Original Project
Matter and Energy in Living Systems
All organisms need food as a source of molecules that provide chemical energy and building materials.
Item ME160001: Food is anything that is a source of both energy and building materials for plants and animals.
Which of the following is TRUE about food?
- Food is anything that is taken in by plants and animals.
- Food is anything that is needed by plants and animals.
- Food is anything that provides building materials for plants and animals.
- Food is anything that is a source of both energy and building materials for plants and animals.
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- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2167 | 3181 | 68% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 652 | 1034 | 63% |
| 9–12 | 1507 | 2130 | 71% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 983 | 1556 | 63% |
| Female | 1145 | 1557 | 74% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1948 | 2840 | 69% |
| Other | 161 | 255 | 63% |