,Human Biology, 16e (Mader)
Chapter 1 Exploring Life and Science
1) The scientific study of life is called
A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.
Answer: A
Explanation: Biology is the study of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living
organisms.
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2) A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)
A) community.
B) population.
C) organism.
D) tissue.
E) species.
Answer: C
Explanation: A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an organism.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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,3) All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A) atmosphere.
B) hydrosphere.
C) biosphere.
D) lithosphere.
E) stratosphere.
Answer: C
Explanation: The biosphere is the sphere that contains all life, made up of all Earth's ecosystems.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
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4) In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n)
A) organism.
B) population.
C) community.
D) ecosystem.
E) biosphere.
Answer: B
Explanation: The alligators in a swamp are all members of one species and belong to a
population.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
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5) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is
called a(n) community.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical
environment is called a(n) ecosystem.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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, 6) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is
called a(n)
A) entity.
B) ecosystem.
C) biosystem.
D) community.
E) biosphere.
Answer: B
Explanation: An ecosystem includes populations of organisms interacting with each other and
the physical environment.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
7) All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through
childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called
A) metabolism.
B) evolution.
C) homeostasis.
D) reproduction.
E) development.
Answer: E
Explanation: Development includes the changes that occur in an organism throughout its
lifetime.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding
life.
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Chapter 1 Exploring Life and Science
1) The scientific study of life is called
A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.
Answer: A
Explanation: Biology is the study of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living
organisms.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
2) A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)
A) community.
B) population.
C) organism.
D) tissue.
E) species.
Answer: C
Explanation: A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an organism.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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,3) All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A) atmosphere.
B) hydrosphere.
C) biosphere.
D) lithosphere.
E) stratosphere.
Answer: C
Explanation: The biosphere is the sphere that contains all life, made up of all Earth's ecosystems.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
4) In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n)
A) organism.
B) population.
C) community.
D) ecosystem.
E) biosphere.
Answer: B
Explanation: The alligators in a swamp are all members of one species and belong to a
population.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
5) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is
called a(n) community.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical
environment is called a(n) ecosystem.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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, 6) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is
called a(n)
A) entity.
B) ecosystem.
C) biosystem.
D) community.
E) biosphere.
Answer: B
Explanation: An ecosystem includes populations of organisms interacting with each other and
the physical environment.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization; Biodiversity
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
7) All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through
childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called
A) metabolism.
B) evolution.
C) homeostasis.
D) reproduction.
E) development.
Answer: E
Explanation: Development includes the changes that occur in an organism throughout its
lifetime.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Explain why the study of evolution is important in understanding
life.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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