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)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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LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
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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 trea
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tmore specific observations.
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C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more specifi
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D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experiments
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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 structu
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res similar to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm and eg
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gs that fuse to form offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single cell.Whic
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h 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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that all cells come frompreexisting 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 theory
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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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, Answer: C Referenc
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, 5) Recall Pasteur's experiment on spontaneous generation. Originally, he used sealed and unseal
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ed flasks instead of swan-
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necked and unsealed flasks. Critics claimed that the experiment was inconclusive. Which of the
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following criticisms would be addressed by using a swan-
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neckedflask instead of the sealed flask?
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A) The broth was heated too intensively.
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B) There had not been enough time for spontaneous generation to occur.
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C) Fresh air is required for spontaneous generation.
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D) The broth was not nutritious enough.
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6) Which of the following is the best example of a heritable variation?
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LOs: Chp1-1. Name five fundamental characteristics shared by all living organisms.
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7) How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
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A) Artificial selection occurs only in computer simulations, not with actual organisms.
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D) Artificial selection is not based on heritable variation, but on new mutations
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3. Briefly explain the theory of natural selection, and clarify the two conditions thatare necessar
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y and sufficient for natural selection to bring about evolutionary change in a population.
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