Straighterline - Bio 101 Final Exam Test Bank
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
1. smallest unit that has all of the characteristics of life
Ans>> cell
2. nutrient molecules are used to build cellular structures or for energy. this best
represents which characteristic of life?
Ans>> living things acquire materials and energy from the environment
3. organs are composed of tissues, which are composed of cells. this is an example of
which characteristic of life?
Ans>> living things have levels of hierarchical organization
4. which statement concerning reproduction is false?
Ans>> the offspring of multicel- lular organisms tend to be identical to the parent
,5. technology is the
Ans>> application of scientific knowledge for a practical purpose
6. which of the following is a potential consequence if people stop using technology in
the agriculture industry?
Ans>> there could be a significant decrease in the amount of food produced
7. if a new anti-cancer drug is found to be effective in initial tests with mice, what
might researchers conclude?
Ans>> the drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans
8. which statement regarding science technology is false?
Ans>> science technology is a basis for all ethical or moral decisions
9. which of the following is one of the domains of life?
Ans>> Eukarya
10. You have discovered a previously unknown organism. It is multicellular, with a
filamentous form, and absorbs food from its environment. Upon micro- scopic
examination, you see that the cells have nuclei. How would you classify this organism?
Ans>> kingdom fungi
,11. which domains contain organisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus-
Ans>> archaea and bacteria
12. corn belongs to the kingdom
Ans>> plantae
13. which of these classification categories contains the closest related group of
organisms?
Ans>> genus
14. what is the correct formal for the binomial name of human beings?
Ans>> Homo sapiens
15. A physician specializes in surgery involving the following group of organs
mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Overall, what is the highest level of
organization that this physician is specialized in?
Ans>> organ system
, 16. which sequence correctly lists the different levels of biological organiza- tion, from
the smallest and simplest to the largest and most complex?
Ans>> cell-tis- sues-organ-organ systems-organisms
17. which statement about an ecosystem is incorrect?
Ans>> there is a community of organisms, but no non-living components
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
1. smallest unit that has all of the characteristics of life
Ans>> cell
2. nutrient molecules are used to build cellular structures or for energy. this best
represents which characteristic of life?
Ans>> living things acquire materials and energy from the environment
3. organs are composed of tissues, which are composed of cells. this is an example of
which characteristic of life?
Ans>> living things have levels of hierarchical organization
4. which statement concerning reproduction is false?
Ans>> the offspring of multicel- lular organisms tend to be identical to the parent
,5. technology is the
Ans>> application of scientific knowledge for a practical purpose
6. which of the following is a potential consequence if people stop using technology in
the agriculture industry?
Ans>> there could be a significant decrease in the amount of food produced
7. if a new anti-cancer drug is found to be effective in initial tests with mice, what
might researchers conclude?
Ans>> the drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans
8. which statement regarding science technology is false?
Ans>> science technology is a basis for all ethical or moral decisions
9. which of the following is one of the domains of life?
Ans>> Eukarya
10. You have discovered a previously unknown organism. It is multicellular, with a
filamentous form, and absorbs food from its environment. Upon micro- scopic
examination, you see that the cells have nuclei. How would you classify this organism?
Ans>> kingdom fungi
,11. which domains contain organisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus-
Ans>> archaea and bacteria
12. corn belongs to the kingdom
Ans>> plantae
13. which of these classification categories contains the closest related group of
organisms?
Ans>> genus
14. what is the correct formal for the binomial name of human beings?
Ans>> Homo sapiens
15. A physician specializes in surgery involving the following group of organs
mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Overall, what is the highest level of
organization that this physician is specialized in?
Ans>> organ system
, 16. which sequence correctly lists the different levels of biological organiza- tion, from
the smallest and simplest to the largest and most complex?
Ans>> cell-tis- sues-organ-organ systems-organisms
17. which statement about an ecosystem is incorrect?
Ans>> there is a community of organisms, but no non-living components
