Medical Detectives Review Quiz

Medical Detectives Review Quiz

7th Grade

35 Qs

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Medical Detectives Review Quiz

Medical Detectives Review Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

7th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS2-2, HS-LS1-3, MS-PS4-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

John Miller

Used 12+ times

FREE Resource

35 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Imagine you're a detective like Michael, Aria, and Jackson, solving a mystery experiment! What role does the control group play in your investigation?

To compare results

To change the independent variable

To test new hypotheses

To eliminate variables

Answer explanation

The purpose of a control group in an experiment is to compare results against the experimental group. This helps determine the effect of the independent variable by providing a baseline for comparison.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hey Mason and Avery, do you know how those sneaky viruses manage to reproduce?

Dividing like bacteria

Using host cells to replicate

Growing larger on their own

Consuming nutrients

Answer explanation

Viruses cannot reproduce independently; they require host cells to replicate. Unlike bacteria that divide on their own, viruses hijack the cellular machinery of host cells to make copies of themselves.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Arjun and Aria are on a quest to discover which system teams up with the nervous system to keep our bodies in balance. Can you help them find out?

Circulatory

Endocrine

Digestive

Muscular

Answer explanation

The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to regulate bodily functions and maintain homeostasis through hormones, complementing the rapid signaling of the nervous system.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Imagine you're a scientist like Aiden, Anika, or Ethan. What role does the independent variable play in your exciting experiment?

It is measured in the experiment

It is kept the same throughout

It is changed to observe its effects

It is used to compare results

Answer explanation

The independent variable is the factor that is changed in an experiment to observe its effects on the dependent variable. This allows researchers to determine the relationship between the two variables.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aria and Liam are on a quest to find out which tiny troublemaker causes athlete’s foot. Can you help them by choosing the right microorganism?

Virus

Bacteria

Fungus

Parasite

Answer explanation

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus, specifically dermatophytes, which thrive in warm, moist environments. This makes 'Fungus' the correct answer, as viruses, bacteria, and parasites do not cause this condition.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the world of science, what magical role does a hypothesis play? Join Abigail, Henry, and Maya as they explore this mystery!

Describes the procedure

Predicts an outcome

Reports experimental data

Compares variables

Answer explanation

A hypothesis predicts an outcome based on the relationship between variables. It is a testable statement that guides research, unlike describing procedures, reporting data, or comparing variables.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a lively debate in science class, Liam and Aria are trying to settle a bet. Liam insists that viruses are living organisms, while Aria disagrees. Who's right?

Liam is right

Aria is right

Answer explanation

Viruses are not considered living organisms because they cannot reproduce or carry out metabolic processes independently. They require a host cell to replicate, which distinguishes them from true living organisms.

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