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Michael Harrington, University of Abler
Talon Sharp, Simon Fraser University
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,Biological Science, Canadian Edition. 2e (Freeman et
al.)Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life
1) The pattern component of the cell theory claims that all organisms consist of cells. A)
true
B) False
An
answer: A
Reference: Section 1.1 Bolo
m's Level: Remembering
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses s
treat more specific observations.
C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more
specific issues.
D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experiments.
E) Answer: B Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
3) Algae in the genus Calera typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have structures
similar to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce s perm and eggs
that fuse to form offspring. Each adult Calera, however, consists of just
A single cell. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Calera violate the pattern component of the cell theory— that
all organisms consist of cells.
B) Calera violate the process component of the cell theory— that
all cells come from preexisting cells.
C) Calera violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
D) The existence of Calera is consistent with the cell the
eory.Answer: D
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
B) It apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
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