(Test Bank) Human Biology

9781260710823, Mader,Windelspecht, 17

Biology

Test Bank

17th Edition

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Author(s): Mader, Windelspecht

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Version 1 1 CHAPTER 1. Exploring Life and Science 1) The scientific study of life is called A) biology. B) ecology. C) anatomy. D) biochemistry. E) limnology. 2) A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n) A) community. B) population. C) organism. D) tissue. E) species. 3) All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the A) atmosphere. B) hydrosphere. C) biosphere. D) lithosphere. E) stratosphere. 4) In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n) Version 1 2 A) organism. B) population. C) community. D) ecosystem. E) biosphere. 5) The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n) A) entity. B) ecosystem. C) biosystem. D) community. E) biosphere. 6) 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. 7) Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis? Version 1 3 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. 8) 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. 9) 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 10) Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of Version 1 4 A) homeostasis. B) adaptation. C) metabolism. D) development. E) cellular organization. 11) The domain Eukarya contains kingdom(s). A) one B) two C) three D) four E) five 12) Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life? A) communicative B) cultural C) instructional D) biological E) chemical 13) The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to the domain Version 1 5 A) Bacteria. B) Archaea. C) Eukarya. D) Animalia. E) Fungi. 14) Which organisms are most closely related to humans? A) spiders B) earthworms C) parakeets D) meerkats E) snakes 15) Which group of primates are humans most closely related to? A) monkeys B) apes C) prosimians D) lemurs 16) Which feature makes humans unique among animals? A) We walk on two legs. B) We have a large brain. C) We have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences symbolically. D) We are omnivores and can eat a wide diversity of foods. Version 1 6 17) 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 18) 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 19) 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. 20) What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences? Version 1 7 A) technology B) anatomy C) biochemistry D) taxonomy E) evolution 21) 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. 22) The tentative explanation to be tested is called A) a theory. B) a hunch. C) a hypothesis. D) the data. E) the conclusion. 23) Which type of graph can be used to depict the relationship between two quantities? A) circle B) pillar C) line D) point Version 1 8 24) 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. 25) Which topic is not supported by a general understanding of science? A) climate change B) biodiversity C) emerging diseases D) culture 26) 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. 27) Which of the following statements is a hypothesis? Version 1 9 A) If a student buys a meal plan, they will eat more vegetables. B) The student gained 5 lbs during their first year at college. C) The student failed the test. D) I like my biology class better than my other classes. 28) A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called a(n) A) statistical study. B) double -blind study. C) variable study. D) adaptive study. E) blind study. 29) 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 30) To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, what are patients in the control group given? Version 1 10 A) a placebo B) the full dose of the drug C) a 50% dose of the drug D) a 75% dose of the drug 31) One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it A) is technical and may be difficult for the general person 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. 32) Which of the following URLs would you trust least in writing a scientific paper? A) .com B) .gov C) .edu D) .org E) both .edu and .gov 33) 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. Version 1 11 34) To be accepted scientifically, what does the probability value need to be less than? A) 5% B) 8% C) 10% D) 15% 35) 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. 36) 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. 37) Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies. Version 1 12 A) scientists B) politicians C) clergy D) educators E) everyone 38) 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 39) After studying biology, you should 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. 40) The application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans is known as A) science. B) technology. C) research. D) invention. Version 1 13 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. 42) Which of the following statements is most correct when considering the atomic bomb and the use of radiation in cancer therapy? A) Science and technology are not risk-free. B) Science and technology are wrong. C) Science and technology are good for humanity. D) Scienc e and technology always provide value to people. 43) Which of the following kingdoms is not classified under the domain Eukarya? A) Fungi B) Animalia C) Protista D) Archaea 44) Which characteristic is not found among all living organisms? Version 1 14 A) breathe oxygen B) are organized C) have the ability to acquire materials and energy D) can reproduce and grow 45) Identify the first step of the scientific method. A) Make an observation. B) Develop a hypothesis. C) Design an experiment. D) Analyze the results and draw a conclusion. 46) Which of the following statements correctly describes the conditions affecting biodiversity? A) Habitat loss and climate change are accelerating species extinction. B) Humans are preventing the loss of biodiversity. C) The Earth's biodiversity is increasing every year. D) Climate change is helping a large number of species adapt to new environments. 47) Which of the following is considered the greatest challenge facing science and society? A) pollution B) habitat loss C) loss of biodiversity D) climate change