Biology
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Cells and Organisms
SubtopicCells and Organisms under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes the function of muscle cells?
A.Transporting minerals
B.Absorbing sunlight
C.Contracting to help movement
D.Producing mucus
- 2.
Which calculation is used to find the magnification of a drawing?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
What is the correct way to carry a microscope?
A.By the eyepiece only
B.With one hand on the arm and one hand under the base
C.By the stage
D.Using the electric cord
- 4.
Which cell is adapted by being very long to send signals quickly?
A.Muscle cell
B.Nerve cell
C.Root hair cell
D.Sperm cell
- 5.
The diagram shows a group of cells on the underside of a leaf as seen under a microscope. What is the primary function of the specialized cells labeled 'P'?
A.To transport water from the roots to the leaf
B.To control the exchange of gases like carbon dioxide
C.To carry out the majority of the plant's photosynthesis
D.To provide a waterproof barrier for the leaf
- 6.
The diagram shows a unicellular organism called an Amoeba. Which structure, labeled 'X', is a finger-like projection used by the cell for both movement and capturing food?
A.Pseudopod
B.Cilia
C.Contractile vacuole
D.Flagellum
- 7.
When observing a cell under a microscope, you notice it has a nucleus, a cell wall, but no chloroplasts. Which of the following could it be?
A.An animal cell
B.A root hair cell
C.A palisade cell
D.A red blood cell
- 8.
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between a cell's surface area and its ability to absorb nutrients?
A.As a cell increases in size, its surface area to volume ratio decreases, making nutrient absorption less efficient.
B.Larger cells always absorb nutrients more efficiently because they have more membrane.
C.The shape of a cell has no impact on its ability to absorb nutrients.
D.Small cells have a smaller surface area to volume ratio, making them more efficient at waste removal.
- 9.
What is the main function of the ciliary muscles in the human eye?
A.Changing the shape of the lens to focus light
B.Moving the eyeball within the socket
C.Opening and closing the pupil
D.Sweeping dust away from the cornea
- 10.
The diameter of a plant cell is . If a student uses a microscope with a eyepiece and a objective, what will be the apparent diameter of the cell?
A.B.C.D.
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Classification and Variation
SubtopicClassification and Variation under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is a characteristic of all living things represented by the 'N' in MRS GREN?
A.Nucleus
B.Nutrition
C.Nature
D.Nerves
- 2.
In a dichotomous key, how many choices are typically offered at each step?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
- 3.
What is the scientific name for the 'wise human'?
A.Homo sapiens
B.Panthera leo
C.Canis familiaris
D.Equus caballus
- 4.
Which feature is commonly used to classify plants into different groups?
A.The way they move
B.The presence of seeds or spores
C.The color of their roots
D.The speed of their growth
- 5.
A student finds a plant leaf that is broad (not needle-shaped), has a jagged edge, and is divided into multiple lobes. Using the provided dichotomous key, which plant does this leaf belong to?
A.Magnolia
B.Pinus
C.Acer
D.Holly
- 6.
Which of the following is a genetic cause of variation?
A.A scar from an injury
B.Muscle development from exercise
C.The combination of genes during fertilization
D.Hair length due to a haircut
- 7.
What do we call a diagram that uses a series of paired questions to identify an organism?
A.A food web
B.A dichotomous key
C.A pedigree chart
D.A Venn diagram
- 8.
An organism is multicellular, has a cell wall made of cellulose, and contains chlorophyll. Which kingdom does it belong to?
A.Animalia
B.Fungi
C.Plantae
D.Prokaryote
- 9.
In classification, the term 'Phylum' is situated between which two levels?
A.Kingdom and Class
B.Class and Order
C.Order and Family
D.Genus and Species
- 10.
Which of the following is NOT an arthropod?
A.A spider
B.A crab
C.An earthworm
D.A butterfly
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Living Things in their Environment
SubtopicLiving Things in their Environment under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the name for the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment?
A.Geology
B.Ecology
C.Chemistry
D.Astronomy
- 2.
Which of these is a way that humans can positively impact the environment?
A.Littering in the park
B.Cutting down forests for wood
C.Setting up wildlife conservation areas
D.Pouring oil down the drain
- 3.
