Question 1

What type of molecule carries the hereditary information of an organism?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA 
B)  RNA 
C)  protein 
D)  nucleus 
E)  hormone 
A)  DNA 
B)  RNA 
C)  protein 
D)  nucleus 
E)  hormone

Question 2

During an experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

Accepted Answer

A)  To allow the comparison of the results with previous experiments 
B)  To disprove the hypothesis 
C)  To prove the hypothesis 
D)  To replicate the results of the experimental group 
E)  To ensure that the results observed in the experimental group is due to the variable being tested 
A)  To allow the comparison of the results with previous experiments 
B)  To disprove the hypothesis 
C)  To prove the hypothesis 
D)  To replicate the results of the experimental group 
E)  To ensure that the results observed in the experimental group is due to the variable being tested

Question 3

In living organisms, chemical reactions responsible for growth, repair, and nutrition are collectively referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  development 
B)  metabolism 
C)  adaptation 
D)  genetics 
E)  homeostasis 
A)  development 
B)  metabolism 
C)  adaptation 
D)  genetics 
E)  homeostasis

Question 4

An organism that reproduces asexually produces genetically variable offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is a benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  More offspring are produced by the parents. 
B)  The offspring are all identical to the parents. 
C)  There is less variation from generation to generation. 
D)  Evolution occurs at a slower rate when there are two parents. 
E)  The interaction of the genes from both parents allows genetic variation. 
A)  More offspring are produced by the parents. 
B)  The offspring are all identical to the parents. 
C)  There is less variation from generation to generation. 
D)  Evolution occurs at a slower rate when there are two parents. 
E)  The interaction of the genes from both parents allows genetic variation.

Question 6

The human body is made up of specialized cells that perform different functions. For example, a neuron is a specialized cell of the nervous system that receives and transmits signals throughout the body. To perform these tasks, the neuron uniquely possesses branched protoplasmic protrusions, called dendrites and axons, which conduct the signals to and from its cell body. This illustrates which of the five major biological themes?

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction among biological systems 
B)  evolution 
C)  interrelation of structure and function in biological systems 
D)  activity of living cells 
E)  transmission of information within and among organisms 
A)  interaction among biological systems 
B)  evolution 
C)  interrelation of structure and function in biological systems 
D)  activity of living cells 
E)  transmission of information within and among organisms

Question 7

Using the Linnaean system of nomenclature, corn is named Zea mays . What is the specific epithet in this name?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zea mays 
B)  Zea 
C)  mays 
D)  Quercus 
E)  corn 
A)  Zea mays 
B)  Zea 
C)  mays 
D)  Quercus 
E)  corn

Question 8

Identify three of the five basic themes in biology:
I. The cellular composition of life
II. The evolution of life
III. The interactions of living systems
IV. The mechanisms of disease
V. The transmission of information

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, and III 
B)  II, III, and IV 
C)  III, IV, and V 
D)  I, IV, and V 
E)  II, III, and V 
A)  I, II, and III 
B)  II, III, and IV 
C)  III, IV, and V 
D)  I, IV, and V 
E)  II, III, and V

Question 9

In deductive reasoning, 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

Which is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is falsifiable. 
B)  It is a statement of fact. 
C)  It can only be tested once. 
D)  It can be proven to be true. 
E)  It represents important conclusions. 
A)  It is falsifiable. 
B)  It is a statement of fact. 
C)  It can only be tested once. 
D)  It can be proven to be true. 
E)  It represents important conclusions.

Question 11

You place equal numbers of dark and light varieties of feeder crickets into a terrarium containing a lizard. After two days, you notice that there are fewer light-colored crickets than dark-colored crickets. What process is taking place on a small scale within the terrarium? Design an experiment in which you could determine if color or taste is the primary factor responsible for the selective feeding of the lizard.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider

Question 12

Which best describes a result of sexual reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The only source of variation is mutation. 
B)  Clones of the original cell are produced. 
C)  One cell divides to produce two identical cells. 
D)  Two sex cells combine to form a fertilized cell. 
E)  The offspring obtain genes from only one parent. 
A)  The only source of variation is mutation. 
B)  Clones of the original cell are produced. 
C)  One cell divides to produce two identical cells. 
D)  Two sex cells combine to form a fertilized cell. 
E)  The offspring obtain genes from only one parent.

Question 13

Identify two adaptations in different organisms and explain how each may have evolved through natural selection.

Accepted Answer

Example 1: The long, flexible tongue of

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which organizational unit includes the fewest species of organisms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What is an end product of cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Bird

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Caterpillar

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Systems biology is also called integrative biology .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica . More specifically, the species name is arabica .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A View of Life

What type of molecule carries the hereditary information of an organism?

During an experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

In living organisms, chemical reactions responsible for growth, repair, and nutrition are collectively referred to as:

An organism that reproduces asexually produces genetically variable offspring.

Which is a benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

Using the Linnaean system of nomenclature, corn is named Zea mays . What is the specific epithet in this name?

Identify three of the five basic themes in biology: I. The cellular composition of life II. The evolution of life III. The interactions of living systems IV. The mechanisms of disease V. The transmission of information

In deductive reasoning, we begin with ____ and make ____ based on that information.

Which is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

Which best describes a result of sexual reproduction?

Identify two adaptations in different organisms and explain how each may have evolved through natural selection.

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

Which organizational unit includes the fewest species of organisms?

What is an end product of cellular respiration?

Systems biology is also called integrative biology .

The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica . More specifically, the species name is arabica .

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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In deductive reasoning, we begin with and make based on that information.