Test Bank for Inquiry into Life, 17th Edition by Sylvia Mader and Michael Windelspecht, Chapter 1-37 | All Chapters

TEST BANK
Inquiry into Life, 17th edition
By Sylvia S. Mader and Michael Windelspecht
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, Table of Content
1. Biology: The Study of Life
Unit 1 Cell Biology
2. The Molecules of Cells
3. Cell Structure and Function
4. Membrane Structure and Function
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5. Cell Division
6. Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
7. Cellular Respiration
Unit 2 Plant Biology
8. Photosynthesis
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9. Plant Organization and Function
10. Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Response
Unit 3 Maintenance of the Human Body
11. Human Organization
12. Cardiovascular System
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13. Lymphatic and Immune Systems
14. Digestive System and Nutrition
15. Respiratory System
16. Urinary System and Excretion
Unit 4 Integration and Control of the Human Body
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17. Nervous System
18. Senses
19. Musculoskeletal System
20. Endocrine System
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Unit 5 Continuance of the Species
21. Reproductive System
22. Development and Aging
23. Patterns of Gene Inheritance
24. Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
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25. DNA Structure and Gene Expression
26. Biotechnology and Genomics
Unit 6 Evolution and Diversity
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27. Evolution of Life
28. Microbiology
29. Protists and Fungi
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30. Plants
31. Animals: The Invertebrates
32. Animals: Chordates and Vertebrates
Unit 7 Behavior and Ecology
33. Behavioral Ecology
34. Population and Community Ecology
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35. Nature of Ecosystems
36. Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere
37. Conservation Biology

, Test Bank for Inquiry into Life, 17th Edition by Sylvia Mader and Michael
Windelspecht
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Chapter 01 17e Answers Included
1) Which of the following is/are true concerning emerging and reemerging diseases?
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A) Scientists are only concerned by emerging disease.
B) COVID-19 is an example of an emerging disease.
C) Both emerging and reemerging diseases have the potential to cause global health
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issues.
D) Emerging and reemerging diseases are always caused by viruses.
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2) Organs are composed of tissues, which are composed of cells. This is an example of
which characteristic of life?


A) Living things grow and develop.
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B) Living things respond to stimuli.
C) Living things maintain themselves by homeostasis.
D) Living things have levels of hierarchical organization.
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E) Living things are adapted to the environment.
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3) The smallest structural and functional unit in a multicellular organism is a(n)
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A) cell.
B) tissue.
C) organ.
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D) organ system.
E) organism.
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4) Which level of biological organization is composed of several tissues?




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A) organism
B) organ system
C) organ
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D) cell
E) molecules
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5) Which sequence correctly lists the different levels of biological organization, from the
smallest and simplest to the largest and most complex?
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A) cells-organs-tissues-organ systems-organism
B) cells-tissues-organ systems-organs-organism
C) tissues-cells-organs-organ systems-organism
D) tissues-organs-organ systems-organism-cells
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E) cells-tissues-organs-organ systems-organism
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6) Organs are composed of tissues, which are composed of cells. This is an example of
which characteristic of life?
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A) Living things grow and develop.
B) Living things respond to stimuli.
C) Living things maintain themselves by homeostasis.
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D) Living things have levels of hierarchical organization.
E) Living things are adapted to the environment.
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7) Which sequence of classification categories is in the proper order from least to most
inclusive?
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