Texas STAAR Biology
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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