Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The scientific study of life is called:
A. biology
B. ecology
C. anatomy
D. biochemistry
E. limnology
2. Human beings are _______________ because they are composed of many cell types.
A. unicellular
B. acellular
C. asymmetrical
D. autotrophic
E. multicellular
3. An individual or a complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an
_________________.
A. community
B. population
C. organism
D. niche
E. none of the above
4. The network or sphere of life on the planet is called the:
A. atmosphere
B. hydrosphere
C. biosphere
D. lithosphere
E. stratosphere
5. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an ___________.
A. organism
B. population
C. community
D. ecosystem
E. biosphere
,6. A concept based on conclusions of observations and experimentation that joins together well-supported and
related hypotheses is called:
A. a law
B. a hypothesis
C. a scientific theory
D. a scientific summary
E. All of the choices are correct.
7. A ______ is a group of interbreeding organisms.
A. community
B. biosystem
C. genus
D. family
E. species
8. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called:
A. an ecology
B. an ecosystem
C. a biosystem
D. a community
E. None of the choices are correct.
9. All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood, adolescence and
adulthood is called:
A. metabolism
B. evolution
C. homeostasis
D. reproduction
E. development
10. A/an _______ is composed of a group of similar cells that perform a particular function.
A. organ
B. system
C. organism
D. tissue
E. population
11. In a human body, which of the following systems helps maintain homeostasis?
A. digestive
B. cardiovascular
C. endocrine
D. nervous
E. All of the choices are correct.
,12. In cytology homeostasis refers to:
A. the maintenance of an internal environment of a cell that varies only within certain limits.
B. the maintenance of an internal environment of a cell that can vary widely within certain limits.
C. the maintenance of an external environment of a cell that varies only within certain limits.
D. the maintenance of an external environment of a cell that can vary widely within certain limits.
E. None of the choices are correct.
13. When you eat a large meal, __________ processes convert the food into nutrients and energy.
A. homeostatic
B. metabolic
C. autotrophic
D. heterotrophic
E. organic
14. In organisms, ______ are responsible for directing development so that an offspring resembles its parents.
A. Tissues
B. Cells
C. Genes
D. Organelles
E. None of the above
15. Select the INCORRECT statement:
A. A cell is the basic unit of life.
B. Tissues are composed of cells.
C. Organs are composed of tissues.
D. Organ systems are composed of organs.
E. Populations are composed of organ systems.
16. As the flowers of a sunflower track the sun, they are exhibiting __________.
A. metabolism
B. autotrophism
C. response
D. periodism
E. none of the above
17. Choose the CORRECT order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.
A. (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism
B. (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism
C. (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism
D. (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism
18. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called:
A. evolution
B. homeostasis
C. levels of organization
D. biological classification
E. molecular diversification
, 19. Resistance of MRSA bacteria to many contemporary drugs is an example of ___.
A. homeostasis
B. metabolism
C. evolution
D. autotrophism
E. symmetry
20. When members of a population are more successful at reproduction because of the inheritance of certain
traits, this is a result of:
A. homeostasis
B. adaptation
C. metabolism
D. development
E. cellular organization
21. The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ Kingdom(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. five
22. Traditions, beliefs, and values include _____ aspects of human life.
A. communicative
B. cultural
C. instructional
D. biological
E. none of the above
23. Choose the CORRECT statement.
A. Human beings are part of the biosphere.
B. Human beings are included in one of the four eukaryotic kingdoms.
C. Human beings are classified as animals, vertebrates and mammals.
D. Of any living animal, human beings are most closely related to the apes.
E. All of the choices are correct.
24. Choose the following statement(s) that demonstrates the principle that humans tend to modify existing
ecosystems for their own purposes.
