Biology

Campbell Biology in Focus (Urry) Chapter 1 Introduction: Evolution and the Foundations of Biology 1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a A) biosystem. B) community. C) population. D) ecosystem. E) family. Answer: C Topic: Concept 1.1 Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension Learning Outcome: 1.1 2) Organisms interact with their environments, exchanging matter and energy. For example, plant chloroplasts convert the energy of...

Campbell Essential Biology, 5e (Simon/Yeh) Chapter 1 Introduction: Biology Today Multiple-Choice Questions 1) In what way(s) is the science of biology influencing and changing our culture? A) by helping us understand the relevance of evolution to human health B) by revealing how mutations in genes can lead to disease C) by providing new tools for forensic investigations D) all of the above Answer: D Topic: 1.1 The Scope of Life Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension 2) What is biology? A) th...

1. Eosinophils are involved in the immune response against: A) viruses B) intracellular bacteria C) multicellular parasites D) extracellular bacteria 2. Which of the following are considered to be an acute phase protein? A) serum amyloid A B) streptolysin O C) cardiolipin D) reagin 3. A patient is tested for the presence of C-reactive protein and is found to have an elevated level. What does this indicate is taking place in the patient? A) inflammation B) nothing, the patient is nor...

Chapter 01 Biology, the Study of Life Multiple Choice Questions 1. The main purpose of the queen fire ant is to A. find food. B. defend the eggs. C. produce food. D. produce eggs. E. defend food. The primary purpose of the queen fire ant is to produce thousands of eggs. Bloom's Level: 1. Remember Topic: Animals True / False Questions 2. The main reason why worker fire ants defend their nest and sting aggressors is to protect their food supply. FALSE The workers sting mainly to d...

TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics 2. Host-Parasite Interaction 3. Laboratory Role in Infection Control 4. Control of Microorganisms 5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory 6. Specimen Collection and Processing 7. Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials 8. Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms 9. Biochemical Identification of Gr...

Chapter 01 Test Bank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. Which group includes the simplest of organisms that do not have a nucleus? A. Plantae B. Eukaryotes C. Protista D. Fungi E. Archaea and Bacteria 2. Supernatural and ____________ hypotheses cannot be measured and tested and so are beyond the realm of scientific analyses. A. behavioral B. religious C. genetic D. fossils 3. Supernatural and ____________ hypotheses cannot be mea...

Chapter 01 Testbank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. Disease-causing microorganisms are called A. decomposers. B. procaryotes. C. pathogens. D. eucaryotes. E. fermenters. 2. The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called A. decomposers. B. prokaryotes. C. pathogens. D. eukaryotes. E. fermenters. 3. The microorganisms that do not have a nucleus in their cells are called A. decompose...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I Introduction 1 Introduction to the Chemistry of Life 2 Water Part II Biomolecules 3 Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids, and Genetic Information 4 Amino Acids 5 Proteins: Primary Structure 6 Proteins: Three-Dimensional Structure 7 Protein Function: Myoglobin and Hemoglobin, Muscle Contraction, and Antibodies 8 Carbohydrates 9 Lipids and Biological Membranes 10 Membrane Transport Part III Enzymes 11 Enzymatic Catalysis 12 Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Control 13...

Kenner Genetics and Genomics for Nursing, 1/E Chapter 1 Question 1 Type: MCSA A client states, “My wife has been reading about the human genome project. Do you think that may help with my cancer treatment?” Which nursing response is most appropriate? 1. “While that work is interesting, it isn’t very far along.” 2. “In the future there may be some changes because of this project.” 3. “Some of the work of this project is changing the way we treat different diseases.” 4. ...