PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN GENERAL BIOLOGY 1

NAME: _______________________________________________ GRADE AND SECTION:

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TEACHER: MR. JESSIE F. PERALTA JR., LPT DATE: ______________________ SCORE:
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION: This is a 30 – item examination, read each direction written in every type of
test, write your answer clearly. AVOID ERASURE.

I. IDENTIFICATION.
Directions: Identity what is being asked on the following question. Choose your answers on the
box Write your answer on the space provided.
Cell Wall Organelles ER
Nucleiod Nucleus Cell Membrane
Golgi Body Lysosome Mitochondria
_____________1. It also called “little organs”; specialized structures found within the cell which
performs specific function vital to cellular life.
_____________2. Stores the cells DNA and controls and regulates cell activities.
_____________3. A large complex of protein and RNA which site of protein synthesis.
_____________4. A thin, double layer of protein and fat, which separates the inner contents of the
cell with its environment.
_____________5. It produces chemical energy needed to power the cell in the form of ATP.
II. LABELING.
Direction: Label the Diagram below with the following table:
Anaphase G2-prepare for for mitosis S-DNA replication
Interphase G1-cell growths Cytokinesis
Mitosis Telophase Cell Division
M-phase Prophase Metaphase

15.
Interphase
13.
12.
11.

10.
6.
14.
9.

The Cell
Cycle
Interphase
8.

7.

Interphase

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III. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer in each of the given question.

16. How do the contributions of Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow collectively support the
cell theory?
A) They each discovered different types of cells.
B) They provided evidence that all living organisms are made of cells and that cells arise
from pre-existing cells.
C) They developed new microscope techniques.
D) They discovered that cells are only found in plants and animals.

17. Why was Robert Hooke’s use of the term “cells” significant in the history of biology?
A) It marked the beginning of our understanding of the cell as the basic unit of life.
B) It suggested that cells were empty spaces in organisms.
C) It helped identify the nucleus as the control center of the cell.
D) It led to the discovery of cell division.

18. How did Leeuwenhoek’s observations of microorganisms in water challenge existing

scientific beliefs at the time?
A) They showed that all living organisms are multicellular.
B) They provided the first evidence that life could exist in previously unseen forms.
C) They confirmed that cells could form spontaneously.
D) They demonstrated that all cells have a nucleus.

19. How does Virchow’s principle "Omnis cellula e cellula" change our understanding of
how life perpetuates itself?
A) It implies that life can arise spontaneously.
B) It emphasizes that all living cells must come from other living cells.
C) It suggests that cells only form during reproduction.
D) It shows that cells organize themselves into complex structures.

20.Why is the process of cell division critical in the context of modern cell theory?
A) It ensures that genetic material is passed accurately from one generation of cells to the
next.
B) It allows cells to increase in size.
C) It leads to the formation of entirely new organisms.
D) It shows how cells can change into different types.

21. How does the cell membrane's function of regulating material passage demonstrate its
role in both plant and animal cells?
A) It creates energy for cell activities.
B) It maintains homeostasis by selectively allowing substances in and out, crucial for cell
survival.
C) It provides structural support unique to animal cells.
D) It stores genetic information necessary for reproduction.

22. Why are red blood cells uniquely suited to their function of oxygen transport in animal
tissues?
A) They have a round shape that allows them to move freely in the bloodstream.
B) They contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen efficiently for transport to other cells.
C) They have a nucleus that regulates oxygen levels in the blood.
D) They are the largest cells in the human body, allowing them to carry more oxygen.

23. How does the specialization of cells into tissues, such as muscle or xylem, enhance the
efficiency of their functions in multicellular organisms?
A) It allows each cell to perform multiple, unrelated functions.
B) It ensures that different types of cells work independently without relying on other
tissues.
C) It allows cells with similar functions to work together, making processes like contraction
or water transport more efficient.
D) It prevents the need for cell communication within the organism.

24. How do root hairs in plant cells demonstrate an adaptation for nutrient absorption?
A) They increase the plant’s overall size to cover more ground.
B) They increase the surface area of the root for more efficient water and nutrient
absorption from the soil.
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 C) They help the plant resist dehydration by reducing water intake.
D) They protect the root from harmful organisms.

25. In what way do microvilli in intestinal cells illustrate a cell modification that enhances
their function?
A) They protect the cells from stomach acid.
B) They increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients, allowing for more efficient
digestion.
C) They aid in the movement of food through the intestines.
D) They help produce enzymes for breaking down food particles.

IV. ESSAY.
Direction: Read, analyze, and answer the question below. Write an essay consisting of
not more than ten (10) sentences and less than five (5) sentences. Your answer will be
evaluated using the rubric below.

26-30. Imagine you are trying to organize two different types of houses. One house is
simple, with everything in one room (like a small cabin), while the other is more complex,
with separate rooms for different activities (like a big house with a kitchen, bedrooms, and
living room). Compare these two houses by explaining how they are organized inside.
Then, relate this to how prokaryotic cells (the simple house) and eukaryotic cells (the
complex house) are organized, and how these differences affect what they can do.
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 Organization of ideas 2 points

 Style and Mechanics 1 point
Total: 5 points

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 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
QUARTER: 1 SCHOOL YEAR: 2024 – 2025
SUBJECT: GENERAL BIOLOGY 1

LEARNING COMPETENCIES ACQUISITION

KNOWLEDGE PROCESS/SKILLS MEANING MAKING
50% 33% 17%
(15 PTS) (10 PTS) (5 PTS)

Explain the postulates of the cell Multiple Choice

theory (STEM-BIO11/12-Ia-c-1) M 16-20

Describe the structure and function Identification

of major and subcellular organelles 1-5
(STEM-11BIO11/12-Ia-c-2) A
Distinguish prokaryotic and Essay
eukaryotic cells according to their 26-30
distinguishing features (STEM-
BIO11/12-Ia-c-3) A

Classify different cell types (of Multiple Choice

plant/animal tissues) and specify 21-23
the functions of each (STEM-
BIO11/12-Ia-c-4) A
Describe some cell modifications Multiple Choice
that lead to adaptation to carry out 24-25
specialized functions (e.g.,
microvilli, root hair) (STEM-
BIO11/12-Ia-c5) A
Characterize the phases of the cell Labeling
cycle and their control points 6-15
(STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-6) M
*Note: The italicized sentence/s in the first column is/are learning objectives.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Jessie F. Peralta Jr.,LPT Ms. Baby Jean B. Casta

Subject Teacher SHS Academic
Coordinator

Noted by:

Sr. Ma. Nancy P. Bacan, SFIC

School Principal

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