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Chapter 01 Exploring Life and Science
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The scientific study of life is called:
A. biology
B. ecology
C. anatomy
D. biochemistry
E. limnology
2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an
A. community.
B. population.
C. organism.
D. tissue.
E. species.
3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A. atmosphere.
B. hydrosphere.
C. biosphere.
D. lithosphere.
E. stratosphere.
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4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an
A. organism.
B. population.
C. community.
D. ecosystem.
E. biosphere.
True / False Questions
5. Organisms are composed of multiple cells.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
6. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called
A. an entity.
B. an ecosystem.
C. a biosystem.
D. a community.
E. a biosphere.
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7. All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood, adolescence and adulthood are
called
A. metabolism.
B. evolution.
C. homeostasis.
D. reproduction.
E. development.
8. Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A. All living organisms are alike.
B. Living organisms do not change much over time.
C. Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D. It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E. Cells and organisms must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
9. Viruses are not considered alive. Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?
A. Living things reproduce.
B. Living things have an evolutionary history.
C. Living things grow and develop.
10. Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a
straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an example of which biological concept?
A. metabolism
B. evolution
C. development
D. homeostasis
E. reproduction
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11. Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?
A. Living things are organized.
B. Living things acquire materials and energy.
C. Living things contain a nucleus and organelles.
D. Living things reproduce.
E. Living things grow and develop.
12. The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of
A. metabolism.
B. homeostasis.
C. response to stimuli.
D. development.
E. reproduction.
13. Choose the CORRECT order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.
A. (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism
B. (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism
C. (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism
D. (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism
E. (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells
14. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called
A. evolution.
B. homeostasis.
C. levels of organization.
D. biological classification.
E. molecular diversification.
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Chapter 01 Exploring Life and Science
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The scientific study of life is called:
A. biology
B. ecology
C. anatomy
D. biochemistry
E. limnology
2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an
A. community.
B. population.
C. organism.
D. tissue.
E. species.
3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A. atmosphere.
B. hydrosphere.
C. biosphere.
D. lithosphere.
E. stratosphere.
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4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an
A. organism.
B. population.
C. community.
D. ecosystem.
E. biosphere.
True / False Questions
5. Organisms are composed of multiple cells.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
6. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called
A. an entity.
B. an ecosystem.
C. a biosystem.
D. a community.
E. a biosphere.
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7. All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood, adolescence and adulthood are
called
A. metabolism.
B. evolution.
C. homeostasis.
D. reproduction.
E. development.
8. Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A. All living organisms are alike.
B. Living organisms do not change much over time.
C. Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D. It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E. Cells and organisms must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
9. Viruses are not considered alive. Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?
A. Living things reproduce.
B. Living things have an evolutionary history.
C. Living things grow and develop.
10. Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a
straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an example of which biological concept?
A. metabolism
B. evolution
C. development
D. homeostasis
E. reproduction
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11. Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?
A. Living things are organized.
B. Living things acquire materials and energy.
C. Living things contain a nucleus and organelles.
D. Living things reproduce.
E. Living things grow and develop.
12. The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of
A. metabolism.
B. homeostasis.
C. response to stimuli.
D. development.
E. reproduction.
13. Choose the CORRECT order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.
A. (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism
B. (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism
C. (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism
D. (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism
E. (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells
14. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called
A. evolution.
B. homeostasis.
C. levels of organization.
D. biological classification.
E. molecular diversification.
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