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Cells
Although there are many different types of cells in terms of size, structure, and function, all cells have certa…
Item CE132001: The cells of living organisms (e.g. cells of mushrooms) need water and a way to eliminate wastes to function.
Mushrooms are multicellular living organisms. What do cells of mushrooms need to function?
- The cells of mushrooms need water and a way to eliminate wastes.
- The cells of mushrooms need water, but they do not need a way to eliminate wastes.
- The cells of mushrooms need a way to eliminate wastes, but they do not need water.
- The cells of mushrooms 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 | 851 | 1581 | 54% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 491 | 976 | 50% |
| 9–12 | 359 | 601 | 60% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 433 | 801 | 54% |
| Female | 410 | 753 | 54% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 764 | 1405 | 54% |
| Other | 76 | 144 | 53% |
- Disciplinary Core Ideas
- LS1.A Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
- NRC Framework
- Grade 5, LS1.C Animals and plants alike generally need to take in air and water, animals must take in food, and plants need light and minerals; anaerobic life, such as bacteria in the gut, functions without air.