Test Bank for Essentials of Biology, 7th Edition by Mader and Windelspecht

Test Bank




Test Bank

, Chapter 01
Biology: The Science of Life




Multiple Choice Questions

1. The circulatory system of a whale is considered an organ system
because it is composed of different A. cells.B. tissues.C. organs.
D. molecules.E. heart.


Blooms Level: 2. UnderstandGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of
biologic
al organization.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General


2. Which of the following lists the terms from simplest to most complex?
A. cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organismB. organs, organ system,
organism, cells, tissuesC. tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, cells
D. cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organismE. organ systems,
tissues, cells, organism, organs


Blooms Level: 1. RememberGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of
biologic
al organization.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General

,3. The smallest unit of life is a(n) A. tissue.B. organ.C. cell.D. species.
E. organism.


Blooms Level: 1. RememberGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of
biologic
al organization.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General


4. The process of _____________________ transforms solar energy into
chemical energy. A. metabolism B. homeostasis C. respiration D.
photosynthesis E. reproduction


Blooms Level: 1. RememberGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic
c
harac
teristic
s
that are c
ommon to all living organisms.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General


5. After spending an hour working outside in the hot, sunny weather, a
person typically perspires and will need to drink water. This is part of
A. metabolizing energy.B. maintaining homeostasis.C. regulating blood
proteins.D. capturing solar energy.E. adaptation to the warm weather.


Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.03 Summarize how the terms homeostasis,
metabolism, and adaptation all relate to living organisms.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General

, 6. As fall approaches, whitetail deer begin to accumulate a layer of body
fat. This is an example of which characteristic of life? A. maintaining
homeostasisB. metabolismC. response to the environmentD. energy
regulationE. organization


Blooms Level: 4. Analy
zeGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic
c
harac
teristic
s that
are c
ommon to all living organisms.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General


7. Geese are known to use the magnetic field of the Earth in navigating
their twice yearly migrations. This is an example of which characteristic of
life? A. maintaining homeostasisB. reproduction and development
C. interacting with the environmentD. energy regulationE. organization


Blooms Level: 4. Analy
zeGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic
c
harac
teristic
s that
are c
ommon to all living organisms.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General


8. All of the following are true with respect to DNA except A. genes are
made up of DNA.B. for sex cells (sperm and egg), the DNA found in every
cell in your body is identical.C. offspring from sexual reproduction obtain
their DNA from both parents.D. asexual reproduction results in offspring
with DNA that is different from the parent.E. DNA codes for proteins.


Blooms Level: 2. UnderstandGradable: automatic
Learning Outc
ome: 01.01.01 Explain the basic
c
harac
teristic
s
that are c
ommon to all living organisms.Sec
tion: 01.01Topic
: General