Essential Biology 1. Chapter 1 - Introducing Biology questions with answers

Chapter 1 Introducing biology Multiple-choice questions [1A01101] Which of the following are studied in biology? (1) the structure of cells (2) the interrelationships between organisms and their environment (3) the classification of organisms A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) D [1A01102] * Which of the following statements about ‘theory’ in a scientific investigation is correct? A It is the aim of the experiment. B It is a possible explanation to the hypothesis. C It is the conclusion of our observations. D It is proposed with plenty of evidences. D [1A01103] * Which of the following statements about organisms is correct? A Animals respire but plants do not. B Animals are made of cells but plants are not. C Both animals and plants make their own organic substances. D Both animals and plants remove waste from their bodies. D New Senior Secondary Mastering Biology Chapter 1 Question Bank Multiple-choice questions © Oxford University Press 2009 - 2 - [1A01104] * The correct sequence of the following biological developments and inventions is (1) the production of the first cloned sheep (2) the invention of the first microscope (3) the discovery of the 3-D structure of DNA (4) the completion of the Human Genome Project A (1), (2), (4), (3) B (1), (3), (4), (2) C (2), (3), (1), (4) D (2), (4), (3), (1) C [1A01105] * If the result of the experiment does not match predictions based on the hypothesis, which of the following is least likely to be done next? A To revise the hypothesis. B To propose a new hypothesis. C To carry out another experiment. D To develop a theory. D [1A01106] A hypothesis A is unscientific because it is not a theory. B can be supported in all cases. C can be tested by doing experiments. D is the final step in a scientific investigation. C [1A01107] Plants are organisms. Which of the following is not a reason? A Plants are able to remove metabolic waste inside their bodies. B Plants are green in colour. C Plants are able to move through growth. D Plants are able to produce offspring. B New Senior Secondary Mastering Biology Chapter 1 Question Bank Multiple-choice questions © Oxford University Press 2009 - 3 - [1A01108] Which of the following is not a p