Deck 1: Exploring Life and Science

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

population.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

development.

Question 3

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky.This is an example of

A) metabolism.
B) homeostasis.
C) response to stimuli.
D) development.
E) reproduction.

Answer 3

response to stimuli.

Question 4

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

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

Question 5

Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

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

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 illustration of which biological concept?

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

Question 9

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n)

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Humans evolved from apes.

Question 12

Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment.This is an example of

A) homeostasis.
B) adaptation.
C) metabolism.
D) development.
E) cellular organization.

Question 13

The scientific study of life is called

A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

A) Bacteria.
B) Archaea.
C) Eukarya.
D) Animalia.
E) Fungi.

Question 16

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

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 17

The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s).

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

Question 18

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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 maintain a fairly constant internal environment.

Question 19

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)

A) community.
B) population.
C) organism.
D) tissue.
E) species.

Question 20

All organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Question 21

In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration,the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable?

A) control
B) responding
C) experimental
D) correlative
E) placebo

Question 22

Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

A) The x-axis only.
B) The y-axis only.
C) The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph.
D) The top of each bar in a bar graph.
E) The x-axis and y-axis.

Question 23

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

A) technology
B) anatomy
C) biochemistry
D) taxonomy
E) evolution

Question 26

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

Question 27

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

A) If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables.
B) Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year.
C) Blake failed the test.
D) There are more calories in french fries than in colas.
E) I like my biology class better than my other classes.

Question 28

________ observations are supported by factual information,while ________ observations involve personal judgment.

A) Subjective; analytical
B) Objective; analytical
C) Objective; subjective
D) Objective; hypothetical
E) Subjective; theoretical

Question 29

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

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

Question 30

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

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 31

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

Question 32

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

Question 33

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

Question 34

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

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

Question 35

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

A) is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read.
B) is often out of context or misunderstood.
C) is unverified and usually not referenced.
D) displays bias.
E) is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

Question 36

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment,patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

Question 37

A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment,is called a(n)

A) statistical study.
B) double-blind study.
C) variable study.
D) adaptive study.
E) blind study.

Question 38

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

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

Question 39

Humans clear forests to grow crops,and they build houses and cities.What are these an example of?

A) how humans modify the biosphere
B) how humans preserve ecosystems
C) the high value humans place on biodiversity
D) the positive impact of humans on life on Earth
E) how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth

Question 40

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

A) theory of ecosystems
B) cell theory
C) gene theory
D) theory of evolution
E) theory of gravity

Question 41

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

A) scientists
B) politicians
C) clergy
D) educators
E) everyone

Question 42

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

Question 43

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

A) The Centers of Disease Control
B) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
C) The National Institute of Health
D) The Pasteur Institute
E) Astrology and Medicine

Question 44

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

Question 45

In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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

Question 46

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

Question 47

After studying biology,it is hoped that you will

A) become an animal rights activist.
B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and the Earth's.
C) get a high paying job as a biologist.
D) understand all there is to know about humans and biology.
E) dislike anything to do with biology.

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation?

A) HPV can cause cervical cancer.
B) Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime.
C) Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers.
D) People who commit crimes also consume bread.
E) Parents have children.

Question 49

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

Question 50

Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

A) ethics in science.
B) financial planning.
C) a new business model.
D) a biotechnology revolution.
E) statistical significance.

Question 51

Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

A) Science and technology are not risk free.
B) Science and technology are wrong.
C) Science and technology are good for mankind.
D) Science and technology are value-neutral.
E) Science and technology always provide value to people.

Question 52

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

Question 53

The standard error tells

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.