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, Campbell's`Biology,10th(Reece`et`al.)
Chapter`1` Introduction:`Themes`in`the`Study`of`Life
This`introductory`chapter`explores`the`basic`themes`and`concepts`of`biology,`with`emphasis`on`the`core`th
eme`of`evolution.`It`also`introduces`students`to`the`thinking`of`scientists.`Questions`are`therefore`general;`
however,`an`effort`has`been`made`to`include`some`from`each`skill`level.`As`in`the`rest`of`this`test`bank,`qu
estions`that`feature`art`or`those`for`which`several`questions`follow`upon`some`data`or`a`scenario`are`place
d`together`at`the`end`of`the`chapter.
Multiple-Choice`Questions
1) A`localized`group`of`organisms`that`belong`to`the`same`species`is`called`a
A) biosystem.
B) community.
C) population.
D) ecosystem.
E) family.`
Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
2) Organisms`interact`with`their`environments,`exchanging`matter`and`energy.`For`example,`plant`
chloroplasts`convert`the`energy`of`sunlight`into
A) the`energy`of`motion.
B) carbon`dioxide`and`water.
C) the`potential`energy`of`chemical`bonds.
D) oxygen.
E) kinetic`energy.
`Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
3) The`main`source`of`energy`for`producers`in`an`ecosystem`is
A) light`energy.
B) kinetic`energy.
C) thermal`energy.
D) chemical`energy.
E) ATP.
Answer:` A
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
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, Campbell's`Biology,10th(Reece`et`al.)
Chapter`1` Introduction:`Themes`in`the`Study`of`Life
This`introductory`chapter`explores`the`basic`themes`and`concepts`of`biology,`with`emphasis`on`the`core`th
eme`of`evolution.`It`also`introduces`students`to`the`thinking`of`scientists.`Questions`are`therefore`general;`
however,`an`effort`has`been`made`to`include`some`from`each`skill`level.`As`in`the`rest`of`this`test`bank,`qu
estions`that`feature`art`or`those`for`which`several`questions`follow`upon`some`data`or`a`scenario`are`place
d`together`at`the`end`of`the`chapter.
Multiple-Choice`Questions
1) A`localized`group`of`organisms`that`belong`to`the`same`species`is`called`a
A) biosystem.
B) community.
C) population.
D) ecosystem.
E) family.`
Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
2) Organisms`interact`with`their`environments,`exchanging`matter`and`energy.`For`example,`plant`
chloroplasts`convert`the`energy`of`sunlight`into
A) the`energy`of`motion.
B) carbon`dioxide`and`water.
C) the`potential`energy`of`chemical`bonds.
D) oxygen.
E) kinetic`energy.
`Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
3) The`main`source`of`energy`for`producers`in`an`ecosystem`is
A) light`energy.
B) kinetic`energy.
C) thermal`energy.
D) chemical`energy.
E) ATP.
Answer:` A
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
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