Question 1

Which of the following URLs would you most distrust in writing a scientific paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  .com 
B)  .gov 
C)  .edu 
D)  .org 
E)  Both .edu and .gov 
A)  .com 
B)  .gov 
C)  .edu 
D)  .org 
E)  Both .edu and .gov

Question 2

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

Accepted Answer

A)  atmosphere. 
B)  hydrosphere. 
C)  biosphere. 
D)  lithosphere. 
E)  stratosphere. 
A)  atmosphere. 
B)  hydrosphere. 
C)  biosphere. 
D)  lithosphere. 
E)  stratosphere.

Question 3

The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 4

List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each.

Accepted Answer

Kingdom Protista: Complex single-celled

Question 5

In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  evolution. 
D)  reproduction. 
E)  organization. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  evolution. 
D)  reproduction. 
E)  organization.

Question 7

Humans evolved from apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)  excess stomach acid. 
B)  the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. 
C)  drinking too much coffee. 
D)  extreme stress. 
E)  diets rich in meat products. 
A)  excess stomach acid. 
B)  the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. 
C)  drinking too much coffee. 
D)  extreme stress. 
E)  diets rich in meat products.

Question 9

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  spiders 
B)  earthworms 
C)  parakeets 
D)  meerkats 
E)  snakes 
A)  spiders 
B)  earthworms 
C)  parakeets 
D)  meerkats 
E)  snakes

Question 10

Choose the correct order (1-5)of increasing complexity/organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism 
B)  (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism 
C)  (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism 
D)  (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism 
E)  (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells 
A)  (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism 
B)  (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism 
C)  (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism 
D)  (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism 
E)  (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells

Question 11

The standard error tells

Accepted Answer

A)  how often the examiner made an error. 
B)  how often the experimental variable was tested. 
C)  the relationship between the control and test groups. 
D)  whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. 
E)  how uncertain a particular value is. 
A)  how often the examiner made an error. 
B)  how often the experimental variable was tested. 
C)  the relationship between the control and test groups. 
D)  whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. 
E)  how uncertain a particular value is.

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

In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

Accepted Answer

A)  x-axis. 
B)  y-axis. 
C)  x- and y-axis. 
D)  z-axis. 
E)  x- and z-axis. 
A)  x-axis. 
B)  y-axis. 
C)  x- and y-axis. 
D)  z-axis. 
E)  x- and z-axis.

Which of the following URLs would you most distrust in writing a scientific paper?

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s).

List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each.

In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a(n)

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

Humans evolved from apes.

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

Choose the correct order (1-5)of increasing complexity/organization.

The standard error tells

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

In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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

Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

Dna Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems

Human Interactions With the Biosphere

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Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Which of the following URLs would you most distrust in writing a scientific paper?

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s).

List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each.

In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a(n)

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

Humans evolved from apes.

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

Choose the correct order (1-5)of increasing complexity/organization.

The standard error tells

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

In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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

Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

Dna Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems

Human Interactions With the Biosphere

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