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Chapter-1 Evolution,-the-Themes-of-Biology,-and-Scientific-Inquiry

1.1 Multiple-Choice-Questions

1) Which-of-the-following-statements-about-cells-is-
correct?-A)-Single-cells-cannot-exist-independently.
B)-Cells-are-limited-in-size,-which-is-between-200-to-500-micrometers-in-diameter.-
C)-Some-cells-are-non-living-in-nature.
D)-Both-prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-organisms-are-made-up-of-cells.-
Answer:-D
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-1-2:-Remembering/Understanding
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

2) A-cell-lacking-which-of-the-following-structures-is-most-likely-to-be-a-prokaryote?-
A)-Nuclear-membrane
B)-Cell-
membrane-C)-
Cytoplasm-D)-
Nucleic-acid-
Answer:-A
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-1-2:-Remembering/Understanding
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

3) Which-of-the-following-types-of-cells-use-deoxyribonucleic-acid-(DNA)-as-their-genetic-
material-but-do-not-have-their-DNA-encased-within-a-nuclear-envelope?
A)-animal-
B)-plant-C)-
archaean-
D)-fungi-
Answer:-C
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

4) To-understand-the-chemical-basis-of-inheritance,-we-must-understand-the-molecular-structure-of-
DNA.-This-is-an-example-of-the-application-of-which-concept-to-the-study-of-biology?
A)-evolution
B)-emergent-
properties-C)-
reductionism
D)-feedback-
regulation-Answer:-C
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G7,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

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,5) A-double-stranded-DNA-molecule-with-three-guanine-and-five-thiamine-nucleotides-(in-5-3-
strand)-has-how-many-nucleotides-in-total?
A)-3-B)-5-
C)-8-D)-16-
Answer:-D


Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

6) Which-of-the-following-statements-is-true-regarding-the-complexity-of-biological-systems?-
A)-An-understanding-of-the-interactions-between-different-components-within-a-living-system-is-
an-approach-towards-understanding-reductionism.
B)-Knowing-the-function-of-a-component-of-a-living-system-can-provide-insights-into-the-
structure-and-organization-of-the-living-system.
C)-Understanding-the-chemical-structure-of-DNA-reveals-how-it-directs-the-functioning-of-a-
living-cell.
D)-An-ecosystem-displays-complex-properties-of-the-biotic-component-only.-
Answer:-B
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

7) Which-statement-about-ecological-organization-is-correct?
A) An-organism-is-part-of-a-community.
B) A-community-is-part-of-a-population.
C) An-ecosystem-is-made-up-of-organisms-only
D) Biosphere-is-a-part-of-the-
ecosystem-Answer:-B
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-1-2:-Remembering/Understanding;-Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

8) Apple-on-tree-ripens-ripe-apple-produces-ethylene-ethylene-signals-neighboring-apples-to-ripen-
neighbor-apples-produce-more-ethylene-more-apples-ripen.-The-above-process-is-an-example-of-
which-of-the-following?
A)-positive-feedback-regulation-
B)-negative-feedback-
regulation-C)-chemical-cycling
D)-emergent-
properties-Answer:-A
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G1,-V&C-LO:-VC-EM



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, 9) Which-of-the-following-is-the-correct-order-of-organization-of-genetic-material-from-smallest-
to-largest?
A)-gene,-nucleotide,-chromosome,-
genome-B)-chromosome,-genome,-
nucleotide,-gene-C)-genome,-
chromosome,-gene,-nucleotide-D)-
nucleotide,-gene,-chromosome,-genome-
Answer:-D
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-1-2:-Remembering/Understanding
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G1,-V&C-LO:-VC-E

10) As-letters-are-to-English-language,-________-is/are-to-genetic-information.
A) proteins
B) nucleotides
C) DNA-double-helix
D) carbohydrates
-Answer:-B
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-1-2:-Remembering/Understanding
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-E

11) Three-important-research-developments-that-have-made-the-genomic-and-proteomic-
approaches-possible-are-________.
A)-high-throughput-technology,-bioinformatics,-and-interdisciplinary-research-teams-
B)-bioinformatics,-gene-therapy,-and-genetically-modified-organisms
C)-computers,-nanotechnology,-and-
bioinformatics-D)-cloning,-computers,-and-gene-
therapy-Answer:-A
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-1-2:-Remembering/Understanding
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G4,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF

12) Which-of-the-following-questions-is-considered-a-thought-provoking-scientific-query?-
A)-How-long-ago-did-the-Pterosaurs-live-on-this-planet?
B)-Does-the-amount-of-solute-in-water-affect-the-boiling-point-of-the-solution?-
C)-Who-invented-the-telescope?
D)-How-many-tigers-are-left-in-
India?-Answer:-D
Topic:-The-study-of-life-reveals-unifying-themes
Bloom's-Taxonomy:--Levels-3-4:-Applying/Analyzing
Learning-Outcome:--1.1;-Global-LO:-G1,-V&C-LO:-VC-SF




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