Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Vallega St., Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

2018-2019
GRADE 10 SCIENCE

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the largest part of the brain that is made of left and right hemispheres
and controls thinking, sensing, and voluntary movement of the body?
A. Cerebellum B. spinal cord C. medulla D. cerebrum

2. It is a small pea-sized gland that plays a major role in regulating vital body
functions and general well-being and is also referred to as the body's “master
gland” because it controls the activity of most other hormone-secreting glands.
A. pituitary B. pancreas C. thyroid D. adrenals

3. What hormone is responsible for the regulation of ovulation, menstruation and

development of secondary sex characteristics of females?

A. progesterone B. prolactin C. testosterone D. none of the

above

4. The menstrual cycle begins with the first day of bleeding and ends just before
the next menstrual period. In human females, periodic reproductive cycle is
completed approximately by how many days?
A. 10 days B. 28 days C. 18 days D. 40 days

5. Homeostasis is attained through the regulation of the bodily functions by the

endocrine and nervous systems. Body system maintains this by way of feedback
mechanism in the form of______.
A. sweating  B. exhaling C. urine production  D.
radiation 

6. Which of the following glands is not functioning properly if a person is having

calcium and phosphorus deficiency?
A. parathyroid B. thyroid C. pancreas D. pituitary

7. DNA and RNA both carry genetic information. However, notable differences are
present among them. For example, the sugar in RNA is _____, while the sugar in
DNA is _______.
A. deoxyribose, ribose C. ribose, deoxyribose
B. ribose, phosphate D. ribose, uracil

8. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about fossils?

A. fossils represent the remains of once-living organisms.

B. fossils are the remains of extinct organisms.

C. fossils can be in the form of shells, bones, petrified trees, and footprints. 
 D. fossils can only form in metamorphic rocks.

9. Patau Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which a person has 3 copies of genetic

material instead of the usual 2 copies. Patau’s syndrome occurs due to:
A. trisomy of 10 chromosomes C. trisomy of 11 chromosomes
B. trisomy of 12 chromosomes D. trisomy of 13 chromosomes

10. Organisms which are most fit for their environment survive, reproduce,
and pass more of their genes on to the next generation while unfit organisms
die. According to Darwin's theory of evolution, how do new species evolve?
A. by artificial selection C. by natural selection
B. by unnatural selection D. none of the above

11. Mambukal is known for its calming beauty, a natural park brought about
by its forest, sulfur spring, bats and bird species which makes it more attractive
to tourists. Which of the following classification of value of biodiversity is
described?
A. direct economic value C. indirect economic value
B. aesthetic value D. both A and C

12. As human population and consumption increase, wildlife habitat is

converted to houses and highways. Forests are cut down for building materials,
fuel, and paper.Which of the following causes a decreasing wildlife population
which leads to the cause of extinction of various species  in most places in our
country?

A. loss of limiting factor C. loss of natural disturbances

B. loss of habitat D. loss of carrying capacity

13. The Central Nervous System serves as the main processing center of the
entire nervous system. It is made up of ____________.
A. brain and spinal cord C. spinal cord and spinal nerves
B. spinal nerves and cranial nerves D. all of the above

14. Hormones greatly influence the growth and development, metabolic

processes. Its vital function is the physical and emotional well-being of any
organism. Which of the following statement is NOT a function of hormones?
A. maintain homeostasis C. influence metabolism
B. influence growth and development D. breaking down nutrients

15. Which of the following hormones directly controls the menstrual cycle?
I. Estrogen
II. Progesterone
III. Follicle stimulating hormone (FHS)
IV. Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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

16. Having a balanced level of hormones is essential to proper fertility. FSH or

follicle-stimulating hormone is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced
by the pituitary gland in the body. What is the function of the FSH to female
reproductive organ? It matures the egg/eggs
A. in the uterus C. in the womb
B. in the cervix D. in the ovaries
17. Negative feedback is a key regulatory mechanism for physiological
function in living things. Which of the following are examples of negative
feedback?
A. body temperature C. fever
B. amount of water in blood D. hormones in the blood

18. DNA replication is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself during
cell division. Which of the following happen first in order for DNA replication to
occur?

