Question 1

Information in living organisms can be transmitted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  genes only. 
B)  hormones only. 
C)  neurotransmitters only. 
D)  genes and hormones but not neurotransmitters. 
E)  genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters. 
A)  genes only. 
B)  hormones only. 
C)  neurotransmitters only. 
D)  genes and hormones but not neurotransmitters. 
E)  genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters. E

Question 2

The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica.From this information you know that the species name is arabica.
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Homeostasis in living organisms involves processes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide for unlimited growth. 
B)  allow unrestricted movement. 
C)  allow for adaptation to a harmful environment. 
D)  permit a response to stimuli from either the internal or external environment. 
E)  maintain a constant internal environment. 
A)  provide for unlimited growth. 
B)  allow unrestricted movement. 
C)  allow for adaptation to a harmful environment. 
D)  permit a response to stimuli from either the internal or external environment. 
E)  maintain a constant internal environment. E

Question 4

Which statement concerning systems biology is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves the reductionist approach. 
B)  It involves the analysis of large amounts of data. 
C)  It focuses on the functioning of biological systems. 
D)  It focuses on individual components rather than the whole. 
E)  It is also called integrative biology. 
A)  It involves the reductionist approach. 
B)  It involves the analysis of large amounts of data. 
C)  It focuses on the functioning of biological systems. 
D)  It focuses on individual components rather than the whole. 
E)  It is also called integrative biology.

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the term with its the phrase that best describes it.
a.sessile
d.adaptation
b.cellular respiration
e.homeostasis
c.development
-a characteristic that enhances survival

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the term with its the phrase...

Question 6

If we wanted to examine the effect of a fertilizer on the size of zucchini produced, we would need to establish both experimental and control groups.The control group for this experiment would be defined by the following conditions:

Accepted Answer

A)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds. 
B)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and zucchini seeds. 
C)  soil, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds. 
D)  soil, water, sun, and zucchini seeds. 
E)  soil, water, and sun. 
A)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds. 
B)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and zucchini seeds. 
C)  soil, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds. 
D)  soil, water, sun, and zucchini seeds. 
E)  soil, water, and sun.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true of hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are found in multicellular organisms. 
B)  They are chemical messengers. 
C)  They regulate development. 
D)  They are a type of gene. 
E)  They regulate growth. 
A)  They are found in multicellular organisms. 
B)  They are chemical messengers. 
C)  They regulate development. 
D)  They are a type of gene. 
E)  They regulate growth.

Question 8

Which of the following terms includes the fewest species of organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  ecosystem 
B)  community 
C)  biosphere 
D)  population 
E)  class. 
A)  ecosystem 
B)  community 
C)  biosphere 
D)  population 
E)  class.

Question 9

In the deductive approach to scientific thought processes, we begin with __________ and make __________ based on that information.

Accepted Answer

A)  premises; observations 
B)  observations; premises 
C)  observations; conclusions 
D)  observations; inductions 
E)  premises; conclusions 
A)  premises; observations 
B)  observations; premises 
C)  observations; conclusions 
D)  observations; inductions 
E)  premises; conclusions

Question 10

Match the group of organisms with the correct phrase or example:
a.protists
d.bacteria
b.plants
e.animals
c.fungi
-do not belong to the Domain Eukarya

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the group of organisms with the...

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation to their environment 
B)  reproduction 
C)  response to stimuli 
D)  multicellularity 
E)  metabolism 
A)  adaptation to their environment 
B)  reproduction 
C)  response to stimuli 
D)  multicellularity 
E)  metabolism

Question 12

Similar families of organisms are next grouped together in the same:

Accepted Answer

A)  class. 
B)  kingdom. 
C)  order. 
D)  phylum. 
E)  genus. 
A)  class. 
B)  kingdom. 
C)  order. 
D)  phylum. 
E)  genus.

Question 13

One benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  more offspring can be produced. 
B)  the offspring are all identical to the parents. 
C)  the interaction of the genes from both parents brings about genetic variation. 
D)  evolution will occur at a slower rate when there are two parents. 
E)  there is less variation from generation to generation. 
A)  more offspring can be produced. 
B)  the offspring are all identical to the parents. 
C)  the interaction of the genes from both parents brings about genetic variation. 
D)  evolution will occur at a slower rate when there are two parents. 
E)  there is less variation from generation to generation.

Question 14

Match the group of organisms with the correct phrase or example:
a.protists
d.bacteria
b.plants
e.animals
c.fungi
-molds

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the group of organisms with the...

Question 15

Which statement concerning a scientific theory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may suggest practical applications. 
B)  It predicts new facts. 
C)  It is based on a number of hypotheses. 
D)  It is unchangeable. 
E)  It is supported by many observations. 
A)  It may suggest practical applications. 
B)  It predicts new facts. 
C)  It is based on a number of hypotheses. 
D)  It is unchangeable. 
E)  It is supported by many observations.

Question 16

Match the group of organisms with the correct phrase or example:
a.protists
d.bacteria
b.plants
e.animals
c.fungi
-prokaryotes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the group of organisms with the...

Question 17

Which of the following represents the pattern of energy flow within an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  producers $\rightarrow$ consumers $\rightarrow$decomposers 
B)  decomposers $\rightarrow$producers$\rightarrow$consumers 
C)  consumers $\rightarrow$ producers $\rightarrow$decomposers 
D)  decomposers$\rightarrow$consumers $\rightarrow$producers 
E)  producers $\rightarrow$decomposers $\rightarrow$consumers 
A)  producers $\rightarrow$ consumers $\rightarrow$decomposers 
B)  decomposers $\rightarrow$producers$\rightarrow$consumers 
C)  consumers $\rightarrow$ producers $\rightarrow$decomposers 
D)  decomposers$\rightarrow$consumers $\rightarrow$producers 
E)  producers $\rightarrow$decomposers $\rightarrow$consumers

Question 18

When an organism reproduces asexually, it produces offspring that are genetically variable.
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the term with its the phrase that best describes it.
a.sessile
d.adaptation
b.cellular respiration
e.homeostasis
c.development
-capturing energy from food molecules

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the term with its the phrase...

Question 20

When you use deductive reasoning you draw conclusions from specific observations.
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A View of Life

Information in living organisms can be transmitted by:

The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica.From this information you know that the species name is arabica. __________________

Homeostasis in living organisms involves processes that:

Which statement concerning systems biology is FALSE?

MATCHING Match the term with its the phrase that best describes it. a.sessile d.adaptation b.cellular respiration e.homeostasis c.development -a characteristic that enhances survival

If we wanted to examine the effect of a fertilizer on the size of zucchini produced, we would need to establish both experimental and control groups.The control group for this experiment would be defined by the following conditions:

Which of the following is NOT true of hormones?

Which of the following terms includes the fewest species of organisms?

In the deductive approach to scientific thought processes, we begin with __________ and make __________ based on that information.

Match the group of organisms with the correct phrase or example: a.protists d.bacteria b.plants e.animals c.fungi -do not belong to the Domain Eukarya

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living organisms?

Similar families of organisms are next grouped together in the same:

One benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that:

Match the group of organisms with the correct phrase or example: a.protists d.bacteria b.plants e.animals c.fungi -molds

Which statement concerning a scientific theory is FALSE?

Match the group of organisms with the correct phrase or example: a.protists d.bacteria b.plants e.animals c.fungi -prokaryotes

Which of the following represents the pattern of energy flow within an ecosystem?

When an organism reproduces asexually, it produces offspring that are genetically variable. __________________

MATCHING Match the term with its the phrase that best describes it. a.sessile d.adaptation b.cellular respiration e.homeostasis c.development -capturing energy from food molecules

When you use deductive reasoning you draw conclusions from specific observations. __________________

Atoms and Molecules: the Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemistry of Life: Organic Compounds

Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

Cell Communication

Energy and Metabolism

How Cells Make Atp: Energy-Releasing Pathways

Photosynthesis: Capturing Light Energy

Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

The Basic Principles of Heredity

Dna: the Carrier of Genetic Information

Gene Expression

Gene Regulation

Dna Technology and Genomics

Human Genetics and the Human Genome

Developmental Genetics

Introduction to Darwinian Evolution

Evolutionary Change in Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

The Origin and Evolutionary History of Life

The Evolution of Primates

Understanding Diversity: Systematics

Viruses and Subviral Agents

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

The Fungi

An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Sponges, Cnidarians, Ctenophores, and Protostomes

The Deuterostomes

Plant Structure, Growth, and Development

Leaf Structure and Function

Stem Structure and Transport

Roots and Mineral Nutrition

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Plant Developmental Responses to External and Internal Signals

Animal Structure and Function: an Introduction

Protection, Support, and Movement

Neural Signaling

Neural Regulation

Sensory Systems

Internal Transport

The Immune System: Internal Defense

Gas Exchange

Processing Food and Nutrition

Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Endocrine Regulation

Reproduction

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Introduction to Ecology: Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems and the Biosphere

Ecology and the Geography of Life

Biological Diversity and Conservation Biology

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