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, Biology Concepts And Applications, 9e Starr Tb
Table Of Contents
Chapter 01 Invitation To Biology
Chapter 02 Lifes Chemical Basis
Chapter 03 Molecules Of Life
Chapter 04 Cell Structure And Function
Chapter 05 Ground Rules Of Metabolism
Chapter 06 Where It Starts Photosynthesis
Chapter 07 How Cells Release Chemical Energy
Chapter 08 Dna Structure And Function
Chapter 09 From Dna To Protein
Chapter 10 Controls Over Genes
Chapter 11 How Cells Reproduce
Chapter 12 Meiosis And Sexual Reproduction
Chapter 13 Observing_Patterns_In_Inherited_Traits
Chapter 14 Human_Inheritance
Chapter 15 Biotechnology
Chapter 16 Evidence Of Evolution
Chapter 17 Processes Of Evolution
Chapter 18 Lifes Origin And Early Evolution
Chapter 19 Viruses Bacteria And Archaea
Chapter 20 The Protists
Chapter 21 Plant Evolution
Chapter 22 Fungi
Chapter 23 Animals I Major Invertebrate Groups
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,Chapter 24 Animals Ii The Chordates
Chapter 25 Plant Tissues
Chapter 26 Plant Nutrition And_Transport
Chapter 27 Plant Reproduction And Development
Chapter 28 Animal Tissues And Organ Systems
Chapter 29 Neural Control
Chapter 30 Sensory Perception
Chapter 31 Endocrine Control
Chapter 32 Structural Support And Movement
Chapter 33 Circulations
Chapter 34 Immunity
Chapter 35 Respirations
Chapter 36 Digestion And Human Nutrition
Chapter 37 The Internal Environment
Chapter 38 Reproduction And Development
Chapter 39 Animal Behavior
Chapter 40 Population Ecology
Chapter 41 Community Ecology
Chapter 42 Ecosystems
Chapter 43 The_Biosphere
Chapter 44 Human Effects On The Biosphere
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,Chapter 01: Invitation To Biology
Multiple Choice
1. The Smallest Unit Of Life That Can Survive And Reproduce On Its Own Is A(N):
A. Atom
B. Cell
C. Molecule
D. Organ
E. Population
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.1 How Do Living Things Differ From Non-Living Things?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.1 - Describe The Successive Levels Of Organization In Living Things.
Topics: Bloom's: Remember
2. All Of The Coyotes (Canis Latrans) Living In The Mojave Desert Constitute A(N):
A. Ecosystem
B. Community
C. Biosphere
D. Organism
E. Population
Answer: E
Points: 1
References: Section 1.1 How Do Living Things Differ From Non-Living Things?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.1.2 - Using Suitable Examples, Describe The Successive Levels Of Organization In
Living Things From Atoms To The Biosphere.
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
3. What Term Describes "All Populations Of All Species Living In The Same Area"?
A. Ecosystem
B. Community
C. Biosphere
D. Organism
E. Population
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.1 How Do Living Things Differ From Non-Living Things?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.1 - Describe The Successive Levels Of Organization In Living Things.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
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,Notes: Modified
4. Organisms Designated As Producers Usually Obtain Their Energy From:
A. Other Producers
B. Dead Consumers
C. Decomposers
D. The Environment
E. Themselves
Answer: D
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.1 - Distinguish Between Producers And Consumers.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
Notes: Modified
5. As Energy Is Transferred Among Organisms, Some Escapes From The Environment As ____ Energy.
A. Electrical
B. Heat
C. Light
D. Mechanical
E. Nuclear
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.2 - Define Homeostasis And Explain Why It Is Important For Sustaining Life.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
6. What Is The Process Used By Living Things To Maintain An Internal Environment Within A Tolerable Range?
A. Metabolism
B. Homeostasis
C. Development
D. Physiology
E. Thermoregulation
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.2 - Define Homeostasis And Explain Why It Is Important For Sustaining Life.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
Notes: Modified
7. About 12 To 24 Hours After The Last Meal, A Person's Blood Sugar Level Normally Varies From 60 To 90 Mg Per
100 Ml Of Blood, Although It May Rise To 130 Mg Per 100 Ml After Meals High In Carbohydrates. That The Blood
Sugar Level Is Maintained Within A Fairly Narrow Range, Despite Uneven Intake Of Sugar, Is Due To The Bodily
Process Called:
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, A. Adaptation
B. Homeostasis
C. Inheritance
D. Metabolism
E. Development
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.2 - Define Homeostasis And Explain Why It Is Important For Sustaining Life.
Keywords: Bloom's: Application
Notes: Modified
8. Hereditary Instructions For Growth And Development Are Carried In:
A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Dna
D. Energy
E. Lipids
Answer: C
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.3 - List Some Functions That Are Guided By An Organism‘s Dna.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
Notes: Modified
9. What Term Refers To An Increase In Number, Size, Or Volume In The Cells Of An Organism?
A. Growth
B. Development
C. Reproduction
D. Evolution
E. Inheritance
Answer: A
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.3 - List Some Functions That Are Guided By An Organism‘s Dna.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
10. What Term Describes The Process Of Transformation Of The First Cell Of A New Individual Into An Adult?
A. Inheritance
B. Genetics
C. Reproduction
D. Development
E. Sex
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,Answer: D
Points: 1
References: Section 1.2 How Are All Living Things Alike?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.2.3 - List Some Functions That Are Guided By An Organism‘s Dna.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
11. Which Domain Or Domains Are Made Up Of Organisms Without Nuclei?
A. Archaea Only
B. Bacteria Only
C. Eukarya
D. Both Archaea And Bacteria
E. Both Bacteria And Eukarya
Answer: D
Points: 1
References: Section 1.3 How Are Living Things Different?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.3 - Classify Organisms On The Basis Of Presence Or Absence Of A Nucleus.
