SOL Vocabulary

Which of the following best defines a scientific theory?

• A statement that describes a consistent natural phenomenon

• A well-substantiated explanation based on evidence

• A guess with little evidence

• A mathematical equation

What is a scientific law?

• A prediction about future events

• A description of a natural relationship or principle, often expressed mathematically

• An untested hypothesis

• A type of cell

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Which of the following is a prokaryote?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Plant

• Animal

Which organism is an autotroph?

• Human

• Mushroom

• Oak tree

• Dog

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Which of the following is a heterotroph?

• Grass

• Algae

• Cow

• Cyanobacteria

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Which organism breaks down dead organic matter and recycles nutrients?

• Producer

• Decomposer

• Consumer

• Virus

What is the function of homeostasis in living organisms?

• To break down food

• To maintain a stable internal environment

• To produce energy

• To reproduce

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Golgi Body

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What is the main function of ribosomes?

• Store genetic information

• Synthesize proteins

• Break down waste

• Control osmosis

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What is osmosis?

• Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane

• Movement of proteins in the cell

• Production of energy

• Breakdown of carbohydrates

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