SECOND WRITTEN TEST IN SCIENCE 10

QUARTER 3, SY 2021-2022

Instructions: Read each question carefully and write the correct answer in a
separate sheet of paper, or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything
on this test questionnaire.

1. The nervous system is like a communication network that transmits information

by electrical signals. Which of the following is the basic unit of nervous system?
A. Axon
B. Impulse
C. Neuron
D. Synapse

2. The nervous system is divided into two (2) major parts. In which division does the
brain and spinal cord belong?
A. Central Nervous System
B. Somatic Nervous System
C. Peripheral Nervous System
D. Autonomic Nervous System

3. If you step on a nail, what type of neuron will take that signal to the Central
Nervous System?
A. Interneurons
B. Motor
C. Sensory
D. Receptors

4. Study the figure below. Which structure is specialized to conduct impulses away
from the cell body?

Figure 1. A Nerve Cell

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A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

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5. “When you get cut, your skin cells release hormones that signal thrombocytes
(also known as platelets) to come and stop the bleeding. Thrombocytes then
release more hormones that signal even more thrombocytes to help stop bleeding.
The hormone signals continue until the cut is closed.” This is an example of what
type(s) of feedback mechanism?
A. Negative Feedback Mechanism
B. Positive Feedback Mechanism
C. Both A & B
D. No enough information

6. Homeostasis maintains a state of balance by using feedback mechanisms – either

positive or negative. Which of the following situations best applies a positive
homeostatic response?
A. After running, a jogger feels very thirsty.
B. A man sweats after biking 10 kilometers.
C. A woman shivers due to extreme cold temperature.
D. A teenager’s heart beats harder than normal after being frightened.

7. Linda is experiencing blurred vision, weight loss, nausea and slow-healing of sores
or cuts. Eventually, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This happens when
the body is not able to take up sugar (glucose) into its cells and use it for energy.
This results in a build-up of extra sugar in the bloodstream. Considering the
concept of feedback mechanism, what best advice would you give to Linda?
A. If she smokes, she should quit.
B. She should monitor her blood glucose and blood pressure levels.
C. If she is overweight, she should lose weight and exercise regularly.
D. If prescribed by healthcare provider, she should take medication and
insulin, and closely follow recommendations on how and when to take it.

8. Both the nervous system and endocrine system are important in enabling the body
for homeostasis. Homeostasis reaches and maintains a state of balance by using
feedback mechanisms. Which of the following statements support the concept of
homeostasis?
I. The levels of hormones within the body are controlled by feedback.
II. The nervous and endocrine systems work together to revive the body to its
normal state.
III. The amount of hormones in our body must be kept at the right level, but
exceeding is still considered okay.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II, and III

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9. Ben is walking along the beach in a hot summer day. The environmental
temperature is hotter than what his body is used to. How would his body respond
to regulate his internal body temperature in this situation?
A. Goose bump formation would be his body’s respond to the sudden increase
in temperature.
B. He would experience muscle contraction as it is the body’s usual reaction
to hot environment.
C. His body would use homeostatic mechanisms like sweating because the
environment is too hot.
D. He would experience shallow breathing in response to being exposed in
temperature hotter than the usual.

10. Fever is the body’s natural response to infection. A part of the brain called
hypothalamus raises the body temperature to create an environment that is
unfavorable for the bacteria or viruses that cause infectious disease. Is this
consistent with the concept of homeostasis?
A. Yes, increase in body temperature will eliminate the bacteria.
B. Yes, fever keeps body temperature and external temperature equal.
C. No, lowering the body temperature instead will eliminate the bacteria.
D. No, increase in body temperature will only allow the bacteria to take over.

11. The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) controls bodily functions when a
person is at rest. Will you classify PNS as an important part in the Autonomic
Nervous System?
A. Yes, it plays a vital role in controlling voluntary body movements.
B. Yes, it’s the one responsible for restoring the body to normal mode.
C. No, the only important part in the Autonomic NS is the Sympathetic NS.
D. No, because the Autonomic NS can function the same even without PNS.

12. Republic Act No. 11036, otherwise known as “Mental Health Act”, aims to break
the stigma around mental illness. The governing bodies in the education sector
(Department of Education (DepED), Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall
incorporate mental health in the school curricula. What concept can you best
formulate from this?
A. The government supports people with mental illness.
B. The education sector plays a big role in the implementation of this law.
C. This law is in response to the increasing cases of depression and suicide
among the Filipinos.
D. This law means that many people will finally receive much needed help to
matters concerning mental health.

