, TEST ITEM FILE
X X
FOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE X
Textbook Authors x
Scott Freeman, University of Washington
x x x x
Michael Harrington, University of Alberta
x x x x x
Joan Sharp, Simon Fraser University
x x x x x
,Biological Science, Canadian Edition., 6e (Freeman et al.)
x x x x x x x
Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life
x x x x x x x x
1) The pattern component of the cell theory claims that all organisms consist of cells.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
A) true
B) false
Answer:
x
xA
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Remembering
x x x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
x x x x x x x x x
A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
x x x x x x
B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses treat
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
more specific observations.
x x x
C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more specific
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
issues.
x
D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experiments.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: B
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
3) Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
structures similar to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
and eggs that fuse to form offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single cell.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Which of the following statements is true?
x x x x x x x
A) Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory—that all organisms consist of cells.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
B) Caulerpa violate the process component of the cell theory—that all cells come from
x x x x x x x x x x x x
preexisting cells.
x x
C) Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x x x
D) The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
Answer: D
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
x x x x x x
A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
x x x x x x x x x x
B) It apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
x x x x x x x x x
C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
x x x x x x x x x x x
D) It addresses the formation of living cells from previously nonliving material.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: C
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Remembering
x x x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
, 5) Recall Pasteur's experiment on spontaneous generation. Originally, he used sealed and
x x x x x x x x x x
unsealed flasks instead of swan-necked and unsealed flasks. Critics claimed that the experiment
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
was inconclusive. Which of the following criticisms would be addressed by using a swan-necked
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
flask instead of the sealed flask?
x x x x x x
A) The broth was heated too intensively.
x x x x x
B) There had not been enough time for spontaneous generation to occur.
x x x x x x x x x x
C) Fresh air is required for spontaneous generation.
x x x x x x
D) The broth was not nutritious enough.
x x x x x
Answer: C
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehension/Applying
x x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
6) Which of the following is the best example of a heritable variation?
x x x x x x x x x x x
A) skin cancer x
B) amputation
C) red hair x
D) love for music x x
Answer: C
x x
Reference: Section 1.2 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-1. Name five fundamental characteristics shared by all living organisms.
x x x x x x x x x x
7) How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
x x x x x x x
A) Artificial selection occurs only in computer simulations, not with actual organisms.
x x x x x x x x x x
B) Artificial selection is based on conscious choices by humans.
x x x x x x x x
C) Artificial selection occurs only with plants.x x x x x
D) Artificial selection is not based on heritable variation, but on new mutations.
x x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: B
x x
Reference: Section 1.2 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-3. Briefly explain the theory of natural selection, and clarify the two conditions that
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
are necessary and sufficient for natural selection to bring about evolutionary change in a
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
population.
x
X X
FOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE X
Textbook Authors x
Scott Freeman, University of Washington
x x x x
Michael Harrington, University of Alberta
x x x x x
Joan Sharp, Simon Fraser University
x x x x x
,Biological Science, Canadian Edition., 6e (Freeman et al.)
x x x x x x x
Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life
x x x x x x x x
1) The pattern component of the cell theory claims that all organisms consist of cells.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
A) true
B) false
Answer:
x
xA
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Remembering
x x x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
x x x x x x x x x
A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
x x x x x x
B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses treat
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
more specific observations.
x x x
C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more specific
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
issues.
x
D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experiments.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: B
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
3) Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
structures similar to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
and eggs that fuse to form offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single cell.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Which of the following statements is true?
x x x x x x x
A) Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory—that all organisms consist of cells.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
B) Caulerpa violate the process component of the cell theory—that all cells come from
x x x x x x x x x x x x
preexisting cells.
x x
C) Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x x x
D) The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
Answer: D
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
x x x x x x
A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
x x x x x x x x x x
B) It apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
x x x x x x x x x
C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
x x x x x x x x x x x
D) It addresses the formation of living cells from previously nonliving material.
x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: C
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Remembering
x x x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
, 5) Recall Pasteur's experiment on spontaneous generation. Originally, he used sealed and
x x x x x x x x x x
unsealed flasks instead of swan-necked and unsealed flasks. Critics claimed that the experiment
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
was inconclusive. Which of the following criticisms would be addressed by using a swan-necked
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
flask instead of the sealed flask?
x x x x x x
A) The broth was heated too intensively.
x x x x x
B) There had not been enough time for spontaneous generation to occur.
x x x x x x x x x x
C) Fresh air is required for spontaneous generation.
x x x x x x
D) The broth was not nutritious enough.
x x x x x
Answer: C
x x
Reference: Section 1.1 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehension/Applying
x x
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
x x x x x x x x x
6) Which of the following is the best example of a heritable variation?
x x x x x x x x x x x
A) skin cancer x
B) amputation
C) red hair x
D) love for music x x
Answer: C
x x
Reference: Section 1.2 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-1. Name five fundamental characteristics shared by all living organisms.
x x x x x x x x x x
7) How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
x x x x x x x
A) Artificial selection occurs only in computer simulations, not with actual organisms.
x x x x x x x x x x
B) Artificial selection is based on conscious choices by humans.
x x x x x x x x
C) Artificial selection occurs only with plants.x x x x x
D) Artificial selection is not based on heritable variation, but on new mutations.
x x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: B
x x
Reference: Section 1.2 x x
Bloom's Level: Comprehensionx x
LOs: Chp1-3. Briefly explain the theory of natural selection, and clarify the two conditions that
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
are necessary and sufficient for natural selection to bring about evolutionary change in a
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
population.
x
