Exam (elaborations)
SLCC Biology 1090 Unit 1 Exam Questions and Answers 2024
- Course
- Institution
SLCC Biology 1090 Unit 1 Exam
[Show more]
Content preview
SLCC Biology 1090 Unit 1 ExamHomeostasis - answer What is the name for the ability of living things to maintain a
relatively constant internal environment?
Using both a treatment and a control group - answer Eliminate as many alternative
hypotheses as possible
"Blinding" both the researcher and the participants - answer Eliminate the possibility of
bias
Using groups as large as possible - answerAssure that the sampled group represents
the population as a whole
Hypothesis/Prediction - answerA well stated ___ allows a researcher to make a/an ____
which can then be tested.
Domain - answerIn the classification of living organisms, what level of organization is
the group called Archaea?
Genes made from proteins - answerEach of the following is a feature of all known living
things EXCEPT
Anecdotal evidence. - answerCelebrities Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey are big
proponents of anti-vaccination claiming that it causes autism in children. Their
testimonial in news media is a classic example of ___________.
Plasma membrane, ribosome - answerWhich of the following could describe the
contents of a prokaryotic cell?
They all belong to the animal kingdom
They all belong to the phylum Chordata
They all belong to the domain Eukarya - answerRabbits, turtles, fish, humans, and
whales all share certain characteristics but also differ from each other. One of the
characteristics (among others) that all of these particular organisms share is the fact
that they all have a backbone. What level(s) of classification do all of these organisms
share?
Short stories from a personal history - answerWhich of the following is an example of a
process that yields anecdotal evidence rather than scientific evidence?
, Eukaryotic - answerWhat kind of cells are humans composed of?
Proteins - answerWhich of the following macromolecules is/are best demonstrated by all
of the following descriptions?
• Can be broken down and components utilized in aerobic respiration
• Organic molecule derived primarily of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
• Monomers are called amino acids
• The sequence of its monomers, and thus its final shape, is determined by genes
Two water molecules are attracted to each other with hydrogen bonds - answerWater is
cohesive because
carbon - answerThe important elements for life include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,
nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus. Which of these is the most prevalent in the
biomolecules because it forms the "backbone" of these molecules?
Carbon - answerAn organic compound always contains one or more atoms of
____________.
autotrophs - answerThe process of capturing solar energy and carbon dioxide to
produce biological molecules is done by
The outer electron shell is full
The number of protons and electrons are equal - answerAtoms are "happy" and thus
most stable when
polypeptide - answerWhat is the name of a molecule composed of one or more amino
acids?
Unsaturated fats contain carbon-to-carbon double bonds, but saturated fats don't. -
answerWhat is a major difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Matter - answerChemistry is the study of ____ and energy.
carbon. - answerThe atom that forms the backbone of organic molecules.
Hydrophobic - answerMolecules that will not dissolve in water are called ____. They are
usually made with nonpolar covalent bonds.
Glycogen - answerThe storage form of carbohydrates found mainly in the liver and the
muscles.
Saturated - answerAnimal fats are usually solid at room temperature because their fatty
acids are ___.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Dreamer252. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
80364 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now