General Biology 2e Renato A Dela Pena Jr Test Bank Complete Questions and Answers for Biology Exams

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Chapter 01
Test Bank: An Introduction to Biology

Multiple Choice Questions


1. The simplest structure shared among all living organisms is the
A. gut.
B. cell.
C. photosynthetic chloroplast.
D. community.
E. nucleus.



Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.01
Topic: General



2. Which of the following is likely NOT a common feature shared among all living
organisms?
A. All living organisms use energy.
B. All living organisms maintain organization.
C. All living organisms have evolved over the course of many generations.
D. All living organisms maintain some level of homeostasis.
E. All living organisms are composed of similar structures.



Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.01
Topic: General




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3. All living organisms respond and adjust to their environments. The process through which
this occurs is called
A. photosynthesis.
B. metabolism.
C. adaptation.
D. growth and development.
E. genomics.



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4. The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment in the face of a
fluctuating external environment is called
A. metabolism.
B. cellular respiration.
C. growth and development.
D. homeostasis.
E. functional proteomics and genomics.



Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.01
Topic: General



5. Polypeptides (proteins) are composed of amino acids as ________ are composed of DNA.

A. genes
B. RNA
C. proteomes
D. lipids
E. metabolites



Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 1.01
Topic: General



6. We maintain a fairly constant body temperature despite exposures to different seasons or
external temperatures. This is achieved through our capacity to
A. adapt to changing environments.
B. regulate body temperature.
C. maintain homeostasis.
D. All of these choices are correct.
E. None of these choices are correct.



Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 1.01
Topic: General




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7. All of the chemical reactions used to break down nutrients and build up components within
the body are collectively known as
A. anabolism.
B. catabolism.
C. metabolism.
D. proteolysis.
E. hydrolysis.



Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.01
Topic: General



8. Which level of organization includes all others?
A. cell
B. tissue
C. organ
D. organism
E. population



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Section: 1.01
Topic: General



9. Which level of organization is required for all others to form?
A. cell
B. tissue
C. organ
D. organism
E. population



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