Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

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)   Animalia.
E)   Fungi.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   control
B)   responding
C)   experimental
D)   correlative
E)   placeboF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

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)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

After studying biology,it is hoped that you will

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   scientists
B)   politicians
C)   clergy
D)   educators
E)   everyoneF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

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.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

Accepted Answer

A)   technology
B)   anatomy
C)   biochemistry
D)   taxonomy
E)   evolutionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism.
B)   evolution.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   reproduction.
E)   development.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

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

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

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Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

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

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

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Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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

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What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

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

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

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After studying biology,it is hoped that you will

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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)

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