S5L1/2/3/4- Life Science Part A

What does the plant cell structure chloroplast do?

• directs the cell's activities
• stores nutrients, water, or waste
• makes food
• supports the plant cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Scientists discovered three things when they observed cells through a microscope.  Which of the following did they NOT observe?

• All living things are made of cells.
• All cells share some characteristics.
• Different kinds of cells do different jobs.
• Plant cells and animal cells have the same structure.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What kind of microorganism turns milk into yogurt?

• yeast
• algae
• bacteria
• phytoplankton

Which of the following is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• chromosomes
• mitochondria
• vacuoles
• chloroplasts

The organelle that directs all of the cell's activities is the

• cytoplasm.
• mitochondria.
• nucleus.
• vacuole.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

How are an amoeba and a human being alike?

• Both are made from many cells.
• Both are single cells.
• Both are made of a cell or cells with a nucleus.
• Both are made of a cell or cells with a chloroplast.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What kind of microorganism makes penicillin?

• bacteria
• protist
• mold
• algae

Which statement is NOT true?

• Microorganisms help dead things decay.
• Microorganisms have only one cell.
• Microorganisms cause disease.
• Microorganisms are used to make cheese.

Michael looked at a cell through a microscope.  He identified a nucleus, chloroplast, and vacuole.  What kind of cell did Michael observe?

• animal
• plant
• vertebrate
• bacteria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following is an inherited behavior?

• a kid reading a book
• a bird making a nest
• a kid riding a bike
• a dog helping blind people walk around