Question 1

Which of the following statement(s)  is/are true with respect to scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Theories are accepted explanations for how the world works.
B)   The theory of evolution is considered the unifying concept in biology.
C)   Theories can help scientists generate new testable hypotheses.
D)   Theories are supported by many observations and experiments.
E)   All of the statements about scientific theories are true.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The various species of honeycreepers have an assortment of different beak shapes,but all honeycreeper species have a similar size and body shape. This is an example of

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A)   ascent with new traits.
B)   descent with modification.
C)   taxonomic differentiation.
D)   fixed traits.
E)   modification of adaptations.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

All the chemical reactions that occur in a cell are collectively called

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A)   mitosis.
B)   photosynthesis.
C)   cellular respiration.
D)   meiosis.
E)   metabolism.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The scientific method

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A)   begins with the hypothesis.
B)   ends with the predictions.
C)   begins with observations.
D)   ends after the experiment.
E)   does not require a hypothesis.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Male amphibians, including frogs and toads, have been plagued by feminization, deformity, behavioral abnormalities and sterility. Biologists from the University of Florida investigated whether reproductive problems among populations of cane toads ( Bufo marinus)  are caused by poisons from chemicals associated with agriculture. The biologists collected local adult cane toads from more than 20 different locations. Toads were collected from areas close to agriculture, both large-scale and small-scale farms, as well as from suburbs that are nonagricultural areas. Based on this study, what is the control group?

Accepted Answer

A)   male toads collected from the suburbs
B)   male toads collected from areas near large-scale farms
C)   male toads collected from small-scale farms
D)   male toads collected from all the different sites
E)   female toads that were not collectedF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Kevin is studying predator-prey interactions. One day he notices a spider eating a cricket caught in its web. Later that day, a bird eats the spider. How many consumers has Kevin observed directly in this scenario? ev: 07_17_2014_QC_51325

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A)   0
B)   1
C)   2
D)   3
E)   4F) C) and D)
G) None of the above D

Question 7

The process of ________ leads to organisms that are ________ that environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   natural selection; adapted to
B)   adaption; evolved for
C)   homeostasis; suited to
D)   natural selection; perfect for
E)   adaptation; only found inF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Didinium are carnivorous protistansthat prey on other, slower moving protistans. How should Didinium be classified?

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A)   eukaryotic decomposer
B)   prokaryotic consumer
C)   bacterial decomposer
D)   prokaryotic producer
E)   eukaryotic consumerF) C) and D)
G) A) and B) E

Question 9

The smallest, most basic unit of life is a(n)

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A)   tissue.
B)   organ.
C)   cell.
D)   species.
E)   organism.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Many insects cannot see the color red, and as a result many insect-pollinated flowers are colors other than red (e.g., purple and yellow) . Flower color would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   method for maintaining homeostasis.
B)   way to maintain metabolism.
C)   adaptation.
D)   example of energy flow.
E)   example of nutrient cycling.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is the most inclusive level of organization?

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A)   class
B)   population
C)   ecosystem
D)   species
E)   cellsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following correctly lists the classification categories from least to most inclusive?

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A)   kingdom, phylum, domain, class, order family, genus, species
B)   domain, kingdom, class, order, family, phylum, genus, species
C)   species, genus, family, class, order, domain, phylum, kingdom
D)   species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
E)   phylum, species, genus, kingdom, domain, order, class, familyF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

For metabolic processes to occur within their cells, all living organisms need to maintain homeostasis which means they need

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A)   to maintain the correct internal temperature, moisture level, and acidity as well as other factors.
B)   to rely on the external conditions in the environment to maintain their body temperature.
C)   minute to minute and day to day fluctuations in body temperature, moisture level and acidity.
D)   to eat other organisms for energy and nutrition.
E)   to constantly evolve as the environment changes around them.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

A pond ecosystem includes small water fleas which feed on submerged aquatic plants. When the water fleas die, they sink to the bottom of the pond where their dead bodies are broken downwith the help of bacteria. List in order the producer, decomposer, and consumer in this system.

Accepted Answer

A)   water fleas, bacteria, aquatic plants
B)   aquatic plants, water fleas, bacteria
C)   bacteria, water fleas, aquatic plants
D)   aquatic plants, bacteria, water fleas
E)   bacteria, aquatic plants, water fleasF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following classification categories for humans is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Homo sapiens: binomial name
B)   Homo: species
C)   Fungi: kingdom
D)   sapiens: family
E)   Domain: ArchaeaF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

As autumn approaches, white-tailed deer begin to accumulate a layer of body fat. This is an example of which characteristic of life?

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining homeostasis
B)   metabolism
C)   response to the environment
D)   energy regulation
E)   organizationF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Is the following statement true or false? The mountain zebra ( Equus zebra)  and the donkey ( Equus asinus)  belong to the same species.

