Original Project
Matter and Energy in Living Systems
Item ME004012: A plant's food are the sugars that it makes--not minerals, water, or carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is food for a plant?
A. Sugars that a plant makes
B. Minerals that a plant takes in from the soil
C. Water that a plant takes in through its roots
D. Carbon dioxide that a plant takes in through its leaves
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 698 | 1772 | 39% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 265 | 666 | 40% |
| 9–12 | 430 | 1098 | 39% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 358 | 849 | 42% |
| Female | 326 | 888 | 37% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 636 | 1549 | 41% |
| Other | 50 | 178 | 28% |