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Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions dt
1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct?
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A) Single cells cannot exist independently. dt dt dt dt
B) Cells are limited in size, which is between 200 to 500 micrometers in diameter.
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D) Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms are made up of cells.
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
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: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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2) A cell lacking which of the following structures is most likely to be a prokaryote?
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A) Nuclear membrane dt
B) Cell membrane dt
C) Cytoplasm
D) Nucleic acid dt d
Answer: A
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
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: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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3) Which of the following types of cells use deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic m
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aterial but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
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A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi A dt
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
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m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of
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DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
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A) evolution
B) emergent properties dt
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation dt d
Answer: C
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
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m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G7, V&C LO: VC-SF
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,5) A double- dt
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w many nucleotides in total?
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
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m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
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A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is a
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n approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into the st
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ructure and organization of the living system.
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C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a li dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
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D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only.
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Answer: B d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
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m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
7) Which statement about ecological organization is correct?
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A) An organism is part of a community.
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B) A community is part of a population.
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C) An ecosystem is made up of organisms only
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Answer: B d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-2: Remembering/Understanding; Levels 3-
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4: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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8) Apple on tree ripens ripe apple produces ethylene ethylene signals neighboring apples to ripen n
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eighbor apples produce more ethylene more apples ripen. The above process is an example of whi
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ch of the following?
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A) positive feedback regulation dt dt
B) negative feedback regulation dt dt
C) chemical cycling dt
D) emergent properties dt dt
Answer: A d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
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m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-EM dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
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, 9) Which of the following is the correct order of organization of genetic material from smallest to
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largest?
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A) gene, nucleotide, chromosome, genome
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B) chromosome, genome, nucleotide, gene dt dt dt
C) genome, chromosome, gene, nucleotide dt dt dt
D) nucleotide, gene, chromosome, genome dt dt dt dt
Answer: D d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
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: G1, V&C LO: VC-E
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10) As letters are to English language,
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A) proteins
B) nucleotides
C) DNA double helix dt dt
D) carbohydrates d
Answer: B
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
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: G4, V&C LO: VC-E
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11) Three important research developments that have made the genomic and proteomic a
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pproaches possible are . dt dt dt
A) high throughput technology, bioinformatics, and interdisciplinary research teams
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B) bioinformatics, gene therapy, and genetically modified organisms dt dt dt dt dt dt
C) computers, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics dt dt dt
D) cloning, computers, and gene therapy dt dt dt dt dt
Answer: A d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
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: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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12) Which of the following questions is considered a thought-provoking scientific query?
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A) How long ago did the Pterosaurs live on this planet?
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B) Does the amount of solute in water affect the boiling point of the solution?
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C) Who invented the telescope? dt dt dt
D) How many tigers are left in India?
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Answer: D d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-SF
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Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. dt dt dt dt dt
Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc.
dt dt dt dt dt
,Campbell Biology, 12e (Urry) dt dt dt
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
dt d t d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions dt
1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct?
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A) Single cells cannot exist independently. dt dt dt dt
B) Cells are limited in size, which is between 200 to 500 micrometers in diameter.
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C) Some cells are non-living in nature. dt dt dt dt dt
D) Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms are made up of cells.
dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
Answer: D d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
dt dt dt d t dt dt
: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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2) A cell lacking which of the following structures is most likely to be a prokaryote?
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A) Nuclear membrane dt
B) Cell membrane dt
C) Cytoplasm
D) Nucleic acid dt d
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
dt dt dt d t dt dt
: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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3) Which of the following types of cells use deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic m
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aterial but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi A dt
nswer: C dt
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
dt d t dt dt
Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of
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DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
A) evolution
B) emergent properties dt
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation dt d
Answer: C
t d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
dt d t dt dt
Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G7, V&C LO: VC-SF
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2
Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. dt dt dt dt dt
,5) A double- dt
stranded DNA molecule with three guanine and five thiamine nucleotides (in 5 3 strand) has ho
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w many nucleotides in total?
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A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 16
Answer: D d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
dt d t dt dt
Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
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A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is a
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n approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into the st
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ructure and organization of the living system.
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C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a li dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
ving cell. dt
D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only.
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Answer: B d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
dt d t dt dt
Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
7) Which statement about ecological organization is correct?
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A) An organism is part of a community.
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B) A community is part of a population.
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C) An ecosystem is made up of organisms only
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D) Biosphere is a part of the ecosystem dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
Answer: B d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-2: Remembering/Understanding; Levels 3-
dt d t dt dt dt dt
4: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
dt dt dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
8) Apple on tree ripens ripe apple produces ethylene ethylene signals neighboring apples to ripen n
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eighbor apples produce more ethylene more apples ripen. The above process is an example of whi
dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
ch of the following?
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A) positive feedback regulation dt dt
B) negative feedback regulation dt dt
C) chemical cycling dt
D) emergent properties dt dt
Answer: A d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
dt d t dt dt
Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-EM dt d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
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Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. dt dt dt dt dt
, 9) Which of the following is the correct order of organization of genetic material from smallest to
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largest?
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A) gene, nucleotide, chromosome, genome
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B) chromosome, genome, nucleotide, gene dt dt dt
C) genome, chromosome, gene, nucleotide dt dt dt
D) nucleotide, gene, chromosome, genome dt dt dt dt
Answer: D d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
dt dt dt d t dt dt
: G1, V&C LO: VC-E
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10) As letters are to English language,
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A) proteins
B) nucleotides
C) DNA double helix dt dt
D) carbohydrates d
Answer: B
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
dt dt dt d t dt dt
: G4, V&C LO: VC-E
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11) Three important research developments that have made the genomic and proteomic a
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pproaches possible are . dt dt dt
A) high throughput technology, bioinformatics, and interdisciplinary research teams
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B) bioinformatics, gene therapy, and genetically modified organisms dt dt dt dt dt dt
C) computers, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics dt dt dt
D) cloning, computers, and gene therapy dt dt dt dt dt
Answer: A d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt
Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- dt d t dt
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO
dt dt dt d t dt dt
: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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12) Which of the following questions is considered a thought-provoking scientific query?
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A) How long ago did the Pterosaurs live on this planet?
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B) Does the amount of solute in water affect the boiling point of the solution?
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C) Who invented the telescope? dt dt dt
D) How many tigers are left in India?
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Answer: D d t
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloo
d t dt dt dt dt dt dt dt
m's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
dt d t dt dt
Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-SF
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