Diversity of Life

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What does "dead" mean?

• It means that the object was living at one point.
• It means that the object was never living. 
• It means that it does not move.
• It means that it is dormant.

What word best describes these rocks?

• Living
• Nonliving
• Dormant
• Dead

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What term describes this squirrel?

• Living
• Nonliving
• Dormant
• Dead

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Pick the letter that best describes the following object: moss

• living

• nonliving

___________ is the genetic material found in cells that contain the code of life, usually called DNA.

• A trait
• A mutation
• A chromosome
• Deoxyribonucleic acid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Forensic scientists study ______ to help figure out crimes.

• DNA
• plants
• cells
• fossils

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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 A _________ is a scientist who studies viruses.

• virologist
• biologist
• botanist
• chemist

To sort an organism into a group based on shared traits is called __________.

• Domains
• Taxonomy
• Genetics
• Classification

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which language is the primary language used to classify living things?

• Greek
• Latin
• Roman
• English