Deck 1: Human Organization

Question 1

Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an illustration of which biological concept?

A) metabolism
B) evolution
C) development
D) homeostasis
E) reproduction

Answer 1

B.

Question 2

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an)

A) community.
B) population.
C) organism.
D) tissue.
E) species.

Answer 2

C.

Question 3

Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of

A) homeostasis.
B) adaptation.
C) metabolism.
D) development.
E) cellular organization.

Answer 3

B.

Question 4

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

A) All living organisms are alike.
B) Living organisms do not change much over time.
C) Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D) It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.

Question 5

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

A) homeostasis.
B) metabolism.
C) evolution.
D) reproduction.
E) organization.

Question 6

The scientific study of life is called

A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.

Question 7

All organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Question 8

The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdoms).

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
E) five

Question 9

Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life?

A) communicative
B) cultural
C) instructional
D) biological
E) chemical

Question 10

In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent an)

A) organism.
B) population.
C) community.
D) ecosystem.
E) biosphere.

Question 11

Humans evolved from apes.

Question 12

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of

A) metabolism.
B) homeostasis.
C) response to stimuli.
D) development.
E) reproduction.

Question 13

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain

A) Bacteria.
B) Archaea.
C) Eukarya.
D) Animalia.
E) Fungi.

Question 14

All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called

A) metabolism.
B) evolution.
C) homeostasis.
D) reproduction.
E) development.

Question 15

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called an)

A) entity.
B) ecosystem.
C) biosystem.
D) community.
E) biosphere.

Question 16

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

A) spiders
B) earthworms
C) parakeets
D) meerkats
E) snakes

Question 17

Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically.

Question 18

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

A) atmosphere.
B) hydrosphere.
C) biosphere.
D) lithosphere.
E) stratosphere.

Question 19

Choose the correct order 1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.

A) 1) tissues, 2) organ systems, 3) cells, 4) organs, 5) organism
B) 1) cells, 2) organ systems, 3) tissues, 4) organs, 5) organism
C) 1) tissues, 2) organs, 3) organ systems, 4) cells, 5) organism
D) 1) cells, 2) tissues, 3) organs, 4) organ systems, 5) organism
E) 1) organism, 2) organ systems, 3) organs, 4) tissues, 5) cells

Question 20

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

A) evolution.
B) homeostasis.
C) levels of organization.
D) biological classification.
E) acclimation.

Question 21

In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration, the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable?

A) control
B) responding
C) experimental
D) correlative
E) placebo

Question 22

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

Question 23

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

A) excess stomach acid.
B) the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
C) drinking too much coffee.
D) extreme stress.
E) diets rich in meat products.

Question 24

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

A) a theory.
B) a hunch.
C) a hypothesis.
D) the data.
E) the conclusion.

Question 25

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

A) theory of ecosystems
B) cell theory
C) gene theory
D) theory of evolution
E) theory of gravity

Question 26

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

A) technology
B) anatomy
C) biochemistry
D) taxonomy
E) evolution

Question 27

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

A) is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read.
B) is often out of context or misunderstood.
C) is unverified and usually not referenced.
D) displays bias.
E) is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

Question 28

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Question 29

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

Question 30

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful.

Question 31

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

Question 32

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

A) This milk tastes funny.
B) This package is larger than that one.
C) I like this picture.
D) This mattress feels hard to me.
E) I think I am going to be sick.

Question 33

Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of?

A) how humans modify the biosphere
B) how humans preserve ecosystems
C) the high value humans place on biodiversity
D) the positive impact of humans on life on Earth
E) how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth

Question 34

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

A) a theory.
B) a hunch.
C) the hypothesis.
D) the data.
E) the conclusion.

Question 35

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

A) If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables.
B) Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year.
C) Blake failed the test.
D) There are more calories in french fries than in colas.
E) I like my biology class better than my other classes.

Question 36

________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve personal judgment.

A) Subjective; analytical
B) Objective; analytical
C) Objective; subjective
D) Objective; hypothetical
E) Subjective; theoretical

Question 37

Which of the following URLs would you most distrust in writing a scientific paper?

A) .com
B) .gov
C) .edu
D) .org
E) Both .edu and .gov

Question 38

A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called an)

A) statistical study.
B) double-blind study.
C) variable study.
D) adaptive study.
E) blind study.

Question 39

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

Question 40

Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

A) The x-axis only.
B) The y-axis only.
C) The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph.
D) The top of each bar in a bar graph.
E) The x-axis and y-axis.

Question 41

Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research. This is an example of

A) ethics in science.
B) financial planning.
C) a new business model.
D) a biotechnology revolution.
E) statistical significance.

Question 42

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

Question 43

List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each.

Question 44

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

A) The Centers of Disease Control
B) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
C) The National Institute of Health
D) The Pasteur Institute
E) Astrology and Medicine

Question 45

After studying biology, it is hoped that you will

A) become an animal rights activist.
B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and the Earth's.
C) get a high paying job as a biologist.
D) understand all there is to know about humans and biology.
E) dislike anything to do with biology.

Question 46

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

Question 47

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation?

A) HPV can cause cervical cancer.
B) Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime.
C) Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers.
D) People who commit crimes also consume bread.
E) Parents have children.

Question 49

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

A) scientists
B) politicians
C) clergy
D) educators
E) everyone

Question 50

Which of the following statements best explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

A) Science and technology are not risk free.
B) Science and technology are wrong.
C) Science and technology are good for mankind.
D) Science and technology are value-neutral.
E) Science and technology always provide value to people.

Question 51

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

Question 52

The standard error tells

A) how often the examiner made an error.
B) how often the experimental variable was tested.
C) the relationship between the control and test groups.
D) whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal.
E) how uncertain a particular value is.

Question 53

In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the

A) x-axis.
B) y-axis.
C) x- and y-axis.
D) z-axis.
E) x- and z-axis.