13. Which of the following base pairs conforms with what is stated in Chargaff’s rule?
A. A=C and U=G
B. A=T and U=G
C. A=T and C=G
D. A=U and C=G
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14. If you were to follow through the path taken by the DNA, RNA and amino acids,
how would you arrange the processes in order to complete the whole protein
synthesis?
A. Replication – Transcription – Translation
B. Replication –– Translation –– Transcription
C. Transcription –– Replication –– Translation
D. Translation –– Transcription –– Replication

15. Jessica experiences excessive daytime sleepiness and difficulty in staying asleep
throughout the night. What amino acid can help her fix this problem?
A. Leucine is involved in immune function and energy regulation.
B. Methionine plays an important role in metabolism and detoxification.
C. Valine helps in stimulating muscle growth and is also involved in energy
production.
D. Tryptophan helps in making melatonin. This melatonin helps regulate
sleep-wake cycle.

For question number 16, refer to the Genetic Code Table below.

Genetic Code Table

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16. Which of the following order of bases shows the correct set of codes?
A. CAT – GUA – CAU – Histidine
B. TGA – ACU – UGA – Threonine
C. CAG – CAG – GUC – Glutamine
D. GGT – CCA – GGU – Glycine

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17. “DNA and RNA differ in their number of strands, location in cell, and
nitrogenous base pair.” Is this statement true?
A. True. DNA and RNA differ in all those aspects.
B. False. DNA and RNA only differ in their number of strands and location.
C. False. DNA and RNA only differ in their location and nitrogenous base pair.
D. Maybe. There’s no enough evidence that proves DNA and RNA differ with
each other.

18. We often see in movies that even if children were separated with their biological
parents for many years, they can still be verified if their DNAs match when a
DNA test is conducted. What concept can you formulate based on this?
A. DNA is essential for inheritance.
B. DNA is in every cell of every living thing.
C. DNA serves as our identity as it contains the information that makes us
who we are.
D. DNA dictates how a human develops and reproduces, and it provides
instructions for life and its processes.

19. Mutations are changes in the chromosome of organism. Which type of mutation
happens when base substitution results in generation of a codon that specifies
a different amino acid?
A. Deletion
B. Frameshift
C. Insertion
D. Missense

20. What type of chromosomal mutation is shown in the figure below?

Figure 2. Mutated DNA

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A. Deletion
B. Duplication
C. Inversion
D. Translocation

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21. Chromosome mutations are defined as any alterations that occur in the
chromosomes that are typically caused by errors during nuclear division or from
mutagens. Which of the following situations does NOT match with this
definition?
A. Ken, who is diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, experiences sudden weakness on
one side of his face.
B. Bella, who is diagnosed with Pallister Killian syndrome, experiences
intellectual disability, seizures, stiff joints, and heart defects.
C. Eric, who is diagnosed with Cat Cry syndrome, experiences symptoms
such as high-pitched cry, small head size, and low birthweight.
D. Iya, who is diagnosed with hemophilia which is a disease that inhibits the
ability of blood to clot, experiences longer bleeding when wounded.

22. Why are insertion and deletion (frameshift) mutations so harmful?

A. They often delete things that organisms need.
B. They insert things that an organism doesn't need.
C. Substitution mutations are more harmful than insertion and deletion
(frameshift) mutations.
D. They change all the codons from the mutation on down the line, which
changes the amino acid sequence.

23. Would a mutation in the DNA of a skin cell be passed on to an organism's

offspring?
A. Yes. Any change to the DNA is passed on to the offspring.
B. No. Only mutations that occur in the sex cells are passed on to the
offspring.
C. Maybe. Sex cells only use half of the body's genetic code. It might get the
copy of a gene that wasn't mutated.
D. Maybe. Without knowing the animal, it would be hard to tell whether or
not the mutation would be passed on because it differs from one organism
to another.

24. The survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changes in the
environment. Mutations increase the likelihood that a species will survive in a
changing environment. What concept can you formulate from this?
A. Mutations are the cause of disease in the species.
B. Mutations are a source of variation in the species.
C. Mutations are always passed on to next generations.
D. Mutations are not harmful when they occur in chromosomes.

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25. Viruses constantly change through mutation. When a virus has one or more new
mutations, it’s called a variant of the original virus. When viruses (such as the
coronavirus that causes COVID-19) have more exposure to the environment,
there’s a possibility of new variants being identified. What idea can you formulate
based on this?
A. Generally, mutations are dangerous.
B. There are also mutations in viruses, not just in humans.
C. Spreading of virus and its variants cannot be controlled or stopped.
D. The more the virus is exposed, the more chances of it being mutated.

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