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,Campbell Biology, 11e (Urry)
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry

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1) Cells are . GH




A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
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B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
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2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes
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D) do not have membranes
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3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic
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material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
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A) animal
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C) archaean
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4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure
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of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
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A) evolution
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C) reductionism
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,5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a
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6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
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A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is
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an approach towards understanding reductionism.
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B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into the
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structure and organization of the living system.
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C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a
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D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only.
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7) Which of the following order is correct in terms of the hierarchy of the organization?
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A) Ecosystem → Biosphere → Population → Community → Organism GH GH GH GH GH GH GH GH




B) Biosphere → Ecosystem → Population → Community → Organism
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8) When your body temperature rises on a hot day, the neural and hormonal mechanisms activate
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sweating. Evaporation of sweat leads to cooling of the body surface. This is an example of
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D) emergent properties GH H
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, 9) Characters are transmitted from parents to offspring. GH GH GH GH GH GH are the units of inheritance.
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A) Genes
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C) RNA
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11) The process by which the information in a gene directs the synthesis of a protein is called
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B) replication
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12) Which of the following statements is true?GH GH GH GH GH GH




A) mRNA is the only type of RNA found in the living system
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B) All forms of life employ the same genetic code
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C) A typical human liver cell has one set of chromosomes
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D) Organisms interact but do not affect their environment GH GH GH GH GH GH GH H
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13) Plants convert . GH




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D) mechanical energy to chemical energy. GH GH GH GH H
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