Life Science PSSA Review

Photosynthesis is an example of a

• physical change

• chemical change

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Which statement is true for all of the organisms shown

• They carry out photosynthesis

• Do not reproduce

• They contain at least one cell.

• They are consumers

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What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

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Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces energy?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

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What is the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water called?

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

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Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

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What is the term for the physical and genetic characteristics passed from parents to offspring?

• Metabolism

• Genetics

• Evolution

• Adaptation

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Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment

• A group of similar species living in the same geographical area

• The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

• A biome consisting of all the Earth's ecosystems

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Which human body system is responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells throughout the body?

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

What is the theory that species change over time through natural selection?

• Genetics

• Cell theory

• Evolution

• Photosynthesis

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