Question 1

What role do cells play in living organisms according to NGSS Standards LS1-1?

Accepted Answer

Cells are the basic unit of life that perform essential functions.

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Cells are not involved in any life processes.

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Cells act solely as storage for genetic material.

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Cells are only found in plants.

Question 2

Which NGSS Standard addresses how organisms use information from their environment?

Accepted Answer

LS1-2

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LS1-1

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LS1-3

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LS1-8

Question 3

What do NGSS Standard LS1-3 emphasize about the relationships between organisms?

Accepted Answer

It emphasizes the importance of how different structures support the functions of organisms.

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It states that all organisms have the same structure.

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It claims that organisms cannot adapt to their environment.

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It suggests that organisms do not rely on their structures.

Question 4

According to NGSS Standard LS1-8, how do organisms maintain stable internal conditions?

Accepted Answer

Through homeostasis, which is the regulation of their internal environment.

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By relying solely on external environmental changes.

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By only consuming food and water.

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By completely shutting down their systems.

Question 5

What is the focus of NGSS Standard LS1-1 regarding the characteristics of organisms?

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It focuses on the composition and function of cells as the basis of all living things.

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It emphasizes that all organisms have the same DNA.

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It states that organisms do not need cells to function.

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It suggests that only multicellular organisms are alive.

Question 6

How do NGSS Standards LS1-1 to LS1-8 collectively enhance understanding of organisms?

Accepted Answer

They provide a comprehensive framework for studying structure, function, and interactions in living systems.

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They only apply to human biology.

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They disregard the role of genetics in organisms.

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They only focus on plant life.

Question 7

What is one of the key functions of cells as outlined in NGSS Standard LS1-2?

Accepted Answer

Cells use information from the environment to respond to stimuli.

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Cells are purely static and do not react to changes.

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Cells are responsible for creating weather patterns.

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Cells only function in multicellular organisms.

Question 8

According to NGSS Standard LS1-3, what is the relationship between the structure of a plant's leaves and their function?

Accepted Answer

The structure of leaves allows for effective photosynthesis by maximizing light absorption and gas exchange.

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Leaves have no impact on the plant's survival.

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Leaves are flat to store water only.

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Leaves only serve to protect the plant from animals.

Question 9

What concept do NGSS Standards LS1-1 through LS1-8 primarily focus on?

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The study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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The importance of technology in science.

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The study of non-living things only.

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The process of chemical reactions in isolation.

Question 10

In the context of NGSS Standard LS1-8, what is homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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Homeostasis is the method by which organisms grow.

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Homeostasis refers to the variety of species in an ecosystem.

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Homeostasis is the way cells reproduce.

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