Biology STAAR Review 2.0 Quiz

Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy in a cell?

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• ribosome

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What is the function of DNA in genetics?

• To contain the genetic instructions used in the development and function of all living organisms.

• To protect the body from harmful pathogens.

• To regulate the body temperature of living organisms.

• To produce energy for the cells of living organisms.

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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Eagle

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• transpiration

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• chemosynthesis

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Which body system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?

• Lysosome

• Golgi Apparatus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

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What is the probability of two heterozygous parents producing an offspring with a homozygous recessive genotype?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 10%

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Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

• Predator

• Plant

• Herbivore

• Fungus

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What is the waste product of cellular respiration?

• Water

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Which body system is responsible for the exchange of gases between the body and the environment?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system