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All 35 Secondary 3 Combined Science (Phy/Bio) topics

PHYSICS: Measurement

Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

PHYSICS: Newtonian Mechanics

Kinematics
Dynamics
Mass, Weight and Density
Turning Effect of Forces
Pressure
Energy, Work and Power

PHYSICS: Thermal Physics

Kinetic Model of Matter
Transfer of Thermal Energy
Thermal Properties of Matter

PHYSICS: Waves

General Wave Properties
Light
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Sound

PHYSICS: Electricity and Magnetism

Static Electricity
Current Electricity
D.C. Circuits
Practical Electricity

BIOLOGY: Principles of Biology

Cell Structure and Organisation
Movement of Substances
Biological Molecules

BIOLOGY: Maintenance and Regulation of Life Processes

Nutrition in Humans
Nutrition in Plants
Transport in Flowering Plants
Transport in Humans
Respiration in Humans
Excretion in Humans
Homeostasis
Coordination and Response in Humans

BIOLOGY: Continuity of Life

Reproduction in Plants
Reproduction in Humans
Cell Division
Molecular Genetics
Inheritance

BIOLOGY: Man and His Environment

Organisms and their Environment

Try 5 Secondary 3 Combined Science (Phy/Bio) practice questions with answers

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between the structure of starch and protein?

A. Starch consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while protein additionally contains nitrogen.
B. Starch provides structural support, while protein is primarily for energy storage.
C. Starch is always found in animals, while protein is always found in plants.
D. Starch is a polymer of amino acids, while protein is a polymer of glucose.

✅ Answer: A

Starch is a carbohydrate (C, H, O), and protein is made of amino acids which contain C, H, O, N (and sometimes S). Option D incorrectly swaps monomers. Option C describes incorrect distribution. Option B confuses their primary functions. Students must understand the elemental composition and primary roles of these molecules.

Which of the following human body parts is best described as an organ system?

A. Nervous system
B. Nervous tissue
C. Nerve cell
D. Brain

✅ Answer: A

The nervous system is an organ system comprising the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, all working together to coordinate body activities. The brain is an organ, nerve cells are cells, and nervous tissue is a tissue.

Which part of the human eye contains photoreceptor cells that are sensitive to light?

A. Cornea
B. Retina
C. Optic nerve
D. Pupil

✅ Answer: B

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye containing rods and cones, which are photoreceptor cells. The cornea is the transparent outer layer, the pupil is an opening, and the optic nerve transmits signals.

Which statement correctly describes electric current?

A. It is the rate of flow of charge.
B. It is the flow of protons through a conductor.
C. It is the resistance of a conductor to charge flow.
D. It is the energy supplied by the battery per unit charge.

✅ Answer: A

Electric current is defined as the rate of flow of charge. This is the fundamental definition. Option B is wrong (confusing charge carriers; current is flow of electrons in metals, or conventional current as positive charge). Option D is the definition of voltage/potential difference. Option C is the definition of resistance.

Which of the following describes the potential difference across a component in a D.C. circuit?

A. The opposition to the flow of charge offered by the component.
B. The work done per unit charge in moving charge between two points in the circuit.
C. The rate of flow of charge through the component.
D. The total energy supplied by the source to the circuit.

✅ Answer: B

Potential difference is defined as the work done per unit charge in moving charge between two points. Option C describes current. Option A describes resistance. Option D describes electromotive force (e.m.f.) for the whole circuit, not potential difference across a component.

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