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Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions S!
1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct?
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A) Single cells cannot exist independently.S! S! S! S!
B) Cells are limited in size, which is between 200 to 500 micrometers in diameter.
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C) Some cells are non-living in nature.
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D) Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms are made up of cells
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. Answer: D
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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2) A cell lacking which of the following structures is most likely to be a prokaryote?
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C) Cytoplasm
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Answer: A
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3) Which of the following types of cells use deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their geneti
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c material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
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A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi A S!
nswer: C S!
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structur
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e of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
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A) evolution
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C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation S!
Answer: C
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, 5) A double- S!
stranded DNA molecule with three guanine and five thiamine nucleotides (in 5 3 strand) has
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how many nucleotides in total?
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A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 16
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
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A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system i
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s an approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into th
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e structure and organization of the living system.
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C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of
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a living cell.
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D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only
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. Answer: B
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7) Which statement about ecological organization is correct?
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A) An organism is part of a community.
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B) A community is part of a population.
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C) An ecosystem is made up of organisms only
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D) Biosphere is a part of the ecosystem S! S! S! S! S! S!
Answer: B
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-2: Remembering/Understanding; Levels 3-
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4: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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8) Apple on tree ripens ripe apple produces ethylene ethylene signals neighboring apples to ripe
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n neighbor apples produce more ethylene more apples ripen. The above process is an example
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of which of the following?
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A) positive feedback regulation S! S!
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C) chemical cycling S!
D) emergent properties S!
Answer: A
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Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions S!
1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct?
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A) Single cells cannot exist independently.S! S! S! S!
B) Cells are limited in size, which is between 200 to 500 micrometers in diameter.
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C) Some cells are non-living in nature.
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D) Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms are made up of cells
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. Answer: D
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- S! S ! S!
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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2) A cell lacking which of the following structures is most likely to be a prokaryote?
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A) Nuclear membrane S!
B) Cell membrane S!
C) Cytoplasm
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Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- S! S ! S!
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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3) Which of the following types of cells use deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their geneti
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c material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
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A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi A S!
nswer: C S!
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structur
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e of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
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A) evolution
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C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation S!
Answer: C
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, 5) A double- S!
stranded DNA molecule with three guanine and five thiamine nucleotides (in 5 3 strand) has
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how many nucleotides in total?
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A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 16
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
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A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system i
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s an approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into th
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e structure and organization of the living system.
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C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of
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a living cell.
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D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only
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. Answer: B
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7) Which statement about ecological organization is correct?
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A) An organism is part of a community.
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B) A community is part of a population.
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C) An ecosystem is made up of organisms only
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D) Biosphere is a part of the ecosystem S! S! S! S! S! S!
Answer: B
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-2: Remembering/Understanding; Levels 3-
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4: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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8) Apple on tree ripens ripe apple produces ethylene ethylene signals neighboring apples to ripe
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n neighbor apples produce more ethylene more apples ripen. The above process is an example
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of which of the following?
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A) positive feedback regulation S! S!
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C) chemical cycling S!
D) emergent properties S!
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-EM
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