Essentials of Biology, 2026 Release Test Bank – Sylvia S. Mader

Test Bank - Essentials of Biology - 2026 Release Sylvia S. Mader and Michael
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Chap 01 2026 Release - Mader
1) The kidney of a dolphin is considered an organ because it is composed of different
1) ______
A) cells.
B) tissues.
C) organs.
D) molecules.
E) organelles.

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 2. Understand
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Levels of Biological Organization
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Levels of biological organization


2) Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological organization from most
complex to simplest?
2) ______
A) cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organism
B) organism, organ system, organs, tissues, cells
C) tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, cells
D) cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
E) organ systems, tissues, cells, organism, organs

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Levels of Biological Organization
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Levels of biological organization II




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,3) When populations of different types of organisms interact in a given area, they comprise a(n)
3) ______
A) ecosystem.
B) population.
C) community.
D) biosphere.
E) species.

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Levels of Biological Organization
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Type : New
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Levels of biological organization III


4) Organisms that transform solar energy into chemical energy are called
4) ______
A) carnivores.
B) consumers.
C) decomposers.
D) producers.
E) transformers.

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics common to all living organisms.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Topic : Energy
Type : New
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Energy transformations




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,5) Using their lateral line organ, fish can perceive and react to changes in water currents caused
by prey and predators. This is an example of
5) ______
A) maintaining homeostasis.
B) metabolism.
C) response to the environment.
D) energy regulation.
E) organization.

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 3. Apply
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics common to all living organisms.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Characteristics of life


6) Salmon are born in fresh water but migrate out to marine waters for most of their life.
Eventually, they return to the place they were born to spawn. Because migrating between
fresh water and saltwater affects the balance of water in their body, salmon have evolved an
internal control system called osmoregulation that restores water balance by negative
feedback. This is an example of which characteristic of life?
6) ______
A) adaptation
B) reproduction and development
C) response to the environment
D) energy transformation
E) maintaining homeostasis

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 3. Apply
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics common to all living organisms.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Characteristics of life II




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, 7) Which of the following statement(s) regarding genes is/are true?
7) ______
A) Genes are made up of DNA.
B) All cells in a multicellular organism contain the same set of genes.
C) Humans receive their DNA/genes from either their mother or their father but not both.
D) Variations in genes are the result of mutations.
E) All organisms such as roses, elephants and mushrooms have the same set of genes.

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 2. Understand
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics common to all living organisms.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Characteristics of Life
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Genes


8) Which of the following pairs of words is matched correctly?
8) ______
A) bladder - organ
B) neuron - tissue
C) osteocyte - molecule
D) gene - atom
E) heart - organ system

Question Details
Accessibility : Screen Reader/Keyboard/CC
Bloom's : 2. Understand
Gradable : automatic
Learning Outcome : 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section : 01.01
Topic : Levels of Biological Organization
Source : Chapter 01 Test Bank: Biology: The Science of Life > Levels of biological organization IV




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