Cells and Heredity

Which of the following choices shows the correct order for the levels of organization for all living things? (smallest to biggest order)

• 1. 1. organ systems

  2. 2. tissue

  3. 3. cells

  4. 4. organism

  5. 5. organ

• 1. 1. cells

  2. 2. organ systems

  3. 3. organism

  4. 4. tissue

  5. 5. organs

• 1. 1. cells

  2. 2. tissues

  3. 3. organs

  4. 4. organ systems

  5. 5. organism

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is the job of the nuclear membrane?

• it surrounds the nucleus and determines what enters / exits the nucleus

• it is the control center of the cell

• it surrounds the cell and determines what enters / exits the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following options shows a heterozygous pairing of alleles?

• Bb

• bb

• BB

What is the job of a vacuole?

• it contains the DNA for the cell

• it creates proteins for the cell

• it stores food, water and waste in the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the mitochondria within a cell?

• it creates protein for the cell

• it creates energy for the cell

• it provides support and protection for the plant cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which of the following organ systems is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body? (hint ... your heart is the main organ within this system)

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

What does an organism's genotype share?

• the 4 possible gene combinations

• the genetic makeup of an organism (BB, bb or Bb)

• the physical expression of a train (blue vs brown eyes)

Which of the following organ systems is responsible for moving oxygen throughout your body (hint ... your lungs are part of this organ system)?

• circulatory system

• muscular system

• respiratory system

Which of the following combinations shows a homozygous dominant pairing of alleles?

• bb

• BB

• Bb

Which of the following options lists the 6 characteristics of all living things?

• 1. 1. grow and develop

  2. 2. made up of cells

  3. 3. contain DNA

  4. 4. live for more than 50 years

  5. 5. respond to changes in light

  6. 6. require energy

• 1. 1. grow and develop

  2. 2. made up of cells

  3. 3. contain DNA

  4. 4. reproduce

  5. 5. respond to stimuli

  6. 6. use energy

• 1. 1. grow and develop

  2. 2. made up of only one cell

  3. 3. contain DNA

  4. 4. replicate

  5. 5. respond to stimuli

  6. 6. have energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1