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Multiple Choice
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* The table below shows the properties of water and the functions of water in living
organisms:
Properties of water Functions of water

(1) universal solvent transporting food materials

(2) high specific heat capacity keeping the body warm

(3) highest density at 4℃ keeping aquatic life in water

Which of the following are the correct matches?

A. (1) and (2) only
B. (2) and (3) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following substances are organic?
(1) carbohydrates
(2) proteins
(3) fats
(4) minerals
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (3) and (4) only
C. (1), (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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Which of the following substances contain(s) nitrogen?
(1) fats
(2) glucose
(3) proteins
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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##B##

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Carbohydrates are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and
A. nitrogen.
B. oxygen.
C. phosphorus.
D. sulphur.
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* Which of the following substances is/are example(s) of carbohydrates?
(1) cellulose
(2) starch
(3) glycerol
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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In a carbohydrate molecule, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms are in the ratio of
A. 1:1.
B. 1:2.
C. 4:1.
D. 2:1.
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Carbohydrates are usually stored in plants as
A. glycogen.
B. cellulose.
C. starch.
D. glucose.
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* Which of the following can be used as fuel to produce energy in the body?
(1) carbohydrates
(2) proteins
(3) fats
(4) DNA
A. (1) and (3) only
B. (1), (2) and (3) only
C. (1), (3) and (4) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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Which of the following contains the highest percentage of water?
A. fish
B. cucumber
C. human body
D. jelly fish
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* Water is essential to nutrition in animals because
(1) water keeps cells turgid.
(2) water plays an important role in the hydrolytic reactions involved in digestion.
(3) water acts as the medium of transport for absorbed food substances.
(4) water takes away heat when it evaporates.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (2) and (3) only
C. (1), (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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* Prolonged diarrhoea can lead to the loss of
(1) water.
(2) proteins.
(3) minerals.
A. (1) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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##B##

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Which of the following substances is/are inorganic?
A. carbohydrates
B. fats
C. nucleic acids
D. carbon dioxide
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Which of the following substances is/are the most abundant in the human body?
A. carbohydrates
B. water
C. DNA
D. proteins
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* What is/are the most abundant organic substance(s) in animal cells?
A. DNA
B. starch
C. proteins
D. fats
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Which of the following substances is NOT a kind of carbohydrates?
A. cellulose
B. sucrose
C. polypeptide
D. starch
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Which of the following substances is used in all living cells to release energy?
A. glycogen
B. glucose
C. oxygen
D. vitamin
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Which of the following is/are the function(s) of fats?
(1) as a component of the cell membrane
(2) as a form of stored energy in plants
(3) as a heat insulator in animals
A. (3) only
B. (1) and (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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The primary building unit of proteins is
A. amino acid.
B. glucose.
C. DNA.
D. enzyme.
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Which of the following statements about DNA molecules is INCORRECT?
A. They are mainly found in the cytoplasm.
B. They are copied and passed to the offspring during reproduction.
C. They determine the types of proteins produced.
D. They make up genes.
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* How can water act as a cooling agent for human beings?
A. A large proportion of the human body is made up of water.
B. Water provides a medium for the reactions which help cool down the body.
C. Water has a high specific heat capacity.
D. Water takes away heat when it evaporates.
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* Why is the surface for gaseous exchange moist?
A. to nourish the surface
B. to dissolve the gases for diffusion
C. to protect the surface
D. to maintain a constant temperature at the surface
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##B##

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* In which of the following organisms does water play a role in support?
(1) a fish
(2) a young seedling
(3) a tree
(4) a grasshopper
A. (2) only
B. (1) and (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (4) only
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Photosynthesis is a process which occurs in green plants. The equation of photosynthesis is

light
water + carbon dioxide carbohydrates + oxygen
chlorophyll

What role(s) does water play in the above process?

(1) maintaining a stable temperature
(2) as a reactant
(3) as a reaction medium
(4) as a cooling agent
A. (2) only
B. (1) and (2) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1) and (4) only
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##C##

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What is the function of minerals in the human body?
A. as an energy reserve
B. for metabolism
C. as a solvent
D. as a cooling agent
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##B##

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Which of the following combinations correctly represents the main functions of fats and proteins in the human
body?
Fats Proteins
A. as energy storage for growth and repair
B. for activating enzymes as structural component of cell membrane
C. for growth and repair as energy storage
D. for body insulation to release energy
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Which of the following substances has the general formula of Cx(H2O)y?
A. fats
B. proteins
C. water
D. carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates, fats, proteins and nucleic acids are grouped into organic substances because
A. they can be utilised to release energy.
B. the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is about 2:1.
C. these molecules contain carbon.
D. they are required in large amounts in the human body.
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* Which of the food items listed below are rich in carbohydrates?
(1) fried potato
(2) peanut
(3) cereal
(4) spaghetti
A. (2) and (3) only
B. (1), (2) and (4) only
C. (1), (3) and (4) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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Directions: Questions (a) and (b) refer to some carbohydrates that are shown below:
(1) glucose (2) glycogen
(3) starch (4) cellulose

(a) Which form(s) of carbohydrates is/are used as energy storage in animals?

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (3) and (4) only
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(b) Which are the major forms of carbohydrates in most plants?
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (2) and (3) only
C. (2) and (4) only
D. (3) and (4) only
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Although the structures and main functions of proteins and fats are different, there are some similarities
between them. Both of them are:
(1) the main structural components of cell wall.
(2) the building blocks of enzymes.
(3) the fuels to release energy when carbohydrates are not available.
(4) organic substances.
A. (1) and (3) only
B. (3) and (4) only
C. (1), (2) and (4) only
D. (1), (3) and (4) only
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Oceans are relatively stable in temperature because
A. water can be easily transported away.
B. water is a universal solvent.
C. water evaporates and takes away heat from the surface easily.
D. water has a high specific heat capacity.
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* Which of the following statements about minerals is INCORRECT?
A. Bones contain calcium phosphate.
B. Phosphate is important for forming nucleic acids.
C. Plants can make the minerals they need.
D. Minerals can exist in solid form.
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The photograph below shows some onion epidermal cells as observed under a microscope:

3
2

(a) Which of the following organic substances can only be found in structure 2?
A. proteins
B. glucose
C. starch
D. DNA
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(b) What is/are the major component(s) of structure 1 which is dead?
A. cellulose
B. fats
C. fats and proteins
D. starch
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x y
(c) Region 3 is mainly made up of ____ and carbohydrates can be stored in it in the form of ____.

x y
A. proteins glycogen
B. water glycogen
C. oil fats
D. water starch
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* In humans, which of the following processes require the presence of water?
(1) digestion
(2) reproduction
(3) sweating
(4) urination
A. (3) and (4) only
B. (1), (3) and (4) only
C. (2), (3) and (4) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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