BIO 155: Exam 1 Actual Latest set with
Questions and correct/verified Answers
cellular organization (1 or more cells), ordered complexity, sensitivity (respond to stimuli), growth,
development, reproduction, energy utilization, homeostasis, and evolutionary adaptation. - ANSWER-
What are the properties/characteristics of life?
atoms, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell - ANSWER-The cellular level of hierarchical organization
consists of (from smallest to biggest):
tissue, organ, organ system, organism - ANSWER-The organismal level of hierarchical organization
consists of (from smallest to biggest):
population, species, community, ecosystem, biosphere - ANSWER-The population level of hierarchical
organization consists of (from smallest to biggest):
The use of specific observations to develop general principles. - ANSWER-The process of inductive
reasoning involves:
The use of general principles to predict a specific result. - ANSWER-The process of deductive reasoning
involves:
A suggested explanation for an observation - ANSWER-A hypothesis in Biology is best described as:
A statement of how the world works that is supported by experimental data. - ANSWER-A scientific
theory is:
Reductionism - ANSWER-To break a complex process down to its simplest parts. (EX: an analysis of the
overall behavior of a cell)
Systems Biology - ANSWER-Focus on emergent properties that can't be understood by looking at simpler
parts.
Basic Research - ANSWER-Intended to extend the boundaries of what we know.
Applied Research - ANSWER-Foundation is provided by basic research and is advanced.
All living things are made up of cells. - ANSWER-The cell theory states that:
It encodes the information for making a new individual. - ANSWER-The molecule DNA is important to
biological systems because:
Hierarchical with cells at the base, and the biosphere at the top. - ANSWER-The organization of living
systems is:
Predated both Darwin and Wallace. - ANSWER-The idea of evolution:
natural selection - ANSWER-The naturalist, Darwin, is know for his theory of:
chemical and physical - ANSWER-(#1 Core Concept of Biology) Life is subject to ____ and ____ laws.
function - ANSWER-(#2 Core Concept of Biology) Structure determines _____.
, energy and matter - ANSWER-(#3 Core Concept of Biology) Living systems transform ____ and ____.
information transactions - ANSWER-(#4 Core Concept of Biology) Living systems depend on ________.
Evolution - ANSWER-(#5 Core Concept of Biology) _____ explains the unity and diversity of life.
predictions - ANSWER-The theory of evolution by natural selection is a good example of how science
proceeds because it represents Darwin's belief of how life changed and it makes _______ that have been
tested by a variety of approaches.
atoms - ANSWER-Matter is composed of _____ and has mass and occupies space.
Protons - ANSWER-Positively charged particles located in the nucleus.
Neutrons - ANSWER-Neutral particles located in the nucleus.
Electrons - ANSWER-Negatively charged particles found in orbitals surrounding the nucleus.
Neutral - ANSWER-When the # of protons = the # of electrons, the atom is:
Ions - ANSWER-Elements that have gained or lost electrons.
Cation - ANSWER-A positively charged ion; more protons.
Anion - ANSWER-A negatively charged ion; more electrons.
Oxidation (LEO) - ANSWER-Loss of an electron.
Reduction (GER) - ANSWER-Gain of an electron.
C, H, O, N - ANSWER-The 4 elements that make up 96.3% of the human body are:
P, S, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cl - ANSWER-The other 8 trace elements that are just as important are:
crystals - ANSWER-Ionic bonds form _____; negative and positive ions come together and transfer
electrons.
Covalent - ANSWER-_____ bonds build stable molecules; strongest.
Cohesion - ANSWER-Water molecules stick to other water molecules by hydrogen bonding. (dew
droplets)
Adhesion - ANSWER-Water molecules stick to other polar molecules by hydrogen bonding; allows water
to move through capillary action. (straw)
specific heat - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #1) Water's high ____ helps maintain temperature.
evaporation - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #2) Water's high heat of ______ helps facilitate cooling.
less - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #3) Solid water is ____ dense than liquid water.
soluble - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #4) Polar molecules and ions are _______ in water.
nonpolar - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #5) Water organizes _____ molecules.
ions - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #6) Water can form ____.
