School Improvement in Maryland

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Goal 1 Skills And Processes

Expectation 1.2 The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches to provide answers to questions.

Indicator 1.2.5 The student will select appropriate instruments and materials to conduct an investigation.

Selected Response Item - Released in 2003

A student wants to examine chromosomes from animal cells. Which of these would be the best tool for the student to use?

  1. litmus paper
  2. thermometer
  3. dissecting microscope
  4. compound microscope
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Correct Answer:
D