Test Bank by Reece (2014) | Complete 600 Question
Exam Bank with Answers for Chapters 1–38
,Chapter 1: Biology: Exploring Life
1. Which statement best describes the central theme of biology?
A. All organisms are identical at the molecular level
B. Life depends on interactions among biological systems at different
levels
C. Only genetic information determines organism structure
D. Evolution no longer affects modern organisms
Correct Answer: B
2. The smallest unit capable of carrying out all activities of life is
the:
A. Atom
B. Molecule
C. Cell
D. Organ
Correct Answer: C
3. Which sequence correctly represents levels of biological
organization from smallest to largest?
,A. Cell → molecule → tissue → organ
B. Atom → molecule → cell → organism
C. Organ → tissue → cell → atom
D. Ecosystem → population → community → organism
Correct Answer: B
4. The process by which populations change genetically over
generations is called:
A. Homeostasis
B. Evolution
C. Metabolism
D. Respiration
Correct Answer: B
5. A hypothesis in science is:
A. A proven fact
B. A testable explanation for an observation
C. A scientific law
D. A personal opinion
Correct Answer: B
, 6. Which molecule carries hereditary information?
A. ATP
B. DNA
C. Protein
D. Lipid
Correct Answer: B
7. Natural selection acts directly on:
A. Genes
B. Individuals' traits
C. Ecosystems
D. Mutations only
Correct Answer: B
8. A controlled experiment differs from a natural observation
because it:
A. Uses no measurements
B. Tests a variable under controlled conditions