Spider Silk Quiz: Chapter 1

What do specialized cells inside a spider produce?

• Webbing tools

• Short protein chains

• Long protein molecules

• Sticky glue

Why can spider silk be used in many different ways?

• It is always sticky

• Spiders make different types of silk

• All spiders use the same silk for all tasks

• It’s easy to break down

Which of the following is NOT a use of spider silk mentioned in Chapter 1?

• Wrapping eggs

• Flying planes

• Gliding through air

• Building webs

What determines the trait a spider has for a silk feature?

• The spider’s age

• The color of the web

• The protein molecules it produces

• The temperature

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A spider that uses its silk to keep eggs safe is using it for:

• Flying

• Decoration

• Protection

• Attraction

What is a feature of spider silk?

• Protein

• Stretchiness

• Egg sacs

• Habitat

A trait is:

• A feature of all spiders

• A type of spider

• A specific version of a feature

• A type of silk

A golden-colored spider silk is an example of a:

• Feature

• Trait

• Protein

• Web type

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What causes the differences in spider silk among species?

• How the web is built

• The insect they eat

• Their body temperature

• The protein molecules made by their cells

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What is the main idea of Chapter 1?

• Spiders only build webs

• All silk is the same

• Spider silk has different traits and functions

• Spider silk is dangerous