Test Bank: An Introduction to Biology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The simplest structure shared among all living organisms is the
A. gut.
B. cell.
C. photosynthetic chloroplast.
D. community.
E. nucleus.
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2. Which of the following is likely NOT a common feature shared among all living
organisms?
A. All living organisms use energy.
B. All living organisms maintain organization.
C. All living organisms have evolved over the course of many generations.
D. All living organisms maintain some level of homeostasis.
E. All living organisms are composed of similar structures.
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,3. All living organisms respond and adjust to their environments. The process through which 4. The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment in the face of a
this occurs is called fluctuating external environment is called
A. photosynthesis. A. metabolism.
B. metabolism. B. cellular respiration.
C. adaptation. C. growth and development.
D. growth and development. D. homeostasis.
E. genomics. E. functional proteomics and genomics.
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5. Polypeptides (proteins) are composed of amino acids as ________ are composed of DNA.
A. genes
B. RNA
C. proteomes
D. lipids
E. metabolites
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6. We maintain a fairly constant body temperature despite exposures to different seasons or
external temperatures. This is achieved through our capacity to
A. adapt to changing environments.
B. regulate body temperature.
C. maintain homeostasis.
D. All of these choices are correct.
E. None of these choices are correct.
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,7. All of the chemical reactions used to break down nutrients and build up components within 10. When cells associate with each other they form
the body are collectively known as A. atoms.
A. anabolism. B. molecules.
B. catabolism. C. macromolecules.
C. metabolism. D. tissues.
D. proteolysis. E. populations.
E. hydrolysis.
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11. When communities of organisms interact with their physical environment they form a(n)
8. Which level of organization includes all others? A. population.
A. cell B. organism.
B. tissue C. community.
C. organ D. ecosystem.
D. organism E. macromolecular community.
E. population
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12. Which of the following is LEAST likely required for the digestion of a meal?
9. Which level of organization is required for all others to form? A. molecules
A. cell B. cells
B. tissue C. tissues
C. organ D. organs
D. organism E. populations
E. population
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, 13. Which is the simplest of all levels of organization? 16. Many people at a wedding ceremony represent which level of organization?
A. atom A. cell
B. cell B. organ
C. organ C. organism
D. organism D. population
E. population E. ecosystem
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14. Which level of organization reflects an individual composed of multiple organ systems? 17. A flower on a plant represents which level of organization?
A. atom A. atom
B. cell B. cell
C. organ C. organ
D. organism D. organism
E. population E. population
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15. Which of the following are components of molecules? 18. The phenomenon through which populations of organisms change over several
A. atoms generations is termed
B. cells A. homeostasis.
C. organs B. growth and development.
D. organisms C. reproduction.
E. populations D. biological evolution.
E. organization.
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