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Biology 1201 Final Exam 2025, Bio 1201 Test
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Introductory Biology Final, Biology 1201 Study
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Science is best defined as - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ what
is known about the universe and the methods used to
obtain knowledge
Who determines scientific facts? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
anyone
Which is a characteristic that makes up the definition of
a scientific fact - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ use senses to
make observations
How equipment is BEST used in science - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ to extend the range of the senses
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If one sees the leaves blowing in the wind, what type of
evidence for the existence of air is this - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ indirect
Why science might ignore the issue of the existence of
God - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ He is not testable using our
senses
First step of the scientific method - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Identify the problem
Which would NOT be a part of the Discussion
a) accept hypothesis
b) dependent variable
c) explanation
d) conclusion - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ b) dependent
variable
A hypothesis stated in a negative fashion - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ null
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To measure the amount of a substance, one would use
_________ observations - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
quantitative
The constant part of the experiment used for comparison
purposes is called the - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ control
Electrons of atoms travel in paths called - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ energy levels
In the process of ionic bonding:
a) the resulting ions repel each other
b) the resulting molecule is always charged
c) outer energy level electrons are gained and lost
d) outer energy level electrons are shared - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ c) outer energy level electrons are gained and
lost
The most abundant inorganic substance in a cell is -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ water
If an atom has 12 protons in its nucleus, its atomic
number is - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 12
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Sodium has an atomic number of 11. an atom of sodium
may become a sodium ion (Na+) by: - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ losing an outer energy level electron
An isotope of carbon (atomic number 6) has an atomic
mass of 14. an atom of this isotope has - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ 8 neutrons
Which of these is NOT a function of water:
a) a solvent for various substances
b) absorbs heat
c) is an immediate source of energy
d) acts as a lubricant - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ c) is an
immediate source of energy
Starch, cellulose, and glycogen are representatives of
what organic molecule group? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
carbohydrates
These compounds are the body's most highly
concentrated source or energy. - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
lipids
Biology 1201 Final Exam 2025, Bio 1201 Test
Bank, Biology Exam Questions and Answers,
Introductory Biology Final, Biology 1201 Study
Guide, College Biology Test Bank, Biology 1201
Review
Science is best defined as - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ what
is known about the universe and the methods used to
obtain knowledge
Who determines scientific facts? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
anyone
Which is a characteristic that makes up the definition of
a scientific fact - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ use senses to
make observations
How equipment is BEST used in science - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ to extend the range of the senses
,2|Page
If one sees the leaves blowing in the wind, what type of
evidence for the existence of air is this - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ indirect
Why science might ignore the issue of the existence of
God - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ He is not testable using our
senses
First step of the scientific method - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Identify the problem
Which would NOT be a part of the Discussion
a) accept hypothesis
b) dependent variable
c) explanation
d) conclusion - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ b) dependent
variable
A hypothesis stated in a negative fashion - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ null
,3|Page
To measure the amount of a substance, one would use
_________ observations - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
quantitative
The constant part of the experiment used for comparison
purposes is called the - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ control
Electrons of atoms travel in paths called - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ energy levels
In the process of ionic bonding:
a) the resulting ions repel each other
b) the resulting molecule is always charged
c) outer energy level electrons are gained and lost
d) outer energy level electrons are shared - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ c) outer energy level electrons are gained and
lost
The most abundant inorganic substance in a cell is -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ water
If an atom has 12 protons in its nucleus, its atomic
number is - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 12
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Sodium has an atomic number of 11. an atom of sodium
may become a sodium ion (Na+) by: - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ losing an outer energy level electron
An isotope of carbon (atomic number 6) has an atomic
mass of 14. an atom of this isotope has - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ 8 neutrons
Which of these is NOT a function of water:
a) a solvent for various substances
b) absorbs heat
c) is an immediate source of energy
d) acts as a lubricant - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ c) is an
immediate source of energy
Starch, cellulose, and glycogen are representatives of
what organic molecule group? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
carbohydrates
These compounds are the body's most highly
concentrated source or energy. - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
lipids
