Biology Quiz

Which characteristic do all living organisms show?

• breathing

• excretion

• photosynthesis

• tropism

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Using the binomial naming system, the Arctic fox is called Vulpes lagopus. Which is correct?

• Vulpes = genus ; lagopus= kingdom

• Vulpes= genus ; lagopus= species.

• Vulpes= species; lagopus= genus

• Vulpes = species ; lagopus = kingdom

What is a characteristic of both insects and arachnids?

• eight legs

• exoskeleton

• 3 pairs of legs

• wings

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What structures can be found in both plant and animal cells?

• cell walls and cell membranes

• nuclei and cell walls

• cytoplasm and chloroplasts

• cell membranes and nuclei

What is the function of a root hair cell?

• absorption

• photosynthesis

• reproduction

• support

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A student made the following statements about the movement of ions by active transport.

1 It is the net movement of particles from a low concentration to a high concentration.

2 It is the net movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration.

3 It requires the use of energy from respiration.

4 It can only take place in living cells.

Which statements are correct?

• 1, 3 and 4

• 1 and 4

• 2 and 4

• 2 only

A test was performed on a food substance. A positive result was shown by a colour change to blue-black. What solution was used for the test?

• biuret

• DCPIP solution

• iodine

• Benedict solution

The diagram shows an experiment on the digestion of the protein in egg albumen by protease. The protease was taken from a human stomach. In which test-tube will the protein be digested most quickly?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

A student drew a diagram to show the substances used and produced in photosynthesis in a leaf. Which row shows the correct labels for the diagram?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The diagram shows a type of plant ceLL.

• LEAF EPIDERMIS

• PALISADE MESOPHYLL

• ROOT EPIDERMIS

• XYLEM

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2