Question 1

All members of the same species occupying the same area at the same time constitute a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  population 
C)  community 
D)  ecosystem 
E)  biosphere 
A)  individual 
B)  population 
C)  community 
D)  ecosystem 
E)  biosphere

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: chimpanzee

Accepted Answer

The Answer of fungi and protists and plants and animals is...

Question 3

Similar orders are placed in the same class .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Information in living organisms is transmitted by which mechanism(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  genes only 
B)  hormones only 
C)  genes and hormones 
D)  neurotransmitters only 
E)  genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters 
A)  genes only 
B)  hormones only 
C)  genes and hormones 
D)  neurotransmitters only 
E)  genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Plant

Accepted Answer

The Answer of primary producer and secondary consumer and primary is...

Question 6

You discover an organism that is eukaryotic, unicellular, and photosynthetic. Based on this evidence, to which group would you assign this organism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria 
B)  Protists 
C)  Fungi 
D)  Plantae 
E)  Archaea 
A)  Bacteria 
B)  Protists 
C)  Fungi 
D)  Plantae 
E)  Archaea

Question 7

Which statement best describes autotrophic organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autotrophs are exemplified by fungi and animals. 
B)  Autotrophs are exemplified by animals and bacteria. 
C)  Autotrophs cannot carry out cellular respiration during the day. 
D)  Autotrophs depend on heterotrophs for food and energy. 
E)  Autotrophs synthesize macromolecules from CO2, water, and energy. 
A)  Autotrophs are exemplified by fungi and animals. 
B)  Autotrophs are exemplified by animals and bacteria. 
C)  Autotrophs cannot carry out cellular respiration during the day. 
D)  Autotrophs depend on heterotrophs for food and energy. 
E)  Autotrophs synthesize macromolecules from CO2, water, and energy.

Question 8

Which is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  light 
C)  glucose 
D)  oxygen 
E)  carbon dioxide 
A)  water 
B)  light 
C)  glucose 
D)  oxygen 
E)  carbon dioxide

Question 9

Which process is most directly associated with the theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Populations changing over time 
B)  Mutations changing the gene pool 
C)  Production of large numbers of offspring 
D)  Sexual reproduction producing genetic variation 
E)  Competition within a population for limited resources 
A)  Populations changing over time 
B)  Mutations changing the gene pool 
C)  Production of large numbers of offspring 
D)  Sexual reproduction producing genetic variation 
E)  Competition within a population for limited resources

Question 10

Which stimulus most directly causes the Venus flytrap to catch an insect?

Accepted Answer

A)  gravity 
B)  light 
C)  touch 
D)  scent 
E)  sound 
A)  gravity 
B)  light 
C)  touch 
D)  scent 
E)  sound

Question 11

A DNA molecule is made up of:

Accepted Answer

A)  lipids 
B)  proteins 
C)  nucleotides 
D)  fatty acids 
E)  carbohydrates 
A)  lipids 
B)  proteins 
C)  nucleotides 
D)  fatty acids 
E)  carbohydrates

Question 12

The two domains of prokaryotes are Bacteria and Fungi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: unicellular eukaryotes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of animals and plants and bacteria and fungi is...

Question 14

One of the conclusions drawn from Darwinʼs theory of evolution is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  existing organisms can adapt to environmental changes 
B)  living organisms are composed of basic units called cells 
C)  living organisms contain substances produced by cells 
D)  genetic information can be passed from organism to organism 
E)  organisms living today descended from previously existing forms 
A)  existing organisms can adapt to environmental changes 
B)  living organisms are composed of basic units called cells 
C)  living organisms contain substances produced by cells 
D)  genetic information can be passed from organism to organism 
E)  organisms living today descended from previously existing forms

Question 15

What would be the ultimate effect on an ecosystem if decomposers were eliminated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate of photosynthesis would increase. 
B)  The consumers would have to eat twice as much. 
C)  Energy flow between producers and consumers would increase. 
D)  All life would eventually cease due to a lack of available nutrients. 
E)  Producers would outgrow consumers. 
A)  The rate of photosynthesis would increase. 
B)  The consumers would have to eat twice as much. 
C)  Energy flow between producers and consumers would increase. 
D)  All life would eventually cease due to a lack of available nutrients. 
E)  Producers would outgrow consumers.

Question 16

Which cells do not have a nucleus or other membrane-enclosed organelles?

Accepted Answer

A)  eukaryotic cells 
B)  prokaryotic cells 
C)  protists 
D)  neurotransmitters 
E)  mutated cells 
A)  eukaryotic cells 
B)  prokaryotic cells 
C)  protists 
D)  neurotransmitters 
E)  mutated cells

Question 17

Using the characteristics that define life, compare and contrast a plant and a salt crystal.

Accepted Answer

Cellular in structure: A plant is cellul

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Fungi

Accepted Answer

The Answer of primary consumer and secondary consumer and decomposer is...

Question 19

Consider the statement "biological systems interact." What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems combine to reproduce. 
B)  Biological organisms are interdependent. 
C)  Structure and function are not interrelated. 
D)  Biological organisms are not interdependent. 
E)  Every organism is in conflict with other organisms. 
A)  Systems combine to reproduce. 
B)  Biological organisms are interdependent. 
C)  Structure and function are not interrelated. 
D)  Biological organisms are not interdependent. 
E)  Every organism is in conflict with other organisms.

Question 20

With deductive reasoning, you draw conclusions from specific observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A View of Life

All members of the same species occupying the same area at the same time constitute a(n):

Similar orders are placed in the same class .

Information in living organisms is transmitted by which mechanism(s)?

You discover an organism that is eukaryotic, unicellular, and photosynthetic. Based on this evidence, to which group would you assign this organism?

Which statement best describes autotrophic organisms?

Which is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Which process is most directly associated with the theory of evolution?

Which stimulus most directly causes the Venus flytrap to catch an insect?

A DNA molecule is made up of:

The two domains of prokaryotes are Bacteria and Fungi.

One of the conclusions drawn from Darwinʼs theory of evolution is that:

What would be the ultimate effect on an ecosystem if decomposers were eliminated?

Which cells do not have a nucleus or other membrane-enclosed organelles?

Using the characteristics that define life, compare and contrast a plant and a salt crystal.

Consider the statement "biological systems interact." What does this mean?

With 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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