Question 1

Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria. 
B)  Archaea. 
C)  Eukarya. 
D)  Animalia. 
E)  Fungi. 
A)  Bacteria. 
B)  Archaea. 
C)  Eukarya. 
D)  Animalia. 
E)  Fungi.

Question 3

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientists 
B)  politicians 
C)  clergy 
D)  educators 
E)  everyone 
A)  scientists 
B)  politicians 
C)  clergy 
D)  educators 
E)  everyone

Question 5

A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment,is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical study. 
B)  double-blind study. 
C)  variable study. 
D)  adaptive study. 
E)  blind study. 
A)  statistical study. 
B)  double-blind study. 
C)  variable study. 
D)  adaptive study. 
E)  blind study.

Question 6

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  response to stimuli. 
D)  development. 
E)  reproduction. 
A)  metabolism. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  response to stimuli. 
D)  development. 
E)  reproduction.

Question 8

Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics in science. 
B)  financial planning. 
C)  a new business model. 
D)  a biotechnology revolution. 
E)  statistical significance. 
A)  ethics in science. 
B)  financial planning. 
C)  a new business model. 
D)  a biotechnology revolution. 
E)  statistical significance.

Question 9

Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

Accepted Answer

A)  The x-axis only. 
B)  The y-axis only. 
C)  The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. 
D)  The top of each bar in a bar graph. 
E)  The x-axis and y-axis. 
A)  The x-axis only. 
B)  The y-axis only. 
C)  The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. 
D)  The top of each bar in a bar graph. 
E)  The x-axis and y-axis.

Question 10

In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration,the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  responding 
C)  experimental 
D)  correlative 
E)  placebo 
A)  control 
B)  responding 
C)  experimental 
D)  correlative 
E)  placebo

Question 11

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood,adolescence,and adulthood are called

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism. 
B)  evolution. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  reproduction. 
E)  development. 
A)  metabolism. 
B)  evolution. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  reproduction. 
E)  development.

Question 13

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. 
B)  is often out of context or misunderstood. 
C)  is unverified and usually not referenced. 
D)  displays bias. 
E)  is designed to convince readers to purchase a product. 
A)  is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. 
B)  is often out of context or misunderstood. 
C)  is unverified and usually not referenced. 
D)  displays bias. 
E)  is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  This milk tastes funny. 
B)  This package is larger than that one. 
C)  I like this picture. 
D)  This mattress feels hard to me. 
E)  I think I am going to be sick. 
A)  This milk tastes funny. 
B)  This package is larger than that one. 
C)  I like this picture. 
D)  This mattress feels hard to me. 
E)  I think I am going to be sick.

Question 15

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

Accepted Answer

A)  technology 
B)  anatomy 
C)  biochemistry 
D)  taxonomy 
E)  evolution 
A)  technology 
B)  anatomy 
C)  biochemistry 
D)  taxonomy 
E)  evolution

Question 16

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Science and technology are not risk free. 
B)  Science and technology are wrong. 
C)  Science and technology are good for mankind. 
D)  Science and technology are value-neutral. 
E)  Science and technology always provide value to people. 
A)  Science and technology are not risk free. 
B)  Science and technology are wrong. 
C)  Science and technology are good for mankind. 
D)  Science and technology are value-neutral. 
E)  Science and technology always provide value to people.

Question 18

After studying biology,it is hoped that you will

Accepted Answer

A)  become an animal rights activist. 
B)  be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and the Earth's. 
C)  get a high paying job as a biologist. 
D)  understand all there is to know about humans and biology. 
E)  dislike anything to do with biology. 
A)  become an animal rights activist. 
B)  be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and the Earth's. 
C)  get a high paying job as a biologist. 
D)  understand all there is to know about humans and biology. 
E)  dislike anything to do with biology.

Question 19

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  All living organisms are alike. 
B)  Living organisms do not change much over time. 
C)  Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food. 
D)  It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell. 
E)  Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment. 
A)  All living organisms are alike. 
B)  Living organisms do not change much over time. 
C)  Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food. 
D)  It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell. 
E)  Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation?

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV can cause cervical cancer. 
B)  Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. 
C)  Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. 
D)  People who commit crimes also consume bread. 
E)  Parents have children. 
A)  HPV can cause cervical cancer. 
B)  Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. 
C)  Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. 
D)  People who commit crimes also consume bread. 
E)  Parents have children.

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically.

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment,is called a(n)

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky.This is an example of

Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration,the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable?

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood,adolescence,and adulthood are called

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

After studying biology,it is hoped that you will

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation?

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

Dna Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems

Human Interactions With the Biosphere

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