Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry 1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry 1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct? A) Single cells cannot exist independently. B) Cells are limited in size, which is between 200 to 500 micrometers in diameter. C) Some cells are non-living in nature. D) Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms are made up of cells. Answer: D Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF 2) A cell lacking which of the following structures is most likely to be a prokaryote? A) Nuclear membrane B) Cell membrane C) Cytoplasm D) Nucleic acid Answer: A Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF 3) Which of the following types of cells use deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope? A) animal B) plant C) archaean D) fungi Answer: C Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF 4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology? A) evolution B) emergent properties C) reductionism D) feedback regulation Answer: C Topic: The