Biology Chapter 1 Mindtap

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Using the Linnaean system of nomenclature, corn is named Zea mays. What is the specific epithet in this name?

mays

In living organisms, chemical reactions responsible for growth, repair, and nutrition are collectively referred to as:

metabolism

A DNA molecule is made up of:

nucleotides

Which process is most directly associated with the theory of evolution?

Populations changing over time

During an experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

To compare results to the experimental group with the variable being tested

What is an end product of cellular respiration?

carbon dioxide

To which Phylum do humans belong?

Chordata

What statement best describes "biology"?

The science of life

Which statement best describes the cell theory?

All living organisms are composed of basic units called cells.

A hypothesis can best be described as a(n):

tentative explanation

What would be the ultimate effect on an ecosystem if decomposers were eliminated?

All life would eventually cease as nutrients would no longer be available.

Which statement best describes autotrophic organisms?

Autotrophs synthesize complex molecules from CO2, water, and energy.

Which best describes a result of sexual reproduction?

Two sex cells combine to form a fertilized cell

Suppose a particular protein is produced in excess of the cell's needs. What kind of mechanism will intervene to stop production?

homeostatic

What represents the most basic level of chemical organization?

atom

Which is a required structure of a photosynthetic organism?

chloroplasts

What type of molecule carries the hereditary information of an organism?

DNA

Which scenario best describes a double-blind study?

Neither the investigator or the subjects know if they are in the experimental or control group.

Identify three of the five basic themes in biology:

I. The cellular composition of life II. The evolution of life III. The interactions of living systems IV. The mechanisms of disease V. The transmission of information *II, III, and V

Which is a benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

The interaction of the genes from both parents brings about genetic variation.

The primary purpose of homeostasis is to:

maintain a constant internal environment

Similar families of organisms are next grouped together in the same:

order

All of the members of the same species occupying the same area at the same time constitute a(n):

population

What large molecules are essential in determining the structure and function of cells and tissues?

proteins

You discover an organism that is eukaryotic, unicellular, and photosynthetic. Based on this evidence, to which group would you assign this organism?

protist group


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