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1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic common to all living organisms?
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A. Organization
B. Ability to respond to stimuli
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D. Reproduction
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2. What is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism?
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A. Atom
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A. The study of human behavior
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B. The study of living organisms and their environments
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D. The study of chemical reactions
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4. Which level of organization comes immediately after molecules?
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A. Atoms
B. Cells
C. Tissues
D. Organs
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B

5. True or False: Bacteria are multicellular organisms.
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6. What is a tissue? ao ao ao




A. A single cell
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B. A group of similar cells that perform a particular function
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C. A collection of different organs
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D. An entire organism
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Answer: B ao




7. The brain and spinal cord are examples of which level of organization?
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A. Tissue
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D. Organism
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8. All members of one species in a particular area belong to a:
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A. Community
B. Population
C. Ecosystem
D. Biosphere
Answer: B
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9. True or False: The biosphere includes all of Earth's ecosystems collectively.
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10. What is energy defined as?
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A. The capacity to do work
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B. A type of molecule
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D. A chemical reaction
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11. Which process do plants use to convert solar energy into chemical energy?
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A. Respiration
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C. Metabolism
D. Homeostasis
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B. The sum of all chemical reactions in a cell or organism
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D. A form of energy
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13. True or False: Humans acquire energy by eating food.
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14. What is the ultimate source of energy for most life on Earth?
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15. Homeostasis refers to: ao ao

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C. Reproduction
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16. Normal human body temperature typically ranges between:
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A. 20-25°C
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D. 40-45°C
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17. True or False: The digestive system plays no role in maintaining homeostasis.
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18. Which systems work together to maintain body temperature?
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19. Response to stimuli in humans often involves:
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20. True or False: Plants can respond to external stimuli.
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21. DNA stands for:
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