Question 1

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory of ecosystems 
B)  Cell theory 
C)  Gene theory 
D)  Theory of evolution 
E)  Theory of gravity 
A)  Theory of ecosystems 
B)  Cell theory 
C)  Gene theory 
D)  Theory of evolution 
E)  Theory of gravity

Question 2

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an entity. 
B)  an ecosystem. 
C)  a biosystem. 
D)  a community. 
E)  a biosphere. 
A)  an entity. 
B)  an ecosystem. 
C)  a biosystem. 
D)  a community. 
E)  a biosphere.

Question 3

Humans have identified and named almost all of the 15 million species on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The purpose of informed consent is

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine whether a patient is acceptable for a particular study. 
B)  to ensure that the doctor does not know which patient is receiving the treatment. 
C)  to decide whether a patient goes into the test group or the control group. 
D)  to ensure the patient knows the risks and is volunteering. 
E)  to determine whether the treatment works. 
A)  to determine whether a patient is acceptable for a particular study. 
B)  to ensure that the doctor does not know which patient is receiving the treatment. 
C)  to decide whether a patient goes into the test group or the control group. 
D)  to ensure the patient knows the risks and is volunteering. 
E)  to determine whether the treatment works.

Question 5

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

Accepted Answer

A)  evolution. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  levels of organization. 
D)  biological classification. 
E)  molecular diversification. 
A)  evolution. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  levels of organization. 
D)  biological classification. 
E)  molecular diversification.

Question 6

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  a hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion. 
A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  a hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion.

Question 7

Organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an example of which biological concept?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

Accepted Answer

Organisms are organized. They

Question 10

In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  organism. 
B)  population. 
C)  community. 
D)  ecosystem. 
E)  biosphere. 
A)  organism. 
B)  population. 
C)  community. 
D)  ecosystem. 
E)  biosphere.

Question 11

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 must be able to 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 must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment.

Question 12

Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicative 
B)  cultural 
C)  instructional 
D)  biological 
E)  chemical 
A)  communicative 
B)  cultural 
C)  instructional 
D)  biological 
E)  chemical

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following statements would be considered anecdotal data?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I lost 21 lbs on the Atkins diet." 
B)  Out of a study of 23 individuals, 12 participants lost between 15 and 22 pounds on the Atkins diet. 
C)  The average weight loss for participants in the Atkins diet was 15 pounds in 8 weeks. 
D)  The South Beach diet helped 27 people lose between 22 and 32 pounds over the course of 12 weeks. 
E)  Participants who stayed on the South Beach Diet for a total of 12 weeks lost an average of 22 pounds. 
A)  "I lost 21 lbs on the Atkins diet." 
B)  Out of a study of 23 individuals, 12 participants lost between 15 and 22 pounds on the Atkins diet. 
C)  The average weight loss for participants in the Atkins diet was 15 pounds in 8 weeks. 
D)  The South Beach diet helped 27 people lose between 22 and 32 pounds over the course of 12 weeks. 
E)  Participants who stayed on the South Beach Diet for a total of 12 weeks lost an average of 22 pounds.

Question 15

Humans evolved from apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

Humans have identified and named almost all of the 15 million species on Earth.

The purpose of informed consent is

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

Organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an example of which biological concept?

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life?

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

Which of the following statements would be considered anecdotal data?

Humans evolved from apes.

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful.

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

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

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

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

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Human Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Global Ecology and Human Interferences

Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation

Infectious Diseases Supplement

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