BIOL 1408 - CH 1
Which of the following is not considered a basic theory of biology? A > atomic B > cell C > homeostasis D > ecosystem E > gene
A > atomic
The major driving force behind evolution is: A > natural selection B > metabolism C > homeostasis D > photosynthesis E > reproduction
A > natural selection
Directly or indirectly, all organisms ultimately get their energy from: A > the sun B > inorganic matter C > organic matter D > water E > nutrient cycling
A > the sun
Which of the following would not be a plausible interaction between different species? A > a mousse eating plants and seeds B > a snake eating a hawk C > a hawk eating a mouse D > a snake eating a mouse E > a hawk eating a snake
B > a snake eating a hawk
A cell biologist looks through a microscope at a cell which contains no nucleus. Based on this information, which taxonomic group would he or she place this organism in? A > protista B > bacteria C > fungi D > plantae E > animalia
B > bacteria
Humans would be placed into what domain? A >animalia B > eukarya C > archaea D > bacteria E > prokaryotes
B > eukarya
In the scientific method, the condition which is deliberately changed is referred to as the: A > control group B > experimental variable C > control variable D > hypothesis E > test variable
B > experimental variable
A possible explanation for a natural event is known as: A > an observation B > a conclusion C > a hypothesis D > testing E > data collection
C > a hypothesis
Members of the same species found within a particular area are referred to as: A > a community B > an ecosystem C > a population D > an organism E > a biosphere
C > a population
The basic unit of structure and function of all life is the: A > atom B > molecule C > cell D > organ E > organism
C > cell
Without this part of an experiment, a scientist would have no way of knowing if the treatment worked or not: A > conclusion B > testing C > control group D > hypothesis E > observation
C > control group
The diversity of living organisms on our planet can best be explained by which of the following processes? A > natural selection B > metabolism C > evolution D > homeostasis E > reproduction
C > evolution
Which of the following levels of organization would an ecologist be most interested in studying? A > cells B > organs C > organisms D > tissues E > organ systems
C > organisms
Unlike humans, ants primarily communicate through which of the following methods? A > sight B > hearing C > pheromones D > touch E > vibration
C > pheromones
Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living organisms? A > response to stimuli B > adaptation C > sexual reproduction D > regulation of internal environment E > acquisition of energy
C > sexual reproduction
All multi-cellular, ingest food, and eukaryotic" are all characteristics of what kingdom? A > fungi B > plantae C > protista D > animalia E > archaea
D > animalia
At which level of taxonomy do humans and plants share common characteristics? A > order B > kingdom C > phylum D > domain E > class
D > domain
Which of the following is not a human impact on the earth? A > clearing forests for crops B > clearing grasslands for crops C > clearing vegetation to build houses D > increasing coastal wetlands through development E > increasing pollution and sediment deposition in aquatic ecosystems
D > increasing coastal wetlands through development
which of the following levels of life is the least-inclusive? A > ecosystem B > organism C > community D > organ E > population
D > organ
A scientist who studies a group of mice and the area in which they live would be studying a(n): A > biosphere B > species C > ecosystem D > population E > community
D > population
The main purpose of the queen ant is to: A > find food B > defend the eggs C > produce food D > produce eggs E > defend food
D > produce eggs
Which of the following taxonomic groups is the least inclusive? A > family B > class C > order D > phylum E > genus
E > genus
Which of the following levels of taxonomy is the most inclusive? A > class B > family C > species D > order E > phylum
E > phylum
Which of the following levels of organization is not included within the level of organism? A > organ B > cell C > tissue D > organ system E > population
E > population
Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? A > conclusion B > hypothesis C > observation D > testing E > scientific law
E > scientific law
A group of cells with a common structure and function is referred to as an organ. <TRUE/FALSE>
FALSE
The interactions within a population and with other populations are referred to as an ecosystem. <TRUE/FALSE>
FALSE
The main reason why worker fire ants defend their nest and sting aggressors is to protect their food supply. <TRUE/FALSE>
FALSE
All of the ecosystems on the earth are collectively known as the biosphere. <TRUE/FALSE>
TRUE
The regulation of an organism's internal environment is known as homeostasis. <TRUE/FALSE>
TRUE
