HUMAN
BIOLOGY, 11TH
EDITION
(JOHNSON)
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Chapter 1 Human Biology, Science, And Society
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) The Branch Of Science That Studies Living Organisms And Their Life Processes Is
A) Biology
B) Geology
C) Chemistry
D) Physics
ANS: A
Topic: Sec.
1.0
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
2) The Process By Which Living Organisms Maintain A Fairly Constant Internal
Environment Despite Changes In The External Environment Is Known As
A) Metabolism
B) Biology
C) Homeostasis
D) Evolution
E) Chemistry
ANS: C
Topic: Sec.
1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
3) Molecules Of Life Include Which One Of The Following?
A) Water, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
B) Proteins, Saturated Fats, Monosaccharide’s, But Not Polysaccharides
C) Lipids And Proteins Only
D) Any Non carbon Base Molecule
E) Non sugar Carbohydrates, Proteins,
Lipids, Water ANS: A
Topic: Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
4) Which One Of The Following Is A TRUE Statement?
A) Molecules Are Considered To Be The Smallest Unit Capable Of Exhibiting All
The Characteristics Of Life.
B) Cells Arise Spontaneously From Nonliving Chemical Elements.
C) All Living Things Are Made Up Of At Least One Cell.
D) Cells Are Incapable Of Maintaining Homeostasis Because They Are Too Small.
E) Complex Organisms Can Be
Unicellular. ANS: C
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Topic: Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
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5) All Of These Criteria Are Used To Classify An Organism As A Member Of The
Plant, Animal, Or Fungi Kingdom EXCEPT Which One?
A) The Organism's Life Cycle
B) The Means By Which The Organism Transports Itself
C) The Structure Or Body Plan Of The Organism
D) The Mode Of Nutrition Of The
Organism ANS: B
Topic: Sec. 1.2
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
6) Which One Of The Following Is A CORRECT Statement Regarding Metabolism?
A) Few Living Organisms Require Raw Materials And A Constant Source Of Energy.
B) Plants Get The Raw Materials They Need For Life Processes Entirely From The
Air.
C) Cells Maintain Life Through The Breakdown Of Molecules And Energy By
Chemical And Physical Processes.
D) Cells Do Not Require Energy To Change Molecules From One Form To Another.
E) Animals Use Energy Obtained Directly From The Sun And Chemicals Obtained
From Plants, Other Animals, Air, And Water.
ANS: C Topic:
Sec. 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
7) Which One Of The Following Is A Kingdom?
A) Eukarya
B) Primates
C) Archaea
D) Animalia
E) Bacteria
ANS: D
Topic: Sec.
1.2
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
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