Question 1

Information in living organisms is transmitted by which mechanism(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  genes only 
B)  hormones only 
C)  genes and hormones 
D)  neurotransmitters only 
E)  genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters 
A)  genes only 
B)  hormones only 
C)  genes and hormones 
D)  neurotransmitters only 
E)  genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters E

Question 2

Changing your view of reality involves a paradigm shift . 
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All of the members of the same species occupying the same area at the same time constitute a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  population 
C)  community 
D)  ecosystem 
E)  biosphere 
A)  individual 
B)  population 
C)  community 
D)  ecosystem 
E)  biosphere B

Question 4

The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica . More specifically, the species name is arabica . 
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When tissues organize, what do they form?

Accepted Answer

A)  a cell 
B)  a nucleus 
C)  an atom 
D)  an organ 
E)  an enzyme 
A)  a cell 
B)  a nucleus 
C)  an atom 
D)  an organ 
E)  an enzyme

Question 6

If you observe a cell that contains organelles, then that cell is most likely a(n) prokaryote . 
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An organism that reproduces asexually produces genetically variable offspring. 
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Suppose we want to examine the effect of a fertilizer on the size of zucchini produced, and therefore, we need to establish the experimental and control groups. The control group for this experiment would be defined under which conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, but no zucchini seeds 
B)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and zucchini seeds 
C)  soil, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds 
D)  soil, water, sun, and zucchini seeds 
E)  soil, water, and sun 
A)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, but no zucchini seeds 
B)  soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and zucchini seeds 
C)  soil, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds 
D)  soil, water, sun, and zucchini seeds 
E)  soil, water, and sun

Question 9

Identify three of the five basic themes in biology:
I. The cellular composition of life
II. The evolution of life
III. The interactions of living systems
IV. The mechanisms of disease
V. The transmission of information

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, and III 
B)  II, III, and IV 
C)  III, IV, and V 
D)  I, IV, and V 
E)  II, III, and V 
A)  I, II, and III 
B)  II, III, and IV 
C)  III, IV, and V 
D)  I, IV, and V 
E)  II, III, and V

Question 10

Which is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  light 
C)  glucose 
D)  oxygen 
E)  carbon dioxide 
A)  water 
B)  light 
C)  glucose 
D)  oxygen 
E)  carbon dioxide

Question 11

Which organizational unit includes the fewest species of organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  class 
B)  biosphere 
C)  community 
D)  population 
E)  ecosystem 
A)  class 
B)  biosphere 
C)  community 
D)  population 
E)  ecosystem

Question 12

What is a distinct characteristic of asexual reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  fusion of egg and sperm 
B)  a cell splitting into identical halves 
C)  genes contributed by two parents 
D)  high degree of genetic variation 
E)  formation of a fertilized egg 
A)  fusion of egg and sperm 
B)  a cell splitting into identical halves 
C)  genes contributed by two parents 
D)  high degree of genetic variation 
E)  formation of a fertilized egg

Question 13

The primary purpose of homeostasis is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  accept responses to stimuli 
B)  provide unlimited growth within an organism 
C)  allow unrestricted movement of an organism 
D)  convert an organism to live in a harmful environment 
E)  maintain a constant internal environment 
A)  accept responses to stimuli 
B)  provide unlimited growth within an organism 
C)  allow unrestricted movement of an organism 
D)  convert an organism to live in a harmful environment 
E)  maintain a constant internal environment

Question 14

You place equal numbers of dark and light varieties of feeder crickets into a terrarium containing a species of lizard. After two days, you notice that the dark variety of the crickets was less common than the light variety. What process is taking place on a small scale within the terrarium? Design an experiment in which you would try to determine if color or taste is the primary factor responsible for the selective feeding of the lizards.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider

Question 15

What is the ultimate source of genetic variation within a population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mutations in DNA 
B)  Adaptation of a species to environmental changes 
C)  A sensory system that can detect an environmental change 
D)  Homeostatic mechanisms that compensate for environmental changes 
E)  A system of locomotion that allows an organism to escape environmental changes 
A)  Mutations in DNA 
B)  Adaptation of a species to environmental changes 
C)  A sensory system that can detect an environmental change 
D)  Homeostatic mechanisms that compensate for environmental changes 
E)  A system of locomotion that allows an organism to escape environmental changes

Question 16

Which process is most directly associated with the theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Populations changing over time 
B)  Mutations changing the gene pool 
C)  Production of large numbers of offspring 
D)  Sexual reproduction producing variation in a population 
E)  Competition between members of a population for limited resources 
A)  Populations changing over time 
B)  Mutations changing the gene pool 
C)  Production of large numbers of offspring 
D)  Sexual reproduction producing variation in a population 
E)  Competition between members of a population for limited resources

Question 17

Which stimuli most directly causes the Venus flytrap to catch an insect?

