Question 1

Cellular respiration occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Mitochindria. 
B) Endoplasmic reticulum. 
C) Golgi complex. 
D) Nucleus. 
E) Centrioles. 
A) Mitochindria. 
B) Endoplasmic reticulum. 
C) Golgi complex. 
D) Nucleus. 
E) Centrioles. A

Question 2

All of the following are subcellular organelles except:

Accepted Answer

A) Endoplasmic reticulum. 
B) DNA. 
C) Nucleus. 
D) Mitochondria. 
E) Chloroplasts. 
A) Endoplasmic reticulum. 
B) DNA. 
C) Nucleus. 
D) Mitochondria. 
E) Chloroplasts. B

Question 3

A group of organisms living together on a rocky beach is an example of a(an):

Accepted Answer

A) Population. 
B) Community. 
C) Individual. 
D) Ecosystem. 
E) Colony of individuals. 
A) Population. 
B) Community. 
C) Individual. 
D) Ecosystem. 
E) Colony of individuals. B

Question 4

Which of the following shows the correct level of organization in order of increasing complexity?

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A) Molecule,cell,organelle,individual,community 
B) Organelle,tissue,organ,community,population 
C) Ecosystem,individual,organ,cell 
D) Molecule,atom,cell,organ system,ecosystem 
E) Atom,molecule,organ,population,ecosystem 
A) Molecule,cell,organelle,individual,community 
B) Organelle,tissue,organ,community,population 
C) Ecosystem,individual,organ,cell 
D) Molecule,atom,cell,organ system,ecosystem 
E) Atom,molecule,organ,population,ecosystem

Question 5

The term ecosystem best encompasses which one of the following:

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A) All living organisms living in one area without regards to the physical setting. 
B) Populations in one area but not the physical environment. 
C) The community or communities but not the physical environment. 
D) The community or communities and the physical environment. 
E) Populations and communities living in one area. 
A) All living organisms living in one area without regards to the physical setting. 
B) Populations in one area but not the physical environment. 
C) The community or communities but not the physical environment. 
D) The community or communities and the physical environment. 
E) Populations and communities living in one area.

Question 6

Primary production results in which of these?

Accepted Answer

A) The oxygen utilized by animals is greater than the oxygen produced by plants. 
B) Carbon dioxide is released into the water. 
C) Oxygen is utilized by plants. 
D) Organic matter is produced in excess of organic matter broken down by respiration resulting in a net gain. 
E) Proteins are manufactured by animals increasing their biomass. 
A) The oxygen utilized by animals is greater than the oxygen produced by plants. 
B) Carbon dioxide is released into the water. 
C) Oxygen is utilized by plants. 
D) Organic matter is produced in excess of organic matter broken down by respiration resulting in a net gain. 
E) Proteins are manufactured by animals increasing their biomass.

Question 7

Which of the following shows the correct order of taxonomic levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Kingdom,phylum,order,species,genus 
B) Kingdom,phylum,family,genus,species 
C) Kingdom,family,order,phylum,genus 
D) Kingdom,order,phylum,genus,species 
E) Order,family,phylum,genus,species 
A) Kingdom,phylum,order,species,genus 
B) Kingdom,phylum,family,genus,species 
C) Kingdom,family,order,phylum,genus 
D) Kingdom,order,phylum,genus,species 
E) Order,family,phylum,genus,species

Question 8

Typical marine fishes:

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A) Tend to gain water by osmosis since their internal salt concentration is higher than that of seawater. 
B) Tend to lose water by osmosis since their internal salt concentration is lower than that of seawater. 
C) Do not drink seawater since they need to conserve as much water as possible. 
D) Produce a large volume of urine since they need to conserve as much water as possible. 
E) Drink seawater and as a result produce large amounts of urine. 
A) Tend to gain water by osmosis since their internal salt concentration is higher than that of seawater. 
B) Tend to lose water by osmosis since their internal salt concentration is lower than that of seawater. 
C) Do not drink seawater since they need to conserve as much water as possible. 
D) Produce a large volume of urine since they need to conserve as much water as possible. 
E) Drink seawater and as a result produce large amounts of urine.

Question 9

One important function of carbohydrates is that they:

Accepted Answer

A) Form enzymes. 
B) Are structural molecules in membranes. 
C) Repel water. 
D) Store energy. 
E) Hold genetic information. 
A) Form enzymes. 
B) Are structural molecules in membranes. 
C) Repel water. 
D) Store energy. 
E) Hold genetic information.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding bacteria is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacteria are prokaryotic 
B) Bacteria are eukaryotic 
C) Bacteria lack a nucleus 
D) Bacteria can be photosynthetic 
E) Bacteria have cell walls 
A) Bacteria are prokaryotic 
B) Bacteria are eukaryotic 
C) Bacteria lack a nucleus 
D) Bacteria can be photosynthetic 
E) Bacteria have cell walls

Question 11

One of the by-product results of photosynthesis is:

Accepted Answer

A) Production of water. 
B) Energy is released into the surrounding environment. 
C) Oxygen is released. 
D) Carbon dioxide is released. 
E) Energy is contained in the water molecules. 
A) Production of water. 
B) Energy is released into the surrounding environment. 
C) Oxygen is released. 
D) Carbon dioxide is released. 
E) Energy is contained in the water molecules.

Question 12

Prokaryotes:

Accepted Answer

A) Are more organized and complex than eukaryotes 
B) Include the bacteria. 
C) Have many organelles in their cells. 
D) All carry out photosynthesis. 
E) Have a nucleus in their cells. 
A) Are more organized and complex than eukaryotes 
B) Include the bacteria. 
C) Have many organelles in their cells. 
D) All carry out photosynthesis. 
E) Have a nucleus in their cells.

