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Test Bank for Biological Science 6th
Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth
Allison




Test Bank for Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison

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l.)Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life
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1) The pattern component of the cell theory claims that all organisms consist of cells.
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2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
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A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
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B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses tr
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eatmore specific observations.
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C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more speci
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D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experimen
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ts.Answer: B
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LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
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3) Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have stru
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ctures similar to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm a
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nd eggs that fuse to form offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single c
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ell.Which of the following statements is true?
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A) Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory—that all organisms consist of cells.
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B) Caulerpa violate the process component of the cell theory—
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that all cells come from preexisting cells.
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C) Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
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D) The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theor
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LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
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4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
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A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
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B) It apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
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C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
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D) It addresses the formation of living cells from previously nonliving material.
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Test Bank for Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison

, Answer: C Referenc
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Test Bank for Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison