Medical Detectives Review Quiz

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Biology
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7th Grade
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Medium
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John Miller
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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.
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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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