Unit 1 (Nature of Science) Review

Biology is the study of...

• minerals
• life
• the weather
• energy

DNA is something all organisms possess.  What is DNA?

• It is a molecule that creates energy for cells.
• It is a molecule that allows sensitivity to environmental stimuli.
• It is a molecule that contains information for growth and development.
• It is a molecule that captures energy from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

When organisms "keep things the same", what is it called?

• Homeostasis
• Evolution
• Response
• Stimuli

Living things must have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT...

• homeostasis
• metabolism
• complexity
• reproduction

What are the smallest units of life?

• Atoms
• Organelles
• Cells
• Viruses

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Which of the following is a characteristic of ALL living things?

• movement
• photosynthesis
• cellular organization
• development

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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A scientist noticed that the pond scum smelled really horrible.  This was a(n)

• hypothesis
• theory
• observation
• control

What is a testable possible explanation of an observation called?

• Hypothesis
• Problem
• Experimental Question
• Theory

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

In science, what is a a highly tested, generally accepted principle called?

• A conclusion
• A hypothesis
• A theory
• A certainty

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Which of the following components of a scientific investigation would benefit from communication between scientists?

• observing
• measuring
• analyzing data
• All of the other answer choices!

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