Question 1

A substance that an organism needs for growth and survival but cannot make for itself is referred to as a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical
B)  nutrient
C)  atom
D)  DNA molecule
E)  carbohydrate

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics are shared by all living organisms?
I.hereditary information is passed to offspring
II.adaptation to environmental change
III.requirement for nutrients IV.DNA housed in a nucleus

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II
B)  I and III
C)  II and III
D)  I, II, and III
E)  I, II, III, and IV

Question 3

Why do scientists typically design experiments that will yield quantitative results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists are unable to perform qualitative studies.
B)  Quantitative results minimize the potential for bias.
C)  To prevent other scientists from repeating their experiments.
D)  Scientists cannot always observe all individuals of a group.
E)  Quantitative results increase desirable bias.

Question 4

Match the term with its definition. 
-Group of interbreeding individuals of the same species that live in a given area

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition. 
-Group...

Question 5

In 1610,which scientist was imprisoned for publishing evidence that the Earth orbits the sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle
B)  Copernicus
C)  Galileo
D)  Darwin
E)  Newton

Question 6

The current rate of extinctions is about ____ times faster than normal.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  100
C)  1000
D)  100,000
E)  1,000,000

Question 7

In science,all results ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are accepted as fact
B)  are only hypotheses
C)  have a probability of being incorrect
D)  must be consistent with previous knowledge
E)  are uncritically accepted by other scientists

Question 8

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 9

Classification.
Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity.
Choose only the most correct answer.
-They have no nucleus and are the most numerous organisms on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  archaea
B)  bacteria
C)  Eukarya
D)  Plantae
E)  fungiF) AnimalsG) Protists

Question 10

Based on the Olestra potato chip experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, match the following letters to the number with which they best correspond.
-In the control group,17.6% of people reported having cramps later,while in the experimental group,15.8% of people had cramps later.

Accepted Answer

A)  Observation
B)  Hypothesis
C)  Prediction
D)  Experiment
E)  Control groupF) Experimental groupG) The variableH) ResultsI) Conclusion

Question 11

Match the term with its definition. 
-All populations of all species in a given area

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition. 
-All...

Question 12

The final step in the scientific method for a scientist is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  devising an experiment
B)  collecting data
C)  making observations
D)  report his or her results
E)  researching the literature for similar investigations

Question 13

Classification.
Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity.
Choose only the most correct answer.
-This single-celled or multicelled eukaryotic consumer breaks down material outside itself,then absorbs nutrients released from the breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A)  archaea
B)  bacteria
C)  Eukarya
D)  Plantae
E)  fungiF) AnimalsG) Protists

Question 14

An ecosystem is made up of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  only plants, animals and fungi
B)  organisms and nonliving things
C)  only rocks and minerals
D)  only plants, protozoa, and fungi
E)  the biosphere of the region

Question 15

Based on the Olestra potato chip experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, match the following letters to the number with which they best correspond.
-Olestra causes intestinal cramps.

Accepted Answer

A)  Observation
B)  Hypothesis
C)  Prediction
D)  Experiment
E)  Control groupF) Experimental groupG) The variableH) ResultsI) Conclusion

Question 16

In the Olestra experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,the people who ate the Olestra potato chips were the ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Energy flow is one-way because ____.

Accepted Answer

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 18

All known species belong to one of three domains.What are these domains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prokarya, Bacteria, and Eukarya
B)  Prokarya, Archaea, and Eukarya
C)  Plantae, Bacteria, and Animalia
D)  Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
E)  Bacteria, Archaea, and Protista

Question 19

The category of organisms that get their energy and nutrients by feeding on the tissues,wastes,or remains of other organisms are generally called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  producers
B)  prokaryotes
C)  consumers
D)  archaea
E)  plants

Question 20

In the 2005 peacock butterfly experiment,what was the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Predatory birds are not deterred from eating peacock butterflies with spots.
B)  Predatory birds are deterred by peacock butterfly clicking sounds.
C)  Peacock butterflies with spots mated more often than those without spots.
D)  Predatory birds are deterred by the dark color of the peacock butterfly.
E)  Peacock butterflies that made clicking sounds attracted more predatory birds.

Exam 1: Invitation To Biology

Based on the Olestra potato chip experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, match the following letters to the number with which they best correspond. -Olestra causes intestinal cramps.

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Which of the following characteristics are shared by all living organisms? I.hereditary information is passed to offspring II.adaptation to environmental change III.requirement for nutrients IV.DNA housed in a nucleus

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Match the term with its definition. -Group of interbreeding individuals of the same species that live in a given area

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A substance that an organism needs for growth and survival but cannot make for itself is referred to as a(n) ____.

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The final step in the scientific method for a scientist is ____.

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Why do scientists typically design experiments that will yield quantitative results?

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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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An ecosystem is made up of ____.

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In 1610,which scientist was imprisoned for publishing evidence that the Earth orbits the sun?

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Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity. Choose only the most correct answer. -They have no nucleus and are the most numerous organisms on Earth.

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All known species belong to one of three domains.What are these domains?

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The category of organisms that get their energy and nutrients by feeding on the tissues,wastes,or remains of other organisms are generally called ____.

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In the Olestra experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,the people who ate the Olestra potato chips were the ____.

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Energy flow is one-way because ____.

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In the 2005 peacock butterfly experiment,what was the conclusion?

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Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity. Choose only the most correct answer. -This single-celled or multicelled eukaryotic consumer breaks down material outside itself,then absorbs nutrients released from the breakdown.

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The current rate of extinctions is about ____ times faster than normal.

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Match the term with its definition. -All populations of all species in a given area

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In science,all results ____.

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Exam 1: Invitation To Biology

Based on the Olestra potato chip experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, match the following letters to the number with which they best correspond. -Olestra causes intestinal cramps.

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Which of the following characteristics are shared by all living organisms? I.hereditary information is passed to offspring II.adaptation to environmental change III.requirement for nutrients IV.DNA housed in a nucleus

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Match the term with its definition. -Group of interbreeding individuals of the same species that live in a given area

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A substance that an organism needs for growth and survival but cannot make for itself is referred to as a(n) ____.

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The final step in the scientific method for a scientist is ____.

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Why do scientists typically design experiments that will yield quantitative results?

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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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An ecosystem is made up of ____.

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In 1610,which scientist was imprisoned for publishing evidence that the Earth orbits the sun?

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Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity. Choose only the most correct answer. -They have no nucleus and are the most numerous organisms on Earth.

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All known species belong to one of three domains.What are these domains?

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The category of organisms that get their energy and nutrients by feeding on the tissues,wastes,or remains of other organisms are generally called ____.

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In the Olestra experiment conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,the people who ate the Olestra potato chips were the ____.

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Energy flow is one-way because ____.

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In the 2005 peacock butterfly experiment,what was the conclusion?

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Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to life's diversity. Choose only the most correct answer. -This single-celled or multicelled eukaryotic consumer breaks down material outside itself,then absorbs nutrients released from the breakdown.

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The current rate of extinctions is about ____ times faster than normal.

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Match the term with its definition. -All populations of all species in a given area

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In science,all results ____.

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