Biology STAAR/EOC Quick Review

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Laronna Doggett
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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101 plays
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Medium
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71 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
Nucleic acids are biolomolecuses. Which of the following is the function of nucleic acids?
Answer explanation
Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are essential for storing and transmitting genetic information, which is crucial for inheritance and protein synthesis. The other options do not accurately describe the primary function of nucleic acids.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
Which biomolecule is properly matched to its monomer?
Answer explanation
The correct match is carbohydrate: monosaccharide, as monosaccharides are the monomers that make up carbohydrates. The other options incorrectly pair biomolecules with their respective monomers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
Line B in the graph represents the reaction with an enzyme added to the substrates.
How did the enzyme affect the reaction?
Answer explanation
The enzyme lowered the activation energy, making it easier for the reaction to occur. This is reflected in Line B of the graph, which shows a faster reaction rate with the enzyme present.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
Melinda had two slides of unknown cells. She recorded her observation of one on the chart.
According to the information in the given chart, what type of cell is cell X?
Answer explanation
Cell X is identified as an animal cell because it lacks a cell wall and chloroplasts, which are characteristic of plant cells. Additionally, it exhibits features typical of eukaryotic cells, confirming it as an animal cell.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these is a function of the cell membrane in all cells?
Answer explanation
The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, thus maintaining homeostasis. This function is essential for cellular stability and balance, unlike the other options which are not universal functions of the cell membrane.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
The image below represents a cell with a semipermeable membrane. The process of osmosis would explain the net movement of water into a cell if the initial percentage of
Answer explanation
Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower concentration. Since water is 90% inside the cell and 95% outside, water moves into the cell, making this the correct choice.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
The simplicity of prokaryotic cell prevents them from
Answer explanation
The simplicity of prokaryotic cells limits their ability to form specialized tissues and organs, as they lack the complex structures and organization found in eukaryotic cells, which are necessary for such differentiation.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is correct about the events of the cell cycle?
Answer explanation
DNA replication occurs specifically during the S phase of interphase, making this statement correct. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the cell cycle phases.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
A trait that makes an organism better suited for their environment.
Answer explanation
An adaptation is a trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. This distinguishes it from analogous, homologous, and vestigial structures, which do not specifically refer to environmental suitability.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
A structure that is no longer used by an organism. Remnants of what ancestors had.
Answer explanation
A vestigial structure is a remnant of an organ or part that had a function in an ancestor but is no longer used by the current organism. This aligns with the definition provided in the question.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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