Question 13

Some prokaryotes and eukaryotic sperm cells have protein filaments that allow mobility called:

Accepted Answer

A) Cillia. 
B) Chloroplasts. 
C) Golgi appratus. 
D) Flagellum. 
A) Cillia. 
B) Chloroplasts. 
C) Golgi appratus. 
D) Flagellum.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true regarding photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Atmospheric oxygen is a result of this process 
B) Water is a raw material for this process 
C) ATP is made directly by this process 
D) Carbon dioxide is a raw material for this process 
E) Carbohydrates are made directly by this process 
A) Atmospheric oxygen is a result of this process 
B) Water is a raw material for this process 
C) ATP is made directly by this process 
D) Carbon dioxide is a raw material for this process 
E) Carbohydrates are made directly by this process

Question 15

During the process of cellular respiration:

Accepted Answer

A) Solar energy trapped in photosynthesis is released. 
B) Carbon dioxide and water form sugars. 
C) Solar energy is transformed into chemical energy. 
D) Oxygen and carbon dioxide are produced. 
E) Sunlight is used to create energy. 
A) Solar energy trapped in photosynthesis is released. 
B) Carbon dioxide and water form sugars. 
C) Solar energy is transformed into chemical energy. 
D) Oxygen and carbon dioxide are produced. 
E) Sunlight is used to create energy.

Question 16

The biochemical function of enzymes is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Provide structure. 
B) Store energy. 
C) Hold genetic information. 
D) Speed up chemical reactions. 
E) Provide buoyancy. 
A) Provide structure. 
B) Store energy. 
C) Hold genetic information. 
D) Speed up chemical reactions. 
E) Provide buoyancy.

Question 17

Which of these molecules stores and transmits genetic information?

Accepted Answer

A) Amino acids 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Proteins 
D) Lipids 
E) Nucleic acids 
A) Amino acids 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Proteins 
D) Lipids 
E) Nucleic acids

Question 18

Which of the following classes of biochemicals is composed of amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates 
B) Lipids 
C) Proteins 
D) Nucleic acids 
A) Carbohydrates 
B) Lipids 
C) Proteins 
D) Nucleic acids

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of a cell?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the basic structural unit of life. 
B) Mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells. 
C) The cell membrane allows all substances to pass in and out of the cell freely. 
D) All organisms are made of one or more cells. 
E) The membrane-bound structures with most cells are called organelles. 
A) It is the basic structural unit of life. 
B) Mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells. 
C) The cell membrane allows all substances to pass in and out of the cell freely. 
D) All organisms are made of one or more cells. 
E) The membrane-bound structures with most cells are called organelles.

Question 20

What is the role of ATP in organisms?

Accepted Answer

A) Serves as an energy storage molecule for direct use by the cell 
B) Serves as a structural molecule for cell walls and membranes 
C) Serves as a genetic storage molecule for storage of genetic mutations 
D) Serves as a genetic transfer molecule in subsequent generations 
E) Speeds up chemical reactions and reduces enthalpy 
A) Serves as an energy storage molecule for direct use by the cell 
B) Serves as a structural molecule for cell walls and membranes 
C) Serves as a genetic storage molecule for storage of genetic mutations 
D) Serves as a genetic transfer molecule in subsequent generations 
E) Speeds up chemical reactions and reduces enthalpy

Cellular respiration occurs in the:

All of the following are subcellular organelles except:

A group of organisms living together on a rocky beach is an example of a(an):

Which of the following shows the correct level of organization in order of increasing complexity?

The term ecosystem best encompasses which one of the following:

Primary production results in which of these?

Which of the following shows the correct order of taxonomic levels?

Typical marine fishes:

One important function of carbohydrates is that they:

Which of the following statements regarding bacteria is NOT true?

One of the by-product results of photosynthesis is:

Prokaryotes:

Some prokaryotes and eukaryotic sperm cells have protein filaments that allow mobility called:

Which of the following is NOT true regarding photosynthesis?

During the process of cellular respiration:

The biochemical function of enzymes is to:

Which of these molecules stores and transmits genetic information?

Which of the following classes of biochemicals is composed of amino acids?

Which of the following is not true of a cell?

What is the role of ATP in organisms?

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Exam 4: Fundamentals of Biology

Cellular respiration occurs in the:

All of the following are subcellular organelles except:

A group of organisms living together on a rocky beach is an example of a(an):

Which of the following shows the correct level of organization in order of increasing complexity?

The term ecosystem best encompasses which one of the following:

Primary production results in which of these?

Which of the following shows the correct order of taxonomic levels?

Typical marine fishes:

One important function of carbohydrates is that they:

Which of the following statements regarding bacteria is NOT true?

One of the by-product results of photosynthesis is:

Prokaryotes:

Some prokaryotes and eukaryotic sperm cells have protein filaments that allow mobility called:

Which of the following is NOT true regarding photosynthesis?

During the process of cellular respiration:

The biochemical function of enzymes is to:

Which of these molecules stores and transmits genetic information?

Which of the following classes of biochemicals is composed of amino acids?

Which of the following is not true of a cell?

What is the role of ATP in organisms?

The Science of Marine Biology

The Sea Floor

Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean

The Microbial World

Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants

Marine Animals Without a Backbone

Marine Fishes

Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals

An Introduction to Marine Ecology

Between the Tides

Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea

Life on the Continental Shelf

Coral Reefs

Life Near the Surface

The Ocean Depths

Resources From the Sea

The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment

The Oceans and Human Affairs

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