Test Bank For Campbell Biology 11th Edition By Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V.Minorsky, Jane B. Reece 1 / 4
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Cells are .
- only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
- limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
- characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms
- characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
Answer: D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes .
- are more structurally complex
- are larger
- are smaller
- do not have membranes
Answer: C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
- animal
- plant
- archaean
- fungi
Answer: C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
- evolution
- emergent properties
- reductionism
- feedback regulation
Answer: C
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5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a .
- community
- population
- ecosystem
- family
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
- An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is
- Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into the
- Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a
- An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only.
an approach towards understanding reductionism.
structure and organization of the living system.
living cell.
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
7) Which of the following order is correct in terms of the hierarchy of the organization?
- Ecosystem → Biosphere → Population → Community → Organism
- Biosphere → Ecosystem → Population → Community → Organism
- Ecosystem → Community → Biosphere → Population → Organism
- Biosphere → Ecosystem →Community → Population → Organism
Answer: D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
8) When your body temperature rises on a hot day, the neural and hormonal mechanisms activate sweating. Evaporation of sweat leads to cooling of the body surface. This is an example of
.
- positive feedback regulation
- negative feedback regulation
- chemical cycling
- emergent properties
Answer: B
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9) Characters are transmitted from parents to offspring.are the units of inheritance.
- Genes
- Proteins
C) RNA
D) DNA
Answer: A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
10) As letters are to English language, is/are to genetic information.
- proteins
- nucleotides
- DNA double helix
- A and B
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
11) The process by which the information in a gene directs the synthesis of a protein is called
.
- gene expression
- replication
- post translation modification
- cloning
Answer: A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.2
12) Which of the following statements is true?
- mRNA is the only type of RNA found in the living system
- All forms of life employ the same genetic code
- A typical human liver cell has one set of chromosomes
- Organisms interact but do not affect their environment
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.2
13) Plants convert .
- chemical energy to mechanical energy.
- sunlight to mechanical energy.
- sunlight to chemical energy.
- mechanical energy to chemical energy.
Answer: C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.2
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