Biology Pre-Assessment

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer: fungi, bacteria, or leaves?

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Leaves are not decomposers; they are organic material that decomposers break down.

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What is evidence in a scientific context?

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Scientific data that supports a claim or hypothesis.

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What should you do if a chemical gets in your eyes?

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Use the eyewash station, holding your eyes open under running water.

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What is the correct order of biological organization from simplest to most complex?

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Cell, tissue, organs, organ systems, organism.

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What is the probability of a child having blue eyes if both parents are brown-eyed (Bb)?

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25% chance of having blue eyes.

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Define the term 'cell'.

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The basic unit of life, which can perform all life processes.

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What is the role of tissues in biological organization?

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Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What are organ systems?

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Groups of organs that work together to perform complex functions necessary for life.

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Explain the concept of genetic inheritance.

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The process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.