Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

After studying biology, it is hoped that you

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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) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

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

Question 6

In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the

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A)   x axis.
B)   y axis.
C)   x and y axis.
D)   z axis.
E)   x and z axis.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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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A)   control
B)   responding
C)   experimental
D)   correlative
E)   placeboF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

A controlled study when neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a/an

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Jessica is interested in a new vitamin pill her friend recommended. Her friend told her that it really helped her. Should Jessica accept this type of evidence?

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The answer of Jessica is interested in a new vitamin...

Question 14

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

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

Question 15

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

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A)   If a student buys a meal plan he/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.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

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

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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 D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an

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A)   community.
B)   population.
C)   organism.
D)   tissue.
E)   species.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Subjective/analytical
B)   Objective/analytical
C)   Objective/subjective
D)   Objective/hypothetical
E)   Subjective/theoreticalF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements 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) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

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

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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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After studying biology, it is hoped that you

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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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In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the

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Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

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

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

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A controlled study when neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a/an

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

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Jessica is interested in a new vitamin pill her friend recommended. Her friend told her that it really helped her. Should Jessica accept this type of evidence?

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The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

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An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

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Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

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

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A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an

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

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

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