Test Bank for Human Biology 16th Edition by Mader

Test Bank for Human Biology 16th Edition by Mader Human Biology, 16e (Mader) Chapter 1 Exploring Life and Science 1) The scientific study of life is called A) biology. B) ecology. C) anatomy. D) biochemistry. E) limnology. Answer: A Explanation: Biology is the study of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n) A) community. B) population. C) organism. D) tissue. E) species. Answer: C Explanation: A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an organism. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation   3) All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the A) atmosphere. B) hydrosphere. C) biosphere. D) lithosphere. E) stratosphere. Answer: C Explanation: The biosphere is the sphere that contains all life, made up of all Earth's ecosystems. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 4) In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n) A) organism. B) population. C) community. D) ecosystem. E) biosphere. Answer: B Explanation: The alligators in a swamp are all members of one species and belong to a population. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 5) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n) community. Answer: FALSE Explanation: The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n) ecosystem. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation   6) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n) A) entity. B) ecosystem. C) biosystem. D) community. E) biosphere. Answer: B Explanation: An ecosystem includes populations of organisms interacting with each other and the physical environment. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 7) All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called A) metabolism. B) evolution. C) homeostasis. D) reproduction. E) development. Answer: E Explanation: Development includes the changes that occur in an organism throughout its lifetime. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation   8) Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis? A) All living organisms are alike. B) Living organisms do not change much over time. C) Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food. D) It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell. E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment. Answer: E Explanation: Homeostasis is the ability of living things to maintain an internal environment that operates under specific conditions. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 9) The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of A) metabolism. B) homeostasis. C) response to stimuli. D) development. E) reproduction. Answer: C Explanation: Movement in response to sunlight is an example of response to an external stimulus. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation   10) Choose the correct order (1–5) of increasing complexity/organization. A) (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism B) (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism C) (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism D) (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism E) (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells Answer: D Explanation: The levels of organization include: (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 11) Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of A) homeostasis. B) adaptation. C) metabolism. D) development. E) cellular organization. Answer: B Explanation: Adaptation provides members of a population with a better chance for survival. Fish scales are an adaptation to their environment. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation