Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
DIVISION OF MASBATE
SAN PASCUAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bolod, San Pascual, Masbate

1st Quarter Examination

GENERAL BIOLOGY 1

Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The scientist who first see and identify the cork “cells” using a microscope is ______________
a. Anton von Leeuwenhoek c. Robert Brown
b. Robert Hooke d. Matthias Schleiden
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the cell theory?
a. cells must contain DNA c. cells are only come from other cells
b. all living things are made of cells d. Cells are the basic unit of life
3. Which of the following statement DOES NOT belong to the postulates of cell theory?
a. All living organisms are composed of cells and a cell is the basic structural and functional
unit
b. Cells are the building blocks of living organism
c. New cells are produced from pre-existing cells
d. Cells form by free-cell formation or spontaneous generation
4. Where does crossing over primarily occur during meiosis?
a. Prophase II c. Anaphase II
b. Metaphase II d. Prophase I
5. What is the significance of crossing over in meiosis?
a. It increases genetic variation c. It prevents chromosome duplication
b. It produces genetic variation d. It leads to asexual reproduction
6. The nucleus of a cell
a. It is the region of the cell where ribosomes are degraded
b. contains DNA and controls cell activities
c. It is contained inside the nucleolus
d. It is surrounded by a single layer of membrane
7. The function of mitochondria is
a. Intracellular transport of proteins c. Intracellular digestion
b. Photosynthesis d. Cellular respiration (ATP synthesis)
8. A thick, clear, jelly-like substance present inside the cell membrane
a. Cell wall c. Ribosome
b. Cytoplasm d. Lysosome
9. Which of the following is a primary function of a cell wall?
a. Filling space between cell organelles c. DNA Replication
b. Protecting organelles d. Protein synthesis
10. What do cilia and flagella have in common?
a. They give the cell its shape
b. They regulate the transport of material into the cell
c. They help cells move
d. They store genetic material
11. Storage for cells; store food, water and waste material
a. Cell wall c. Golgi Body
b. Vacuoles d. Lysosome
12. What is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
a. Presence of a nucleus c. Lack of a nucleus
b. Presence of membrane-bound organelles d. Lack of cell membrane
13. Which of the following organisms is an example of a eukaryotic cell?
a. Bacteria c. Fungi
b. Archaea d. Cyanobacteria
14. What is the role of the cell membrane in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
a. Storage of genetic material
b. Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell
c. Synthesizing proteins
d. Producing energy for the cell
15. Which type of cell is more common in multicellular organisms?
 a. Prokaryotic c. Both are equally common
b. Eukaryotic d. Depends on the environment
16. An organelle found only in plants and photosynthetic algae, is the site of photosynthesis.
a. Vacuoles c. Lysosome
b. Cytoplasm d. Chloroplast
17. It is a network of fibers extending throughout the cytoplasm -function: provide mechanical strength
to the cell establish cell shape locomotion.
a. Vacuoles c. Cytoskeleton
b. Cytoplasm d. Lysosome
18. It contains the hereditary material of the cell, the DNA. It sends signals to the cells to grow, mature,
divide and die. It is called “commander of the cell or brain of the cell”
a. Cell wall c. Nucleus
b. Cytoplasm d. Mitochondria
19. What cell type is involved in the production of red and white blood cells in the bone marrow?
a. Osteocytes c. Hematopoietic stem cells
b. Chondrocytes d. Macrophages
20. The cell wall of a plant is made up of
a. chitin c. peptidoglycan
b. cellulose d. plastids
21. Which of the following statement is true?
a. Eukaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do
b. Prokaryotic cells came before eukaryotic cells
c. Eukaryotic cells are simple, prokaryotic cells are complex
d. Prokaryotic cells are bigger than eukaryotic cells
22. Which cell modification increases the surface area of a cell to aid in absorption?
a. Cilia c. Flagella
b. Cell membrane folds d. Microvilli
23. What cell modification is responsible for the movement of materials within a cell?
a. Cilia c. Endoplasmic reticulum
b. Flagella d. Microvilli
24. What cell modification is involved in the breakdown of cellular waste and recycling of materials?
a. Peroxisomes c. Endoplasmic reticulum
b. Ribosomes d. Nucleus
25. What cell modification is vital for the propulsion of sperm cells?
a. Cilia c. Microvilli
b. Flagella d. Centrioles
26. In the cell cycle, most of the life of any cell is spent in ___________.
a. metaphase c. telophase
b. anaphase d. interphase
27. What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and carries out its normal functions?
a. G1 phase c. M phase
b. G2 phase d. S phase
28. At which phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for division?
a. G1 phase c. M phase
b. G2 phase d. S phase
29. What is the last phase of the cell cycle before cell division occurs?
a. G1 phase c. M phase
b. G2 phase d. S phase
30. What is the phase of the cell cycle where the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
a. Prophase c. Telophase
b. Metaphase d. Anaphase
31. At the end of meiosis, how many haploid cells have been formed from the original cell?
a. one c. three
b. two d. four
32. Mitosis and Meiosis differ in that ______
a. Mitosis is a reduction-division while meiosis is equational division
b. Mitosis produces two daughter cells while meiosis produces four daughter cells
c. Mitosis produce sister chromatids; meiosis does not.
d. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells; meiosis in sex cells.

