BIO 1330 Final Questions with Correct
Answers.
What are the 5 general characteristics of living things? - Answer 1. They are able to use
energy;
2. They can reproduce/replicate'
3. They are able to process information;
4. They are able to evolve; and
5. They are made up of 1 or more cells.
What is a scientific theory? - Answer A generalized phenomenon, widely tested and proven
correct at all times.
A theory may be proven wrong later, based on new evidence.
The Cell Theory: - Answer All organisms are made of cells, and cells arise from preexisting
cells.
The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection: - Answer The change in the characteristics of a
population over time.
What is natural selection? - Answer Some individuals in a population have certain heritable
characters that make them survive and reproduce more.
With time, the population will have more individuals with that heritable character. The result is
the evolution of the whole
population
What are heritable characters? - Answer Traits that can be passed on to offspring.
Describe Natural Selection: - Answer Some individuals with favorable heritable traits breed
more than those without, leading to a larger population that has those same traits. This leads to
the evolution of a species.
Describe Artificial Selection: - Answer Certain traits are chosen that will directly benefit
humans. This can throw the natural evolution process off balance.
Answers.
What are the 5 general characteristics of living things? - Answer 1. They are able to use
energy;
2. They can reproduce/replicate'
3. They are able to process information;
4. They are able to evolve; and
5. They are made up of 1 or more cells.
What is a scientific theory? - Answer A generalized phenomenon, widely tested and proven
correct at all times.
A theory may be proven wrong later, based on new evidence.
The Cell Theory: - Answer All organisms are made of cells, and cells arise from preexisting
cells.
The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection: - Answer The change in the characteristics of a
population over time.
What is natural selection? - Answer Some individuals in a population have certain heritable
characters that make them survive and reproduce more.
With time, the population will have more individuals with that heritable character. The result is
the evolution of the whole
population
What are heritable characters? - Answer Traits that can be passed on to offspring.
Describe Natural Selection: - Answer Some individuals with favorable heritable traits breed
more than those without, leading to a larger population that has those same traits. This leads to
the evolution of a species.
Describe Artificial Selection: - Answer Certain traits are chosen that will directly benefit
humans. This can throw the natural evolution process off balance.
