Question 1

All of the following are true of all living organisms EXCEPT that they:

Accepted Answer

A) are made of cells. 
B) can grow. 
C) can reproduce themselves. 
D) respond to stimuli. 
E) possess either DNA or RNA. 
A) are made of cells. 
B) can grow. 
C) can reproduce themselves. 
D) respond to stimuli. 
E) possess either DNA or RNA.

Question 2

Which is NOT an example of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A) the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria 
B) flightless birds living on islands without predators 
C) annual changes in the flu virus 
D) a dog learning how to open the cabinet where its food is kept 
E) the 2- to 3-year effectiveness of most commercial pesticides 
A) the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria 
B) flightless birds living on islands without predators 
C) annual changes in the flu virus 
D) a dog learning how to open the cabinet where its food is kept 
E) the 2- to 3-year effectiveness of most commercial pesticides

Question 3

Why do heterotrophs require "food" for survival?

Accepted Answer

A) Food is an alternative source of energy for heterotrophs when sunlight is unavailable. 
B) Food provides the organic chemicals needed by heterotrophs. 
C) Food provides at least half of the water required by heterotrophs. 
D) Heterotrophs cannot photosynthesize without the chemicals provided by food. 
A) Food is an alternative source of energy for heterotrophs when sunlight is unavailable. 
B) Food provides the organic chemicals needed by heterotrophs. 
C) Food provides at least half of the water required by heterotrophs. 
D) Heterotrophs cannot photosynthesize without the chemicals provided by food.

Question 4

Adaptations include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) innate migratory behavior of young birds born in the Arctic. 
B) reduced heart rate and oxygen consumption in seals that dive deep for long periods of time. 
C) larger body size in male gorillas, which fight over females. 
D) enlarged leg muscles in horses, in response to pulling heavy wagon loads. 
A) innate migratory behavior of young birds born in the Arctic. 
B) reduced heart rate and oxygen consumption in seals that dive deep for long periods of time. 
C) larger body size in male gorillas, which fight over females. 
D) enlarged leg muscles in horses, in response to pulling heavy wagon loads.

Question 5

Which group has prokaryotic individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Protist Kingdoms 
B) Kingdom Fungi 
C) Kingdom Plantae 
D) Kingdom Animalia 
E) Domain Archaea 
A) Protist Kingdoms 
B) Kingdom Fungi 
C) Kingdom Plantae 
D) Kingdom Animalia 
E) Domain Archaea

Question 6

Prokaryotic cells are distinguishable from eukaryotic cells by having a nucleus. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A change in the genetic makeup of a species over time is called:

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation. 
B) evolution. 
C) mutation. 
D) natural causality. 
A) adaptation. 
B) evolution. 
C) mutation. 
D) natural causality.

Question 8

The variation among individuals, on which natural selection acts, is:

Accepted Answer

A) physical training and exercise. 
B) genetic differences. 
C) random occurrences in the lifetimes of individuals. 
D) nutritional differences. 
A) physical training and exercise. 
B) genetic differences. 
C) random occurrences in the lifetimes of individuals. 
D) nutritional differences.

Question 9

Evolution is based on adaptations that aid in the survival and reproduction of a species. List three different adaptations.

Accepted Answer

There are many correct answers. Some acc

Question 10

The Bacteria and Eukarya domains are distinguished by:

Accepted Answer

A) all members of Bacteria being single-celled and all members of Eukarya being multicellular. 
B) all Bacteria getting nutrients via absorption and all Eukarya by photosynthesis. 
C) the fact that only Eukarya have the ability to grow and reproduce. 
D) in Bacteria, the absence or presence of organelles, such as a nucleus. 
A) all members of Bacteria being single-celled and all members of Eukarya being multicellular. 
B) all Bacteria getting nutrients via absorption and all Eukarya by photosynthesis. 
C) the fact that only Eukarya have the ability to grow and reproduce. 
D) in Bacteria, the absence or presence of organelles, such as a nucleus.