What is an example of a structural adaptation in a fish?
A.Swimming in a school
B.Having gills to breathe underwater
C.Hiding in rocks
D.Migrating to warmer water
- 4.
Why are rainforests often called the 'lungs of the Earth'?
A.They breathe like humans
B.They produce a large amount of oxygen
C.They are shaped like lungs
D.They absorb all the oxygen from the air
- 5.
What role do scavengers play in an environment?
A.They hunt and kill live prey.
B.They consume the carcasses of animals that are already dead.
C.They make food from sunlight and water.
D.They only eat plant material.
- 6.
Which of the following is an example of an organism's adaptation to a cold climate?
A.Small surface area to volume ratio (e.g., small ears).
B.Large, thin ears to radiate heat.
C.Being active only during the heat of the day.
D.Producing very little urine to conserve water.
- 7.
What is 'bioaccumulation'?
A.The build-up of biomass in a producer.
B.The increase in the number of individuals in a population.
C.The build-up of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism.
D.The collection of different species in a single habitat.
- 8.
A scientist finds that the biomass of herbivores in a meadow is , while the biomass of the grasses they eat is . What is the percentage efficiency of biomass transfer?
A.10%
B.20%
C.1%
D.90%
- 9.
Which of the following describes the 'niche' of an organism?
A.The functional role and position of a species within its environment
B.The physical location where a population of a species lives
C.The collection of all the different species living in one area
D.The maximum population size that an environment can support
- 10.
In a forest ecosystem, 'Species X' and 'Species Y' both eat the same berries. If the berry bushes are destroyed, Species X survives by eating leaves, but Species Y dies out. Species X is a ______, and Species Y is a ______.
A.Generalist; Specialist
B.Specialist; Generalist
C.Producer; Consumer
D.Carnivore; Herbivore
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The Human Digestive System
SubtopicThe Human Digestive System under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens to the rate of enzyme activity if the temperature is slightly increased toward the optimum?
A.It decreases
B.It increases
C.It stays the same
D.The enzyme dies
- 2.
Which organ secretes enzymes into the duodenum via a duct?
A.Heart
B.Pancreas
C.Lungs
D.Kidney
- 3.
Which specific process occurs in the ileum part of the small intestine?
A.Ingestion of food
B.Production of bile
C.Absorption of digested nutrients
D.Storage of feces
- 4.
In the lock and key model of enzyme action, what does the 'lock' represent?
A.The Substrate
B.The Active Site of the Enzyme
C.The Product
D.The Temperature
- 5.
Where is the ileum located within the digestive system?
A.It is the first part of the large intestine
B.It is the final section of the small intestine
C.It is the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach
D.It is the organ that produces bile
- 6.
Which of the following describes a 'chemical' digestion process?
A.Teeth grinding a piece of apple
B.The stomach churning and mixing food
C.Enzymes breaking down a protein molecule into amino acids
D.The tongue pushing food to the back of the throat
- 7.
Saliva contains more than just enzymes. What is another function of saliva during digestion?
A.It provides for the mouth
B.It moistens food to make it easier to swallow
C.It breaks down proteins into amino acids
D.It turns fats into fatty acids
- 8.
What is the relationship between the pancreas and the small intestine?
A.The small intestine produces hormones that make the pancreas digest food
B.The pancreas secretes digestive juice into the duodenum via a duct
C.The small intestine sends undigested food to the pancreas for further processing
D.The pancreas absorbs nutrients that were missed by the small intestine
- 9.
A child has a diet deficient in protein. Which of the following digestive processes would be most negatively impacted over time?
A.Mechanical digestion by teeth
B.Production of all digestive enzymes
C.Absorption of water in the colon
D.Storage of bile in the gall bladder
- 10.
Which of the following is true about the absorption of glucose in the small intestine?
A.It occurs only through the large intestine
B.It requires a high concentration of bile salts
C.It moves into the blood capillaries within the villi
D.It is transported directly to the lungs for respiration
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The Human Respiratory System
SubtopicThe Human Respiratory System under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens to the air pressure inside the lungs when the volume of the chest increases during inhalation?
