Question 1

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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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 must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Humans evolved from apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?

Accepted Answer

A)   Living things are organized.
B)   Living things acquire materials and energy.
C)   Living things contain a nucleus and organelles.
D)   Living things reproduce.
E)   Living things grow and develop.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

The purpose of informed consent is

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A)   to determine whether a patient is acceptable for a particular study.
B)   to ensure that the doctor does not know which patient is receiving the treatment.
C)   to decide whether a patient goes into the test group or the control group.
D)   to ensure the patient knows the risks and is volunteering.
E)   to determine whether the treatment works.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 example of which biological concept?

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism
B)   evolution
C)   development
D)   homeostasis
E)   reproductionF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Bacteria.
B)   Archaea.
C)   Eukarya.D) B) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

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.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   spiders
B)   earthworms
C)   parakeets
D)   meerkats
E)   snakesF) All of the above
G) B) and E) D

Question 14

The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ kingdom(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   fiveF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)   an entity.
B)   an ecosystem.
C)   a biosystem.
D)   a community.
E)   a biosphere.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 EarthF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 17

After studying biology,it is hoped that you

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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)  cellsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Humans have identified and named almost all of the almost 15 million species on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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Humans evolved from apes.

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Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?

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

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Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically.

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The purpose of informed consent is

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

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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 example of which biological concept?

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

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

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

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

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Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

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The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ kingdom(s) .

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The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

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

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After studying biology,it is hoped that you

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The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

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

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Humans have identified and named almost all of the almost 15 million species on Earth.

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