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11.The simplest structure shared among all living organisms is theA.gut.B.cell.C.photosynthetic chloroplast.D.community.E.nucleus.2.Which of the following is likely NOT a common principle shared among all livingorganisms?A.All living organisms use energy.B.All living organisms maintain organization.C.All living organisms have evolved over the course of many generations.D.All living organisms maintain some level of homeostasis.E.Allliving organisms are composed of similar structures.3.All living organisms respond and adjust to their environments. A good example of this would beA.photosynthesis in plants.B.mammals developing a thicker coat in the winter.C.metabolism.D.growth and development of an animal.E.genomics.4.Whether the external temperature is hot or cold, birds maintain an internal body temperature ofapproximately 40°C. This is an example of____.A.metabolismB.cellular respirationC.growth and developmentD.homeostasisE.functional proteomics and genomics

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5.Which is the best description of the main role of DNA in living organisms?A.DNA regulates metabolism.B.DNA provides thegenetic blueprint for cellular function.C.DNA controls macromolecular synthesis.D.DNA contains many important genes.E.DNA is only important in reproduction and heredity.6.We maintain a fairly constant body temperature despiteexposure to different seasons or externaltemperatures. This is achieved through our capacity toA.adapt to changing environments.B.regulate body temperature.C.maintain homeostasis.D.All of these choices are correct.E.None ofthese choices are correct.7.All of the chemical reactions used to break down nutrients and build up components within thebody are collectively known asA.anabolism.B.catabolism.C.metabolism.D.proteolysis.E.hydrolysis.8.Which level of organization includes all others?A.cellB.tissueC.organD.organismE.population9.Which level of organization is required for all others to form?A.cellB.tissueC.organD.organismE.population

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10.When cells associate with each other they formA.atoms.B.molecules.C.macromolecules.D.tissues.E.populations.11.When communities of organisms interact with their physicalenvironment they form a(n)A.population.B.organism.C.community.D.ecosystem.E.macromolecular community.12.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be required for the digestion of a meal?A.moleculesB.cellsC.tissuesD.organsE.populations13.Which is the simplest of all levels of organization?A.atomB.cellC.organD.organismE.population14.Which level of organization reflects an individual composed ofmultiple organ systems?A.atomB.cellC.organD.organismE.population

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15.Which of the following are components of molecules?A.atomsB.cellsC.organsD.organismsE.populations16.Many people at awedding ceremony represent which level of organization?A.cellB.organC.organismD.populationE.ecosystem17.A flower on a plant represents which level of organization?A.atomB.cellC.organD.organismE.population18.The phenomenon through which populations of organisms change over several generations istermedA.homeostasis.B.growth and development.C.reproduction.D.biological evolution.E.organization.19.Changes in ________ represent the predominant cause for biological evolution.A.homeostasisB.growth and developmentC.reproductionD.genetic makeupE.energy

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20.A variety of finch species within the Hawaiian Islands haveacquired different types of beaksneeded for utilizing specific food resources. The process by which these different species offinches came about is likely to have involvedA.natural selection.B.evolution.C.an accumulation ofharmful genetic mutations.D.both natural selection and evolution.E.None of these choices are correct.21.Which of the following is TRUE of a genetic mutation?A.It always produces harmful effects.B.It never affects proteinstructure or function.C.It is not a mechanism through which biological evolution occurs.D.It happens quite frequently in a population.E.It generally produces a change in the DNA sequence of a gene.22.New species evolve frompre-existing species by the accumulation ofA.metabolic events.B.genetic mutations.C.proteomes.D.reproductive events.E.developmental events.23.Evolutionary changeA.occurs through the modification ofcharacteristics in a pre-existing population.B.may involve vertical descent with mutation.C.may involve horizontal gene transfer.D.All of these choices are correct.E.None of these choices are correct.24.In the process ofbiological evolution, new species may evolve through exchange of genes fromone species to another. This process is calledA.proteome transfer.B.horizontal gene transfer.C.vertical evolution.D.vertical descent with mutation.E.genomic sciences.

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25.The grouping or classification of species is termedA.eukaryotism.B.prokaryotism.C.genus.D.kingdom.E.taxonomy.26.When grouping organisms, which classification is most general for aparticular type of organism?A.KingdomB.PhylumC.OrderD.FamilyE.Species27.When grouping organisms, which classification is most specific for a particular type of organism?A.KingdomB.PhylumC.OrderD.FamilyE.Species28.Which Kingdom of organisms is most noted for its ability to carry out photosynthesis?A.AnimiliaB.ProtistaC.FungiD.PlantaeE.Bacteria29.Biologists use nomenclature or the binomial to provide each species with a unique scientificname. Our species is calledHomo sapiens. The first word refers to which taxonomical grouping?A.KingdomB.PhylumC.OrderD.GenusE.Species

