KIARING HIGH SCHOOL

3rd GRADING EXAMINATION

GRADE 10 SCIENCE
S.Y. 2019 – 2020

PLEASE READ THE GENERAL INSTRUCTION FIRST:

1. You will be provided with answer sheet where you will write your answer.
2. For ALL items, please write the letter and the sentences/phrases of your chosen answer. This paper serves as
your questionnaire.
3. ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTION/S BEFORE TAKING THE TEST. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
QUESTIONS PROPERLY. If you have any question/s ASK YOUR TEACHER and not your classmate! Good
luck!
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MULTIPLE CHOICE. If necessary, PLEASE AVOID ANY ERASURES in your answer sheets.
1. How are you going to describe the structure of a DNA?
A. DNA contains the genetic material of organisms.
B. DNA’s complementary base pairs are held by hydrogen bonds.
C. DNA is a double helix molecule composed of two complementary strands of deoxyribonucleotides units.
D. All of the above describes the DNA structure.
2. What is RNA?
A. RNA is single stranded.
B. RNA is a segment coded from the DNA.
C. RNA serve as the site for attachment of mRNA and tRNA.
D. All of the above
3. What are the components of DNA and RNA molecule?
A. Sugar C. Phosphate group
B. Nitrogenous base D. All of the above
4. Which of these DO NOT describe DNA and RNA?
A. Only DNA is double stranded, while RNA is single stranded.
B. RNA is short, while DNA is long.
C. The DNA bases is the same as the RNA - ATCG
D. DNA is stuck in the nucleus, while mRNA leaves the nucleus.
5. Which of these is the Central Dogma of Biology in the correct order?
A. DNA  mRNA  Protein C. mRNA  DNA  Protein
B. DNA  Protein  mRNA D. Protein  DNA  mRNA
6. The following is the base sequence on one strand of a DNA molecule: A A T G C C A G T G G T
If this strand is replicated, which of the following is the complementary strand that is produced?
A. TCGTCCGTCTAG C. TTACGGTCACCA
B. AGCAGGCAGGGT D. UCGUCCUCUAGA
7. Based on the given DNA base sequence in item number 6, what will be the resulting strand if that DNA sequence is
being transcribed?
A. UUACGGUCACCA C. AGCAGGCAGAU
B. AGCAGGAGATC D. TCGTCCGTCTAG
8. How are you going to compare and contrast the DNA sequences from RNA sequences?
A. DNA sequence is a double stranded molecule while RNA is single stranded, but both of them contain
genetic materials.
B. DNA sequence contains the genetic material while RNA contains Protein, and both molecules are double
stranded.
C. DNA sequences are longer while RNA sequences are shorter, and both of them have the same nucleotide
bases.
D. DNA sequence are produced in the nucleus while RNA sequence produced in the ribosome, but both of
them performs the three processes of replication, transcription and translation.
9. Transcribe this DNA sequence: TACGTTACT
A. AUGCAAUGA C. AUGGATUGA
B. ATGCAATGC D. TACGTTACT
10. Which below is an accurate statement of the general mechanism of DNA synthesis?
A. From the perspective of the DNA template strands, one strand is made 5’ 3’ while the other strand is
made 3’  5’
B. The strands become separated during synthesis
C. Synthesis occur in both directions from the starting of synthesis
D. all of the above
11. What does semiconservative replication imply?
A. Each of the new double stranded DNA molecules contains one of the original intact strands and one
completely new strand
B. One of the new double stranded DNA molecules contains both the original strands, while other contains
two new strands
C. Each of the new double stranded DNA molecules contains strands that are composed of segments of
original and newly synthesize material.
D. All of the above
12. WhichA.of the
Replication.
following processes where the DNA directs the production C. of proteins?
Transcription
B. Translation D. Reproduction
13. Which of the following statements best describes about the role of protein in the Central dogma?
A. Protein controls the activities of the cell, as well as the life of an entire organism.
B. Protein is a nutrient needed by the body to make muscles and aids calcium to be absorb in the bones.
C. Protein controls the secretion of enzyme in every DNA processes.
D. Protein is the product of amino acids during translation which functions as the building block of cells
and as a nutrient needed by the body.
14. Proteins are the important material created after transcription. What changes will happen if all of our cells will not
produce proteins?
A. The cells in our body will not build strong bones and muscles.
B. The cells in our entire body will be affected including our brain.
C. The cells in our body will be weak and more worst will not handle diseases.
D. The cells in our body will result to variety of mutations.
15. Which of the following statement describes about the process of replication of DNA?
A. It is the process where sequences of DNA are process to build proteins.
B. It is the process where the sequence of DNA creates mRNA, tRNA and rRNA are helps to build
proteins.
C. It is the process where the DNA is copied to create two identical DNA’s.
D. It is the process where the DNA reproduce to make more DNA structures containing genetic material to
still perform and avoid genetic disorders.
16. Which of the following describes about the process of transcription of DNA with that of RNA?
A. It is the process where the DNA is being directed by RNA sequence to make mRNA with the help of
RNA polymerase.
B. It is the process where the mRNA is converted into a sequence of amino acids that make protein with the
help of tRNA.
C. It is the process where the complementary structure of two strands of DNA is being reflected to make
new templates of DNA bases by the help of RNA polymerase.
D. all of the above
17. Which of the following describes about the process of translation of proteins?
A. It is the process of converting information in the mRNA into a sequence of amino acids that make a
protein.
B. It is the process of converting information in the rRna into a protein.
C. It is the process of converting information from the tRNA into a sequence of DNA to produce Protein.
D. It is the process of converting information in the RNA to make amino acids with the help of DNA ligase
to make proteins.
18. What will happen to the DNA if the enzyme DNA Helicase separates the strand?
A. The two separated strands will become a perfect site for translation of messenger RNA.
B. The two separated strands will become individual strands ready for complementary strand added by the
DNA polymerase.
C. The two individual strand will be bond by the DNA Ligase since the DNA Helicase have incorrectly
separated it.
D. All of the above
19. The nucleotides in the DNA directs the order of nucleotides in the messenger RNA in a process of transcription. This
process was done outside the nucleus, the cytoplasm. There could be 10% of chances of displacement or changes of
nucleotides. What do you think will happen to the organism who is experiencing this occurence?
A. The organism might experience mutation on its genes and results to physical distortions.
B. The organism will not experience mutations or changes because small portions of genes are manipulated
incorrectly.
C. The organism could possibly become mentally and psychologically retarded because of the displacement
of nucleotides.
D. The organism will never be affected, but later on, this organism will notice the changes from its body.
20. What is mutation?
A. Mutation is the interaction of organisms to other organisms.
B. Mutation is the change in the genetic information results to phenotypic and genotypic characteristic
alterations.
C. Mutation is the result of unhealthy style of taking care of the life of an organism.
D. Mutation is the idea of understanding genetic disorders.