Questions and correct/verified Answers
cellular organization (1 or more cells), ordered complexity, sensitivity (respond to stimuli), growth,
development, reproduction, energy utilization, homeostasis, and evolutionary adaptation. - ANSWER-
What are the properties/characteristics of life?
atoms, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell - ANSWER-The cellular level of hierarchical organization
consists of (from smallest to biggest):
tissue, organ, organ system, organism - ANSWER-The organismal level of hierarchical organization
consists of (from smallest to biggest):
population, species, community, ecosystem, biosphere - ANSWER-The population level of hierarchical
organization consists of (from smallest to biggest):
The use of specific observations to develop general principles. - ANSWER-The process of inductive
reasoning involves:
The use of general principles to predict a specific result. - ANSWER-The process of deductive reasoning
involves:
A suggested explanation for an observation - ANSWER-A hypothesis in Biology is best described as:
A statement of how the world works that is supported by experimental data. - ANSWER-A scientific
theory is:
Reductionism - ANSWER-To break a complex process down to its simplest parts. (EX: an analysis of the
overall behavior of a cell)
Systems Biology - ANSWER-Focus on emergent properties that can't be understood by looking at simpler
parts.
Basic Research - ANSWER-Intended to extend the boundaries of what we know.
Applied Research - ANSWER-Foundation is provided by basic research and is advanced.
All living things are made up of cells. - ANSWER-The cell theory states that:
It encodes the information for making a new individual. - ANSWER-The molecule DNA is important to
biological systems because:
Hierarchical with cells at the base, and the biosphere at the top. - ANSWER-The organization of living
systems is:
Predated both Darwin and Wallace. - ANSWER-The idea of evolution:
natural selection - ANSWER-The naturalist, Darwin, is know for his theory of:
chemical and physical - ANSWER-(#1 Core Concept of Biology) Life is subject to ____ and ____ laws.
function - ANSWER-(#2 Core Concept of Biology) Structure determines _____.
, energy and matter - ANSWER-(#3 Core Concept of Biology) Living systems transform ____ and ____.
information transactions - ANSWER-(#4 Core Concept of Biology) Living systems depend on ________.
Evolution - ANSWER-(#5 Core Concept of Biology) _____ explains the unity and diversity of life.
predictions - ANSWER-The theory of evolution by natural selection is a good example of how science
proceeds because it represents Darwin's belief of how life changed and it makes _______ that have been
tested by a variety of approaches.
atoms - ANSWER-Matter is composed of _____ and has mass and occupies space.
Protons - ANSWER-Positively charged particles located in the nucleus.
Neutrons - ANSWER-Neutral particles located in the nucleus.
Electrons - ANSWER-Negatively charged particles found in orbitals surrounding the nucleus.
Neutral - ANSWER-When the # of protons = the # of electrons, the atom is:
Ions - ANSWER-Elements that have gained or lost electrons.
Cation - ANSWER-A positively charged ion; more protons.
Anion - ANSWER-A negatively charged ion; more electrons.
Oxidation (LEO) - ANSWER-Loss of an electron.
Reduction (GER) - ANSWER-Gain of an electron.
C, H, O, N - ANSWER-The 4 elements that make up 96.3% of the human body are:
P, S, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cl - ANSWER-The other 8 trace elements that are just as important are:
crystals - ANSWER-Ionic bonds form _____; negative and positive ions come together and transfer
electrons.
Covalent - ANSWER-_____ bonds build stable molecules; strongest.
Cohesion - ANSWER-Water molecules stick to other water molecules by hydrogen bonding. (dew
droplets)
Adhesion - ANSWER-Water molecules stick to other polar molecules by hydrogen bonding; allows water
to move through capillary action. (straw)
specific heat - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #1) Water's high ____ helps maintain temperature.
evaporation - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #2) Water's high heat of ______ helps facilitate cooling.
less - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #3) Solid water is ____ dense than liquid water.
soluble - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #4) Polar molecules and ions are _______ in water.
nonpolar - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #5) Water organizes _____ molecules.
ions - ANSWER-(Properties of Water #6) Water can form ____.