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
12. Which Organisms Are Multicellular Eukaryotes, With The Majority Being Photosynthetic Producers?
A. Plants
B. Animals
C. Fungi
D. Bacteria
E. Archaea
Answer: A
Points: 1
References: Section 1.3 How Are Living Things Different?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.3.2 - What Are The Four Main Kingdoms Of Eukaryotes?
Keywords: Bloom's Remember
Notes: New
13. Which Is The Correct Format For A Scientific Name?
A. Homo Sapiens
B. Homo Sapiens
C. Homo Sapiens
D. Homo Sapiens
E. Homo Sapiens
Answer: E
Points: 1
References: Section 1.4 What Is A Species?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.4.1 - How Are Organisms Named In The Linnaean System?
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
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,14. A Scientific Name Consists Of Which Of The Following?
A. Family Name Only
B. Genus Name Only
C. Species Designation Only
D. Family Name And Genus Name
E. Genus Name And Specific Epithet
Answer: E
Points: 1
References: Section 1.4 What Is A Species?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.4.1 - How Are Organisms Named In The Linnaean System?
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
15. What Is The Most Diverse And Inclusive Classification Group?
A. Domain
B. Genus
C. Kingdom
D. Phylum
E. Species
Answer: A
Points: 1
References: Section 1.4 What Is A Species?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.4.3 - List The Taxa Of The Linnaean Classification System From Species To Domain.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
16. The Eighteenth-Century Naturalist Carolus Linnaeus Is Known For Creating:
A. The Theory Of Natural Selection
B. A System For Naming And Classifying Organisms
C. The Biological Species Concept
D. The First Microscope
E. The Scientific Method
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.4 What Is A Species?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.4.1 - How Are Organisms Named In The Linnaean System?
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
17. Critical Thinking Is The Process Of:
A. Finding Fault In Yourself
B. Unconditionally Accepting Information From A Trusted Source
C. Designing A Scientific Experiment
D. Making A Hypothesis
E. Judging The Quality Of Information Before Accepting It
Answer: E
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,Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5 - Explain The Scientific Method.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
18. A Testable Explanation For A Natural Phenomenon Is A(N):
A. Experiment
B. Hypothesis
C. Prediction
D. Model
E. Conclusive Description
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5.2 - Explain A Few Ways Of Testing A Prediction.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
Notes: Modified
19. Arriving At A Conclusion Based Upon One‘s Observations Is Known As:
A. Inductive Reasoning
B. Deductive Reasoning
C. Critical Thinking
D. Logic
E. The Scientific Method
Answer: A
Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5.1 - Differentiate Between Inductive And Deductive Reasoning.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
20. A Scientist Is Investigating The Results Of Varying Temperature On The Growth Rate Of A Bacterial Culture. In This
Experiment, Temperature Is The:
A. Dependent Variable
B. Independent Variable
C. Control
D. Model
E. Hypothesis
Answer: B
Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5.3 - Using A Suitable Example, Distinguish Between Dependent And Independent
Variables.
Keywords: Bloom's: Application
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, 21. In Order To Arrive At A Solution To A Problem, A Scientist Usually Proposes And Tests:
A. Laws
B. Theories
C. Hypotheses
D. Principles
E. Facts
Answer: C
Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5.2 - Explain A Few Ways Of Testing A Prediction.
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
22. In An Experiment, The Experimental Group Is:
A. Not Subjected To Experimental Error
B. Not Exposed To Experimental Treatments
C. Maintained Under Strict Laboratory Conditions
D. Treated Exactly The Same As The Control Group, Except For One Independent Variable
E. Statistically The Most Important Part Of The Experiment
Answer: D
Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5.4 - How Does An Experimental Group Differ From A Control Group?
Keywords: | Bloom's: Understand
23. The Control Group In An Experiment:
A. Makes The Experiment Valid
B. Is An Additional Replicate For Statistical Purposes
C. Reduces The Experimental Errors
D. Minimizes Experimental Inaccuracy
E. Allows A Standard Of Comparison For The Experimental Group
Answer: E
Points: 1
References: Section 1.5 How Does Science Work?
Learning Objectives: Bca.Ses.1.5.4 - How Does An Experimental Group Differ From A Control Group?
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
Selecting The Exception
24. An Experimenter Is Involved In Four Of The Five Tasks Below. Select The Exception.
A. Revises A Hypothesis As A Result Of Data Collected
B. Manipulates Dependent Variables
C. Reviews Other Research Results Obtained By Other Scientists
D. Examines The Effects Of Independent Variables
E. Draws Conclusions Based Only On Appropriate Experimental Data
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