Question 1

In the scientific name, Pan paniscus , Pan represents the name of the ____ while paniscus represents the name of the ____.

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A)   family; species.
B)   family; genus.
C)   genus; species.
D)   species; genus.
E)   genus; family.

Question 2

Selecting the Exception All of the following do NOT depend directly on sunlight or other inorganic sources for energy with one exception. Select the exception

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A)   producers only
B)   consumers and decomposers
C)   consumers only
D)   decomposers only
E)   producers and consumers

Question 3

The DNA molecule is most similar functionally to a

Accepted Answer

A)   pair of scissors.
B)   flash light battery.
C)   cookbook.
D)   ballpoint pen.
E)   craft kit of ceramic tiles.

Question 4

In the Olestra experiment, the people who ate the Olestra potato chips were the

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A)   experimental group.
B)   control group.
C)   research group.
D)   hypothetical group.
E)   independent group.

Question 5

Which of the following words describes a tentative explanation to a given question?

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A)   law
B)   theory
C)   hypothesis
D)   fact
E)   principle

Question 6

Selecting the Exception All of the following are used in the development of science except one. Select the exception.

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A)   evaluation of data
B)   personal conviction
C)   prediction
D)   systematic observation
E)   experiments

Question 7

Energy flow is one-way because

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A)   all of the energy in an ecosystem stays constant
B)   the amount of energy a producer harvests is equal to the amount of energy consumers consume
C)   with each energy transfer, some energy escapes as heat
D)   energy cannot be created but it can be destroyed
E)   there is only one form of energy

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: These are the sites for the production of all life's molecules.
A herd of horses living on the Montana plains is an example of this.
A collection of cells performing a common function.
Atoms held together by chemical bonds.
This includes all of the ecosystems on earth.
These are the smallest units of an organism that are able to perform all functions of life.
A one-way flow of energy and cycling of nutrients is essential for its dynamic.
Lions, zebras, African tall grass, soil, and air are all a part of one of these.
In a South American tropical forest, the trees, flowers, and animals constitute one of these.
These are more inclusive than cells but less than organs.

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The Answer of living cells and population and ecosystem. and is...

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: Multi-celled consumers that are active at least in part of their lives are in this kingdom.
Besides feeding themselves, these multi-celled organisms, serve as food for most other organisms.
In this kingdom, multi-celled organisms digest their food outside of their bodies.
Often found in extreme environments while having no nucleus, this domain is closer genetically to eukarya.
These prokaryotes are able to colonize extreme environments such as hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.
Yeasts belong to this group.
These multi-celled consumers include herbivores and carnivores.
They have no nucleus and are the most numerous organisms on Earth.
In this domain members have a nucleus and numerous membrane-bound organelles.
In this eukaryotic group, members range from single-celled consumers to giant, multi-celled producers.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of archaea. and animalia. and bacteria and fungi is...

Question 10

Which of the following represents the most correct order of the organization of life from the smallest unit to the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)   atoms → molecules → cells → organisms →   populations → communities → ecosystems → biosphere→
B)   atoms → molecules → cells → organisms → communities  →   populations → ecosystems → biosphere
C)   atoms → molecules → cells → organisms →   populations → ecosystems → communities → biosphere
D)   communities → biosphere → organisms → ecosystems → populations → cells → molecules → atoms
E)   biosphere → organisms → communities → ecosystems → populations → molecules → cells → atoms

Question 11

Selecting the Exception All of the following statements are true about eukaryotes with one exception. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)   eukaryotes have a nucleus.
B)   eukaryotes are similar to prokaryotes at a molecular level.
C)   eukaryotes are sometimes unicellular organisms.
D)   eukaryotes are similar to prokaryotes at a structural level.
E)   eukaryotes include plants, fungi, and protists.

Question 12

The biological species concept developed by Ernst Mayr contains which of the following?
A) individuals that can potentially interbreed
B) individuals that produce fertile offspring
C) individuals that do not interbreed with other groups
D) all of these except e.
E) none of these

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The answer of The biological species concept developed by Ernst...

Question 13

Which of the following organisms is a multi-celled producer?

Accepted Answer

A)   an oak tree
B)   Candida, a pathogenic fungus
C)   E. coli , a common intestinal bacterium
D)   a Siberian tiger
E)   more than one of these

Question 14

All known species can be grouped into three domains. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)   prokaryotes, bacteria, and eukarya.
B)   prokaryotes, archaea, and eukarya.
C)   plantae, bacteria, and archaea.
D)   bacteria, archaea, and eukarya.
E)   bacteria, archaea, and protista.