A.The pressure increases
B.The pressure decreases
C.The pressure stays the same
D.The pressure disappears
- 2.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the human respiratory system?
A.Bronchus
B.Esophagus
C.Trachea
D.Alveolus
- 3.
What is the sheet of muscle that separates the thorax from the abdomen?
A.The rib cage
B.The diaphragm
C.The intercostal muscle
D.The trachea
- 4.
Which gas makes up the majority of the air we inhale?
A.Oxygen
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Nitrogen
D.Water vapor
- 5.
Which of these gases is the most abundant in exhaled air?
A.Oxygen
B.Nitrogen
C.Carbon dioxide
D.Water vapor
- 6.
What happens to the ribcage when a person takes a deep breath in?
A.It moves down and in
B.It stays in a fixed position
C.It moves up and out
D.It compresses the lungs
- 7.
Why is the left lung slightly smaller than the right lung in humans?
A.To allow more room for the liver
B.Because it contains fewer alveoli
C.To make room for the heart
D.Because the left bronchus is shorter
- 8.
Which of the following is an accurate description of how the ribcage moves during exhalation?
A.Upwards and outwards to increase volume.
B.Downwards and inwards to increase pressure.
C.Upwards and inwards to decrease pressure.
D.Downwards and outwards to decrease volume.
- 9.
If a person holds their breath, what eventually forces them to take a breath?
A.The brain detects that oxygen levels have dropped to zero.
B.The rising level of carbon dioxide in the blood reaches a threshold that triggers the respiratory center.
C.The lungs begin to shrink and trigger pain receptors in the chest.
D.The heart stops beating until a new breath of air is taken.
- 10.
Which of these factors is most likely to cause the 'burning' sensation in muscles during a sprint?
A.The buildup of carbon dioxide in the muscle tissues.
B.The depletion of all water in the muscle cells.
C.The accumulation of lactic acid from anaerobic respiration.
D.The friction of the muscle fibers sliding past each other.
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The Human Circulatory System
SubtopicThe Human Circulatory System under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which component of blood lacks a nucleus when mature to make more room for oxygen?
A.White blood cell
B.Red blood cell
C.Platelet
D.Plasma cell
- 2.
What is the main function of the coronary arteries?
A.To supply blood to the lungs
B.To supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle itself
C.To carry blood to the brain
D.To carry blood from the legs
- 3.
What does a pulse represent?
A.The lungs breathing in
B.The expansion of an artery as the heart beats
C.The flow of plasma into the brain
D.The closing of the stomach
- 4.
Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood into the right atrium?
A.Pulmonary vein
B.Aorta
C.Vena cava
D.Pulmonary artery
- 5.
The diagram illustrates the human double circulatory system. Which vessel represents the pulmonary artery, which carries deoxygenated blood at high pressure?
A.Vessel B
B.Vessel C
C.Vessel A
D.Vessel D
- 6.
What is the biological name for the liquid that leaks out of capillaries to bathe the cells?
A.Plasma
B.Tissue fluid
C.Cytoplasm
D.Hemoglobin
- 7.
Which of the following would cause the heart rate to decrease?
A.An increase in physical activity
B.Entering a state of deep sleep
C.Feeling a sudden sense of fear
D.Taking a deep breath during a sprint
- 8.
Identify the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body (head and arms) back to the heart.
A.Superior vena cava
B.Inferior vena cava
C.Pulmonary vein
D.Carotid artery
- 9.
A person has a condition where their blood does not clot easily. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A.A low concentration of fibrinogen in the plasma.
B.An abnormally high count of red blood cells.
C.A lack of iron in the diet leading to low hemoglobin.
D.A malfunction in the lymphocytes' ability to produce antibodies.
- 10.
Which of these is the correct function for the semi-lunar valves?
A.To prevent blood from flowing back into the ventricles from the arteries.
B.To prevent blood from flowing back into the atria from the ventricles.
C.To ensure that oxygenated and deoxygenated blood do not mix in the heart.
D.To control the flow of blood from the vena cava into the right atrium.
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Plants and Photosynthesis
SubtopicPlants and Photosynthesis under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which layer of the leaf is located at the very top and helps protect the internal tissues?
