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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. 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. 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 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. 15. The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of A. homeostasis. B. metabolism. C. evolution. D. reproduction. E. organization. 16. Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of A. homeostasis. B. adaptation. C. metabolism. D. development. E. cellular organization. 17. The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ kingdom(s). A. one B. two C. three D. four E. five 18. Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life? A. communicative B. cultural C. instructional D. biological E. chemical 19. The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain A. Bacteria. B. Archaea. C. Eukarya. 20. Which organisms are most closely related to humans? A. spiders B. earthworms C. parakeets D. meerkats E. snakes 21. A species has been discovered that is able to live in boiling hot springs. This organism most likely belongs to the domain A. Archaea. B. Bacteria. C. Eukarya. True / False Questions 22. Humans evolved from apes. True False 23. Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically. True False Multiple Choice Questions 24. Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of? A. how humans modify the biosphere B. how humans preserve ecosystems C. the high value humans place on biodiversity D. the positive impact of humans on life on Earth E. how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth True / False Questions 25. Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species. True False 26. Humans have identified and named almost all of the almost 15 million species on Earth. True False Multiple Choice Questions 27. ________ observations are supported by factual information while _______ observations involve personal judgment. A. Subjective/analytical B. Objective/analytical C. Objective/subjective D. Objective/hypothetical E. Subjective/theoretical 28. Which of the following statements is an objective observation? A. This milk tastes funny. B. This package is larger than that one. C. I like this picture. D. This mattress feels hard to me. E. I think I am going to be sick. 29. What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences? A. Technology B. Anatomy C. Biochemistry D. Taxonomy E. Evolution 30. The tentative explanation to be tested is called A. a theory. B. a hunch. C. a hypothesis. D. the data. E. the conclusion. 31. The information collected during the experiment or observation is called A. a theory. B. a hunch. C. the hypothesis. D. the data. E. the conclusion. 32. Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology? A. Theory of ecosystems B. Cell theory C. Gene theory D. Theory of evolution E. Theory of gravity 33. The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be A. excess stomach acid. B. the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. C. drinking too much coffee. D. extreme stress. E. diets rich in meat products. 34. Which of the following statements is a hypothesis? A. If students buy the university meal plan, then they will eat more vegetables. B. Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year. C. Blake failed the test. D. There are more calories in french fries than in colas. E. I like my biology class better than my other classes. 35. A controlled study when neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a/an A. statistical study. B. double-blind study. C. variable study. D. adaptive study. E. blind study. 36. In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration, the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable? A. control B. responding C. experimental D. correlative E. placebo 37. The purpose of informed consent is A. to determine whether a patient is acceptable for a particular study. B. to ensure that the doctor does not know which patient is receiving the treatment. C. to decide whether a patient goes into the test group or the control group. D. to ensure the patient knows the risks and is volunteering. E. to determine whether the treatment works. True / False Questions 38. If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful. True False 39. To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo. True False Multiple Choice Questions 40. One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it A. is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. B. is often out of context or misunderstood. C. is unverified and usually not referenced. D. displays bias. E. is designed to convince readers to purchase a product. 41. Which of the following URLs would you perhaps distrust in writing a scientific paper? A. .com B. .gov C. .edu D. .org True / False Questions 42. An important part of scientific research is repeatability. True False Multiple Choice Questions 43. The standard error tells A. how often the examiner made an error. B. how often the experimental variable was tested. C. the relationship between the control and test groups. D. whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. E. how uncertain a particular value is. True / False Questions 44. A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable. True False Multiple Choice Questions 45. Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation? A. HPV can cause cervical cancer. B. Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. C. Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. D. People who commit crimes also consume bread. E. Parents have children. 46. In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the A. x axis. B. y axis. Yes / No Questions 47. Jessica is interested in a new vitamin pill her friend recommended. Her friend told her that it really helped her. Should Jessica accept this type of evidence? Yes No Multiple Choice Questions 48. Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies. A. Scientists B. Politicians C. Clergy D. Professionals E. Everyone 49. In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable? A. The Centers of Disease Control B. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation C. The National Institute of Health D. The Pasteur Institute E. Astrology and Medicine 50. After studying biology, it is hoped that you A. will become an animal rights activist. B. will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well being and the Earth's. C. will get a high paying job as a biologist. D. will understand all there is to know about humans and biology. E. will dislike anything to do with biology. True / False Questions 51. Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans. True False Multiple Choice Questions 52. Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research. This is an example of A. ethics in science. B. financial planning. C. a new business model. D. a biotechnology revolution. E. statistical significance. 53. Which of the following statements explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy? A. Science and technology are not risk free. B. Science and technology are wrong. C. Science and technology are good for mankind. D. Science and technology are value-neutral. Chapter 01 Exploring Life and Science Key Multiple Choice Questions 1. The scientific study of life is called: A. biology B. ecology C. anatomy D. biochemistry E. limnology Biology is the study of life. Bloom's Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an A. community. B. population. C. organism. D. tissue. E. species. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an organism. Bloom's Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the A. atmosphere. B. hydrosphere. C. biosphere. D. lithosphere. E. stratosphere. The biosphere is the sphere that contains all life, made up of all Earth's ecosystems. Bloom's Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems 4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an A. organism. B. population. C. community. D. ecosystem. E. biosphere. The alligators in a swamp are all members of one species and belong to a population. Bloom's Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: General True / False Questions 5. Organisms are composed of multiple cells. FALSE Some organisms are single cells. Bloom's Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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. An ecosystem includes populations of organisms interacting with each other and the physical environment. Bloom's Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems 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. Development includes the changes that occur in an organism throughout a lifetime. Bloom's Level: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all relate to living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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. Homeostasis is the ability of living things to maintain an internal environment that operates under specific conditions. Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all relate to living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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. Viruses can reproduce in that they make copies of themselves and they do have an evolutionary history. Viruses do not grow and develop. Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living things. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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 Evolution is the process by which a species changes through time. Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Recognize the special relationship between life and evolution. Section: 01.01 Topic: Evolution--Darwin 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. Not all living things have a nucleus and organelles. Bloom's Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living things. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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. Movement in response to sunlight is an example of response to an external stimulus. Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis, metabolism, development, and adaptation all relate to living organisms. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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 The levels of organization include: (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism. Bloom's Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe the levels of organization of life. Section: 01.01 Topic: General 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. Evolution is the process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth. Bloom's Level: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Recognize the special relationship between life and evolution. Section: 01.01 Topic: Evolution--Darwin 15. The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of A. homeostasis. B. metabolism. C. evolution. D. reproduction. E. organization. Resistance in MRSA is an example of adaptation and evolution. Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.01.04 Recognize the special relationship between life and evolution. Section: 01.01 Topic: Evolution--Darwin