Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
High School Blvd. Brgy. Lourdes, City of San Fernando

Third Periodic Test in Grade 10 Science

S.Y.2018-2019

NAME; __________________________________________________SCORE; ______________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Write the letter of the best answer. (use capital letter)

1. Which of the following best describes the GnRH (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone)?
A. triggers the production of a substance
B. commands the pituitary glands to release two hormones
C. controls the development of a secondary sex characteristics
D. prepares the uterus from housing and developing the embryo
E.
2. The place where the mature sperm cells stored is
A. testis
B. urethra
C. epididymis
D. vas deferens

3. The following are the functions of the nervous system except

A. controls the mechanism in the body
B. controls the functions of the reproductive system
C. relays messages back and forth from the brain to the various parts of the body
D. transmits information through the spinal cord which extends from the drain down through the back.

4. The development of the secondary sex characteristics of male like the deepening of the voice,
enlargement of muscles and appearance is due to the production of
A. Testosterone
B. FSH and LH
C. Prostaglandin
D. Progesterone and estrogen

5. Which of the following affects the sperm production?

A. Temperature
B. Underwear
C. Genetics
D. Lifestyle

6. The following are the functions of the FSH and LH except

A. Stimulate the egg cells on the ovaries to mature
B. Stimulate the release of testosterone by the testes
C. Stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen
D. Responsible for the thickening of the uterine wall in preparation for pregnancy

7. Maria wants to plan family with her husband. The Oby-Gyne prescribed her to take pills, what do you
think is the reason?
A. They are safe
B. They are inexpensive
C. They contain hormones that control the functioning of the ovaries and uterus
D. Most pills have the combination of the oxytocin and prolactin to prevent ovulation

8. It serves as passageway of eggs from the ovary to the uterus is

A. Ovary
B. Uterus
C. Vagina
D. Oviduct
9. The following are the functions of the vagina except
A. Admits the penis to let the semen enter
B. An important factor in the development of an infant
C. It is stretch or torn during the first sexual intercourse.
D. Serves as a canal through which the baby passes during birth.

10. Which best describes the testes?

A. Responsible for the transfer of sperm cells
B. Produce the sperms and and the sex hormones androgen
C. Responsible for the development of sperm cells
D. Produce the sperms and the sex hormones testosterone

11. How is feedback mechanism describe?

A. Level of one substance does not affect the level of another substance
B. High level of one substance may prevent the production of another substance
C. Produces through the regulation of the bodily functions
D. Attained through the regulation of the bodily functions by the endocrine and nervous system

12. What is the function of the FSH follicle in the menstrual cycle?
A. Inhibits the production of progesterone
B. Stimulates the ovaries to release estrogen
C. Produces large amount of prostaglandin
D. Stimulate the release of LH

13. What most likely to happen when estrogen stimulates the release of LH?
A. Control s the production of progesterone
B. Stimulates the release of LH
C. Inhibits the release of estrogen
D. Produces high level of estrogen
E.
14. Which of the following inhibit the further release of luteinizing hormone?
A. High levels of estrogen
B. Low level of progesterone
C. Minimum level of estrogen
D. High levels of progesterone

15. How can the body system maintain homeostasis?

A. When body systems remain unbalance
B. Application of the feedback mechanism
C. Body systems function regularly
D. Maintains the normal function of the body system

16. Pedro and Mario stand 7 ft and 3 ft respectively, which best explain their condition?
I. Hormonal imbalance
II. Pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones
III. Prostate gland cannot make enough growth hormones
IV. A person with excessive secretion of growth hormones
A. I and II B. I only C. II and III D. II and IV

17. DNA B is copied from DNA A, how can one be sure that replication occurs in the system?
A. They are exactly the same as the original
B. The original is longer than the copied
C. The original should be different from the new one
D. Two strands of DNA are splitted into different phases

18. The following serve as the importance of DNA except

A. Dictates how an individual would look like
B. Determines the disease he/she is prone to
C. Identifies his/her ancestor
D. Discover the attitude of a person
 19. What makes the transcription differ from the replication?
A. All strands are used
B. Double strand will be used
C. Only one strand of DNA is used
D. Triple strand will be used

20. All RNA types play key roles in protein production except
A. mRNA
B. rRNA
C. TRNA
D. dRNA

21. What implications may occur when there is a change in the genetic code?
A. Inappropriate protein produces good cells
B. Results in the production of protein different from what is needed
C. It doesn’t matter because it’s the type of protein that is to be considered
D. Can be corrected through modern techniques

22. What makes DNA strand different from RNA strand?

A. DNA is a double helix molecule while RNA has single helix
B. DNA is compose of complementary strands while RNA is single stranded
C. DNA is replicated while RNA cannot be replicated
D. In DNA A bonds with T,C with G,in RNA A bonds with U, and cytosine bonds with guanine

23.A pregnant woman was exposed to a strong Electromagnetic Wave, what will the harmful effect be on the
part of the fetus?
A. nothing will happen
B. expose to mutagens
C. suffer from skin diseases
D. will affect the DNA sequence