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30.When considering nomenclature for scientific names, what is the difference between the twoprimates,Homo sapiensandHomo erectus?A.One is a primate but the other is not.B.They are animals of a different kingdom.C.They are animals of a different order.D.They are animals of a different species.E.They are animals of a different genus.31.Which of the following is generally more complex than the others?A.ArchaeaB.BacteriaC.ProkaryaD.EukaryaE.microorganisms32.The complete genetic composition of an organism is called itsA.proteome.B.genome.C.transcriptome.D.phenotype.E.None of these choices are correct.33.Which isresponsible for encoding the proteins found in a cell?A.genomeB.proteomeC.cytoskeletonD.evolutionE.extracellular proteins34.If a scientist were studying the interaction of different proteins in the regulation ofinsulin secretionfrom a pancreatic cell, he or she would be studyingA.genomics.B.proteomics.C.cell biology.D.both genomics and proteomics.E.both proteomics and cell biology.

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35.An explanation for a biologicalprocess that is substantiated by a large body of evidence is called(a)A.hypothesis.B.theory.C.systems biology.D.reductionism.E.prediction.36.Collecting data without a specific hypothesis in mind is calledA.reductionism.B.hypothesis testing.C.discovery-based science.D.theoretical.E.All of these choices are correct.37.What is the appropriate order of the stages of investigating whether maple trees drop their leavesin theautumn because of colder days?(1) Maple trees are grown in 2 greenhouses where the only variable is temperature (15°C vs.10°C).(2) The hypothesis is rejected.(3) There is no statistical difference in the number of leaves dropped at 10°C ascompared to15°C.(4) The observation is that maple trees drop their leaves in autumn.(5) The hypothesis is that maple trees drop their leaves because of colder temperatures.A.1, 2, 3, 4, 5B.3, 4, 5, 1, 2C.1, 3, 4, 2, 5D.4, 5, 1, 3, 2E.3, 4, 2, 1, 538.The main difference between a hypothesis and a scientific theory would be thatA.a hypothesis is a very short statement whereas a theory is usually quite long.B.a hypothesis can be disproven whereas a theory cannot be disproven.C.theories are constantly changing whereas hypotheses must remain unchanged.D.theories are broad explanations based on evidence whereas hypotheses are much morespecific.E.hypothesis are provenexplanations of observations whereas theories are theoreticalexplanations.

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39.Imagine that two species of fish compete for resources in the Arctic Ocean. If water temperaturesincrease due to climate change, could natural selection affect the long-term survival of either orboth species?A.No, because natural selection is not affected by man-made environmental changes.B.Yes, although both species would likely evolve to tolerate increased temperatures.C.No, becauseclimate-change is very rapid and natural selection is very slow.D.Yes, if either species is better adapted to warmer conditions, it will have a selective advantage.E.No, because the survival of either species would be due to homeostasis, not natural selection.40.Concept mapping would best be described as a learning strategy toA.memorize the details of scientific phenomena.B.rephrase passages from a text into one's own words.C.show how all biological processes areultimately related.D.relate all biological concepts to physical and chemical laws.E.graphically organize and associate various concepts and processes.41.A plant will begin flowering in response to changes in length of daylight,temperature, and lightquality. This is an example of which unifying principle of life?A.Plants conduct photosynthesis.B.Living organisms maintain homeostasis.C.Living organisms interact with their environment.D.Livingorganisms grow and develop.E.Populations of organisms evolve from one generation to the next.42.Boa constrictors on an island are an example of a(n) ____.A.cellB.organC.organismD.populationE.ecosystem

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43.Awristwatch suddenly stops working. After replacing the battery, the watch starts working again.Which of the following statements correctly describes the situation from the perspective of thescientific method?A.This proves that a dead battery was the reason the wristwatch stopped working.B.This substantiates the theory that all wristwatches require functional batteries.C.This is consistent with the hypothesis that a dead battery caused the wristwatch to stopworking.D.This leads to the prediction that a battery is required for wristwatch operation.E.This leads to the theory that batteries must have finite lifespans.44.A researcher decides to test the scientific validity of the common phrase "An apple a day keepsthedoctor away." What would be a valid hypothesis to investigate this specific question?A.Does one apple every day keep doctor visitation rates to a minimum?B.The daily consumption of a single apple does not change the number of visits to the doctor.C.Eating one apple every day is good for you.D.Apples are high in vitamin C.E.Those who consume apples are healthier than those who do not consume apples.45.A researcher tests the hypothesis that large, daily doses ofvitamin C help protect againstcatching the common cold. What would be the best experimental and control group to test thishypothesis?A.Experimental group: takes a large dose of vitamin C daily; Control group: takes nothingB.Experimental group: people with a cold are administered vitamin C daily; Control group: peoplewithout a cold are not administered vitamin CC.Experimental group: takes a large dose of vitamin C daily; Control group: takes a large weeklydose of vitamin CD.Experimental group: takes a large, daily dose of vitamin C; Control group: takes a daily dose ofa sugar pill disguised as vitamin CE.Experimental group: takes a large, daily dose of vitamin C; Control group: takes a small doseof vitamin C daily

