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Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
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A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
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B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
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C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms V V V V V V
D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms V V V V V
Answer: D
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2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes
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A) are more structurally complex
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C) are smaller
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D) do not have membranes
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Answer: C
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3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic
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material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
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A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi
Answer: C
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4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of
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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
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Answer: C
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, 5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a
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A) community
B) population
C) ecosystem
D) family
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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 is an
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approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into the
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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 a
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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 of the following order is correct in terms of the hierarchy of the organization?
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A) Ecosystem → Biosphere → Population → Community → Organism
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B) Biosphere → Ecosystem → Population → Community → Organism
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C) Ecosystem → Community → Biosphere → Population → Organism
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D) Biosphere → Ecosystem →Community → Population → Organism
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Answer: D
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8) When your body temperature rises on a hot day, the neural and hormonal mechanisms activate
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sweating. Evaporation of sweat leads to cooling of the body surface. This is an example of
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Answer: B
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