Question 1

All of the following statements about bacteria are correct with one exception.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria are always single-celled organisms. 
B)  Bacteria have DNA that is not enclosed in a nucleus. 
C)  All bacteria are eukaryotes. 
D)  Some bacteria can live in extreme environments. 
E)  Some bacteria are producers while others are consumers. 
A)  Bacteria are always single-celled organisms. 
B)  Bacteria have DNA that is not enclosed in a nucleus. 
C)  All bacteria are eukaryotes. 
D)  Some bacteria can live in extreme environments. 
E)  Some bacteria are producers while others are consumers.

Question 2

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer.
-This includes all of the ecosystems on earth.

Accepted Answer

A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community 
A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community

Question 3

Critical thinking implies all of the following with one exception.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  being aware of your own biases and that of others. 
B)  deciding whether ideas are based on opinion or evidence. 
C)  judging information before accepting it. 
D)  considering other ways to interpret the facts. 
E)  accepting whatever information is provided so long as it does not contradict your beliefs. 
A)  being aware of your own biases and that of others. 
B)  deciding whether ideas are based on opinion or evidence. 
C)  judging information before accepting it. 
D)  considering other ways to interpret the facts. 
E)  accepting whatever information is provided so long as it does not contradict your beliefs.

Question 4

All of the following statements concerning Archaea are correct with one exception.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  all are single-celled 
B)  all have DNA 
C)  none have a nucleus 
D)  they are most closely related to bacteria 
E)  some are producers 
A)  all are single-celled 
B)  all have DNA 
C)  none have a nucleus 
D)  they are most closely related to bacteria 
E)  some are producers

Question 5

Plants perform photosynthesis by using the energy of ____ to power production of sugars from ____ and ____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  organic molecules; oxygen; water 
B)  organic molecules; carbon dioxide; water 
C)  sunlight; carbon dioxide and oxygen; water 
D)  sunlight; oxygen; water 
E)  sunlight; carbon dioxide; water 
A)  organic molecules; oxygen; water 
B)  organic molecules; carbon dioxide; water 
C)  sunlight; carbon dioxide and oxygen; water 
D)  sunlight; oxygen; water 
E)  sunlight; carbon dioxide; water

Question 6

All organisms fit into one of the two following categories.

Accepted Answer

A)  consumers and decomposers 
B)  producers and decomposers 
C)  producers and consumers 
D)  scavengers and detritivores 
E)  consumers and scavengers 
A)  consumers and decomposers 
B)  producers and decomposers 
C)  producers and consumers 
D)  scavengers and detritivores 
E)  consumers and scavengers

Question 7

All known species can be grouped into three domains.What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  prokaryotes, bacteria, and eukarya. 
B)  prokaryotes, archaea, and eukarya. 
C)  plantae, bacteria, and archaea. 
D)  bacteria, archaea, and eukarya. 
E)  bacteria, archaea, and protista. 
A)  prokaryotes, bacteria, and eukarya. 
B)  prokaryotes, archaea, and eukarya. 
C)  plantae, bacteria, and archaea. 
D)  bacteria, archaea, and eukarya. 
E)  bacteria, archaea, and protista.

Question 8

African elephants,lions,and zebras are all different species that can be viewed in zoos in separate enclosures.When they live together in an African savanna,they form a dynamic,interacting community.This dynamic living together of species is an example of a(n)_____ property.

Accepted Answer

A)  emerged 
B)  expansive 
C)  elaborate 
D)  thermodynamic 
E)  eclectic 
A)  emerged 
B)  expansive 
C)  elaborate 
D)  thermodynamic 
E)  eclectic

Question 9

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer.
-These are the smallest units of an organism that are able to perform all functions of life.

Accepted Answer

A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community 
A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community

Question 10

Which of the following organization levels is the least inclusive?

Accepted Answer

A)  population 
B)  community 
C)  cell 
D)  atom 
E)  molecule 
A)  population 
B)  community 
C)  cell 
D)  atom 
E)  molecule

Question 11

You look into a powerful microscope and see a single-celled organism that is very small,has a cell wall,and no nucleus.You conclude that this organism belongs to the domain,

Accepted Answer

A)  Eukarya. 
B)  Eukarya or Archaea. 
C)  Archaea. 
D)  Bacteria. 
E)  Arachea or Bacteria. 
A)  Eukarya. 
B)  Eukarya or Archaea. 
C)  Archaea. 
D)  Bacteria. 
E)  Arachea or Bacteria.

Question 12

In the experiment with peacock butterflies the working hypothesis is that

Accepted Answer

A)  mimicry confuses both predator and prey. 
B)  mimicry protects butterflies from being eaten by predatory birds. 
C)  birds are capable of learning. 
D)  birds are agents of evolution. 
E)  unpalatable species display distinctive wings. 
A)  mimicry confuses both predator and prey. 
B)  mimicry protects butterflies from being eaten by predatory birds. 
C)  birds are capable of learning. 
D)  birds are agents of evolution. 
E)  unpalatable species display distinctive wings.

Question 13

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer.
-In a South American tropical forest,the trees,flowers,and animals constitute one of these.

