Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
PIPISAN MAUG NATION HIGH SCHOOL
DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN SCIENCE 9
1ST QUARTER
GENERAL INSTRUCTION. SHADE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER ON THE
SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED. AVOID ERASURES OF ANSWERS USING
BALLBEN.
1. What system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the
cells?
a. circulatory b. digestive c. excretory d. respiratory
2. Which part of the respiratory system filters and warm the air upon entering it?
a. air sac b. bronchi c. nasal cavity d. diaphragm
3. How does the air enter our body?
a. nose ; nasal passage; trachea; bronchi; bronchioles; alveoli
b. nose; nasal passage; trachea; bronchioles; bronchi; alveoli
c. nasal cavity; nose; trachea; bronchioles; bronchi; alveoli
d. nasal cavity; alveoli; trachea
4. All of the following are associated with respiratory problems EXCEPT
a. unbalanced diet b. enough sleep c. pollutants d. smoking
5. You can keep your heart strong by:
a. Eating heart-shaped candy
b. Doing activities, like playing outside, riding your bike, and swimming
c. Smoking
d. Sleeping 18 hours a day
6. What is the basic unit of heredity?
a. Gene b. DNA c. autosome d. chromosome
7. What is/are the possible blood type/s of an offspring if both parents are type O?
a. A and B b. A and AB c. A, B and AB d. O only
8. In humans, maleness or femaleness is determined by a pair of sex chromosomes called X and Y.
What is the genotype for males?
a. XX b. XY c. XXY d. XO
9. What is the formula for photosynthesis?
a. 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12 O6 + 6O2
b. 6CO2 + 6O2 + light energy → C6H12 O6 + 6H2O
c. 6CO2 + 6H2O → C 6H12 O6 + 6O2 + light energy
d. 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12 O6+ 6O2
10. Which of the following molecules is a waste product of photosynthesis?
a. Oxygen b. Carbon dioxide c. Water d. Sugar
11. Which of the following is a natural factor that can lead to species extinction?
a. Deforestation b. Pollution c. Climate change d. Conservation efforts
12. What is the primary driver of climate change leading to species extinction?
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a. Volcanic eruptions b. Human activities c. Genetic mutations d. Natural disasters
13. Which of the following is an example of habitat destruction?
a. Introduction of non-native species c. Hunting and poaching
b. Global warming d. Clearing forests for agriculture
14. Acid rain, caused by industrial emissions, can lead to species extinction by ________.
a. Increasing genetic diversity c. Polluting freshwater resources
b. Enriching aquatic ecosystems d. Stimulating plant growth
15. Invasive species can significantly impact native populations through ________.
a. Promoting stability in the ecosystem
b. Enhancing biodiversity and genetic diversity
c. Outcompeting native species for resources
d. Facilitating mutualistic relationships
16. How do conservation efforts aim to prevent or reduce species extinction?
a. By promoting deforestation and habitat destruction
b. By enforcing overfishing and hunting
c. By conserving habitats and implementing protected areas
d. By encouraging the introduction of invasive species
17. Which part of a plant cell is responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis?
a. Nucleus b. Cell membrane c. Vacuole d. Chloroplast
18. In which part of the plant do most photosynthesis activities occur?
a. Leaves b. Stems c. Roots d. Flowers
19. What gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?
a. Oxygen b. Nitrogen c. Carbon dioxide d. Hydrogen
20. Which of the following structures is responsible for transporting water and nutrients between plant
roots and leaves?
a. Xylem b. Phloem c. Stomata d. Cuticle
21. What is the primary function of the stomata in plant leaves?
a. Gas exchange b. Water absorption c. Nutrient transport d. Photosynthesis
22. Which of the following best describes the structure of the mitochondrion?
a. A small, round organelle with a single membrane layer
b. A large, oval-shaped organelle with a double membrane layer
c. A small, disk-like organelle with multiple membrane layers
d. A large, irregular-shaped organelle with a triple membrane layer
23. What is the primary function of the mitochondrion?
a. Protein synthesis b. Cellular respiration c. Photosynthesis d. DNA replication
24. Where are mitochondria primarily found in eukaryotic cells?
a. Nucleus b. Cytoplasm c. Chloroplasts d. Cell wall
25. What is the main role of the inner membrane of the mitochondrion?
a. Synthesizing glucose b. Storing genetic material c. Producing ATP d. Regulating cell division
END OF THE TEST
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1d
2c
3a
4
5b
6a
7c
8b
9a
10 a
11 c
12 b
13 d
14 c
15 c
16 c
17 d
18 a
19 c
20 a
21 a
22 b
23 b
24 b
25 c
Answer key:
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