Question 11

A scientific explanation that is tentative and requires more investigation is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) theory. 
B) fact. 
C) control. 
D) hypothesis. 
E) observation. 
A) theory. 
B) fact. 
C) control. 
D) hypothesis. 
E) observation.

Question 12

A mutation is a:

Accepted Answer

A) physical deformity. 
B) change in the DNA sequence. 
C) dose of radiation. 
D) defective egg or sperm cell. 
A) physical deformity. 
B) change in the DNA sequence. 
C) dose of radiation. 
D) defective egg or sperm cell.

Question 13

For the following question(s), choose the characteristic of a living organism that best corresponds to each statement. Selections may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A. Growth
B. Reproduction
C. Homeostasis
D. Evolution
E. Response to stimuli
-A puppy is born weighing 5 pounds and eventually becomes a 75-pound golden retriever.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the following question(s), choose the characteristic...

Question 14

For the following question(s), choose the characteristic of a living organism that best corresponds to each statement. Selections may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A. Growth
B. Reproduction
C. Homeostasis
D. Evolution
E. Response to stimuli
-A paramecium moves from direct light toward the dark.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the following question(s), choose the characteristic...

Question 15

For the following question(s), choose the characteristic of a living organism that best corresponds to each statement. Selections may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A. Growth
B. Reproduction
C. Homeostasis
D. Evolution
E. Response to stimuli
-Over time the average neck length of giraffes has increased. Only those giraffes with longer necks survived by eating the leaves high up on the trees, and they were able to reproduce and pass those long neck genes on to the next generation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the following question(s), choose the characteristic...

Question 16

Which of the following is/are characteristic of living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A) ability to produce energy 
B) eat other organisms 
C) maintenance of homeostasis 
D) have a nucleus 
E) have membrane bound organelles 
A) ability to produce energy 
B) eat other organisms 
C) maintenance of homeostasis 
D) have a nucleus 
E) have membrane bound organelles

Question 17

An example of natural causality is:

Accepted Answer

A) that mice arise from discarded garbage. 
B) that maggots appear spontaneously on rotting meat. 
C) that epilepsy is a disease of the brain. 
D) the existence of elves. 
A) that mice arise from discarded garbage. 
B) that maggots appear spontaneously on rotting meat. 
C) that epilepsy is a disease of the brain. 
D) the existence of elves.

Question 18

The smallest units that still retain the characteristics of an element are called:

Accepted Answer

A) molecules. 
B) cells. 
C) atoms. 
D) tissues. 
E) organic molecules. 
A) molecules. 
B) cells. 
C) atoms. 
D) tissues. 
E) organic molecules.

Question 19

All the following are features of the scientific method EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis formulation. 
B) observation and experimentation. 
C) supernatural causes. 
D) inductive and deductive reasoning. 
E) formulation of conclusions. 
A) hypothesis formulation. 
B) observation and experimentation. 
C) supernatural causes. 
D) inductive and deductive reasoning. 
E) formulation of conclusions.

Question 20

In which kingdom does a multicellular, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organism belong?

Accepted Answer

A) Protists 
B) Fungi 
C) Plantae 
D) Animalia 
A) Protists 
B) Fungi 
C) Plantae 
D) Animalia

Exam 1: An Introduction to Life on Earth

All of the following are true of all living organisms EXCEPT that they:

Which is NOT an example of evolution?

Why do heterotrophs require "food" for survival?

Adaptations include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which group has prokaryotic individuals?

Prokaryotic cells are distinguishable from eukaryotic cells by having a nucleus. True or False?

A change in the genetic makeup of a species over time is called:

The variation among individuals, on which natural selection acts, is:

Evolution is based on adaptations that aid in the survival and reproduction of a species. List three different adaptations.

The Bacteria and Eukarya domains are distinguished by:

A scientific explanation that is tentative and requires more investigation is called a(n):

A mutation is a:

Which of the following is/are characteristic of living organisms?

An example of natural causality is:

The smallest units that still retain the characteristics of an element are called:

All the following are features of the scientific method EXCEPT:

In which kingdom does a multicellular, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organism belong?

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Dna: the Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

How Do Ecosystems Work

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

Plant Responses to the Environment

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