TEST BANK
Campbell Biology, 9th Edition by Reece.
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,Campbell's`Biology,`9e`(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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,4) Which`of`the`following`types`of`cells`utilize`deoxyribonucleic`acid`(DNA)`as`their`genetic`material`
but`do`not`have`their`DNA`encased`within`a`nuclear`envelope?
A) animal
B) plant
C) archaea
D) fungi
E) protists`
Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
5) 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) the`cell`theory
E) feedback`regulation
`Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
6) Once`labor`begins`in`childbirth,`contractions`increase`in`intensity`and`frequency`until`delivery.`The`i
ncreasing`labor`contractions`of`childbirth`are`an`example`of`which`type`of`regulation?
A) a`bioinformatic`system
B) positive`feedback
C) negative`feedback
D) feedback`inhibition
E) enzymatic`catalysis
`Answer:` B
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
7) When`the`body's`blood`glucose`level`rises,`the`pancreas`secretes`insulin`and,`as`a`result,`the`blood`
glucose`level`declines.`When`the`blood`glucose`level`is`low,`the`pancreas`secretes`glucagon`and,`as`a`r
esult,`the`blood`glucose`level`rises.`Such`regulation`of`the`blood`glucose`level`is`the`result`of
A) catalytic`feedback.
B) positive`feedback.
C) negative`feedback.
D) bioinformatic`regulation.
E) protein-
protein`interactions.`Answer:`
C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
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, 8) Which`branch`of`biology`is`concerned`with`the`naming`and`classifying`of`organisms?
A) informatics
B) schematic`biology
C) taxonomy
D) genomics
E) evolution
`Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
9) Prokaryotes`are`classified`as`belonging`to`two`different`domains.`What`are`the`domains?
A) Bacteria`and`Eukarya
B) Archaea`and`Monera
C) Eukarya`and`Monera
D) Bacteria`and`Protista
E) Bacteria`and`Archaea
`Answer:` E
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
10) Prokaryotic`and`eukaryotic`cells`generally`have`which`of`the`following`features`in`common?
A) a`membrane-bounded`nucleus
B) a`cell`wall`made`of`cellulose
C) ribosomes
D) flagella`or`cilia`that`contain`microtubules
E) linear`chromosomes`made`of`DNA`and`protein`
Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
11) Global`warming,`as`demonstrated`by`observations`such`as`melting`of`glaciers,`increasing`CO2`level
s,`and`increasing`average`ambient`temperatures,`has`already`had`many`effects`on`living`organisms.`Whic
h`of`the`following`might`best`offer`a`solution`to`this`problem?
A) Continue`to`measure`these`and`other`parameters`of`the`problem.
B) Increase`the`abilities`of`animals`to`migrate`to`more`suitable`habitats.
C) Do`nothing;`nature`will`attain`its`own`balance.
D) Limit`the`burning`of`fossil`fuels`and`regulate`our`loss`of`forested`areas.
E) Recycle`as`much`as`possible.`
Answer:` D
Topic:` Concept`1.1
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Campbell Biology, 9th Edition by Reece.
1
www.stuvia.com
,Campbell's`Biology,`9e`(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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,4) Which`of`the`following`types`of`cells`utilize`deoxyribonucleic`acid`(DNA)`as`their`genetic`material`
but`do`not`have`their`DNA`encased`within`a`nuclear`envelope?
A) animal
B) plant
C) archaea
D) fungi
E) protists`
Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
5) 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) the`cell`theory
E) feedback`regulation
`Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
6) Once`labor`begins`in`childbirth,`contractions`increase`in`intensity`and`frequency`until`delivery.`The`i
ncreasing`labor`contractions`of`childbirth`are`an`example`of`which`type`of`regulation?
A) a`bioinformatic`system
B) positive`feedback
C) negative`feedback
D) feedback`inhibition
E) enzymatic`catalysis
`Answer:` B
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
7) When`the`body's`blood`glucose`level`rises,`the`pancreas`secretes`insulin`and,`as`a`result,`the`blood`
glucose`level`declines.`When`the`blood`glucose`level`is`low,`the`pancreas`secretes`glucagon`and,`as`a`r
esult,`the`blood`glucose`level`rises.`Such`regulation`of`the`blood`glucose`level`is`the`result`of
A) catalytic`feedback.
B) positive`feedback.
C) negative`feedback.
D) bioinformatic`regulation.
E) protein-
protein`interactions.`Answer:`
C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Application/Analysis
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, 8) Which`branch`of`biology`is`concerned`with`the`naming`and`classifying`of`organisms?
A) informatics
B) schematic`biology
C) taxonomy
D) genomics
E) evolution
`Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
9) Prokaryotes`are`classified`as`belonging`to`two`different`domains.`What`are`the`domains?
A) Bacteria`and`Eukarya
B) Archaea`and`Monera
C) Eukarya`and`Monera
D) Bacteria`and`Protista
E) Bacteria`and`Archaea
`Answer:` E
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
10) Prokaryotic`and`eukaryotic`cells`generally`have`which`of`the`following`features`in`common?
A) a`membrane-bounded`nucleus
B) a`cell`wall`made`of`cellulose
C) ribosomes
D) flagella`or`cilia`that`contain`microtubules
E) linear`chromosomes`made`of`DNA`and`protein`
Answer:` C
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Knowledge/Comprehension
11) Global`warming,`as`demonstrated`by`observations`such`as`melting`of`glaciers,`increasing`CO2`level
s,`and`increasing`average`ambient`temperatures,`has`already`had`many`effects`on`living`organisms.`Whic
h`of`the`following`might`best`offer`a`solution`to`this`problem?
A) Continue`to`measure`these`and`other`parameters`of`the`problem.
B) Increase`the`abilities`of`animals`to`migrate`to`more`suitable`habitats.
C) Do`nothing;`nature`will`attain`its`own`balance.
D) Limit`the`burning`of`fossil`fuels`and`regulate`our`loss`of`forested`areas.
E) Recycle`as`much`as`possible.`
Answer:` D
Topic:` Concept`1.1
Skill:` Synthesis/Evaluation
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