A.Lower epidermis
B.Upper epidermis
C.Spongy layer
D.Vein
- 2.
Which of the following is the correct word equation for photosynthesis?
A.Oxygen + Water -> Glucose + Carbon dioxide
B.Carbon dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen
C.Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + Water
D.Carbon dioxide + Glucose -> Water + Oxygen
- 3.
What is the primary function of the plant's stem in relation to photosynthesis?
A.To absorb carbon dioxide
B.To support the leaves and transport water
C.To store all the plant's oxygen
D.To make the plant green
- 4.
Which of these is an adaptation of a leaf for efficient photosynthesis?
A.Small surface area
B.Very thick and woody
C.Large surface area to capture light
D.Being purple in color
- 5.
What is the significance of the oxygen produced during photosynthesis for the plant itself?
A.The plant uses all of it for photosynthesis
B.The plant uses some of it for aerobic respiration
C.The plant stores it in the roots as starch
D.The plant uses it to absorb more water
- 6.
Which of the following cells does NOT contain chloroplasts?
A.Palisade mesophyll cell
B.Spongy mesophyll cell
C.Guard cell
D.Root hair cell
- 7.
What would be the most likely color of a hydrogencarbonate indicator in a tube with a plant in bright light?
A.Yellow
B.Orange
C.Purple
D.Red
- 8.
How do the cells in the spongy mesophyll differ from those in the palisade mesophyll?
A.They have no chloroplasts.
B.They are more rectangular and tightly packed.
C.They are irregular in shape and have fewer chloroplasts.
D.They are located on the outer surface of the leaf.
- 9.
A plant is given water containing a radioactive isotope of oxygen (). After several hours of photosynthesis, where would you expect to find the radioactive oxygen?
A.In the glucose produced.
B.In the oxygen gas released.
C.In the starch stored in the roots.
D.In the carbon dioxide in the air spaces.
- 10.
Which of the following is NOT a product of the chemical reactions that happen in a leaf after glucose is formed?
A.DNA
B.Proteins
C.Lipids
D.Nitrates
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Reproduction in Plants and Humans
SubtopicReproduction in Plants and Humans under Biology for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the human female, where does a zygote implant and grow into a fetus?
A.The wall of the uterus
B.Inside the ovary
C.In the vagina
D.In the cervix
- 2.
What is the name of the stalk that connects the stigma to the ovary?
A.Style
B.Filament
C.Petal
D.Ovule
- 3.
Which part of the stamen supports the anther?
A.Style
B.Filament
C.Sepal
D.Stigma
- 4.
Which part of the flower's carpel is sticky to ensure pollen grains stay on it?
A.Style
B.Ovary
C.Stigma
D.Anther
- 5.
Which part of the plant embryo grows upwards to become the stem and leaves?
A.The radicle
B.The plumule
C.The testa
D.The cotyledon
- 6.
Which of these is a female gamete?
A.Sperm
B.Pollen
C.Ova (Egg)
D.Zygote
- 7.
What is the function of the style in a flower?
A.To produce the ovules
B.To hold up the stigma and provide a path for the pollen tube
C.To protect the flower bud
D.To make the flower smell attractive
- 8.
Following successful implantation, what happens to the level of progesterone in a woman's body and why?
A.It drops sharply to allow the uterine lining to be replaced by the placenta.
B.It remains high to maintain the uterine lining and inhibit the release of further eggs.
C.It is completely replaced by testosterone to ensure fetal growth.
D.It fluctuates rapidly to stimulate the mother's immune system to accept the fetus.
- 9.
Which of these identifies the correct sequence of structures that sperm passes through within the male body during ejaculation?
A.Testes --> Urethra --> Sperm duct
B.Testes --> Sperm duct --> Urethra
C.Epididymis --> Ureter --> Urethra
D.Scrotum --> Bladder --> Urethra
- 10.
In the anatomy of a flower, what is the specific function of the 'micropyle' during the fertilization process?
A.It is the landing platform for the pollen grain.
B.It is the small opening through which the pollen tube enters the ovule.
C.It is the point where the fruit eventually detaches from the plant.
D.It is a gland that produces nectar to attract specific insects.
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