Semester 1 Review

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• Stores energy
• Stores genetic information
• Movement
• Physical structure

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Phospholipids are used in what biological structure?

• RNA
• DNA
• Cell membrane
• Cell wall

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids

Proteins are made up of small units called ____.

• Disaccharides
• Lipids
• Amino Acids
• Monosaccharides

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

This organelle is in all eukaryotic cells. It is the control center of the cell because it holds the DNA.

• Mitochondria
• Nucleus
• Chloroplasts
• Ribosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

• the mitochondria
• the vacuoles
• the nucleus
• the cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which structures are found in every living cell?

• cell membrane and cytoplasm
• chloroplasts and mitochondria
• a cell wall and nucleus
• chloroplasts and cell wall

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Chloroplasts in plant cells allow the plant to perform a function that animal cells cannot do.  What is the main function of the chloroplasts found in plant cells?

• to absorb light energy and manufacture food
• to remove waste materials by active transport
• to manufacture chemical energy from food
• to control the shape of the cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6