Chapter 01 Exploring Life and Science
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The scientific study of life is called:
A. biolog
y
B. ecolog
y
C. anatom
y
D. biochemist
ry
E. limnolo
gy
2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an
A. communit
y.
B. populatio
n.
C. organis
m.
D. tissu
e.
E. specie
s.
3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A. atmospher
e.
B. hydrospher
e.
C. biospher
e.
D. lithospher
e.
E. stratospher
e.
4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a/an
A. organis
m.
B. populatio
n.
C. communit
y.
D. ecosyste
m.
E. biospher
e.
True / False Questions
5. Organisms are composed of multiple cells.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
6. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called
A. an
entity.
B. an
ecosystem.
C. a
biosystem.
D. a
community.
E. a
biosphere.
7. All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood, adolescence and
adulthood are called
A. metabolis
m.
B. evolutio
n.
C. homeostasi
s.
D. reproductio
n.
E. developme
nt.
8. 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 must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal
environment.
9. Viruses are not considered alive. Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?
A. Living things
reproduce.
B. Living things have an evolutionary
history.
C. Living things grow and
develop.
10. 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 example of which biological
concept?
A. metabolis
m
B. evoluti
on
C. developme
nt
D. homeostas
is
E. reproducti
on
11. Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?
A. Living things are
organized.
B. Living things acquire materials and
energy.
C. Living things contain a nucleus and
organelles.
D. Living things
reproduce.
E. Living things grow and
develop.
12. The face of a sun:ower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of
A. metabolis
m.
B. homeostasi
s.
C. response to
stimuli.
D. developme
nt.
E. reproductio
n.
13. 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
14. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called
A. evolutio
n.
B. homeostasi
s.
C. levels of
organization.
D. biological
classification.
E. molecular
diversification.
15. The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of
A. homeostasi
s.
B. metabolis
m.
C. evolutio
n.
D. reproductio
n.
E. organizatio
n.
16. Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of
A. homeostasi
s.
B. adaptatio
n.
C. metabolis
m.
D. developme
nt.
E. cellular
organization.
17. The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ kingdom(s).
A. on
e
B. tw
o
C. thre
e
D. fou
r
E. fiv
e
18. Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life?
A. communicati
ve
B. cultur
al
C. instruction
al
D. biologic
al
E. chemic
al
19. The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs
to the domain
A. Bacteri
a.
B. Archae
a.
C. Eukary
a.
20. Which organisms are most closely related to humans?
A. spider
s
B. earthwor
ms
C. parakee
ts
D. meerka
ts
E. snake
s
21. A species has been discovered that is able to live in boiling hot springs. This organism most likely
belongs to the domain
A. Archae
a.
B. Bacteri
a.
C. Eukary
a.
True / False Questions
22. Humans evolved from apes.
True False
23. Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences
symbolically.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
24. 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
True / False Questions
25. Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.
True False
26. Humans have identified and named almost all of the almost 15 million species on Earth.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
27. ________ observations are supported by factual information while _______ observations involve personal
judgment.
A. Subjective/analyti
cal
B. Objective/analyti
cal
C. Objective/subject
ive
D. Objective/hypothet