BIO-1050 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Read each characteristic carefully and compare it to those in your notes. Some of these may be
characteristics that SOME living organisms exhibit but not all. - Answers a. Maintain
homeostasis
b. Use energy
c. Made of cells
d. Grow and develop
e. Respond to stimuli
f. Ability to reproduce
How do you display characteristics that indicate you are living? (select all correct responses) -
Answers a. Organizing your study notes for this biology class
b. Taking an afternoon walk
c. Adding rooms to your house as the family gets larger
Viruses are considered living organisms because they are made of cells and can reproduce on
their own. They also have their own metabolism. - Answers False
They need a host
Which of the following is incorrectly described? - Answers a. Control Center - receives input
from effector and sends output to receptor
If homeostasis is not maintained, then disease or even death can result. - Answers True
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life? - Answers Cells
Within an organism, tissues combine to form: - Answers Organs
A group of similar organisms living in the same place is known as: - Answers A population
How do atoms relate to the study of life? Select the INCORRECT statement. - Answers a. Atoms
of different types are bonded within a single element
Select the INCORRECT statement when considering the purpose of the field of science known as
taxonomy. - Answers a. In taxonomy, organisms are grouped according to their country of origin.
,Humans are in the Domain ____________ and Kingdom ____________. - Answers Humans are
in the Domain Eukarya and Kingdom Animalia.
Which domain includes organisms that are single-celled, do not have a nucleus in their cells,
and live mostly in extreme environments? - Answers Archaea/Archaebacteria
Which kingdom in the Domain Eukarya is a diverse group that contains both autotrophs and
heterotrophs, single-celled and multicellular organisms, and has plant-like, fungal-like, and
animal-like organisms? - Answers Kingdom Protista
Choose the taxonomic description which would indicate a lifeform most closely related to a
human. - Answers Genus Homo
Which statement regarding protein function is INCORRECT? - Answers Protein structure is
simple showing little molecular diversity
1. Select the choice which arranges the taxonomic classification levels in order from most to
least inclusive
.1. Domain
2. Genus
3. Kingdom
4. Species - Answers 1, 3, 2, 4
What is the smallest unit described in thses choices? - Answers Carbon
Select the largest uniy from the choices provided: - Answers Digestive system
Which human body system is responsible for the secretion of hormones, such as growth
hormone and adrenaline - Answers Endocrine
Which human body system is responsible for carrying gases, wastes, nutrients, etc. throughout
the body - Answers Circulatory (cardiovascular)
1Which human body system helps fight against pathogens and includes the thymus, spleen,
tonsils, and bone marrow? - Answers Lymphatic/Immune
Which human body system uses the kinesys to remove waste from blood? - Answers Urinary
Which human body system CONTROLS all of the body's actions, including both voluntary and
involuntary actions? - Answers Nervous
,Learning the names for the parts of the brain is an example of studying physiology, while
learning about how the brain sends signals to control various functions in the body is an
example of studying anatomy. - Answers False
In practice, the scientific method is a linear process that is always used the same way by
scientists. - Answers False
Based on the example provided, which of the following was made as an observation - Answers
Noticing a sunburn on your face, shoulders, and arms.
When performing an experiment, you need to test the contribution of a single variable to an
observation. What was the variable in the first experiment - Answers Sunscreen expiration date
Which of the following is true regarding the scientific method? - Answers An experiment is
developed to test a hypothesis
Organize the steps of the scientific method listed below into their correct order:
1. Share the new knowledge with other scientists
2. Analyze and interpret data to reach conclusions
3. Recognize a problem or unanswered question
4. Design and perform an experiment to test the hypothesis
5. Develop a hypothesis to explain the problem - Answers 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
A theory is a guess a scientists makes to explain what he or she observes, which will be proven
right or wrong by experimentation. An hypothesis is a general uniting principle of science,
upheld by observation and many experiments. - Answers False
What type of reasoning combines many observations into one general statement to be tested? -
Answers Inductive
The word theory is casually used to mean a hunch, guess, or opinion, but a scientific theory is
supported by evidence and has been repeatedly tested. - Answers True
What is altruistic behavior? Select the examples which accurately demonstrates this type of
behavior. (Select all that apply.) - Answers a. Giving money to a wildlife conservation group
b. Donating time and money to your community church
Why is it important to understand scientific information? (Select all correct choices.) - Answers
a. The more we know and understand what science tells us about the natural world, the better
we are able to make responsible decisions based upon facts biases introduced by those with a
profit incentive
, b. The more we know and understand what science tells us about the natural world, the better
we are able to make responsible decisions based upon facts not emotions
c. The more we know and understand what science tells us about the natural world, the better
we are able to make responsible decisions based upon facts not political bias
Atoms are like Lego bricks that can be put together to build molecules - Answers True
The type of atom that you have (for example carbon, gold, or aluminum) depends on the
number of which particle in the nucleus? - Answers Protons
Which of the following elements is INCORRECTLY matched with its symbol? - Answers a. Sodium
-S
(It is actually Na)
What four elements are the most common in the human body? - Answers a. Oxygen
b. Hydrogen
c. Carbon
d. Nitrogen
Provide two examples of molecules - Answers a. Water (H2O)
b. Ethanol
c. Nitrogen (N2)
What type of bond forms when one atom pulls an electron away from another atom? - Answers
ionic
What type of bond is the weakest and can easily be broken? - Answers Hydrogen
What type of bond is the most common in living organisms and involves the sharing of
electrons? - Answers Covalent
Because the oxygen and hydrogen atoms within a water molecule share electrons unequally,
water is ____________ - Answers Polar
What type of bond occurs between water molecules when they are attracted together? -
Answers Hydrogen bonds
Read each characteristic carefully and compare it to those in your notes. Some of these may be
characteristics that SOME living organisms exhibit but not all. - Answers a. Maintain
homeostasis
b. Use energy
c. Made of cells
d. Grow and develop
e. Respond to stimuli
f. Ability to reproduce
How do you display characteristics that indicate you are living? (select all correct responses) -
Answers a. Organizing your study notes for this biology class
b. Taking an afternoon walk
c. Adding rooms to your house as the family gets larger
Viruses are considered living organisms because they are made of cells and can reproduce on
their own. They also have their own metabolism. - Answers False
They need a host
Which of the following is incorrectly described? - Answers a. Control Center - receives input
from effector and sends output to receptor
If homeostasis is not maintained, then disease or even death can result. - Answers True
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life? - Answers Cells
Within an organism, tissues combine to form: - Answers Organs
A group of similar organisms living in the same place is known as: - Answers A population
How do atoms relate to the study of life? Select the INCORRECT statement. - Answers a. Atoms
of different types are bonded within a single element
Select the INCORRECT statement when considering the purpose of the field of science known as
taxonomy. - Answers a. In taxonomy, organisms are grouped according to their country of origin.