Accepted Answer

A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community 
A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community

Question 14

With one exception,members of the same species always share the following things.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  morphology 
B)  biochemistry 
C)  behavioral traits 
D)  geography 
E)  the same genus 
A)  morphology 
B)  biochemistry 
C)  behavioral traits 
D)  geography 
E)  the same genus

Question 15

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity.Choose only the most correct answer.
-Multi-celled consumers that are active at least in part of their lives are in this kingdom.

Accepted Answer

A) archaea 
B) bacteria 
C) eukarya 
D) plantae 
E) fungi
F)animalia
G)protists 
A) archaea 
B) bacteria 
C) eukarya 
D) plantae 
E) fungi
F)animalia
G)protists

Question 16

What is the right sequence of events applied in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  question; hypothesis; observation; data; test; conclusion 
B)  observation; hypothesis; question; data; test; conclusion 
C)  observation; hypothesis; question; test; data; conclusion 
D)  observation; question; hypothesis; test; data; conclusion 
E)  question; hypothesis; data; observation; test; conclusion 
A)  question; hypothesis; observation; data; test; conclusion 
B)  observation; hypothesis; question; data; test; conclusion 
C)  observation; hypothesis; question; test; data; conclusion 
D)  observation; question; hypothesis; test; data; conclusion 
E)  question; hypothesis; data; observation; test; conclusion

Question 17

The biological species concept developed by Ernst Mayr contains which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals that can potentially interbreed 
B)  individuals that produce fertile offspring 
C)  individuals that do not interbreed with other groups 
D)  all of these except e. 
E)  none of these 
A)  individuals that can potentially interbreed 
B)  individuals that produce fertile offspring 
C)  individuals that do not interbreed with other groups 
D)  all of these except e. 
E)  none of these

Question 18

Which of the following organisms is a multi-celled producer?

Accepted Answer

A)  an oak tree 
B)  Candida, a pathogenic fungus 
C)  E. coli, a common intestinal bacterium 
D)  a Siberian tiger 
E)  more than one of these 
A)  an oak tree 
B)  Candida, a pathogenic fungus 
C)  E. coli, a common intestinal bacterium 
D)  a Siberian tiger 
E)  more than one of these

Question 19

Science involves all of the following with one exception.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  the systematic study of the observable world. 
B)  using objective evidence to study objects and events. 
C)  collecting data. 
D)  devising observations and experiments to test predictions. 
E)  using the personal biases of the experimenter to draw conclusions.. 
A)  the systematic study of the observable world. 
B)  using objective evidence to study objects and events. 
C)  collecting data. 
D)  devising observations and experiments to test predictions. 
E)  using the personal biases of the experimenter to draw conclusions..

Question 20

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer.
-Lions,zebras,African tall grass,soil,and air are all a part of one of these.

Accepted Answer

A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community 
A) population 
B) living cells 
C) molecules 
D) biosphere 
E) ecosystem
F)organs
G)tissues
H)community

Exam 1: Invitation to Biology

All of the following statements about bacteria are correct with one exception.Select the exception.

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer. -This includes all of the ecosystems on earth.

Critical thinking implies all of the following with one exception.Select the exception.

All of the following statements concerning Archaea are correct with one exception.Select the exception.

Plants perform photosynthesis by using the energy of ____ to power production of sugars from ____ and ____ molecules.

All organisms fit into one of the two following categories.

All known species can be grouped into three domains.What are they?

African elephants,lions,and zebras are all different species that can be viewed in zoos in separate enclosures.When they live together in an African savanna,they form a dynamic,interacting community.This dynamic living together of species is an example of a(n)_____ property.

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer. -These are the smallest units of an organism that are able to perform all functions of life.

Which of the following organization levels is the least inclusive?

You look into a powerful microscope and see a single-celled organism that is very small,has a cell wall,and no nucleus.You conclude that this organism belongs to the domain,

In the experiment with peacock butterflies the working hypothesis is that

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer. -In a South American tropical forest,the trees,flowers,and animals constitute one of these.

With one exception,members of the same species always share the following things.Select the exception.

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity.Choose only the most correct answer. -Multi-celled consumers that are active at least in part of their lives are in this kingdom.

What is the right sequence of events applied in the scientific method?

The biological species concept developed by Ernst Mayr contains which of the following?

Which of the following organisms is a multi-celled producer?

Science involves all of the following with one exception.Select the exception.

Classification.Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life.Choose only the most correct answer. -Lions,zebras,African tall grass,soil,and air are all a part of one of these.

Molecules of Life

Cell Structure

Energy and Metabolism

Capturing and Releasing Energy

DNA Structure and Function

Gene Expression and Control

How Cells Reproduce

Patterns of Inheritance

Biotechnology

Evidence of Evolution

Processes of Evolution

Early Life Forms and the Viruses

Plants and Fungi

Animal Evolution

Population Ecology

Communities and Ecosystems

The Biosphere and Human Effects

Animal Tissues and Organs

How Animals Move

Circulation and Respiration

Immunity

Digestion and Excretion

Neural Control and the Senses

Endocrine Control

Reproduction and Development

Plant Form and Function

Plant Reproduction and Development

Filters

Plants perform photosynthesis by using the energy of to power production of sugars from and molecules.