Science
End-of-term Exam Practice
1st Quarter
Due Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014
Ninth grade-9A& B
Total Points: 31
Points Obtained:
Grade:
Student’s name: ___________________________________________________________
Multiple Choice
Instructions: Read the following incomplete sentences carefully. Mark an “x” inside the
correct answer. (10 points; 1 point each correct answer)
1. The ability to distinguish between two nearby objects is called ___________________.
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(
(
X
)
)
)
lens
resolution
transmission
magnification
2. ___________________ are tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions in the cell.
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X
(
(
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)
)
organs
organelles
ribosomes
chloroplasts
3. ___________________ forms when two or more elements combine chemically.
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(
(
)
)
X
)
mixture
substance
compound
chemical compound
4. The diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane is known as
___________________.
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(
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X
)
)
)
osmosis
diffusion
transport
selective transport
5. The process in which large particles enter the cell is known as ___________________.
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(
X
(
)
)
)
diffusion
exocytosis
endocytosis
phagocytosis
6. The basic unit of structure and function in living things is known as ___________________.
X
(
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(
)
)
)
cell
mass
matter
molecule
Matching
Instructions: Read the words in “Column A” and their definitions in “Column B”. Match each
word to its definition by writing the letter in the parentheses provided. (4 points)
Column A
Column B
lipid
( C
)
a. Form part of a cell’s membrane. It also makes up parts of
organelles within a cell.
nucleic acid
( B
)
b. Very long organic molecules. They contain the instructions
that carries information about an organism and is passed
from parent to offspring.
carbohydrates
( D
)
c. Cell membranes mostly consist of this compound. Cells store
proteins
( A
Identification
energy from this compound for later use.
)
d. This energy-rich organic compound is an important component
of some cell parts. It is also found on cell membranes.
Instructions: Look at the following chart carefully. Mark an “X” in the spaces provided for
each structure present in plant and animal cells. (12 points; 1 point each correct answer)
Structure
Cell
Cell
Mitochondria
Wall Membrane
Nucleus Endoplasmic
X
Reticulum
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chloroplasts Golgi
Appartus
X
X
Plant Cell
X
Animal
Cell
Production
Instructions: Read the following questions below carefully. Answer by writing complete
sentences on the lines provided. (9 points; 1 point for correct answer and 1 point for
proper sentence use.)
1. Which element do all organic compounds contain? (2 point)
They contain carbon.
2. What three things does the “Cell Theory” state? (4 points)
It states that all living cells come from other cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and
function in living things and that all living things are composed of cells.
3. What are the two types of microscopes? (3 points)
Two types of microscopes are light and compound microscopes.