Original Project
Cells
Different body structures are made up of different types of cells.
Item CE142002: Red blood cells supply oxygen to cells of the lungs and cells of the rest of the body.
Red blood cells carry oxygen. Which of the following types of cells use oxygen carried by red blood cells?
- Both cells of the lung and cells of the rest of the body
- Cells of the lung, but not cells of the rest of the body
- Cells of the rest of the body, but not cells of the lungs
- Neither cells of the rest of the body nor lung cells
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1886 | 3165 | 60% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1111 | 1997 | 56% |
| 9–12 | 774 | 1163 | 67% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 909 | 1588 | 57% |
| Female | 950 | 1527 | 62% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1712 | 2834 | 60% |
| Other | 144 | 267 | 54% |
- NRC Framework
- LS1.A The essential functions of a cell involve chemical reactions between many types of molecules, including water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
- Notes
- The Framework statement above refers to chemical reactions, many of which involve oxygen.