A. DNA polymerase binds to the leading strand.

B. DNA is unwound.

C. Hydrogen bonds form between bases.

D. Chromosomes condense.

19. Mutation, is the change in the blue print of life which is referred to our
DNA in which all phenotypic expressions are coded. What type of mutation is
the following: AGTTACCAGC to AGTTTACCAGGC
A. deletion B. insertion C. inversion D. translocation

20. Relative dating methods is used to determine the order in which a series
of events occurred. Why do geologist use relative dating in the study of fossils?

A. to determine the number of rock layers.

B. to find the age of rock by comparing with rocks in the other layer.

C. to determine how rocks composition has changed over time.

D. to identify past life that once lived in rock layer.

21. Evolution is the theory that describes that all living things that exist today
developed from earlier types. The differences between them resulted from
changes that happened over many years. 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 mutation, there is evolution

22. Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the

land available for other uses and is considered to be one of the contributing
factors to global climate change. Among the following, what are the
consequences of deforestation?
 A. increased population in cities building of more infrastructure
B. soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, loss of ability to remove CO 2
C. more mercury and cyanide released into rivers
D. land conversion

23. Organisms are often faced with a changing or variable environment. The
environment includes not only physical factors such as climate, resources
availability, but also living factors such as predators, prey, and
competitors. What may result when the environment becomes unfavorable to
the organism?
I. The organisms may die
II. The organisms may adapt
III. The organisms may move to another place

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

24. Pollution occurs when pollutants contaminate the natural surroundings

and brings about changes that affect our normal lifestyles adversely. Which of
the following statement is true about pollution?
A. pollution is any environmental change that adversely affects living things.
B. pollution can lead to disease.
C. pollution is the contamination of air, soil, water and environment.
D. all of the above

25. A neuron is a cell that carries electrical impulses considered as the basic
units of the nervous system and its most important part is the brain.
Every neuron is made of the following parts:
A. brain, spinal cord, and vertebral column C. dendrite, axon, and cell
body
B. sensory and motor D. cortex, medulla and sheath

26. Our bodies have a system in place which enables us to react quickly,
unconsciously to a stimulus. It is called reflex reactions where the nervous
system sends messages back and forth in the body for us to react. Which of
the following follows the correct order?
A. receptor, sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector
B. receptor, effector, sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron
C. receptor, sensory neuron, effector, interneuron, motor neuron
D. receptor, interneuron, sensory neuron, motor neuron, effector

27. Glands and hormones release and regulate many processes in the body
like growth, puberty, metabolism and reproduction. Hormones play a role in
almost everything we do. What particular gland in the endocrine system is
involved as shown in the picture below?

A. growth hormone from anterior pituitary gland.

B. adrenal gland produces adrenalin to boost energy.
C. thymus for immune system.
D. pancreas to release insulin to deposit excess sugar in muscles and liver.
28. If one side of a DNA molecule contains the following sequence of
nucleotides, AGTCCG, the complementary sequence on the other side would be:
A. GCCTGA B. TCAGGC C. AGTCCG D. CTGAAT

29. A DNA strand with the sequence AACGTAACG is transcribed. What is the
sequence of the mRNA molecule synthesized?
A. AACGTAACG C. UUGCAUUGC
B. AACGUAACG D. TTGCATTGC

30. The term trisomy is used to describe the presence of three chromosomes,
rather than the usual matched pair of chromosomes. The person with this
karyotype below is a

A. Down Syndrome

B. Turner Syndrome

C. Edwards Syndrome

D. Patau Syndrome

31. A fossil is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living

thing from a past geological age. Examples include bones, shells, exoskeletons,
stone imprints of animals or microbes, hair, etc. Where most fossils are likely
found?
A. sedimentary rocks that are 500 million years old.
B. icebergs that are 500 billion years old.
C. amber that is over 8 billion years old.
D. volcanic rocks that are 50 million years old.

