Vocabulary Assessment: Biology Terms

What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

• Inference
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Theory

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A conclusion drawn from observations is known as a(n): (Assumption)

• Theory
• Inference
• Experiment
• Data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which term describes a testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment?

• Inference
• Hypothesis
• Variable
• Control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In a controlled experiment, which variable is manipulated by the experimenter?

• Dependent variable
• Control group
• Independent variable
• Data

What do we call the group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment?

• Experimental group
• Control group
• Independent variable
• Dependent variable

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world is called a: This tells us why something occurs.

• Hypothesis
• Theory
• Controlled experiment
• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which branch of science deals with living organisms and their interactions?

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The type of reproduction that involves the fusion of gametes is known as:

• Asexual reproduction
• Sexual reproduction
• Budding
• Fission

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes is called:

• Sexual reproduction
• Asexual reproduction
• Fertilization
• Cell division

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms is:

• Protein
• RNA
• DNA
• Lipid

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1