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46.A researcher hypothesizes that crocodile gender is determined by the incubation temperature ofthe egg. The hypothesis states that an average nest temperature of 32-33oC results in the birthof male crocodiles while cooler and higher incubation temperatures result in female crocodiles.What is a valid, testable prediction based on this hypothesis?A.Male crocodiles will prefer temperatures of 32-33oC.B.Incubation of any crocodile egg at 32oC will result in a male crocodile.C.Male eggs will hatch at 32oC while female eggs will not hatch at 32oC.D.Male eggs will be more fragile than female eggs.E.Crocodiles arrange the gender of offspring by manipulating incubation temperatures.47.A scientist isolates asingle celled organism from the bottom of a sulfur hot spring. Whenexamined under the microscope, it is clear that the cell is very small and contains no nucleus.Based on this evidence alone, in what domain of life is this organism?A.EukaryaB.BacteriaC.ArchaeaD.Either bacteria or ArchaeaE.It is impossible to determine anything based on this evidence alone.48.All tissues are composed of cells.TrueFalse49.The capacity to maintain a fairly constant bodytemperature is a homeostatic process.TrueFalse50.A community is composed of different populations of animals and plants.TrueFalse51.A defining characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms is the lack ofcellstructure in one versus the other.TrueFalse52.The modification of a limb that was used for walking in a pre-existing ancestor to one that is usedas a wing for a species today is called proteomics.TrueFalse

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53.A bacterial infection such as pneumonia is most likely caused by organisms derived from theanimal kingdom.TrueFalse54.All genetic mutations are harmful to an organism.TrueFalse55.Vertical evolution, whereby living organisms evolve from acommon ancestor ("tree of life"), is theonly mechanism of evolution on Earth.TrueFalse56.The effects of a genetic mutation are always limited to simply a change in DNA sequence withlittle consequence to the proteins expressed.TrueFalse57.The proteome, rather than genome, is most directly responsible for the structure, function, andappearance of organisms.TrueFalse58.Little scientific evidence is necessary when formulating a theory.TrueFalse59.Themaintenance of cell structure requires energy.TrueFalse60.Discovery-based science and hypothesis testing are the two major scientific approaches that helpus understand biology.TrueFalse

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1Key1.The simpleststructure shared among all living organisms is theA.gut.B.cell.C.photosynthetic chloroplast.D.community.E.nucleus.Blooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #1Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe theprinciples of biology.Section: 1.1Topic: The Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization2.Which of the following is likely NOT a common principle shared among all living organisms?A.All living organisms use energy.B.Allliving organisms maintain organization.C.All living organisms have evolved over the course of many generations.D.All living organisms maintain some level of homeostasis.E.All living organisms are composed of similar structures.Blooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #2Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe the principles of biology.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization3.All living organisms respond and adjust totheir environments. A good example of this wouldbeA.photosynthesis in plants.B.mammals developing a thicker coat in the winter.C.metabolism.D.growth and development of an animal.E.genomics.Blooms: RememberBlooms:UnderstandBrooker-Chapter 01 #3Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe the principles of biology.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization

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4.Whether the external temperature is hot or cold,birds maintain an internal body temperatureof approximately 40°C. This is an example of____.A.metabolismB.cellular respirationC.growth and developmentD.homeostasisE.functional proteomics and genomicsBlooms: ApplyBlooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #4Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe the principles of biology.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization5.Which is the best description of the mainrole of DNA in living organisms?A.DNA regulates metabolism.B.DNA provides the genetic blueprint for cellular function.C.DNA controls macromolecular synthesis.D.DNA contains many important genes.E.DNA is only important inreproduction and heredity.Blooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #5Difficulty: ModerateLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe the principles of biology.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization6.Wemaintain a fairly constant body temperature despite exposure to different seasons orexternal temperatures. This is achieved through our capacity toA.adapt to changing environments.B.regulate body temperature.C.maintainhomeostasis.D.All of these choices are correct.E.None of these choices are correct.Blooms: UnderstandBrooker-Chapter 01 #6Difficulty: ModerateLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe the principles of biology.Section: 1.1Topic:Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization

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7.All of the chemical reactions used to break down nutrients and build up components within thebody are collectively known asA.anabolism.B.catabolism.C.metabolism.D.proteolysis.E.hydrolysis.Blooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #7Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-01 Describe the principles of biology.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization8.Whichlevel of organization includes all others?A.cellB.tissueC.organD.organismE.populationBlooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #8Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-02 Explain how life can be viewed atdifferent levels of biological complexity.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of Biological Organization9.Which level of organization is required for all others to form?A.cellB.tissueC.organD.organismE.populationBlooms: RememberBrooker-Chapter 01 #9Difficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 01-01-02 Explain how life can be viewed at different levels of biological complexity.Section: 1.1Topic: Principles of Life and Levels of BiologicalOrganization

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