BSC1005 midterm UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which is the correct sequence for levels of biological organization within a multicellular
organism? - CORRECT ANSWER- atom - molecule - organelle - cell - tissue
Which is the correct sequence for levels of biological organization occurring beyond an
organism? - CORRECT ANSWER- population - community - ecosystem - biosphere
All living organisms - CORRECT ANSWER- are either unicellular or multicellular
If you observed a newly discovered 'thing' and tried to decide if it might be alive, what would be
the weakest distinction for life? - CORRECT ANSWER- movement
A major difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes is that prokaryotes - CORRECT
ANSWER- do not have a nucleus in their cells while eukaryotes do
If you were grading a set of exams dealing with the scientific method, which statement would
lead to a student losing points? - CORRECT ANSWER- It does not apply to problems
encountered in everyday life.
In a scientific experiment, the investigator measures the response of the ________ variable(s). -
CORRECT ANSWER- dependent
Asexual reproduction differs from sexual reproduction in that - CORRECT ANSWER-
asexual reproduction produces offspring containing DNA from only one parent
How do you know the computer you are working on is not alive? - CORRECT ANSWER- It
cannot reproduce, asexually or sexually, It is not made of cells, It cannot evolve, It does not
maintain an internal consistency of water, solutes, and other components (all answers are correct)
, The "kingdom" is the most all-inclusive taxonomic category. - CORRECT ANSWER- False
The most abundant bulk elements that make up the vast majority of living organisms are -
CORRECT ANSWER- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
A hydrogen bond - CORRECT ANSWER- does not require an electron transfer
A friend who is not taking your Biology course fills a cup with ice and then a drink. The friend
asks you why the ice in the cup is floating, and you are able to say that - CORRECT ANSWER-
the molecules are farther apart in ice than in liquid water
Organic molecules are defined as chemical compounds that contain - CORRECT ANSWER-
carbon and hydrogen
The four major groups of organic compounds are - CORRECT ANSWER- carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
The primary building block (monomer) of proteins is - CORRECT ANSWER- an amino acid
The primary building block (monomer) of nucleic acids is - CORRECT ANSWER- a
nucleotide
Water is best described as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER- a polar molecule
What do a lemon, a toaster oven, and sand grains have in common? - CORRECT ANSWER-
all are composed of matter and energy
Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen account for 96% of the human body. These elements are
- CORRECT ANSWER- also the main elements in organic molecules
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which is the correct sequence for levels of biological organization within a multicellular
organism? - CORRECT ANSWER- atom - molecule - organelle - cell - tissue
Which is the correct sequence for levels of biological organization occurring beyond an
organism? - CORRECT ANSWER- population - community - ecosystem - biosphere
All living organisms - CORRECT ANSWER- are either unicellular or multicellular
If you observed a newly discovered 'thing' and tried to decide if it might be alive, what would be
the weakest distinction for life? - CORRECT ANSWER- movement
A major difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes is that prokaryotes - CORRECT
ANSWER- do not have a nucleus in their cells while eukaryotes do
If you were grading a set of exams dealing with the scientific method, which statement would
lead to a student losing points? - CORRECT ANSWER- It does not apply to problems
encountered in everyday life.
In a scientific experiment, the investigator measures the response of the ________ variable(s). -
CORRECT ANSWER- dependent
Asexual reproduction differs from sexual reproduction in that - CORRECT ANSWER-
asexual reproduction produces offspring containing DNA from only one parent
How do you know the computer you are working on is not alive? - CORRECT ANSWER- It
cannot reproduce, asexually or sexually, It is not made of cells, It cannot evolve, It does not
maintain an internal consistency of water, solutes, and other components (all answers are correct)
, The "kingdom" is the most all-inclusive taxonomic category. - CORRECT ANSWER- False
The most abundant bulk elements that make up the vast majority of living organisms are -
CORRECT ANSWER- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
A hydrogen bond - CORRECT ANSWER- does not require an electron transfer
A friend who is not taking your Biology course fills a cup with ice and then a drink. The friend
asks you why the ice in the cup is floating, and you are able to say that - CORRECT ANSWER-
the molecules are farther apart in ice than in liquid water
Organic molecules are defined as chemical compounds that contain - CORRECT ANSWER-
carbon and hydrogen
The four major groups of organic compounds are - CORRECT ANSWER- carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
The primary building block (monomer) of proteins is - CORRECT ANSWER- an amino acid
The primary building block (monomer) of nucleic acids is - CORRECT ANSWER- a
nucleotide
Water is best described as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER- a polar molecule
What do a lemon, a toaster oven, and sand grains have in common? - CORRECT ANSWER-
all are composed of matter and energy
Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen account for 96% of the human body. These elements are
- CORRECT ANSWER- also the main elements in organic molecules
