BIOLOGY 111 CHAPTERS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe the organismal level. - ANSWER-1) Tissues are groups of similar cells that act
as a functional unit.
2) Organs are body structures composed of several different tissues that act as a
structural and functional unit.
3) Organ systems are groups of organs that function together
Describe the populational level. - ANSWER-A population is a group of organisms of the
same species living in the same place. All the populations of a particular kind of
organism together form a species, members which are similar in appearance and able
to interbreed. A biological community consists of all the populations of different species
living together in one place.
Describe the ecosystem level. - ANSWER-Populations of organisms interact with each
other and their physical environment. Together they create an ecosystem, all the living
and physical things of an area.
Describe the biosphere. - ANSWER-The entire planet is an ecosystem that we call a
biosphere.
What is an emergent property? - ANSWER-Novel properties arising from the way in
which components interact. Emergent properties often cannot be deduced solely from
knowledge of the individual components;
Properties of a group of items, whether insects, atoms or buildings, that you would not
find in any of the individual items
What are some examples of an emergent property? - ANSWER-Cities, the brain, ant
colonies, and complex chemical systems.
What is descriptive science? - ANSWER-Rather than basing conclusions on hypothesis
driven science, scientists can be descriptive and use methods such as observing,
recording, describing, and classifying phenomena.
Deductive reasoning - ANSWER-Applies general principles to predict specific results
Inductive reasoning - ANSWER-Applies specific principles to predict general results
Example of deductive reasoning - ANSWER-All mammals have hair. An animal without
hair is not a mammal.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe the organismal level. - ANSWER-1) Tissues are groups of similar cells that act
as a functional unit.
2) Organs are body structures composed of several different tissues that act as a
structural and functional unit.
3) Organ systems are groups of organs that function together
Describe the populational level. - ANSWER-A population is a group of organisms of the
same species living in the same place. All the populations of a particular kind of
organism together form a species, members which are similar in appearance and able
to interbreed. A biological community consists of all the populations of different species
living together in one place.
Describe the ecosystem level. - ANSWER-Populations of organisms interact with each
other and their physical environment. Together they create an ecosystem, all the living
and physical things of an area.
Describe the biosphere. - ANSWER-The entire planet is an ecosystem that we call a
biosphere.
What is an emergent property? - ANSWER-Novel properties arising from the way in
which components interact. Emergent properties often cannot be deduced solely from
knowledge of the individual components;
Properties of a group of items, whether insects, atoms or buildings, that you would not
find in any of the individual items
What are some examples of an emergent property? - ANSWER-Cities, the brain, ant
colonies, and complex chemical systems.
What is descriptive science? - ANSWER-Rather than basing conclusions on hypothesis
driven science, scientists can be descriptive and use methods such as observing,
recording, describing, and classifying phenomena.
Deductive reasoning - ANSWER-Applies general principles to predict specific results
Inductive reasoning - ANSWER-Applies specific principles to predict general results
Example of deductive reasoning - ANSWER-All mammals have hair. An animal without
hair is not a mammal.
