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Master core biology concepts with solution using this comprehensive 2025/ 2026 test bank based on Essentials of Biology 7th Edition by Sylvia Mader and Michael Windelspecht. Includes practice questions, verified answers, and key biology topics covering cell structure, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biological systems designed to improve understanding, strengthen exam performance, and support success in biology courses.

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Chapter 01 (Essentials of Biology, 7th Edition by Sylvia Mader &
Michael Windelspecht)


1. The kidney of a dolphin is considered an organ because it is
composed of different

A. cells
B. tissues
C. organs
D. molecules
E. organelles

Answer: B

2. Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological
organization from most complex to simplest?

A. cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organism
B. organism, organ system, organs, tissues, cells
C. tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, cells
D. cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
E. organ systems, tissues, cells, organism, organs

Answer: B

3. When populations of different types of organisms interact in a given
area, they comprise a(n)

A. ecosystem
B. population
C. community
D. biosphere
E. species

Answer: C

4. Organisms that transform solar energy into chemical energy are
called

A. carnivores
B. consumers
C. decomposers
D. producers
E. transformers




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Answer: D

5. Using their lateral line organ, fish can perceive and react to changes
in water currents caused by prey and predators. This is an example of

A. maintaining homeostasis
B. metabolism
C. response to the environment
D. energy regulation
E. organization

Answer: C

6. Salmon are born in fresh water but migrate out to marine waters for
most of their life. Eventually, they return to the place they were born to
spawn. Because migrating between fresh water and saltwater affects the
balance of water in their body, salmon have evolved an internal control
system called osmoregulation that restores water balance by negative
feedback. This is an example of which characteristic of life?

A. adaptation
B. reproduction and development
C. response to the environment
D. energy transformation
E. maintaining homeostasis

Answer: E

7. Which of the following statement(s) regarding genes is/are true?

A. Genes are made up of DNA
B. All cells in a multicellular organism contain the same set of genes
C. Humans receive their DNA/genes from either their mother or their father but not both
D. Variations in genes are the result of mutations
E. All organisms such as roses, elephants and mushrooms have the same set of genes

Answer: D

8. Which of the following pairs of words is matched correctly?

A. bladder - organ
B. neuron - tissue
C. osteocyte - molecule
D. gene - atom
E. heart - organ system

Answer: A




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9. Many insects cannot see the color red, and as a result many
insect-pollinated flowers are colors other than red (e.g., purple and
yellow). Flower color would be considered a(n)

A. method for maintaining homeostasis
B. way to maintain metabolism
C. adaptation
D. example of energy flow
E. example of nutrient cycling

Answer: C

10. Latonya is an avid gardener who spends a lot of time caring for the
plants in her garden. To minimize damage from pests, Latonya uses a
pesticide spray. After a few years of using the same pesticide spray, she
notices that it has become less effective. This is most likely due to

A. evolution by natural selection
B. not using enough pesticide spray
C. the plants in the garden evolving
D. the plants maintaining homeostasis
E. something else in the environment

Answer: A

11. All the chemical reactions that occur in a cell are collectively called

A. mitosis
B. photosynthesis
C. cellular respiration
D. meiosis
E. metabolism

Answer: E

12. Is the following statement true or false? All single-celled organisms
are prokaryotes.

A. true, because prokaryotes are the simplest cell form
B. true, because all eukaryotes are multicellular
C. false, because some eukaryotes are single-celled
D. false, because some prokaryotes are multicellular
E. false, because all single-celled organisms are eukaryotes

Answer: C




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