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,Campbell Biology, 13e (Urry) C/ C/ C/
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions C/
1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct?
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A) Single cells cannot exist independently.
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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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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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O: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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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 C/
B) Cell membrane C/
C) Cytoplasm
D) Nucleic acid C/
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- C/ C / C/
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 genet
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ic 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 C/
nswer: C C/
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
B) emergent properties C/
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation C/
Answer: C
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G7, V&C LO: VC-SF
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,5) A double- C/
stranded DNA molecule with three guanine and five thiamine nucleotides (in 5 3 strand) ha
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s how many nucleotides in total?
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A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 16
Answer: D C /
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 t
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he 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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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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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 ecosyste C/ C/ C/ C/ C/ C/
m 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 C/ C/
B) negative feedback regulation C/ C/
C) chemical cycling C/
D) emergent properties C/
Answer: A
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-EM
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, 9) Which of the following is the correct order of organization of genetic material from smalle
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st to largest?
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A) gene, nucleotide, chromosome, genome
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B) chromosome, genome, nucleotide, gene C/ C/ C/
C) genome, chromosome, gene, nucleotide C/ C/ C/
D) nucleotide, gene, chromosome, genome C/ C/ C/
Answer: D
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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10) As letters are to English language,
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A) proteins
B) nucleotides
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D) carbohydrates
Answer: B
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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11) Three important research developments that have made the genomic and proteomi
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c approaches possible are
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A) high throughput technology, bioinformatics, and interdisciplinary research teams
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B) bioinformatics, gene therapy, and genetically modified organisms C/ C/ C/ C/ C/ C/
C) computers, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics C/ C/ C/
D) cloning, computers, and gene therapy C/ C/ C/ C/
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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12) Which of the following questions is considered a thought-provoking scientific query?
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A) How long ago did the Pterosaurs live on this planet?
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B) Does the amount of solute in water affect the boiling point of the solution?
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C) Who invented the telescope?
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D) How many tigers are left in India
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? Answer: D
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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-SF
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Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc
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,Campbell Biology, 13e (Urry) C/ C/ C/
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions C/
1) Which of the following statements about cells is correct?
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A) Single cells cannot exist independently.
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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- C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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O: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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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 C/
B) Cell membrane C/
C) Cytoplasm
D) Nucleic acid C/
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1- C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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O: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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3) Which of the following types of cells use deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genet
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ic 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 C/
nswer: C C/
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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om's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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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
B) emergent properties C/
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation C/
Answer: C
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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om's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G7, V&C LO: VC-SF
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,5) A double- C/
stranded DNA molecule with three guanine and five thiamine nucleotides (in 5 3 strand) ha
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s how many nucleotides in total?
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A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 16
Answer: D C /
Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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om's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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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 t
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he 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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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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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 ecosyste C/ C/ C/ C/ C/ C/
m 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 C/ C/
B) negative feedback regulation C/ C/
C) chemical cycling C/
D) emergent properties C/
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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om's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-EM
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, 9) Which of the following is the correct order of organization of genetic material from smalle
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st to largest?
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A) gene, nucleotide, chromosome, genome
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B) chromosome, genome, nucleotide, gene C/ C/ C/
C) genome, chromosome, gene, nucleotide C/ C/ C/
D) nucleotide, gene, chromosome, genome C/ C/ C/
Answer: D
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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O: G1, V&C LO: VC-E
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10) As letters are to English language,
C/ is/are to genetic information.
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A) proteins
B) nucleotides
C) DNA double helix C/ C/
D) carbohydrates
Answer: B
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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O: G4, V&C LO: VC-E
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11) Three important research developments that have made the genomic and proteomi
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c approaches possible are
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A) high throughput technology, bioinformatics, and interdisciplinary research teams
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B) bioinformatics, gene therapy, and genetically modified organisms C/ C/ C/ C/ C/ C/
C) computers, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics C/ C/ C/
D) cloning, computers, and gene therapy C/ C/ C/ C/
Answer: A
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Levels 1-C/ C / C/
2: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global L
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O: G4, V&C LO: VC-SF
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12) Which of the following questions is considered a thought-provoking scientific query?
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A) How long ago did the Pterosaurs live on this planet?
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B) Does the amount of solute in water affect the boiling point of the solution?
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C) Who invented the telescope?
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D) How many tigers are left in India
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? Answer: D
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Topic: The study of life reveals unifying themes Blo
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om's Taxonomy: Levels 3-4: Applying/Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1.1; Global LO: G1, V&C LO: VC-SF
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