For items no. 21 – 22, please refer your answer to the illustration bellow.

21. 22. 23..

A. Translocation C. Inversion
B. Deletion D. Mutation
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27. Is there a possible solution to avoid mutation in the organisms’ cells? What will be your recommendation?
A. Yes, there is a solution, pregnants should avoid from any harmful radioactive materials, keep away from
harmful activities like taking dangerous drugs, doing extraneous activities and strictly stay at home
always.
B. Yes, the solution must be keep away from people who are known to have physical and mental distortion
due to chromosomal disorders, because you might acquire that.
C. Yes, there is a significant solution for this. Choose who you will marry wisely, investigate first the
background of your future spouse if they have a history of genetic disorder, so that your child will not
inherit or become a carrier of this chromosomal disorder.
D. Yes, there is an acceptable solution. Go to a physician, acquire tests and counseling. Whatever happens
or appearance of the offspring, accept it because abnormal genes cannot be alter anymore. Prescription
only lessen the severe effect but not cured.
28. Mutations does not only observed to the organism such as Human and animals, it is also observed on plants. Plant
genes is also manipulated to produce certain product that can adapt to any environment and attract consumers. What
does this imply?
A. Some plants are genetically modified to resist some certain situations like to severe environments, such
as droughts and flooding.
B. Some plants are grown from a modified DNA, not by seed, to a full grown mature plant.
C. Some plants have manipulated its own genetic information, with the help of human intelligence, to adapt
to several environments.
D. Some plants are genetically manipulated intended to make profits, plants can resist to climate change,
and at the same time it is the answer to surpass hunger to some developing countries.
29. Mutations cannot be prevented due to different lifestyles of people. As a grade 10 student you have already an idea
about the effects of mutation to any organism. If you will be ask, how are you going to value your life to avoid this
mutation?
A. Research about mutations and be educated.
B. Consume organically grown foods, not GMO’s
C. Start the next generation of yours with healthy lifestyle.
D. Depend on to what the doctor says only because they are the experts.
E. Choose medicine related courses in college to create treatment for any mutations.
30. Since Proteins is known to be the building block of cells and a nutrient needed by the body to build muscle, bones
and aids in growth and development of an embryo inside the womb of a pregnant person. What do you think will
happen to the embryo inside the womb if during the transcription of DNA and RNA, the codons which directs the
production of protein where unintentionally and incorrectly done by the system of the embryo?
A. The embryo survives until it became an organism.
B. The embryo will disappear because it will not be develop well.
C. A normal embryo will be the result, since it’s just a minor mistake of the system.
D. A normal embryo will grow but mutations will be noticeable when it becomes an adult.
31. What does chromosomal disorder mean?
A. Chromosomal disorder is the result of the mutations of DNA and RNA.
B. Chromosomal disorder is affected chromosome due to cellular distortion during apoptosis.
C. Chromosomal disorder is a case in which a significant sequence has gone wrong during meiosis.
D. Chromosomal disorder is the result of abnormal process in which the DNA is replicated in the
cytoplasm.
32. Physical characteristic distortions and mental retardation are some of the symptoms shown to an individual who has
chromosomal abnormalities. What factors should be change causing these abnormalities in the chromosome?
A. Medicines and technology.
B. Different lifestyles of a certain organism.
C. In general, it is genetically acquired from family generations.
D. It has been from evolution where unique genes and structures are designed to adapt to the environment.
E. A, B and C only
32. Which of the following result of chromosomal disorder is where the condition of a person is named after the sound
of a high-pitched cats cry?
A. Down’s syndrome C. Edwards syndrome
B. Cri-du-chat syndrome D. Jacobs syndrome
33. Which of the following syndrome describes as the condition where a female sexual characteristics are present but
underdevelop, they have a webbed neck just like a cobra snake?
A. Turner’s syndrome C. Down’s syndrome
B. Klinefelter’s syndrome D. Edwards syndrome
34. What do you call of this most common syndrome caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, with features like
slanting eyes and mild to moderate mental retardation?
A. Klinefelter’s syndrome
B. Cri-du-chat syndrome
C. Down’s syndrome
D. Jacobs syndorme
For items 35 and 36 ONLY, read the statements properly. Identify which statement makes the sentence incorrect and
