Virginia Biology SOL Review

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Genetic information storage

• Waste removal

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which process converts light energy into chemical energy in plants?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific area?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Population

• Biome

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• Riding a bicycle

• Eye color

• Speaking a language

• Playing a musical instrument

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• Produce energy

• Consume plants

• Break down dead organisms

• Pollinate flowers

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How do scientists use the scientific method to investigate a hypothesis?

• By guessing the results

• By conducting experiments and collecting data

• By asking friends for their opinions

• By reading books

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes natural selection?

• Organisms choose their traits

• Traits are passed down randomly

• Organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce

• All organisms have the same chance of survival

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main component of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept