Question 1

A group of similar organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group of similar organisms capable of...

Question 2

Which one of the following sequences is CORRECT in terms of level of organization from least to most complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism 
B)  atoms, cells, organs, community, population 
C)  atoms, cells, organism, organ systems, ecosystem 
D)  tissues, organ systems, population, cells, organism 
A)  cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism 
B)  atoms, cells, organs, community, population 
C)  atoms, cells, organism, organ systems, ecosystem 
D)  tissues, organ systems, population, cells, organism

Question 3

The chemical and physical processes that are involved in energy and molecular transformations in living organisms are collectively termed ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chemical and physical processes that are...

Question 4

The available evidence suggests that the measles vaccine may cause autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Factors that are manipulated during an experimental procedure are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Factors that are manipulated during an experimental...

Question 6

Which kingdom in the Domain Eukarya contains multicellular photosynthesizers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Scientific knowledge cannot prove or disprove the existence, or importance to us, of issues that fall outside of the natural world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding knowledge gained through scientific investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The knowledge can be used to prove or disprove religious beliefs. 
B)  Scientific knowledge cannot be used to improve human life through technology. 
C)  The information can be used to detect problems at an early stage and correct mistakes. 
D)  Society as a whole generally ignores scientific information. 
E)  The knowledge has resulted in less-efficient sources of energy yet better health care. 
A)  The knowledge can be used to prove or disprove religious beliefs. 
B)  Scientific knowledge cannot be used to improve human life through technology. 
C)  The information can be used to detect problems at an early stage and correct mistakes. 
D)  Society as a whole generally ignores scientific information. 
E)  The knowledge has resulted in less-efficient sources of energy yet better health care.

Question 9

The process by which living organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  biology 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  evolution 
E)  chemistry 
A)  metabolism 
B)  biology 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  evolution 
E)  chemistry

Question 10

Unicellular microorganisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other membranous organelles are classified into two domains: ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unicellular microorganisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus...

Question 11

In science, graphs are often used to display data collected from an experiment. Which one of the following is TRUE regarding a graph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most graphs are plotted on three axes. 
B)  The dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis. 
C)  Independent variables are generally not included on a graph. 
D)  The horizontal axis is known as the ordinate. 
E)  Graphs always involve plots of individual data points. 
A)  Most graphs are plotted on three axes. 
B)  The dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis. 
C)  Independent variables are generally not included on a graph. 
D)  The horizontal axis is known as the ordinate. 
E)  Graphs always involve plots of individual data points.

Question 12

The ability to stand upright and walk on two legs is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to stand upright and walk...

Question 13

The application of scientific knowledge to improve the condition of humans is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The application of scientific knowledge to improve...

Question 14

Approaching new information with a questioning attitude and looking for evidence to support the claim involves

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  the process of predicting an outcome 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  curiosity 
E)  skepticism 
A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  the process of predicting an outcome 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  curiosity 
E)  skepticism

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Chemical analysis of a plant indicates that it is primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorous; these elements are generally lacking in most rocks.
Certain blood vessels in humans constrict or dilate in during intense exercise.
Many species of fish increase swimming activity when moving into colder waters.
All animals consume plants, animals, or other organisms in their environment.
Through years of exposure, many insects have become resistant to insecticides used in agriculture.
Plants growing in flower beds around a house close leaf pores during the hot hours of the day.
Skin cells, like the bacteria living on human skin, give rise to new individual cells.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Populations of living things evolve. and Livings is...

Question 16

Which one of the following is a TRUE statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molecules are considered to be the smallest unit capable of exhibiting all the characteristics of life. 
B)  Cells arise spontaneously from nonliving chemical elements. 
C)  All living things are made up of at least one cell. 
D)  Cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis because they are too small. 
E)  Complex organisms can be unicellular. 
A)  Molecules are considered to be the smallest unit capable of exhibiting all the characteristics of life. 
B)  Cells arise spontaneously from nonliving chemical elements. 
C)  All living things are made up of at least one cell. 
D)  Cells are incapable of maintaining homeostasis because they are too small. 
E)  Complex organisms can be unicellular.

Question 17

Peer review is essential to the scientific process because

Accepted Answer

A)  it ensures that the findings from experimentation are modified prior to publication 
B)  the process immediately validates any hypotheses tested in the experiments 
C)  the process can lead to improvements in articles prior to being published 
D)  it is the primary means for informing other scientists about new information in the field 
E)  it tests hypotheses proposed by investigators 
A)  it ensures that the findings from experimentation are modified prior to publication 
B)  the process immediately validates any hypotheses tested in the experiments 
C)  the process can lead to improvements in articles prior to being published 
D)  it is the primary means for informing other scientists about new information in the field 
E)  it tests hypotheses proposed by investigators

Question 18

A properly designed controlled experiment should include both a(n) ________ group and a(n) ________ group.

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 19

A student needs information from the National Institutes of Health, a government agency. Which one of the following endings should he or she look for in the Internet address?

Accepted Answer

A)  edu 
B)  com 
C)  gov 
D)  nih 
E)  org 
A)  edu 
B)  com 
C)  gov 
D)  nih 
E)  org

Question 20

Which one of the following best describes the evolutionary advantage of bipedalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  allows an organism to have precise control over the action of the thumb and fingers 
B)  frees the hands for carrying objects 
C)  results in improved eye-hand coordination 
D)  in early humans, allowed for complex motions associated with the use of tools 
E)  increases the chance that an organism can communicate through the written word 
A)  allows an organism to have precise control over the action of the thumb and fingers 
B)  frees the hands for carrying objects 
C)  results in improved eye-hand coordination 
D)  in early humans, allowed for complex motions associated with the use of tools 
E)  increases the chance that an organism can communicate through the written word

Exam 1: Human Biology, Science, and Society

A group of similar organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring is a(n) ________.

Which one of the following sequences is CORRECT in terms of level of organization from least to most complex?

The chemical and physical processes that are involved in energy and molecular transformations in living organisms are collectively termed ________.

The available evidence suggests that the measles vaccine may cause autism.

Factors that are manipulated during an experimental procedure are called ________.

Which kingdom in the Domain Eukarya contains multicellular photosynthesizers?

Scientific knowledge cannot prove or disprove the existence, or importance to us, of issues that fall outside of the natural world.

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding knowledge gained through scientific investigation?

The process by which living organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment is known as

Unicellular microorganisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other membranous organelles are classified into two domains: ________ and ________.

In science, graphs are often used to display data collected from an experiment. Which one of the following is TRUE regarding a graph?

The ability to stand upright and walk on two legs is termed ________.

The application of scientific knowledge to improve the condition of humans is known as ________.

Approaching new information with a questioning attitude and looking for evidence to support the claim involves

Which one of the following is a TRUE statement?

Peer review is essential to the scientific process because

A properly designed controlled experiment should include both a(n) ________ group and a(n) ________ group.

A student needs information from the National Institutes of Health, a government agency. Which one of the following endings should he or she look for in the Internet address?

Which one of the following best describes the evolutionary advantage of bipedalism?

The Chemistry of Living Things

Structure and Function of Cells

From Cells to Organ Systems

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

Blood

Heart and Blood Vessels

The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense

The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases

The Nervous System: Integration and Control

Sensory Mechanisms

The Endocrine System

The Digestive System and Nutrition

The Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Cell Reproduction and Differentiation

Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation

Genetics and Inheritance

DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering

Development and Aging

Evolution and the Origins of Life

Ecosystems and Populations

Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues

Filters

Unicellular microorganisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other membranous organelles are classified into two domains: and .

A properly designed controlled experiment should include both a(n) group and a(n) group.