SS3 Second Term Biology Past Questions And Answers
Here are 20 second term SS3 Biology questions with options and answers:
Question: What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
A) Protein synthesis
B) Energy production
C) Waste elimination
D) Packaging and modification of proteins
Answer: D) Packaging and modification of proteins
Question: Which gas is released as a byproduct of cellular respiration?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Answer: B) Carbon dioxide
Question: What is the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
A) Regulating body temperature
B) Producing insulin
C) Controlling growth and development
D) Digesting food
Answer: C) Controlling growth and development
Question: What is the function of the cilia in certain cells?
A) Locomotion
B) Photosynthesis
C) Energy storage
D) Protein synthesis
Answer: A) Locomotion
Question: Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the digestive system?
A) Amylase
B) Lipase
C) Protease
D) Nuclease
Answer: A) Amylase
Question: In humans, where does fertilization typically occur?
A) Uterus
B) Ovary
C) Fallopian tube
D) Cervix
Answer: C) Fallopian tube
Question: What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
A) Oxygen transport
B) Gas exchange
C) Blood clotting
D) Filtration of impurities
Answer: B) Gas exchange
Question: Which type of tissue connects muscle to bone?
A) Adipose tissue
B) Connective tissue
C) Nervous tissue
D) Epithelial tissue
Answer: B) Connective tissue
Question: What is the purpose of the immune system?
A) Maintaining water balance
B) Fighting infections and diseases
C) Controlling body temperature
D) Producing hormones
Answer: B) Fighting infections and diseases
Question: What is the function of the nephron in the kidney?
A) Blood clotting
B) Filtration of waste products
C) Digestion of proteins
D) Absorption of nutrients
Answer: B) Filtration of waste products
Question: Which part of the neuron transmits electrical signals away from the cell body?
A) Dendrites
B) Axon
C) Synapse
D) Nucleus
Answer: B) Axon
Question: What is the purpose of the lytic cycle in viral replication?
A) Energy production
B) Cell division
C) Destruction of host cells
D) Protein synthesis
Answer: C) Destruction of host cells
Question: Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
A) Insulin
B) Estrogen
C) Testosterone
D) Adrenaline
Answer: A) Insulin
Question: What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
A) Light refraction
B) Color vision
C) Light absorption
D) Tear production
Answer: A) Light refraction
Question: Which process involves the production of gametes?
A) Meiosis
B) Mitosis
C) Binary fission
D) Budding
Answer: A) Meiosis
Question: What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
A) Oxygen transport
B) Blood clotting
C) Fluid balance and immune defense
D) Digestion of fats
Answer: C) Fluid balance and immune defense
Question: Which hormone is responsible for the fight or flight response?
A) Insulin
B) Thyroxine
C) Cortisol
D) Adrenaline
Answer: D) Adrenaline
Question: What is the function of the vas deferens in males?
A) Sperm production
B) Urine transport
C) Hormone regulation
D) Transportation of sperm to the urethra
Answer: D) Transportation of sperm to the urethra
Question: What is the purpose of the reflex arc in the nervous system?
A) Conscious thought
B) Rapid, involuntary responses to stimuli
C) Hormone production
D) Vision control
Answer: B) Rapid, involuntary responses to stimuli
Question: Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and balance?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Hypothalamus
Answer: B) Cerebellum.
