SSA Review 6 - Life Science

SSA Review 6 - Life Science

8th Grade

40 Qs

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SSA Review 6 - Life Science

SSA Review 6 - Life Science

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

octavia dorsey

Used 2+ times

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the smallest unit of matter in the hierarchical organization of organisms?

Molecules

Cells

Atoms

Tissues

Answer explanation

Atoms are the smallest unit of matter, forming the basic building blocks of all substances. Molecules are made of atoms, cells are made of molecules, and tissues are made of cells, making atoms the correct answer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the basic unit of life?

Organs

Cells

Molecules

Tissues

Answer explanation

Cells are the basic unit of life, as they are the smallest structural and functional units of living organisms. Organs, tissues, and molecules are made up of cells, but cells themselves are the fundamental building blocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organelle is found in both plant and animal cells and produces energy?

Chloroplasts

Mitochondria

Vacuole

Cell Wall

Answer explanation

Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for energy production in both plant and animal cells, converting nutrients into ATP. Chloroplasts are specific to plants, vacuoles serve storage functions, and the cell wall is a structural feature in plants.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Produces energy

Controls cell activities and contains DNA

Provides structure and support

Stores water, nutrients, and waste

Answer explanation

The nucleus controls cell activities by regulating gene expression and contains DNA, which carries the genetic information necessary for cell function and reproduction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cell Theory?

All living things are made of cells

Cells are the basic unit of life

Cells can arise spontaneously

All cells come from pre-existing cells

Answer explanation

The statement 'Cells can arise spontaneously' is NOT part of the Cell Theory. The Cell Theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells?

Cell Wall

Mitochondria

Nucleus

Cell Membrane

Answer explanation

Animal cells do not have a cell wall; they only have a cell membrane. The cell wall is found in plant cells, providing structure and support, while mitochondria and the nucleus are present in animal cells.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of tissues in the hierarchical organization of organisms?

Groups of similar cells working together

Groups of organs working together

Groups of atoms forming compounds

A complete living thing

Answer explanation

Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to perform specific functions, making them a fundamental level in the hierarchical organization of organisms, distinct from organs and complete organisms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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