write the letter and the phrase of your choice. If you think that the sentence is correct write E. TRUE in your
answer sheet.
35. Mutations are changes in genetic material, changes in DNA code, thus a change in a gene. TRUE
A B C D E
36. Translocation occurs when a piece of chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. TRUE
A B C D E
37. Where can most of the fossils be found?
A. Sedimentary rocks C. Lava flow
B. Granite rock D. Black soil
38. In what Era can the oldest fossils be found?
A. Cenozoic C. Paleozoic
B. Mesozoic D. Pre-Cambrian
39. Which is a more definite characteristic to show relatedness of two organisms?
A. Similarity in development C. Similarity in structure
B. Similarity in courting behaviour D. Similarity in genomic DNA
40. Which pairs of animals show a correct example of homologous structures?
A. Wings of butterfly and bat
B. Flippers of whale and forelimb of cat
C. Fingers of humans and arms of starfish
D. Tongue of frog and proboscis of mosquito
41. Which of the following statements DOES NOT show the process of adaptation?
A. Certain group of birds eating different kinds of food.
B. Dying out of dinosaurs during Cretaceous period.
C. The finches in Galapagos with different beaks.
D. A child learning to walk on his own.
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45. Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe evolution?
A. Evolution is continuous C. The world is stable and unchanging
B. Evolution refers to change D. If there is mutation, there is evolution.
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48. Which of the following statements best explain the Theory of natural Selection?
A. In nature, the organisms with desirable characteristics may survive while those with weaker traits are
not.
B. Organs that are not used may disappear while organs that are constantly used may develop.
C. Organisms develop desirable structures to survive in a given environment.
D. Acquired characteristics of parents can be passed on to offsprings.
49. Which of the following statement explains Lamarck’s Theory of Use and Disuse?
A. Body structures develop because they are used extensively.
B. Body structures develop because they are not in use.
C. Body structures develop because of competition.
D. Body structures develop because of mutation.
50. Which of the following statements support the idea that extinction is necessary?
A. To give way for other organism to develop.
B. To let other organism evolve and progress.
C. To know who is the fittest.
D. All of the above.
51. Based on the evidence of evolution, why did organisms need to change and adapt to its environment?
A. Organisms need to change and adapt in order to become the most aggressive and have the advance
defence mechanism than the other organism.
B. Organisms need to change and adapt in order to become the most dominant organism.
C. Organisms need to change and adapt just to survive the severe and dangerous environment.
D. Organisms need to change and adapt to compete for food and shelter.
52. Comparative anatomy studies certain organisms that indicate similarities in anatomical features, while Embryonic
developments among groups of organisms reveals similarities that suggest common ancestry. Would this
information be useful if you are going to study evolution?
A. Yes, because it will help me identify the origin of every each organism alive before and today.
B. Yes, because it has revealed the truth behind how the formation of the Planet Earth started.
C. Yes, in some certain situations like how did the animals buried by lava flow.
D. Yes, but theories might show conspiracy so it could be a waste of time.
53. According to Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection, organisms which are well adapted to the environment most
likely to survive than those organisms which are less adapted. Here in the Philippines, we do care of our localized
animals but some animals are nearly endangered. What will be the best solution to prevent the total extinction of the
species living in our country?
A. Arrest illegal hunters and do not introduce new species in a certain herd or group of species.
B. Wild animals should be in the wild. Let these species live their lives.
 C. Do not consume or sell animals protected by the government.
D. All of the above
54. Based on Lamarck’s theory organisms’ change in response to their environment and with this, the change may
acquire by their offspring. If a lady keeps on using whitening soups and taking supplements like glutathione to
become as white as Snow-white, do you think her child can inherit the color of her whiter skin?
A. Yes, because whitening soup whitens the skin and with help of supplement, the effect will increase to a
hundred percent chance that my child will become as white as the mother.
B. Maybe, there could be chances that the child will have a whiter skin as it mother.
C. No, the skin color has been coded to the genetic material of an organism, artificial whitening solution
cannot be acquire by the offspring.
D. None of the above.

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