Bio #1

Which of the following areas is NOT heavily influenced by biology?

Biology heavily influences ALL of these areas

Anecdotal evidence:

Can appear to reveal links between 2 phenomena that do not actually exist.

Which of the following statements BEST explains the observation that there are more autism cases now than in the past?

Doctors are more aware of the condition and have better techniques for diagnosing and reporting it

All of the following are branches of biology EXCEPT:

Geology

Water molecules form which type of bond with other water molecules?

Hydrogen bonds

Which of the following is NOT a property of water?

It is a good solvent because both polar and nonpolar molecules dissolve in it.

Why do coastal areas have milder, less variable climates than inland areas?

Large bodies of water, especially oceans, can absorb huge amounts of heat from the sun during warm times of the year, reducing temperature increases on the land. Similarly, during cold times of year the ocean slowly cools, giving off heat that reduces the temperature drop on shore.

The tendency of molecules to stick together, called cohesion, is stronger in water than in other liquids because:

The polarity of water allows a hydrogen atom from one water molecule to form a hydrogen bond with the oxygen atom of another water molecule

The most abundant molecule in the cell is

Water

When a chewing gum manufacturer makes the claim, "Four out of Five dentists surveyed recommend sugrarless gum for their patients that chew gum," how many dentists need have been surveyed for the statement to be factually accurate?

five

Which of the following is NOT of central importance to the study of biology?

the technical application of research findings