A. Cells have characteristic structures and functions that make them distinctive.
B. Processes in a cell can be classified broadly as growth, maintenance, reproduction, and homeostasis.
C. Life can be organized in a functional and structural hierarchy ranging from cells to the biosphere.
D. Most multicellular organisms are composed of organ systems whose structures reflect their particular function.
- Clarification :
Students will explain how the structures of plant tissues and organs are directly related to their roles in physiological processes. - Content Limits :
Items will assess the function of plant tissues and organs in the context of physiological processes.
Items assessing plant organs are limited to roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and cones.
Items referring to physiological processes are limited to photosynthesis, cellular respiration, transpiration, and reproduction.
Items assessing plant tissues are limited to meristematic, ground, dermal, and vascular tissues.
Items referring to plant structures are limited to cambium, guard cells, phloem, seed, stomata, and xylem.
Items will not address or assess mitosis or meiosis
- Stimulus Attributes :
None specified - Response Attributes :
None specified - Prior Knowledge :
Items may require the student to apply scientific knowledge described in the NGSSS from lower grades. This benchmark requires prerequisite knowledge of SC.6.L.14.1 and SC.6.L.14.4.
- Test Item #: Sample Item 1
- Question: Terrestrial plants have stomata on the surface of their leaves. A single stoma is surrounded by two guard cells that change shape in response to environmental factors and open or close the stoma. Which of the following best explains how the structure of the leaf is used in processes that occur in the plant?
- Difficulty: N/A
- Type: MC: Multiple Choice
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