,Humans are in the Domain ____________ and Kingdom ____________. - Answers Humans are
in the Domain Eukarya and Kingdom Animalia.
Which domain includes organisms that are single-celled, do not have a nucleus in their cells,
and live mostly in extreme environments? - Answers Archaea/Archaebacteria
Which kingdom in the Domain Eukarya is a diverse group that contains both autotrophs and
heterotrophs, single-celled and multicellular organisms, and has plant-like, fungal-like, and
animal-like organisms? - Answers Kingdom Protista
Choose the taxonomic description which would indicate a lifeform most closely related to a
human. - Answers Genus Homo
Which statement regarding protein function is INCORRECT? - Answers Protein structure is
simple showing little molecular diversity
1. Select the choice which arranges the taxonomic classification levels in order from most to
least inclusive
.1. Domain
2. Genus
3. Kingdom
4. Species - Answers 1, 3, 2, 4
What is the smallest unit described in thses choices? - Answers Carbon
Select the largest uniy from the choices provided: - Answers Digestive system
Which human body system is responsible for the secretion of hormones, such as growth
hormone and adrenaline - Answers Endocrine
Which human body system is responsible for carrying gases, wastes, nutrients, etc. throughout
the body - Answers Circulatory (cardiovascular)
1Which human body system helps fight against pathogens and includes the thymus, spleen,
tonsils, and bone marrow? - Answers Lymphatic/Immune
Which human body system uses the kinesys to remove waste from blood? - Answers Urinary
Which human body system CONTROLS all of the body's actions, including both voluntary and
involuntary actions? - Answers Nervous
,Learning the names for the parts of the brain is an example of studying physiology, while
learning about how the brain sends signals to control various functions in the body is an
example of studying anatomy. - Answers False
In practice, the scientific method is a linear process that is always used the same way by
scientists. - Answers False
Based on the example provided, which of the following was made as an observation - Answers
Noticing a sunburn on your face, shoulders, and arms.
When performing an experiment, you need to test the contribution of a single variable to an
observation. What was the variable in the first experiment - Answers Sunscreen expiration date
Which of the following is true regarding the scientific method? - Answers An experiment is
developed to test a hypothesis
Organize the steps of the scientific method listed below into their correct order:
1. Share the new knowledge with other scientists
2. Analyze and interpret data to reach conclusions
3. Recognize a problem or unanswered question
4. Design and perform an experiment to test the hypothesis
5. Develop a hypothesis to explain the problem - Answers 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
A theory is a guess a scientists makes to explain what he or she observes, which will be proven
right or wrong by experimentation. An hypothesis is a general uniting principle of science,
upheld by observation and many experiments. - Answers False
What type of reasoning combines many observations into one general statement to be tested? -
Answers Inductive
The word theory is casually used to mean a hunch, guess, or opinion, but a scientific theory is
supported by evidence and has been repeatedly tested. - Answers True
What is altruistic behavior? Select the examples which accurately demonstrates this type of
behavior. (Select all that apply.) - Answers a. Giving money to a wildlife conservation group
b. Donating time and money to your community church
Why is it important to understand scientific information? (Select all correct choices.) - Answers
a. The more we know and understand what science tells us about the natural world, the better
we are able to make responsible decisions based upon facts biases introduced by those with a
profit incentive
, b. The more we know and understand what science tells us about the natural world, the better
we are able to make responsible decisions based upon facts not emotions
c. The more we know and understand what science tells us about the natural world, the better
we are able to make responsible decisions based upon facts not political bias
Atoms are like Lego bricks that can be put together to build molecules - Answers True
The type of atom that you have (for example carbon, gold, or aluminum) depends on the
number of which particle in the nucleus? - Answers Protons
Which of the following elements is INCORRECTLY matched with its symbol? - Answers a. Sodium
-S
(It is actually Na)
What four elements are the most common in the human body? - Answers a. Oxygen
b. Hydrogen
c. Carbon
d. Nitrogen
Provide two examples of molecules - Answers a. Water (H2O)
b. Ethanol
c. Nitrogen (N2)
What type of bond forms when one atom pulls an electron away from another atom? - Answers
ionic
What type of bond is the weakest and can easily be broken? - Answers Hydrogen
What type of bond is the most common in living organisms and involves the sharing of
electrons? - Answers Covalent
Because the oxygen and hydrogen atoms within a water molecule share electrons unequally,
water is ____________ - Answers Polar
What type of bond occurs between water molecules when they are attracted together? -
Answers Hydrogen bonds
