Texas STAAR Biology

The stage in Interphase where DNA is replicated before it divides.

• Cancer

• Cell Cycle/Mitosis

• Meiosis

• S Phase

Answer explanation

The S Phase is the stage in Interphase where DNA is replicated before cell division, making it the correct choice.

A type of cell division where a cell divides into two identical cells.

• Cancer

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• S Phase

Answer explanation

Mitosis is the type of cell division where a cell divides into two identical cells, making it the correct choice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Type of cell division that results in 4 genetically different cells.

• Cancer

• Cell Cycle/Mitosis

• Meiosis

• S Phase

Answer explanation

Meiosis is the type of cell division that results in 4 genetically different cells, making it the correct choice in this scenario.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Vascular tissue of a plant that transports water and minerals.

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Carpel/Pistil

• Stamen

Answer explanation

Xylem is the vascular tissue of a plant that transports water and minerals, making it the correct choice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Organelle that performs cellular respiration ; provides the cell with energy.

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

Answer explanation

The correct organelle that performs cellular respiration and provides the cell with energy is the mitochondria.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

This process removes oxygen from the atmosphere and produces ATP.

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

Answer explanation

Cellular Respiration removes oxygen from the atmosphere and produces ATP, not Chloroplast, Mitochondria, or Photosynthesis.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

This process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces oxygen and glucose.

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

Answer explanation

Photosynthesis is the process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces oxygen and glucose.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Organelle that creates proteins.

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cell/Plasma Membrane

• Cytoplasm

Answer explanation

Ribosomes are the organelles responsible for creating proteins within the cell. They are the correct choice for this question.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Organelle that surrounds the cell ; only allows certain molecules in and out

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cell/Plasma Membrane

• Cytoplasm

Answer explanation

The correct organelle that surrounds the cell and only allows certain molecules in and out is the Cell/Plasma Membrane.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Cell have several mechanisms for regulating their internal environments. Which of these mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis requires energy?

• osmosis

• diffusion

• active transport

• passive transport

Answer explanation

Active transport is the mechanism involved in maintaining homeostasis that requires energy, unlike osmosis, diffusion, and passive transport.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3