6th Grade Science Summative Assessment

Front

What are all living things made up of?

Back

Cells.

Front

Why is fire not considered a living thing?

Back

Fire is not made up of cells and does not reproduce.

Front

What directs all cell activities and stores DNA?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What organelle in a plant cell carries out photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria produce energy for the cell.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between living and non-living things?

Back

Living things grow, reproduce, and are made of cells; non-living things do not.

Front

What is DNA?

Back

DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.