among these nitrogenous bases in DNA is correctly paired?
A. Adenine and Uracil B. Adenine and Guanine C. Adenine and Thymine D. Adenine and Cytosine
15. In a DNA replication, which of the following are the correct complementary strands of
C A G – C A T – T A G - C G C – A G C?
A.GUC-GUA-AUC-GCG-UCG B. GTC-GTA-ATC-GCG-TCG
C. CAG-CAT-TAG-CGC-AGC D.CAG-GAT-AAG-GGC-TCG
16. Which of the following is the function of mRNA?
E. It copies the information from DNA.
F. It is the chief protein synthesizing agent.
G. It supplies the necessary amino acids in protein synthesis.
H. It correctly assembles the amino acids from the information taken from the DNA.
17. Which best describes the central dogma of molecular biology?
C. DNA forms RNA forms protein C. RNA forms protein forms DNA
D. Proteins form DNA forms RNA D. DNA forms Protein forms RNA
18. Which of the following is the correct order in a DNA transcription?
E. RNA bases attach to the complementary DNA template and mRNA is made.
F. RNA polymerase binds to the DNA at a specific sequence of nucleotides called start signal.
G. mRNA leaves as the DNA rejoins.
H. The DNA molecule that will be transcribed opens
I. The mRNA goes to the ribosome in the cytoplasm.
B. I, II, III, IV, V B. II, IV, I, III, V C.V, IV, III, II, I D. IV, II, I, III, V
19. Which best explains the cause of mutation?
E. It is the damage in the gene which is the result of abnormality.
F. It is the damage in the gene which is caused by a specific diet.
G. It is the damage in the gene caused by mutagens which results in abnormality.
H. It is the damage in the gene brought about by the chromosomal abnormality.
20. If there is an extra chromosome 21, what will be the resulting disorder?
C. Down Syndrome C. Cri-du-chat Syndrome
D. Patau’s Syndrome D. Edward’s Syndrome
21. A certain male develops breasts with small testes. What will be the genotype of his chromosome no. 23 or sex
chromosome?
J. XXX B. XXY C. XYY D. YYY.
22. Fossils are the remains and traces of organisms. Infer from your own understanding on where to find the
richest source of fossils?
A. Within the strata of the sedimentary rocks B. Along rocky walls
C. In coal and peat moss D. In a fossilized tree sap
23. Read the sentence: THE DOG BIT THE CAT.
THE DOB ITT HEC AT.
What kind of mutation takes place in the sentence?
A. Deletion B. Duplication C. Inversion D. Translocation
24. Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe evolution?
A. Evolution is continuous. B. Evolution refers to change.
C. The world is stable and unchanging. D. If there is a mutation, there is evolution.
25. The diagram below shows layers of fossils in sedimentary rocks in a
portion of Earth’s crust that has not been overturned. Using the diagram below
which of the following fossils is the oldest?

A. Armored fish B. Dinosaurs

C. Early horses D. Trilobites
26. Which of the following forms of adaptation enables the animals to disguise
its appearance, usually to blend in with its surroundings?
A. camouflage B. herbivore C. mimicry D. warming coloration
27. The theory of Lamarck explained that if an organism acquired a body structure with long limbs, leg, or necks
during its lifetime, it could be passed on to its offspring. What theory is this?
A. Theory of Need B. Theory of Evolution
C. Theory of Use and Disuse D. Theory of Acquired Characteristics
28. Darwin believed that a giraffe has a long neck because _____________
A. Ancestral giraffes with necks slightly longer than others got more food and left more surviving offspring.
B. Catastrophes eliminated short-necked forms.
C. Its ancestors stretched their necks to get food.
D. A creator designed it that way.
29. What best describes the carrying capacity?
A. Ability of the ecosystem to supply enough resources for the organisms who live on it.
B. the total mortality rates
C. total natality rate
D. total amount of organisms can occupy a certain area.
30.What will happen if a population grows larger than the carrying capacity of the environment?
A. death rate may rise.
B. The birth rate may rise.
C. population size will increase.
D. carrying capacity will change.

Prepared by: GRADE 10 TEACHERS