A. Humans clear forests and grasslands.
B. Humans build houses.
C. Humans plant crops.
D. Humans convert small towns into cities.
E. All of the choices demonstrate that humans modify ecosystems.
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The scientific study of life is called:
A. biology
B. ecology
C. anatomy
D. biochemistry
E. limnology
2. Human beings are _______________ because they are composed of many cell types.
A. unicellular
B. acellular
C. asymmetrical
D. autotrophic
E. multicellular
3. An individual or a complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an
_________________.
A. community
B. population
C. organism
D. niche
E. none of the above
4. The network or sphere of life on the planet is called the:
A. atmosphere
B. hydrosphere
C. biosphere
D. lithosphere
E. stratosphere
5. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an ___________.
A. organism
B. population
C. community
D. ecosystem
E. biosphere
,6. A concept based on conclusions of observations and experimentation that joins together well-supported and
related hypotheses is called:
A. a law
B. a hypothesis
C. a scientific theory
D. a scientific summary
E. All of the choices are correct.
7. A ______ is a group of interbreeding organisms.
A. community
B. biosystem
C. genus
D. family
E. species
8. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called:
A. an ecology
B. an ecosystem
C. a biosystem
D. a community
E. None of the choices are correct.
9. All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood, adolescence and
adulthood is called:
A. metabolism
B. evolution
C. homeostasis
D. reproduction
E. development
10. A/an _______ is composed of a group of similar cells that perform a particular function.
A. organ
B. system
C. organism
D. tissue
E. population
11. In a human body, which of the following systems helps maintain homeostasis?
A. digestive
B. cardiovascular
C. endocrine
D. nervous
E. All of the choices are correct.
,12. In cytology homeostasis refers to:
A. the maintenance of an internal environment of a cell that varies only within certain limits.
B. the maintenance of an internal environment of a cell that can vary widely within certain limits.
C. the maintenance of an external environment of a cell that varies only within certain limits.
D. the maintenance of an external environment of a cell that can vary widely within certain limits.
E. None of the choices are correct.
13. When you eat a large meal, __________ processes convert the food into nutrients and energy.
A. homeostatic
B. metabolic
C. autotrophic
D. heterotrophic
E. organic
14. In organisms, ______ are responsible for directing development so that an offspring resembles its parents.
A. Tissues
B. Cells
C. Genes
D. Organelles
E. None of the above
15. Select the INCORRECT statement:
A. A cell is the basic unit of life.
B. Tissues are composed of cells.
C. Organs are composed of tissues.
D. Organ systems are composed of organs.
E. Populations are composed of organ systems.
16. As the flowers of a sunflower track the sun, they are exhibiting __________.
A. metabolism
B. autotrophism
C. response
D. periodism
E. none of the above
17. Choose the CORRECT order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.
A. (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism
B. (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism
C. (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism
D. (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism
18. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called:
A. evolution
B. homeostasis
C. levels of organization
D. biological classification
E. molecular diversification
, 19. Resistance of MRSA bacteria to many contemporary drugs is an example of ___.
A. homeostasis
B. metabolism
C. evolution
D. autotrophism
E. symmetry
20. When members of a population are more successful at reproduction because of the inheritance of certain
traits, this is a result of:
A. homeostasis
B. adaptation
C. metabolism
D. development
E. cellular organization
21. The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ Kingdom(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. five
22. Traditions, beliefs, and values include _____ aspects of human life.
A. communicative
B. cultural
C. instructional
D. biological
E. none of the above
23. Choose the CORRECT statement.
A. Human beings are part of the biosphere.
B. Human beings are included in one of the four eukaryotic kingdoms.
C. Human beings are classified as animals, vertebrates and mammals.
D. Of any living animal, human beings are most closely related to the apes.
E. All of the choices are correct.
24. Choose the following statement(s) that demonstrates the principle that humans tend to modify existing
ecosystems for their own purposes.
A. Humans clear forests and grasslands.
B. Humans build houses.
C. Humans plant crops.
D. Humans convert small towns into cities.
E. All of the choices demonstrate that humans modify ecosystems.