24. In question # 23 which of the following factors that may affect the fetus
A. radiation
B. chemicals
C. viral infection
D. extreme temperature

25.A chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome, which of the following may happen?
A. may affect few genes
B .problems with cell division
C .disruption of protein made from the genes
D. may cause cancer in the brain

26.A person has only X instead of XX or XY, what characteristic does he possess?
A. Trisomy of chromosomes 21
B. Trisomy of chromosomes 28
C. has longer arms and legs
D. possesses an underdeveloped female sexual characteristic

27. Which of the following should be considered in studying the age of invertebrates?
A. bones
B. teeth
C.shells
D. carbon -14 content

28. How are forelimbs of dog and lizard classified as homologous structures?
A. the same origin with different functions
B. different functions same origins
C. different functions and environment
D .same origin and function
29.How can one prove that horses and zebras evolve from common anatomy?
A. homologous structure
B.analogous structure
C.same physical structure
D.same number of feet.

30.How are butterflies and bird compared?

A. similar adaptation to similar environment
B. same structure to different function
C. unrelated organism with similar function
D. related organism with dissimilar function

31. Rocks A, B, C and D are arranged according to their positions from top to bottom, which is the correct
sequence of rocks from oldest to youngest?
A. A,B,C,and D
B. D,C,B, and A
C. D,C,A and B
D. A,C,D and B

32. What qualities should an organism possessed if its structure is fitted to survive in a given environment?
A. can compete for food and space
B. a great chance of survival
C. likely to produce offspring
D. possess different characteristics and qualities

33. Lots of people died in Nepal due to earthquake, this refers to

A. density –dependent
B. density – independent
C. exponential population growth
D. logistic population growth

34. Which classification of diversity can you categorize the grape seeds which according to studies are
antioxidants?
A. aesthetic value
B. direct economic value
C. inverse economic value
D. indirect economic value

35. The following are some human activities that can help to protect and conserve biodiversity
Except
A. reduce the use of pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides
B. practice composting
C.use smoke belching car everyday
D. get involved with environmental projects in your community

36. The following are the activities that can be used to study the relationship of organisms except
A. fossil records
B. anatomical structures
C. embryonic development
D. Geologic time scale
For questions # 37-39.Study the given table below
Species pairings Number of
differences
in Amino
acid
Fruit fly-dogfish shark 26
Fruit fly-pigeon 25
Fruit fly-screwworm 2
Fruit fly-silkworm moth 15
Fruit fly-
tabaccohornworm moth 14
Fruit fly-wheat 47

37. Which pair of organisms appears to be more related to each other?

38. Which pair of organisms is the least related to each other?

39. Which best explains that humans, chimpanzee and gorilla have a common ancestry?
A. evidence from embryonic development
B. evolution from comparative anatomy
C. evidence from anatomical structure
D. DNA and amino acid sequence

40. Maria has a big problem when it comes to skin complexion, so she decided to consult Dra Belo, due to
modern technologies her problem was solved. Can her child inherit her acquired fairness? Why?
A. Yes, because she is her child
B. Yes, because the child comes from Maria
C. No, that is acquired to be inherited by her child
D. No, that is acquired and there were no change in cell and genetic formation

41. The building blocks of a protein molecule is known as

A. Amino acid
B. Genetic Code
C. Mutation
D. DNA replication

42. Barangay, Wawa has many resources to support its people but the population increases rapidly with low
mortality rate, which of the following is best described?
A. Logistic population growth
B. Exponential population growth
C.Density –dependent limiting factor
D. Density- independent limiting factor

43. Ants struggle for existence; they keep on looking for their food anytime of the day, what description
you can give?
A. has the ability to survive
B. would like to produce offspring
C. possess different characteristics and abilities
D. would like to bring greater chance of survival

44. Which of the following statements support the idea that extinction is necessary?
A. gives chances for other organisms to develop
B. let other organisms evolve and progress
C. to know who is the fittest
D. all of the above

45. Many schools in Pampanga are surrounded with fruit bearing trees and ornamentals. They provide
Shade and freshen the air, what value of species are they?
A.Aesthetic value
B.. Direct economic value
C. Indirect economic value
D. Inverse economic value
46 Increasing/ decreasing of population are alarming, what could be the reason for the situation?
A. Indicators of potential problems
B. Birth rate is greater than death rate
C. Death rate is greater than birth rate
D. Migration/emigration

47. The most common method in proper solid waste management is the 3Rs. Which best describe the
Word RECYCLE?
A. recycling organic materials
B. lessen the use or consumption of material goods.
C. processed materials into other useful products
D .make full use of materials before throwing them

48. Why Philippines is considered as one of the biologically richest country?

A. rich in marine animals
B. low degree of endemism
C. has terrestrial ecosystems
D. high biodiversity at various levels

49. Which of the following practices best conserve energy?

A. use private vehicle everyday
B. use environmental friendly fuel
C .increase the efficiency of your vehicle
D. use high end vehicles everyday

50 The following are some human activities that can help to protect and conserve biodiversity
Except
A. reduce the use of pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides
B. practice composting
C. use smoke belching car everyday
D. get involved with environmental projects in your community

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