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During photosynthesis, radiant energy from the sun is converted into ______________________ energy in the chemical bonds in the glucose molecule.

• mechanical

• electrical

• nuclear

• chemical

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

All organisms convert glucose in the ______________________ to form ATP, which is a usable form of energy.

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• ribosome

• Golgi bodies

Which habit would most likely lead to increased energy production in cells?

• exercising regularly

• getting plenty of rest

• eating fewer fatty foods

• eating fewer carbohydrates

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Sometimes bones in the front limbs of animals are very similar in structure. What do we call similar bone structures that indicate a link to a common ancestor?

• Adaptations

• Gradualism

• Homologous Structures

• Extinction

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Ask a question

Form a hypothesis

Communicate results

Draw conclusions

Analyze results

Conduct experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Over time, the length of giraffes necks has increased. What kind of change is this?

• adaptation

• mutation

• acquired trait

• behavioral change

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Gigantopithecus were very large primates that lived 500,000 years ago. Since none of these mammals are still today, they are said to be....

• Extinct

• Threatened

• Endangered

• Declining

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which is an application of genetic engineering?

• destroying all bacteria

• creating synthetic insulin

• producing cells from nonliving material

• preventing weeds from spreading to farmland

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NGSS.MS-LS4-5

What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?

• biology

• biotechnology

• geology

• physiology

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-5