Biology Question

Review Test – Chapter 1

1. The smallest unit of biological structure that meets the functional requirements of “living” is the ____________.

A. Atom

B. Cell

C. Molecule D. Organ

E. Organelle

2. Organisms respond to diverse stimuli. Which of the following is the response that plants bend toward a source of light?

A. Chemotaxis

B. Geotropism

C. Osmotaxis

D. Phototropism

E. None of the above

3. Even tiny bacteria can move toward or away from chemicals, which is called ____________? A. Chemotaxis

B. Geotropism

C. Osmotaxis

D. Phototropism

E. None of the above

4. Movement toward a stimulus is considered a positive response. A. True

B. False

5. Single-celled organisms reproduce by first duplicating their ____________. A. DNA

B. Membrane

C. Organelles

D. Proteins E. RNA

6. All adaptations that enhance the reproductive potential of the individual are constant. A. True

B. False

7. What is homeostasis?

A. Ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions B. A consequence of evolution by natural selection

C. Instructions that will direct cellular growth and development D. Regulatory mechanisms to coordinate internal functions

E. All of the above

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8. Which of the following is the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter? A. Atom

B. Cell

C. Molecule

D. Organ

E. Organelle

9. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Atoms form molecules

B. A molecule consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons

C. Many molecules that are biologically important are macromolecules

D. Macromolecules are formed by combining smaller units called monomers E. DNA is an example of a macromolecule

10. The atom is a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by a chemical bond.

A. True

B. False

11. Which of the following are small structures that exist within cells and perform specialized functions?

A. Atoms

B. Elements

C. Molecules D. Organs

E. Organelles

12. All living things are made of cells. A. True

B. False

13. Which of the following is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms?

A. Atom

B. Cell

C. Molecule D. Organ

E. Organelle

14. Which of the following is NOT true of prokaryotes?

A. Do not have a plasma membrane

B. Do not have nuclei surrounded by nuclear membranes C. Lack organelles surrounded by a membrane

D. Single-celled organisms

E. All of the above are true

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15. Which of the following is NOT true of multicellular organisms? A. Eukaryotic

B. Have membrane-bound organelles

C. Have nuclei

D. Include animals and plants E. All of the above are true

16. ______________ are groups of similar cells carrying out the same function. A. Cells

B. Organelles

C. Organs

D. Organ systems E. Tissues

17. Organs are present not only in animals but also in plants. A. True

B. False

18. A forest may include many white pine trees. All of these pine trees represent the ______________ of white pine trees in this forest.

A. Biosphere

B. Community

C. Ecosystem D. Niche

E. Population

19. A ______________ is the set of populations inhabiting a particular area. A. Biosphere

B. Community

C. Ecosystem

D. Niche

E. Population

20. A forest may include many white pine trees. The forest itself is an ______________. A. Biosphere

B. Community

C. Ecosystem

D. Niche

E. Population

21. An ecosystem consists of all the living things in a particular area. A. True

B. False

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22. Which of the following is the largest level of organization of living things? A. Biosphere

B. Community

C. Ecosystem

D. Niche

E. Population

23. In the hierarchical taxonomy, species that are most similar to each other are put together within a grouping known as a ______________.

A. Domain

B. Genus

C. Kingdom D. Order

E. Phylum

24. Which of the following is the highest level in the current taxonomic system? A. Domain

B. Genus

C. Kingdom

D. Order E. Phylum

25. Which of the following is NOT one of three domains of life? A. Archaea

B. Bacteria

C. Eukarya

D. Virus

26. Which of the following is true of the domain Eukarya? A. Have cells with nuclei

B. Include many extremophiles

C. Live in harsh environments

D. Single-celled E. All of the above

27. Which of the following does NOT belong to the domain Eukarya? A. Animals

B. Fungi

C. Plants

D. Protists

E. All of the above are eukarya

28. Both the Archaea and the Bacteria are prokaryotes. A. True

B. False

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29. Which of the following is NOT true of the binomial naming system? A. Common names to refer to an organism

B. Consists of the genus name and the species name

C. First used by Linnaeus

D. It names organisms using two unique names E. The binomial name sets in italics

30. Which of the following sub-disciplines of Biology studies the biology of the nervous system? A. Botany

B. Ecology

C. Microbiology

D. Neurobiology E. Paleontology

31. Which of the following sub-disciplines of Biology studies the interactions of organisms in their environments?

A. Botany

B. Ecology

C. Microbiology D. Neurobiology E. Paleontology

32. A ______________ is a suggested explanation for an event, which can be tested. A. Definition

B. Description

C. Hypothesis

D. Law E. Theory

33. ______________ are concise descriptions of parts of the world that are amenable to formulaic or mathematical description.

A. Definitions

B. Descriptions

C. Hypotheses D. Laws

E. Theories

34. Which of the following is NOT true of inductive reasoning? A. A form of logical thinking

B. Uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion C. Common in descriptive science

D. Involves formulating generalizations inferred from careful observation and the analysis of a large amount of data

E. All of the above are true

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35. Which of the following is NOT true of deductive reasoning? A. A form of logical thinking

B. Uses a general principle or law to forecast specific results C. Used in hypothesis-based science

D. Brain studies often work this way E. All of the above are true

36. Descriptive (or discovery) science begins with a specific question or problem and a potential answer or solution that can be tested.

A. True

B. False

37. The scientific process typically starts with a(n) ______________. A. Experiment

B. Hypothesis

C. Observation

D. Prediction E. Question

38. A(n) ______________ is a suggested explanation that can be tested. A. Experiment

B. Hypothesis

C. Observation

D. Prediction E. Question

39. Which of the following is NOT true of hypothesis testing?

A. A hypothesis must be testable

B. Once a hypothesis has been selected, a prediction may be made

C. To test a hypothesis, a researcher will conduct one or more experiments D. Each experiment will have one or more variables and one or more controls E. A hypothesis can be proven

40. Using the scientific method, the hypotheses that are inconsistent with experimental data are rejected.

A. True

B. False