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Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions kr
1) Cells are .
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A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
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B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
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C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms kr kr kr kr kr kr
D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic kr kr kr kr
organismsAnswer: D
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2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes
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A) are more structurally complex
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B) are larger kr
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D) do not have
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membranesAnswer: C
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3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their
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geneticmaterial but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
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A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi
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C
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4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular
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structureof DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of
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biology?
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A) evolution
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C) reductionism
D) feedback
regulationAnswer: C
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,5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a
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A) community
B) population
C) ecosystem
D) family
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B
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6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
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A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system
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isan approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into
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thestructure and organization of the living system.
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C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr
aliving cell.
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D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component
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only.Answer: B
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7) Which of the following order is correct in terms of the hierarchy of the organization?
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A) Ecosystem → Biosphere → Population → Community → Organism kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr
B) Biosphere → Ecosystem → Population → Community → Organism kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr
C) Ecosystem → Community → Biosphere → Population → Organism kr kr kr kr kr kr kr kr
D) Biosphere → Ecosystem →Community → Population → kr kr kr kr kr kr
OrganismAnswer: D
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8) When your body temperature rises on a hot day, the neural and hormonal mechanisms
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activatesweating. Evaporation of sweat leads to cooling of the body surface. This is an example
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of
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A) positive feedback regulation kr kr
B) negative feedback regulation kr kr
C) chemical cycling kr
D) emergent
propertiesAnswer: B
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, 9) Characters are transmitted from parents to offspring. kr kr kr kr kr kr are the units of inheritance.
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A) Genes
B) Proteins
C) RNA
D) DNA
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A
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10) As letters are to English language,
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B) nucleotides
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D) A and kr
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B
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11) The process by which the information in a gene directs the synthesis of a protein is called
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A) gene expression kr
B) replication
C) post translation modification
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D) cloning
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A
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12) Which of the following statements is true?
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A) mRNA is the only type of RNA found in the living system
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B) All forms of life employ the same genetic code
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C) A typical human liver cell has one set of chromosomes
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D) Organisms interact but do not affect their kr kr kr kr kr kr
environmentAnswer: B
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13) Plants convert . kr
A) chemical energy to mechanical energy. kr kr kr kr
B) sunlight to mechanical energy. kr kr kr
C) sunlight to chemical energy. kr kr kr
D) mechanical energy to chemical kr kr kr
energy.Answer: C
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