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Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) The branch of science that studies the natural world within the context
of life is
A) biology.
B) geology.
C) chemistry.
D) physics.
E) medicine
. Answer:
A Topic:
Sec. 1.0
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.0
GLO: G1
2) The process by which living organisms maintain a fairly constant
internal environment despite changes in the external environment is
known as
A) metabolism.
B) biology.
C) homeostasis.
D) evolution.
E) chemistr
y. Answer:
C Topic:
Sec. 1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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3) Molecules of life include which one of the following?
A) water, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates
B) proteins, saturated fats, monosaccharides, but not polysaccharides
C) lipids and proteins only
D) any noncarbon based molecule
E) nonsugar carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids, water Answer: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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4) Which one of the following is a TRUE statement?
A) Molecules are considered to be the smallest unit capable of
exhibiting all the characteristics of life.
B) Cells arise spontaneously from nonliving chemical elements.
C) All living things are made up of at least one cell.
D) Individual cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis.
E) Unicellular organisms are too small to respond to
their environment. Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
5) Which one of the following is a CORRECT statement regarding
metabolism?
A) Few living organisms require raw materials and a constant source of
energy.
B) Plants get the raw materials they need for life processes entirely from
the air.
C) Cells maintain life through the breakdown of molecules and energy
by chemical and physical processes.
D) Cells do not require energy to change molecules from one form to
another.
E) Animals use energy obtained directly from the sun and chemicals
obtained from plants, other animals, air, and water.
Answer: C
Topic: Sec.
1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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TEST BANK FOR HUMAN BIOLOGY, CONCEPTS AND
CURRENT ISSUES 9TH EDITION BY MICHAEL JOHNSON
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Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, and Society
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) The branch of science that studies the natural world within the context
of life is
A) biology.
B) geology.
C) chemistry.
D) physics.
E) medicine
. Answer:
A Topic:
Sec. 1.0
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.0
GLO: G1
2) The process by which living organisms maintain a fairly constant
internal environment despite changes in the external environment is
known as
A) metabolism.
B) biology.
C) homeostasis.
D) evolution.
E) chemistr
y. Answer:
C Topic:
Sec. 1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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3) Molecules of life include which one of the following?
A) water, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates
B) proteins, saturated fats, monosaccharides, but not polysaccharides
C) lipids and proteins only
D) any noncarbon based molecule
E) nonsugar carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids, water Answer: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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4) Which one of the following is a TRUE statement?
A) Molecules are considered to be the smallest unit capable of
exhibiting all the characteristics of life.
B) Cells arise spontaneously from nonliving chemical elements.
C) All living things are made up of at least one cell.
D) Individual cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis.
E) Unicellular organisms are too small to respond to
their environment. Answer: C
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
5) Which one of the following is a CORRECT statement regarding
metabolism?
A) Few living organisms require raw materials and a constant source of
energy.
B) Plants get the raw materials they need for life processes entirely from
the air.
C) Cells maintain life through the breakdown of molecules and energy
by chemical and physical processes.
D) Cells do not require energy to change molecules from one form to
another.
E) Animals use energy obtained directly from the sun and chemicals
obtained from plants, other animals, air, and water.
Answer: C
Topic: Sec.
1.1
Bloom's:
Remembering/Understanding
LO: 1.1
GLO: G1
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