Scie1020 Unit 1 Practice Milestone: Human Biology Test Prep
Questions and Answers
Human Biology — Practice Milestone 1
1.
An explanation of observations that acts as a guide for gathering information is known as a:
a.) Law
b.) Hypothesis
c.) Theory
d.) Inquiry
2.
Micah predicts that plants will grow more under red light than white light.
A statement that there is no significant difference between these two specified groups is called the:
a.) Bias
b.) Null hypothesis
c.) Research hypothesis
d.) Alternative hypothesis
, 3.
Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen are all examples of:
a.) Elements
b.) Cells
c.) Organelles
d.) Tissues
4.
The optimal temperature for the human body is:
a.) 102.0°F (38.9°C)
b.) 99.5°F (37.5°C)
c.) 98.6°F (37°C)
d.) 86.3°F (30.2°C)
5.
According to the tree of life, which of the following is NOT a domain?
a.) Fungi
b.) Archaea
c.) Eukarya
d.) Bacteria
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Questions and Answers
Human Biology — Practice Milestone 1
1.
An explanation of observations that acts as a guide for gathering information is known as a:
a.) Law
b.) Hypothesis
c.) Theory
d.) Inquiry
2.
Micah predicts that plants will grow more under red light than white light.
A statement that there is no significant difference between these two specified groups is called the:
a.) Bias
b.) Null hypothesis
c.) Research hypothesis
d.) Alternative hypothesis
, 3.
Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen are all examples of:
a.) Elements
b.) Cells
c.) Organelles
d.) Tissues
4.
The optimal temperature for the human body is:
a.) 102.0°F (38.9°C)
b.) 99.5°F (37.5°C)
c.) 98.6°F (37°C)
d.) 86.3°F (30.2°C)
5.
According to the tree of life, which of the following is NOT a domain?
a.) Fungi
b.) Archaea
c.) Eukarya
d.) Bacteria
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