Biology OST

What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

• cell

• tissue

• nucleus

• organ

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Which organ system is responsible for the exchange of gases in the body?

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Endocrine system

• Circulatory system

What pigment is responsible for the green color of plants and is essential for photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

• Chlorophyll

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll?

• Photo editing

• Photosynthesis

• Photocopying

• Photosynthesis

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Match the following fields of study with their descriptions.

• The study of plants

• Zoology

• The study of animals

• Botany

• The study of how organisms interact with their environment and each other

• Ecology

• The study of microorganisms

• Microbiology

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The left side of your brain controls the _______ side of your body.

• Right

• Left

• Front

• Back

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MS-LS1-3

What is the term for the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

• imbalance

• homeostasis

• equilibrium

• disruption

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

• endoplasmic reticulum

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• chloroplasts

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings?

• Ecology

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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