Kinchler - TCAP - 7th - Cells, Organelles, Body Systems

The diagram represents an animal cell. Which function is carried out by the organelles indicated by the arrow?

• assembling amino acids in the proper sequence

• controlling the activities of the cell

• generating chemical energy for the cell

• preparing proteins and lipids to leave the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• translating genetic material into protein

• packaging substances for use within the cell

• regulating substances that enter and exit the cell

• digesting food particles and worn-out organelles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The diagram shows a curved tube divided by a selectively permeable membrane that allows only water to pass through it. There are different amounts of dissolved material on either side. Which diagram best represents how the tube will look after 24 hours?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which statement most accurately describes chemical compounds produced by photosynthesis and respiration?

• Photosynthesis produces carbon dioxide, while respiration produces oxygen.

• Photosynthesis produces water, while respiration produces carbon dioxide.

• Photosynthesis produces oxygen, while respiration produces carbon dioxide.

• Photosynthesis produces oxygen, while respiration produces glucose.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The numbers in the diagram represent the energy and substances involved when a plant photosynthesizes. Which number represents a substance animal cells need for respiration? (a)  

• 4
• 1
• 2
• 3

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The exchange of gases between plants and animals is shown in the diagram. Arrow 2 represents ....

• oxygen produced by cellular respiration

• oxygen produced by photosynthesis

• carbon dioxide produced by cellular respiration

• carbon dioxide produced by photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The chart lists different levels of organization for a mammal in no particular order. Which level is an organ that is mostly made of tissues? (a)  

• Lungs
• Lung Cells
• Respiratory System
• Mammal

The table describes some functions of four different organ systems in the human body. Which of these best describes a function of the respiratory system? (a)  

• System 2
• System 1
• System 3
• System 4

A scientist is trying to determine the speed at which an animal can travel by studying the organism's body. Which organ system should the scientist analyze to estimate the speed at which the organism can travel? (a)  

• skeletal
• excretory
• nervous
• digestive

Which human body system is directly responsible for sensing heat produced by a stove? (a)  

• nervous
• circulatory
• muscular
• skeletal