Question 15

Scientists attempt to avoid bias by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   designing quantative experiments
B)   experiments repeated by other scientists
C)   publicly publishing their results
D)   controlled as many variables as possible
E)   all of these are attempts to avoid bias.

Question 16

Selecting the Exception All of the following are correct statements about sampling error, except one. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)   Repeating an experiment many times has the same effect on sampling error as working on a large sample.
B)   A large sample would help minimize sampling error.
C)   Sampling error is increased when a sample size is small.
D)   A sampling error results from a mistake made by a researcher during experimentation.
E)   Sampling error is the difference between results derived from testing an entire group of individuals, and results derived from testing of a subset of the group.

Question 17

The species extinctions taking place today are being caused by ____ activities.

Accepted Answer

A)   human
B)   volcanic
C)   plate tectonic
D)   extraterrestrial
E)   geothermal

Question 18

In science, if a result is deemed statistically significant, that means

Accepted Answer

A)   it is a very important result.
B)   it has a high probability of being incorrect.
C)   it has a low probability of being skewed by sampling error.
D)   there is very little variation in the data.
E)   there is no doubt of the result being true.

Question 19

Selecting the Exception All of the following are characteristics of ALL living organisms with one exception. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)   complex structural organization
B)   homeostasis
C)   cells as their basic units
D)   the ability to derive energy from inorganic sources
E)   capacity to evolve

Question 20

Which of the following is a basic component of all of the others?

Accepted Answer

A)   cells
B)   organs
C)   tissues
D)   organism
E)   organ systems

Exam 1: Invitation to Biology

Which of the following organisms is a multi-celled producer?

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Which of the following represents the most correct order of the organization of life from the smallest unit to the largest?

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Scientists attempt to avoid bias by which of the following?

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Selecting the Exception All of the following do NOT depend directly on sunlight or other inorganic sources for energy with one exception. Select the exception

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Classification . Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity. Choose only the most correct answer.

All known species can be grouped into three domains. What are they?

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Selecting the Exception All of the following are characteristics of ALL living organisms with one exception. Select the exception.

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Which of the following words describes a tentative explanation to a given question?

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The species extinctions taking place today are being caused by ____ activities.

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The DNA molecule is most similar functionally to a

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Which of the following is a basic component of all of the others?

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Selecting the Exception All of the following statements are true about eukaryotes with one exception. Select the exception.

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Selecting the Exception All of the following are used in the development of science except one. Select the exception.

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In science, if a result is deemed statistically significant, that means

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Classification . Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life. Choose only the most correct answer.

In the scientific name, Pan paniscus , Pan represents the name of the while paniscus represents the name of the .

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Selecting the Exception All of the following are correct statements about sampling error, except one. Select the exception.

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The biological species concept developed by Ernst Mayr contains which of the following? A) individuals that can potentially interbreed B) individuals that produce fertile offspring C) individuals that do not interbreed with other groups D) all of these except e. E) none of these

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Energy flow is one-way because

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In the Olestra experiment, the people who ate the Olestra potato chips were the

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Exam 1: Invitation to Biology

Which of the following organisms is a multi-celled producer?

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Which of the following represents the most correct order of the organization of life from the smallest unit to the largest?

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Scientists attempt to avoid bias by which of the following?

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Selecting the Exception All of the following do NOT depend directly on sunlight or other inorganic sources for energy with one exception. Select the exception

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Classification . Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity. Choose only the most correct answer.

All known species can be grouped into three domains. What are they?

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Selecting the Exception All of the following are characteristics of ALL living organisms with one exception. Select the exception.

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Which of the following words describes a tentative explanation to a given question?

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The species extinctions taking place today are being caused by ____ activities.

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The DNA molecule is most similar functionally to a

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Which of the following is a basic component of all of the others?

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Selecting the Exception All of the following statements are true about eukaryotes with one exception. Select the exception.

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Selecting the Exception All of the following are used in the development of science except one. Select the exception.

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In science, if a result is deemed statistically significant, that means

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Classification . Answer the following questions in reference to the levels of organization of life. Choose only the most correct answer.

In the scientific name, Pan paniscus , Pan represents the name of the ____ while paniscus represents the name of the ____.

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Selecting the Exception All of the following are correct statements about sampling error, except one. Select the exception.

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The biological species concept developed by Ernst Mayr contains which of the following? A) individuals that can potentially interbreed B) individuals that produce fertile offspring C) individuals that do not interbreed with other groups D) all of these except e. E) none of these

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Energy flow is one-way because

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