33. Which of the following occurs during Metaphase I?

a. Chromosomes cluster at opposite poles
b. Crossing over occurs
c. Chromosomes align along equatorial plate
d. Chromosomes condense
34. Which of the following describes synapsis?
a. Homologous pairs of chromosomes separate and migrate toward poles
b. Homologous pairs of chromosomes exchange genetic material
c. Homologous pairs of chromosomes becomes closely associated
d. Homologous pairs of chromosomes condense
35. During what phase of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
c. prophase I c. telophase II.
d. telophase I d. anaphase II.
36. Which event distinguishes Prophase 1 of meiosis from prophase of mitosis?
a. Spindle forms c. Nuclear membrane break down
b. Chromosomes becomes visible d. Homologous chromosomes pair up
37. Juan suffers from skin cancer, Is his condition an indication that the cell cycle is disrupted?
a. No, cancer could be traced on hereditary traits
b. Yes, cancer is caused by chromosomal aberration
c. No, skin cancer has no connection with the cell cycle
d. Yes, cancer is one of the possible results with the cell cycle is distorted
38. Juana had accidentally dropped a heavy object on her toe causing the removal of her toenail, Is
there a possibility that her nail would grow again?
a. Yes, the nail will be replaced by a muscle
b. No, the nail has no chance of growing again
c. No, once the nail is removed it would never grow again
d. Yes, because the cells on the base of her toe have the ability to continually divide
39. How are DNA, genes, and chromosomes related?
a. DNA is a long strand of genetic code where the chromosome is found. This long strand is
subdivided into many segments which are called as genes.
b. DNA is a long strand of genetic code found inside the chromosome. This long strand is
subdivided into many segments which are called as genes.
c. DNA is a strand found in our gene. This gene is where the chromosomes are formed.
d. Chromosomes are darkly – staining bodies and they are found inside the gene which controls
a particular DNA code for a trait.
40. A fruit fly somatic cell contains 8 chromosomes. This means that _____.
a. 4 identical chromosomes are possible in its gametes
b. 8 identical chromosomes are possible in its gametes
c. 4 distinct chromosomes are possible in its gametes
d. 8 distinct chromosomes are possible in its gametes
41. If someone only has one X chromosome and no Y chromosomes, they _____.
a. are metafemales c. have Klinefelter’s syndrome
b. have Turner’s syndrome d. are metamales
42. The chromosomal abnormality that causes a woman to be unusually short in stature, have a
webbed neck, and generally lack feminine secondary sexual characteristics is _____.
a. Triple X syndrome c. XYY syndrome
b. Turner’s syndrome d. William’s syndrome
43. The chromosomal abnormality that causes a man to have asexual to feminine body contours with
large breasts; small penis, testes, and prostate gland; relatively little body hair; and sterility is _____.
a. Klinefelter’s syndrome c. Down’s syndrome
b. XYY syndrome d. Jacob’s syndrome
44. If a segment of a chromosome is lost, it is called _____.
a. an inversion c. a deletion
b. a translocation d. a duplication
45. Why is it necessary for meiosis to result in haploid daughter cells?
a. So that abnormalities of the cell will be avoided
b. So that the copy of DNA is retained
c. So that the cells produced are exact copies of the parent cell
d. So that the purpose of growth happens in the organism

II. ESSAY. 5 pts.

1. How has the knowledge of Cell Theory help you understand life?
 G O O D L U C K!

Prepared by:

Ivy B. Asuncion
Subject Teacher

Checked & Reviewed by:

Heidi F. Abelita
QA Team Chairman-Science

Noted & Approved:

Moises V. Pascua
Principal

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
DIVISION OF MASBATE
SAN PASCUAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bolod, San Pascual, Masbate

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Subject: General Biology 1 Grade Level & Section: 12 (Poseidon, Hermes, Aphrodite &
Apollo
Quarter: 1st Date of Examination: September 23-24, 2024
ITEM SPECIFICATION (Type of Test and

No. of Hours

Weight (%)
Placement)
OBJECTIVE/COMPETENCIES EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT
70% 20% 10%
Process and
Knowledge Product
Understanding
explain the postulates of the cell
theory 4 16% 8 1 2,3 46-50
describe the structure and function of major
and subcellular organelles 3 12% 6 6,7,8,9,10,11,
distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cells according to their distinguishing 3 10% 5 12,13,14,15 21
features
classify different cell types (plant/animal 16,17,18,19,2
tissues) and specify the function(s) of each 3 10% 5
0
describe some cell modifications that lead
to adaptation to carry out specialized 2 8% 4 22,23,24,25
functions (e.g., microvilli, root , hair)
characterize the phases of the cell cycle 26,27,28,29,3
and their control points 3 12% 6 0,31
describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis
given 2n=6 3 12% 6 33,34,35 32,36,45
discuss crossing over and recombination in
meiosis 2 8% 4 4,5 39, 40
explain the significance or applications of
mitosis/meiosis 1 4% 2 37,38

identify disorders and diseases that result

from the malfunction of the cell during the 2 8% 4 41, 42, 43,44
cell cycle
100
26 50 35 10 5
TOTAL %

Prepared by:
Ivy B. Asuncion
SHS Teacher II
Checked & Reviewed by:

Heidi F. Abelita
QA Team Chairman-Science

Noted & Approved:

Moises V. Pascua
School Head