32. Cocolisap infestation outbreak has been declared in some parts of the
Philippines. The cocolisap feeds on the sap of the coconut tree and injects toxic
enzymes, resulting in discolored leaves and deformed plant tissues that retard
its growth. This result in the decrease of the survival rate of coconut tree. Which
of the following factors limit the population of the coconut tree?
A. disease and parasites C. emigration
B. predation D. competition for resources

33. Organisms struggle for existence in order to survive; they compete for food
and space. Organisms with favorable characteristics survive and reproduce. In
regard to evolution, what exactly does “fittest” mean in the survival of the
fittest?
A. the organisms that produces most surviving offspring
B. the longest lived organism
C. the strongest organism
D. the organism that is healthiest

34. The forelimbs of the human, whale and bat are a structure that performs
different functions in the different environment. What type of structure are the
following?
 A. analogous
B. divergent
C. homologous
D. convergent

35. A person breeds guinea pigs in a cage. After few generation, the breeder
observes that the guinea pig is more aggressive towards each other, the young
are less healthy and more young guinea pigs die. What do you think will happen
to the population of the guinea pig?
A. the population will remain the same. C. the population will increase.
B. the population will decrease. D. the population is not
affected.

36. Based on the number of difference in amino acid sequence, which pair of
organism is least related to each other?
A. fruit fly-wheat
B. fruit fly-pigeon
C. human-horse
D. human-wheat

37. RNA helps the ribosomes to choose the right amino acid which is required
in the synthesis of new proteins in the body. Which is NOT a type of RNA?
A. messenger RNA (mRNA) C. ribosal RNA (rRNA)
B. shorter RNA (sRNA) D. transfer RNA (tRNA)

38. The presence of wastes such as plastic bags and motor oil in lakes and
streams that are found kilometers away from developed areas suggests that:
A. ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter the balance of
ecosystem.
B. recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.
C. processes can alter ecosystem stability.
D. direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.

39. What do deforestation, declining biodiversity and habitat fragmentation

share in common?

A. all of these conditions are easily reversible

B. all of these conditions occur only in developing countries
C. all of these conditions occur only in industrialized countries
D. they all result from human activity

40. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that carries the genetic

instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and reproduction of
all known living organisms and many viruses. DNA is called the "blueprint of
life" because:
A.it is like a fingerprint
B. it has a blue color
 C. it contains the plans for building an organism
D. it can relay messages to other molecules

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GRADE 10
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Average
Number of Items
Number of Days

Easy (60%) Difficult (10%)

(30%)
Percentage

Learning Competencies
Understand
Remember

Evaluate
Analyze

Create
Apply

12 12 6 6 2 2
Coordinated Functions of the Reproductive, Endocrine, and Nervous Systems
1. Describe the parts of the reproductive
4 7.5 3 1 1 1 0 0 0
system and their functions; S10LT-IIIa-33
Explain the role of hormones involved in the
female and male reproductive systems; 4 15 6 3 1 2 0 0 0
S10LT-IIIb-34
3. Describe the feedback mechanisms
involved in regulating processes in the 4 7.5 3 1 2 0 0 0 0
female reproductive system; S10LT-IIIc-35
4. Describe how the nervous system 2 5.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0
coordinates and regulates these feedback
mechanisms to maintain homeostasis.
S10LT-IIIc-36
Heredity: Inheritance and Variation
5. Explain how protein is made using
4 15.0 6 1 1 2 0 1 1
information from DNA; S10LT-IIId-37
6. Explain how mutations may cause
changes in the structure and function of a 4 7.5 3 1 1 1 0 0 0
protein; S10LT-IIIe-38
Biodiversity and Evolution
7. Explain how fossil records, comparative
anatomy, and genetic information provide 4 12.5 5 1 1 0 3 0 0
evidence for evolution;S10LT-IIIf-39
Explain the occurrence of evolution; S10LT-
4 7.5 3 1 1 0 1 0 0
IIIg-40
Ecosystem
9. Explain how species diversity increases
the probability of adaption and survival of
4 7.5 3 1 1 0 1 0 0
organisms in changing environment; S10LT-
IIIh-41
10. Explain the relationship between
population growth and carrying capacity; and 4 7.5 3 0 1 0 0 1 0
S10LT-IIIi-42
11. Suggest ways to minimize human impact
on the environment. 3 7.5 3 1 1 0 0 0 1
S10LT-IIIj-43