Human Biology 15 Edition By Sylvia Mader - Test Bank.

Chapter 01: Testbank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. The scientific study of life is called A. biology. B. ecology. C. anatomy. D. biochemistry. E. limnology. 2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n) A. community. B. population. C. organism. D. tissue. E. species. 3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the A. atmosphere. B. hydrosphere. C. biosphere. D. lithosphere. E. stratosphere. 4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n) A. organism. B. population. C. community. D. ecosystem. E. biosphere. 5. All organisms are composed of multiple cells. True False 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. 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. 8. Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis? A. All living organisms are alike. 01-1 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 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. 9. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called A. evolution. B. homeostasis. C. levels of organization. D. biological classification. E. acclimation. 10. Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an illustration of which biological concept? A. metabolism B. evolution C. development D. homeostasis E. reproduction 11. 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. 12. 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 13. The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of A. homeostasis. B. metabolism. C. evolution. D. reproduction. E. organization. 14. 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. 15. The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s). A. one B. two C. three D. four E. five 01-2 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 16. Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life? A. communicative B. cultural C. instructional D. biological E. chemical 17. The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain A. Bacteria. B. Archaea. C. Eukarya. D. Animalia. E. Fungi. 18. Which organisms are most closely related to humans? A. spiders B. earthworms C. parakeets D. meerkats E. snakes 19. Humans evolved from apes. True False 20. Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically. True False 21. Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of? A. how humans modify the biosphere B. how humans preserve ecosystems C. the high value humans place on biodiversity D. the positive impact of humans on life on Earth E. how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth 22. Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species. True False 23. ________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve personal judgment. A. Subjective; analytical B. Objective; analytical C. Objective; subjective D. Objective; hypothetical E. Subjective; theoretical 24. Which of the following statements is an objective observation? A. This milk tastes funny. B. This package is larger than that one. C. I like this picture. 01-3 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. D. This mattress feels hard to me. E. I think I am going to be sick. 25. What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences? A. technology B. anatomy C. biochemistry D. taxonomy E. evolution 26. Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to? A. The x-axis only. B. The y-axis only. C. The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. D. The top of each bar in a bar graph. E. The x-axis and y-axis. 27. The tentative explanation to be tested is called A. a theory. B. a hunch. C. a hypothesis. D. the data. E. the conclusion. 28. Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities. True False 29. The information collected during the experiment or observation is called A. a theory. B. a hunch. C. the hypothesis. D. the data. E. the conclusion. 30. The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species. True False 31. Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology? A. theory of ecosystems B. cell theory C. gene theory D. theory of evolution E. theory of gravity 32. The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be A. excess stomach acid. B. the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. C. drinking too much coffee. D. extreme stress. E. diets rich in meat products. 33. Which of the following statements is a hypothesis? 01-4 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. A. If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables. B. Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year. C. Blake failed the test. D. There are more calories in french fries than in colas. E. I like my biology class better than my other classes. 34. A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a(n) A. statistical study. B. double-blind study. C. variable study. D. adaptive study. E. blind study. 35. In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration, the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable? A. control B. responding C. experimental D. correlative E. placebo 36. If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful. True False 37. To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo. True False 38. One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it A. is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. B. is often out of context or misunderstood. C. is unverified and usually not referenced. D. displays bias. E. is designed to convince readers to purchase a product. 39. Which of the following URLs would you most distrust in writing a scientific paper? A. .com B. .gov C. .edu D. .org E. Both .edu and .gov 40. An important part of scientific research is repeatability. True False 41. The standard error tells A. how often the examiner made an error. B. how often the experimental variable was tested. C. the relationship between the control and test groups. D. whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. 01-5 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. E. how uncertain a particular value is. 42. A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable. True False 43. Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation? A. HPV can cause cervical cancer. B. Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. C. Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. D. People who commit crimes also consume bread. E. Parents have children. 44. In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the A. x-axis. B. y-axis. C. x- and y-axis. D. z-axis. E. x- and z-axis. 45. Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies. A. scientists B. politicians C. clergy D. educators E. everyone 46. In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable? A. The Centers of Disease Control B. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation C. The National Institute of Health D. The Pasteur Institute E. Astrology and Medicine 47. After studying biology, it is hoped that you will A. become an animal rights activist. B. be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and the Earth's. C. get a high paying job as a biologist. D. understand all there is to know about humans and biology. E. dislike anything to do with biology. 48. Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans. True False 49. Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research. This is an example of A. ethics in science. B. financial planning. C. a new business model. D. a biotechnology revolution. E. statistical significance. 01-6 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 50. Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy? A. Science and technology are not risk free. B. Science and technology are wrong. C. Science and technology are good for mankind. D. Science and technology are value-neutral. E. Science and technology always provide value to people. 51. List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each. 52. List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms. 53. Describe the steps associated with the scientific method. 01-7 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 1. Chapter 01: Testbank Key The scientific study of life is called 2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n) A. community. B. population. C. organism. D. tissue. E. species. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an organism. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the A. atmosphere. B. hydrosphere. C. biosphere. D. lithosphere. E. stratosphere. The biosphere is the sphere that contains all life, made up of all Earth's ecosystems. 3. 4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n) A. organism. B. population. C. community. D. ecosystem. E. biosphere. A. biology. B. ecology. C. anatomy. D. biochemistry. E. limnology. Biology is the study of life. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization The alligators in a swamp are all members of one species and belong to a population. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization 01-8 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Biodiversity Topic: Levels of Biological Organization 5. All organisms are composed of multiple cells. 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. An ecosystem includes populations of organisms interacting with each other and the physical environment. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Biodiversity Topic: Levels of Biological Organization 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. Development includes the changes that occur in an organism throughout its lifetime. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all relate to living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis? A. Alllivingorganismsarealike. B. Livingorganismsdonotchangemuchovertime. 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. Homeostasis is the ability of living things to maintain an internal environment that operates under specific conditions. Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all relate to living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called A. evolution. B. homeostasis. 01-9 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 7. 8. 9. FALSE Some organisms are single cells. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization 10. C. levels of organization. D. biological classification. E. acclimation. Evolution is the process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an illustration of which biological concept? A. metabolism B. evolution C. development D. homeostasis E. reproduction Evolution is the process by which a species changes through time. Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization 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. Movement in response to sunlight is an example of response to an external stimulus. Blooms Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization 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)organsystems,(3)organs,(4)tissues,(5)cells The levels of organization include: (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of A. homeostasis. B. metabolism. C. evolution. D. reproduction. 01-10 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 11. 12. 13. 14. E. organization. Resistance in MRSA is an example of adaptation and evolution. Blooms Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Bacteria Topic: Emerging Diseases 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. cellularorganization. Adaptation provides members of a population with a better chance for survival. Fish scales are an adaptation to their environment. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all relate to living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s). A. one B. two C. three D. four E. five The four kingdoms in domain Eukarya include: plants, fungi, animals, and protists. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Section: 01.02 Topic: Eukarya Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life? A. communicative B. cultural C. instructional D. biological E. chemical Cultural activities of humans include traditions, beliefs, and values. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Understand that humans have a cultural heritage. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain A. Bacteria. B. Archaea. C. Eukarya. D. Animalia. E. Fungi. Only domain Eukarya contains organisms that contain a nucleus. Animalia and Fungi are both kingdoms within 01-11 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 15. 16. 17. the domain Eukarya. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Section: 01.02 Topic: Eukarya 18. Which organisms are most closely related to humans? A. spiders B. earthworms C. parakeets D. meerkats E. snakes All of these are animals. Only snakes, parakeets, and meerkats are vertebrates. Only meerkats are mammals; therefore meerkats are most closely related to humans. 19. Humans evolved from apes. FALSE Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life Today's apes are our evolutionary cousins. Humans did not evolve from apes. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life 20. Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically. TRUE Humans are the only animals with this capacity. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Understand that humans have a cultural heritage. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life 21. Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of? A. how humans modify the biosphere B. how humans preserve ecosystems C. the high value humans place on biodiversity D. the positive impact of humans on life on Earth E. howhumansdonotneedtherestoflifeonEarth These are examples of how humans modify the biosphere, often to their own detriment. Blooms Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.02.03 Describe the relationship between humans and the biosphere. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life 22. Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species. TRUE 01-12 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 23. All living things on Earth are part of the biosphere. We are dependent on the rest of the biosphere and must preserve it. