Question 1

Molecules are made up of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  atoms
B)  cells
C)  organs
D)  organisms
E)  populationsF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

New species evolve from pre-existing species by the accumulation of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic events.
B)  genetic mutations.
C)  proteomes.
D)  reproductive events.
E)  developmental events.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

When performing hypothesis testing,the steps that most accurately describe the process you must go through include (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)   Creation of a natural phenomena
B)   Analyze data to accept or reject hypothesis
C)   Observation of a natural phenomena
D)   Predictions of theory develop from observations
E)   Creation of hypothesis to explain phenomenaF)  Design experiment to determine if predictions are correctG) C) and D)
H) A) and C)

Question 4

A defining characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms is the lack of a cell membrane in prokaryotes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Little scientific evidence is necessary when formulating a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which level of organization is common to all life forms?

Accepted Answer

A)  cell
B)  tissue
C)  organ
D)  organism
E)  populationF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Proteins are largely responsible for the traits of living organisms while ________ provides the blueprint for the organization,development and function of living things.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA
B)  protein
C)  carbohydrate
D)  lipid
E)  metaboliteF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Discovery-based science and hypothesis testing are the two major scientific approaches that help us understand biology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All organisms in the Kingdom ____ can perform photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Animalia
B)  Protista
C)  Fungi
D)  Plantae
E)  BacteriaF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which is responsible for encoding the proteins found in a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  genome
B)  proteome
C)  cytoskeleton
D)  evolution
E)  extracellular proteinsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Vertical evolution,whereby living organisms evolve from a common ancestor ("tree of life"),is the only mechanism of evolution on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A researcher at sea discovers an island that contains a large number of boa constrictors and few other species.In order to determine why so many boa constrictors dominate the habitat the researcher would need to focus at the level of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cell.
B)  organ.
C)  organism.
D)  population.
E)  ecosystem.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The maintenance of cell structure requires energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Plant photosynthesis and the consumption of plants by animals is best explained by what unifying principle of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  All living organisms have evolved over the course of many generations.
B)  All living organisms are composed of similar structures.
C)  All living organisms maintain some level of homeostasis.
D)  All living organisms maintain organization.
E)  All living organisms use energy.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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A defining characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms is the lack of a cell membrane in prokaryotes.

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Little scientific evidence is necessary when formulating a theory.

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A researcher at sea discovers an island that contains a large number of boa constrictors and few other species.In order to determine why so many boa constrictors dominate the habitat the researcher would need to focus at the level of a(n)

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Plant photosynthesis and the consumption of plants by animals is best explained by what unifying principle of life?

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When performing hypothesis testing,the steps that most accurately describe the process you must go through include (check all that apply)

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Which is responsible for encoding the proteins found in a cell?

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The maintenance of cell structure requires energy.

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Which level of organization is common to all life forms?

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New species evolve from pre-existing species by the accumulation of

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Proteins are largely responsible for the traits of living organisms while ________ provides the blueprint for the organization,development and function of living things.

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All organisms in the Kingdom ____ can perform photosynthesis.

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Vertical evolution,whereby living organisms evolve from a common ancestor ("tree of life"),is the only mechanism of evolution on Earth.

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Molecules are made up of ____.

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Discovery-based science and hypothesis testing are the two major scientific approaches that help us understand biology.

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Biology

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Little scientific evidence is necessary when formulating a theory.

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A researcher at sea discovers an island that contains a large number of boa constrictors and few other species.In order to determine why so many boa constrictors dominate the habitat the researcher would need to focus at the level of a(n)

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Plant photosynthesis and the consumption of plants by animals is best explained by what unifying principle of life?

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When performing hypothesis testing,the steps that most accurately describe the process you must go through include (check all that apply)

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Which is responsible for encoding the proteins found in a cell?

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The maintenance of cell structure requires energy.

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Which level of organization is common to all life forms?

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New species evolve from pre-existing species by the accumulation of

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Proteins are largely responsible for the traits of living organisms while ________ provides the blueprint for the organization,development and function of living things.

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All organisms in the Kingdom ____ can perform photosynthesis.

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Vertical evolution,whereby living organisms evolve from a common ancestor ("tree of life"),is the only mechanism of evolution on Earth.

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Discovery-based science and hypothesis testing are the two major scientific approaches that help us understand biology.

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