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Created By : TestsBanksTest Bank For Biology 12th Edition By Sylvia S. Mader, Michael
Windelspecht - Updated Version & Complete Guide A+
Chapter 01
A View of Life
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A university biology department wishes to hire a scientist to work on the relationships among
the wolves, moose, trees and physical features on an island. If you were charged with writing the
job description, you should title the position
A. population geneticist.
B. molecular biologist.
C. community ecologist.
D. organismal physiologist.
E. island zoologist.
A community ecologist studies the interactions and relationships that occur among groups of
species coexisting within a region.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Ecology
2. Which of the following terms best describes a conceptual scheme in science that is strongly
supported, has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many observations?
A. a scientific model
B. an experiment
C. descriptive research
D. a scientific theory or principle
E. experimental results
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A scientific theory or principle is a conceptual scheme in science that is strongly supported, has
not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many observations.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.
Section: 01.03 Topic: General
3. Choose the correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive.
A. Domain-Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species
B. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Family-Genus-Species
C. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Genus-Species-Family
D. Kingdom-Class-Phylum-Domain-Genus-Order-Family-Species
The correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive is:
Domain-KingdomPhylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
4. Which listing correctly indicates a sequence of increasing biological organization?
A. molecule, cell, organelle, atom
B. organelle, tissue, cell, molecule
C. organ, tissue, atom, molecule
D. atom, molecule, organelle, cell
The correct sequence of increasing biological organization is: atom, molecule, organelle, cell.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
True / False Questions
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5. The classification system most commonly used by biologists today contains five domains.
FALSE
The classification most commonly used by biologists today contains three domains.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
Multiple Choice Questions
6. Single-celled prokaryotes
A. lack a membrane bounded nucleus.
B. are classified in the domains Bacteria and Archaea.
C. are found in almost all habitats.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Single-celled prokaryotes lack a membrane bounded nucleus, are classified in the domains
Bacteria and Archaea and are found in almost all habitats. All of the choices are correct.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
Matching Questions
7. Match the items below with their descriptions:
1. Plantae multicellular, photosynthetic organisms 1
2. Animalia multicellular organisms that ingest their food 2
3. Fungi obtain their food by absorption through filaments called hyphae 3
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
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Topic: General
True / False Questions
8. Humans have an exaggerated impact on the ecosystem through their use of extra sources of
energy and raw materials, and the production of extra wastes that must be handled.
TRUE
Humans have an exaggerated impact on the ecosystem through their use of extra sources of
energy and raw materials, and the production of extra wastes that must be handled.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize the major challenges facing science and society.
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
Living organisms on Earth share many common characteristics. Which statements are TRUE and
which are FALSE about nearly all living things?
9. Living organisms are made up of cells.
TRUE
The Cell Theory states that livings organisms are made of cells. This is a true statement.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
10. Living things must obey the laws of chemistry and physics.
TRUE
It is true that living organisms must obey the laws of chemistry and physics.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
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