Accepted Answer

A)   true, because they both start with Equus
B)   true, because they are both related to horses
C)   false, because the specific epithet is different
D)   false, because they have no similarities to each other
E)   true, because they belong to the same genusF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The purpose of a control group in an experiment is

Accepted Answer

A)   to prove the hypothesis.
B)   for comparison to the other test groups.
C)   for comparison to the results of other experiments.
D)   to prove the prediction.
E)   to control the dependent variable.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Kevin is studying predator-prey interactions. One day he notices a spider eating a cricket caught in its web. Later that day, a bird eats the spider. How many producers are there is this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   1
C)   2
D)   3
E)   4F) A) and E)
G) A) and D) A

Question 20

Robert, an aspiring scientist in a biology class, wanted to conduct a study on the effects of cigarette smoke on the web-building ability of spiders. Which of the following statements is an incorrect use of terms pertaining to the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Robert wanted to see if his theory was true that cigarette smoke will influence web-building in spiders.
B)   Robert made the observation that spiders weave webs.
C)   As a control, Robert had a group of spiders that were never exposed to cigarette smoke.
D)   Robert examined the webs from both the control group and the test group and the data were recorded in a table.
E)   Robert concluded that there was no significant difference in the ability to weave a web under conditions of cigarette smoke compared to spiders that were not exposed.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 1: Biology: the Science of Life

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with respect to scientific theory?

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The various species of honeycreepers have an assortment of different beak shapes,but all honeycreeper species have a similar size and body shape. This is an example of

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All the chemical reactions that occur in a cell are collectively called

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The scientific method

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Kevin is studying predator-prey interactions. One day he notices a spider eating a cricket caught in its web. Later that day, a bird eats the spider. How many consumers has Kevin observed directly in this scenario? ev: 07_17_2014_QC_51325

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The process of leads to organisms that are that environment.

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Didinium are carnivorous protistansthat prey on other, slower moving protistans. How should Didinium be classified?

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The smallest, most basic unit of life is a(n)

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Many insects cannot see the color red, and as a result many insect-pollinated flowers are colors other than red (e.g., purple and yellow) . Flower color would be considered a(n)

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Which of the following is the most inclusive level of organization?

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Which of the following correctly lists the classification categories from least to most inclusive?

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For metabolic processes to occur within their cells, all living organisms need to maintain homeostasis which means they need

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A pond ecosystem includes small water fleas which feed on submerged aquatic plants. When the water fleas die, they sink to the bottom of the pond where their dead bodies are broken downwith the help of bacteria. List in order the producer, decomposer, and consumer in this system.

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Which of the following classification categories for humans is correct?

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As autumn approaches, white-tailed deer begin to accumulate a layer of body fat. This is an example of which characteristic of life?

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Is the following statement true or false? The mountain zebra ( Equus zebra) and the donkey ( Equus asinus) belong to the same species.

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The purpose of a control group in an experiment is

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Kevin is studying predator-prey interactions. One day he notices a spider eating a cricket caught in its web. Later that day, a bird eats the spider. How many producers are there is this scenario?

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Robert, an aspiring scientist in a biology class, wanted to conduct a study on the effects of cigarette smoke on the web-building ability of spiders. Which of the following statements is an incorrect use of terms pertaining to the scientific method?

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Exam 1: Biology: the Science of Life

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with respect to scientific theory?

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The various species of honeycreepers have an assortment of different beak shapes,but all honeycreeper species have a similar size and body shape. This is an example of

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All the chemical reactions that occur in a cell are collectively called

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The scientific method

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Kevin is studying predator-prey interactions. One day he notices a spider eating a cricket caught in its web. Later that day, a bird eats the spider. How many consumers has Kevin observed directly in this scenario? ev: 07_17_2014_QC_51325

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The process of ________ leads to organisms that are ________ that environment.

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Didinium are carnivorous protistansthat prey on other, slower moving protistans. How should Didinium be classified?

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The smallest, most basic unit of life is a(n)

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Many insects cannot see the color red, and as a result many insect-pollinated flowers are colors other than red (e.g., purple and yellow) . Flower color would be considered a(n)

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Which of the following is the most inclusive level of organization?

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Which of the following correctly lists the classification categories from least to most inclusive?

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For metabolic processes to occur within their cells, all living organisms need to maintain homeostasis which means they need

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A pond ecosystem includes small water fleas which feed on submerged aquatic plants. When the water fleas die, they sink to the bottom of the pond where their dead bodies are broken downwith the help of bacteria. List in order the producer, decomposer, and consumer in this system.

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Which of the following classification categories for humans is correct?

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As autumn approaches, white-tailed deer begin to accumulate a layer of body fat. This is an example of which characteristic of life?

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Is the following statement true or false? The mountain zebra ( Equus zebra) and the donkey ( Equus asinus) belong to the same species.

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The purpose of a control group in an experiment is

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Kevin is studying predator-prey interactions. One day he notices a spider eating a cricket caught in its web. Later that day, a bird eats the spider. How many producers are there is this scenario?

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Robert, an aspiring scientist in a biology class, wanted to conduct a study on the effects of cigarette smoke on the web-building ability of spiders. Which of the following statements is an incorrect use of terms pertaining to the scientific method?

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