Accepted Answer

A)  gravity 
B)  light 
C)  touch 
D)  scent 
E)  sound 
A)  gravity 
B)  light 
C)  touch 
D)  scent 
E)  sound

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Caterpillar
Bird
Fungi
Plant

Accepted Answer

The Answer of primary producer and decomposer and primary consumer is...

Question 19

Identify two adaptations in different living organisms and use natural selection to explain how each may have logically evolved.

Accepted Answer

Example 1: The long, flexible tongue of

Question 20

In the experimental evaluation of a new drug, what is the purpose of a placebo?

Accepted Answer

A)  A placebo increases the sample size. 
B)  A placebo prevents errors in recording of the data. 
C)  A placebo removes the bias of the physician in charge of the experiment. 
D)  A placebo removes the potential psychological bias of the patient in the study. 
E)  A placebo prevents sampling errors from compromising the results of the experiment. 
A)  A placebo increases the sample size. 
B)  A placebo prevents errors in recording of the data. 
C)  A placebo removes the bias of the physician in charge of the experiment. 
D)  A placebo removes the potential psychological bias of the patient in the study. 
E)  A placebo prevents sampling errors from compromising the results of the experiment.

Exam 1: A View of Life

Information in living organisms is transmitted by which mechanism(s)?

Changing your view of reality involves a paradigm shift . __________________

All of the members of the same species occupying the same area at the same time constitute a(n):

The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica . More specifically, the species name is arabica . __________________

When tissues organize, what do they form?

If you observe a cell that contains organelles, then that cell is most likely a(n) prokaryote . __________________

An organism that reproduces asexually produces genetically variable offspring. __________________

Suppose we want to examine the effect of a fertilizer on the size of zucchini produced, and therefore, we need to establish the experimental and control groups. The control group for this experiment would be defined under which conditions?

Identify three of the five basic themes in biology: I. The cellular composition of life II. The evolution of life III. The interactions of living systems IV. The mechanisms of disease V. The transmission of information

Which is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Which organizational unit includes the fewest species of organisms?

What is a distinct characteristic of asexual reproduction?

The primary purpose of homeostasis is to:

What is the ultimate source of genetic variation within a population?

Which process is most directly associated with the theory of evolution?

Which stimuli most directly causes the Venus flytrap to catch an insect?

Identify two adaptations in different living organisms and use natural selection to explain how each may have logically evolved.

In the experimental evaluation of a new drug, what is the purpose of a placebo?

Atoms and Molecules the Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemistry of Life Organic Compounds

Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

Cell Communication

Energy and Metabolism

How Cells Make Atp Energy-Releasing Pathways

Photosynthesis Capturing Light Energy

Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

The Basic Principles of Heredity

Dna the Carrier of Genetic Information

Gene Expression

Gene Regulation

Dna Technology and Genomics

Human Genetics and the Human Genome

Developmental Genetics

Introduction to Darwinian Evolution

Evolutionary Change in Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

The Origin and Evolutionary History of Life

The Evolution of Primates

Understanding Diversity Systematics

Viruses and Subviral Agents

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

The Fungi

An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Sponges, Cnidarians, Ctenophores, and Protostomes

The Deuterostomes

Plant Structure Growth and Development

Leaf Structure and Function

Stem Structure and Transport

Roots and Mineral Nutrition

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Plant Developmental Responses to External and Internal Signals

Animal Structure and Function an Introduction

Protection Support and Movement

Neural Signaling

Neural Regulation

Sensory Systems

Internal Transport

The Immune System Internal Defense

Gas Exchange

Processing Food and Nutrition

Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Endocrine Regulation

Reproduction

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Introduction to Ecology Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems and the Biosphere

Ecology and the Geography of Life

Biological Diversity and Conservation Biology

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