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.02.03 Describe the relationship between humans and the biosphere. Section: 01.02 Topic: Humans and Life ________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve personal judgment. A. Subjective;analytical B. Objective;analytical C. Objective; subjective D. Objective; hypothetical E. Subjective;theoretical Objective observations are supported by factual information, while subjective observations involve personal judgment. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science Which of the following statements is an objective observation? A. This milk tastes funny. B. This package is larger than that one. C. I like this picture. D. This mattress feels hard to me. E. IthinkIamgoingtobesick. Only the observation that one package is larger than another is objective— it can be measured. The rest of the statements rely on personal opinion. Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences? A. technology B. anatomy C. biochemistry D. taxonomy E. evolution The unifying principle of the biological sciences is evolution. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to? A. Thex-axisonly. B. They-axisonly. C. The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. D. The top of each bar in a bar graph. E. The x-axis and y-axis. 01-13 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 24. 25. 26. Both the x- and y-axis of the graph contains information about what the graph pertains to. The top of the bar in bar graphs will not contain any information. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.03.04 Interpret information that is presented in a scientific graph. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science 27. The tentative explanation to be tested is called A. atheory. B. ahunch. C. a hypothesis. D. the data. E. theconclusion. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation to be tested. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Scientific Method 28. Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities. TRUE True, line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.04 Interpret information that is presented in a scientific graph. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science 29. The information collected during the experiment or observation is called A. a theory. B. ahunch. C. the hypothesis. D. the data. E. the conclusion. Data includes the information collected during the experiment or an observation. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science 30. The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species. TRUE True, the general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of humans and our world. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize some of the major challenges facing science. Section: 01.04 Topic: Process of Science 31. Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology? A. theoryofecosystems 01-14 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 32. The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be A. excess stomach acid. B. the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. C. drinking too much coffee. D. extreme stress. E. dietsrichinmeatproducts. 33. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is a major contributor to stomach ulcers. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Bacteria Topic: Experimental Design Which of the following statements is a hypothesis? A. If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables. B. Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year. C. Blake failed the test. D. There are more calories in french fries than in colas. E. Ilikemybiologyclassbetterthanmyotherclasses. If/then statements are often hypotheses. The other statements do not propose something that can be tested. Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Scientific Method A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a(n) A. statistical study. B. double-blind study. C. variable study. D. adaptive study. E. blindstudy. In a double-blind study, neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a control group and an experimental group in a scientific test. Section: 01.03 Topic: Experimental Design In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration, the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable? A. control B. responding 01-15 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 34. 35. B. celltheory C. gene theory D. theory of evolution E. theory of gravity The theory of gravity is not a biological theory. The law of gravity is found in physics. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Scientific Method 36. 37. C. experimental D. correlative E. placebo The temperatures are being changed by the researchers and are called the experimental variables. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a control group and an experimental group in a scientific test. Section: 01.03 Topic: Experimental Design If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful. FALSE If the control and test group show the same results, the treatment has no effect. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a control group and an experimental group in a scientific test. Section: 01.03 Topic: Experimental Design To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo. TRUE A placebo is a treatment that appears to be the same as that administered to the test group but contains no medication. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a control group and an experimental group in a scientific test. Section: 01.03 Topic: Experimental Design One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it A. is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. B. is often out of context or misunderstood. C. is unverified and usually not referenced. D. displays bias. E. isdesignedtoconvincereaderstopurchaseaproduct. Scientific journals are often technical and difficult to read and understand for those outside of the field. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Recognize the importance of scientific journals in the reporting of scientific information. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science Which of the following URLs would you most distrust in writing a scientific paper? A. .com B. .gov C. .edu D. .org E. Both .edu and .gov URLs that end in .com often represent companies that are intending to sell you a product and may not present trustworthy information. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Recognize the importance of scientific journals in the reporting of scientific information. Section: 01.03 01-16 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 38. 39. 40. An important part of scientific research is repeatability. TRUE Another scientist should be able to repeat the experiment in a different location and get the same, or very similar, results. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Recognize the importance of scientific journals in the reporting of scientific information. Section: 01.03 Topic: Experimental Design 41. The standard error tells A. how often the examiner made an error. B. how often the experimental variable was tested. C. the relationship between the control and test groups. D. whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. E. howuncertainaparticularvalueis. The standard error is a statistical term that tells how uncertain a particular value is. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.05 Recognize the importance of statistical analysis to the study of science. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science 42. A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable. TRUE This is acceptable, but keep in mind that the lower the p value, the less likely that results are due to chance. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03.05 Recognize the importance of statistical analysis to the study of science. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science 43. Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation? A. HPVcancausecervicalcancer. B. Illegaldrugusecausesanincreaseincrime. C. Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. D. People who commit crimes also consume bread. E. Parents have children. Many people consume bread and consuming bread does not make you commit crimes. Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.03.05 Recognize the importance of statistical analysis to the study of science. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science Topic: Process of Science 44. In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the A. x-axis. B. y-axis. C. x- and y-axis. D. z-axis. E. x-andz-axis. The experimental variable is plotted on the x- or horizontal axis. 01-17 Blooms Level: 1. Remember Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. Learning Outcome: 01.03.04 Interpret information that is presented in a scientific graph. Section: 01.04 Topic: Experimental Design 45. Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies. A. scientists B. politicians C. clergy D. educators E. everyone Everyone should be held responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies. Blooms Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize some of the major challenges facing science. Section: 01.04 Topic: Process of Science 46. In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable? A. TheCentersofDiseaseControl B. TheCysticFibrosisFoundation C. The National Institute of Health D. The Pasteur Institute E. Astrology and Medicine The source Astrology and Medicine would be the least reliable. Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Recognize the importance of scientific journals in the reporting of scientific information. Section: 01.03 Topic: Process of Science 47. After studying biology, it is hoped that you will A. become an animal rights activist. B. be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and the Earth's. C. get a high paying job as a biologist. D. understand all there is to know about humans and biology. E. dislikeanythingtodowithbiology. After studying biology, it is hoped that you will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well- being and the Earth's. Blooms Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize some of the major challenges facing science. Section: 01.04 Topic: Process of Science 48. Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans. TRUE Technology, the application of scientific knowledge, offers us ways to improve our lives. Blooms Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.04.01 Distinguish between science and technology. Section: 01.04 Topic: Process of Science 49. Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research. This 01-18 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 50. A. ethics in science. B. financial planning. C. a new business model. D. a biotechnology revolution. E. statisticalsignificance. A scientist who has a vested interest in the success of a product may not be honest in evaluating that product. This is an example of ethics in science. Blooms Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize some of the major challenges facing science. Section: 01.04 Topic: Process of Science Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy? A. Science and technology are not risk free. B. Science and technology are wrong. C. Science and technology are good for mankind. D. Science and technology are value-neutral. E. Scienceandtechnologyalwaysprovidevaluetopeople. There are often risks and benefits to science and technology. Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize some of the major challenges facing science. Section: 01.04 Topic: Process of Science List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each. Kingdom Protista: Complex single-celled organisms, sometimes filaments, colonies, or even multicellular. Absorb, photosynthesize, and ingest food. Kingdom Fungi: Mostly multicellular filaments with specialized, complex cells. Absorb food. Kingdom Plantae: Multicellular, usually with specialized tissues, containing complex cells, photosynthesize. Kingdom Animalia: Multicellular with specialized tissues containing complex cells. Ingest cells. Blooms Level: 6. Create Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Section: 01.02 Topic: Eukarya List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Organisms are organized. They have the ability to acquire materials and energy. They can reproduce and grow. Organisms have an evolutionary history. Blooms Level: 6. Create Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Describe the steps associated with the scientific method. Observation: New observations are made and previous data are studied. Hypothesis: Input from various sources is used to formulate a testable statement. Experiment/Observation: The hypothesis is tested by experiment or further observations. Conclusion: The results are analyzed, and the hypothesis is supported or rejected. Scientific Theory: Many experiments and observations support a theory. 01-19 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 51. 52. 53. is an example of Blooms Level: 6. Create Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Section: 01.03 Topic: Scientific Method 01-20 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. Chapter 01: Testbank Summary Category Blooms Level: 1. Remember Blooms Level: 2. Understand Blooms Level: 3. Apply Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate Blooms Level: 6. Create Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living organisms. Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all r elate to living organisms. Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding life. Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Summarize the place of humans in the overall classification of living organisms. Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Understand that humans have a cultural heritage. Learning Outcome: 01.02.03 Describe the relationship between humans and the biosphere. Learning Outcome: 01.03.01 Describe the general process of the scientific method. Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a control group and an experimental group in a scientific test. Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Recognize the importance of scientific journals in the reporting of scientific information. Learning Outcome: 01.03.04 Interpret information that is presented in a scientific graph. Learning Outcome: 01.03.05 Recognize the importance of statistical analysis to the study of science. Learning Outcome: 01.04.01 Distinguish between science and technology. Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize some of the major challenges facing science. Section: 01.01 Section: 01.02 Section: 01.03 Section: 01.04 Topic: Bacteria Topic: Biodiversity Topic: Emerging Diseases Topic: Eukarya Topic: Experimental Design Topic: Humans and Life Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Topic: Process of Science Topic: Scientific Method # of Questions 22 15 5 4 4 3 3 6 3 3 5 2 2 9 4 4 3 3 1 5 15 9 22 7 2 2 1 3 7 6 14 18 4 01-21 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. Chapter 02: Testbank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. The smallest unit of an element that still retains the chemical and physical properties of that element is called a(n) A. isotope. B. nucleus. C. atom. D. molecular bond. E. neutrino. 2. In an atom, the number of protons always equals the number of A. electrons. B. neutrons. C. neutrons and protons. D. quarks. E. neutrinos. 3. How many elements occur naturally? A. 112 B. 92 C. 64 D. 32 E. 6 4. The atomic number of an atom is determined by the number of A. protons. B. neutrons. C. electrons. D. protons and neutrons. E. protons and electrons. 5. An element cannot be broken down by chemical means. True False 6. Why is He positioned above Ne in the periodic table? A. They both have the same atomic mass. B. They both have the same number of electrons in their outermost orbital. C. They both have a full outermost orbital. D. They both have the same atomic number. E. They both have the same number of protons in their nuclei. 7. Be has an atomic number of 4 and an atomic mass of 9. How many protons does it have? A. 4 B. 5 C. 9 D. 13 E. 7 8. What is the symbol for sodium? A. Na B. S C. So 02-1 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. D. N E. Dm 9. Which of the following elements will have more than two electrons and have a full outer orbital? A. He B. Ne C. C D. N E. O 10. Isotopes of an element differ due to the number of A. protons. B. neutrons. C. electrons. D. both protons and electrons. E. neutrinos. 11. Carbon dating is a common method employed in dating certain kinds of fossils. It is based on the radioactive decay of an isotope of carbon (C14). Referring to the atomic number of carbon attained from the periodic table, how many neutrons does C14 have? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 12 E. 14 12. What substance is used in medicine to produce various images of organs and tissues? A. a mixture B. a tracer C. an emulsion D. a colloid E. a sensor 13. Radiation can have both positive and negative impact on humans. True False 14. Two or more atoms joined together through the sharing of electrons are called a(n) A. atomic unit. B. molecule. C. compound. D. isotope. E. ion. 15. Ca3(PO4)2 represents a(n) A. element. B. mixture. C. compound. D. isotope. E. atom. 16. Atoms that share electrons have what type of bonds? A. covalent B. neutral 02-2 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. C. hydrogen D. colloidal E. ionic 17. CaCl2 is a salt that forms as the result of what type of bond? A. covalent B. hydrogen C. polar D. nonpolar E. ionic 18. Water makes up 60–70% of total body weight. True False 19. Which type of bond is responsible for holding two water molecules together, creating the properties of water? A. hydrogen B. covalent C. ionic D. polar E. double covalent 20. Hydrogen bonds A. result from the loss of neutrons by an atom. B. result in the formation of salts. C. involve the loss and gain of electrons. D. involve the sharing of electrons. E. are relatively weak and can be broken rather easily. 21. The reason water is polar is because A. in polar molecules atoms share electrons evenly. B. the electrons spend more time circling the oxygen atom than the hydrogens. C. hydrophilic molecules interact with water. D. hydrophobic molecules do not interact with water. E. there is a transfer of electrons from the hydrogen to the oxygen. 22. Which of the following characteristics of water is most responsible for the sinking of the Titanic? A. Water is liquid at room temperature. B. Water has a high heat of vaporization. C. The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly. D. Frozen water is less dense than liquid water. E. Water molecules are cohesive. 23. On a warm day in April, Tina jumped into the swimming pool. To her surprise the water was really cold. Which property of water did she discover? A. Water molecules are cohesive. B. The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly. C. Water possesses hydrogen bonds. D. Water is a polar molecule. E. Frozen water is less dense than liquid water. 24. William noticed water mysteriously climbing up a capillary tube. This is an example of which property of water? A. Frozen water is less dense than liquid water. B. The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly. C. Water molecules are cohesive. 02-3 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. D. Water has a high heat of vaporization. E. Water is a solvent. 25. In an acidic solution, the number of H+ is A. less than the number of OH-. B. greater than the number of OH-. C. equal to the number of OH-. D. 3 times less than the number of OH-. E. 10 times less than the number of OH-. 26. AsolutionwithapHof7has10timesasmanyH+asapHof6. True False 27. A solution containing 0.00001 moles of H+ has a pH of A. 3. B. 5. C. 7. D. 9. E. 11. 28. The presence of a buffer in our blood helps maintain homeostasis. True False 29. Joining small molecules (monomers) together to form longer chains (polymers) requires a process called A. a hydrolysis reaction. B. a dehydration reaction. C. monomerization. D. emulsification. E. disassembly. 30. Which of the following is not one of the four classes of organic molecules found in cells? A. vitamins B. lipids C. proteins D. carbohydrates E. nucleic acids 31. In biology, calling something organic means that it was grown without the use of any type of herbicide. True False 32. NaCl is not an organic molecule. True False 33. After lunch, our digestive system will use the process of hydrolysis to break the food down into smaller subunits. True False 34. A hydrolysis reaction involves the loss of water. True False 35. Which grouping of elements is found in carbohydrates? A. C-H-O B. C-H-P C. H-O-Cl human biology - test banks, human biology test bank, human physiology test bank, general biology test bank, biology test bank, cell biology test bank, biology test bank questions,