Item CE092002: Bacteria need both water and a way to eliminate wastes to function.
Bacteria are single-celled, microscopically small organisms. What do they need to function?
- Bacteria need water and a way to eliminate wastes.
- Bacteria need water, but they do not need a way to eliminate wastes.
- Bacteria need a way to eliminate wastes, but they do not need water.
- Bacteria do not need a way to eliminate wastes, and they do not need water.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 705 | 1619 | 44% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 445 | 1002 | 44% |
| 9–12 | 257 | 608 | 42% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 339 | 777 | 44% |
| Female | 351 | 805 | 44% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 642 | 1426 | 45% |
| Other | 45 | 149 | 30% |