UWSP BIO 110 - EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Cell Theory - Correct Answers -Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are
the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced
from existing cells
Biology is the study of - Correct Answers -living things
Cellular Respiration - Correct Answers -metabolic reactions and processes that take
place in the cells of organisms to convert chemical energy from oxygen molecules or
nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products
Community - Correct Answers -an interacting group of various species in a common
location
Consumers - Correct Answers -An organism that obtains energy and nutrients by
feeding on other organisms or their remains.
DNA - Correct Answers -A complex molecule containing the genetic information that
makes up the chromosomes.
Ecosystems - Correct Answers -A biological community of interacting organisms and
their physical environment.
Electron - Correct Answers -A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
Emergent Properties - Correct Answers -result from the arrangement and interaction of
parts within a system
Emergent Properties of Water - Correct Answers -1. Cohesive behavior
2. Ability to moderate temperature
3. Solid (ICE) is less than dense than liquid.
4. Solvent for aqueous solutions
Energy - Correct Answers -the ability to do work
Evolution - Correct Answers -Change in a kind of organism over time; process by which
modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.
Polypeptide - Correct Answers -A polymer (chain) of many amino acids linked together
by peptide bonds.
, primary structure - Correct Answers -The first level of protein structure; the specific
sequence of amino acids making up a polypeptide chain.
Protein - Correct Answers -An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of
amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
Fundamental Properties ( 5 Unifying Themes of Life) - Correct Answers -1. Organization
2. Genetic Information
3. Energy and Matter
4. Interactions
5. Evolution
Gene - Correct Answers -sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus
determines a trait
Gene Expression - Correct Answers -process by which the instructions in our DNA are
converted into a functional product, such as a protein
Gene Transmission - Correct Answers -passing genetic code on to offspring
Levels of Complexity - Correct Answers -cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Macromolecules - Correct Answers -Macromolecules are basically polymers, long
chains of molecular sub-units called monomers. Carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic
acids are found as long polymers.
Metabolism - Correct Answers -the combination of chemical reactions through which an
organism builds up or breaks down materials
Molecules - Correct Answers -Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical
bonds
Natural Selection - Correct Answers -A natural process resulting in the evolution of
organisms best adapted to the environment.
Organ Systems - Correct Answers -A group of organs that work together in performing
vital body functions.
Organelles - Correct Answers -Structures specialized to perform distinct processes
within a cell.
Organisms - Correct Answers -living things
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Cell Theory - Correct Answers -Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are
the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced
from existing cells
Biology is the study of - Correct Answers -living things
Cellular Respiration - Correct Answers -metabolic reactions and processes that take
place in the cells of organisms to convert chemical energy from oxygen molecules or
nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products
Community - Correct Answers -an interacting group of various species in a common
location
Consumers - Correct Answers -An organism that obtains energy and nutrients by
feeding on other organisms or their remains.
DNA - Correct Answers -A complex molecule containing the genetic information that
makes up the chromosomes.
Ecosystems - Correct Answers -A biological community of interacting organisms and
their physical environment.
Electron - Correct Answers -A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
Emergent Properties - Correct Answers -result from the arrangement and interaction of
parts within a system
Emergent Properties of Water - Correct Answers -1. Cohesive behavior
2. Ability to moderate temperature
3. Solid (ICE) is less than dense than liquid.
4. Solvent for aqueous solutions
Energy - Correct Answers -the ability to do work
Evolution - Correct Answers -Change in a kind of organism over time; process by which
modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.
Polypeptide - Correct Answers -A polymer (chain) of many amino acids linked together
by peptide bonds.
, primary structure - Correct Answers -The first level of protein structure; the specific
sequence of amino acids making up a polypeptide chain.
Protein - Correct Answers -An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of
amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
Fundamental Properties ( 5 Unifying Themes of Life) - Correct Answers -1. Organization
2. Genetic Information
3. Energy and Matter
4. Interactions
5. Evolution
Gene - Correct Answers -sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus
determines a trait
Gene Expression - Correct Answers -process by which the instructions in our DNA are
converted into a functional product, such as a protein
Gene Transmission - Correct Answers -passing genetic code on to offspring
Levels of Complexity - Correct Answers -cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Macromolecules - Correct Answers -Macromolecules are basically polymers, long
chains of molecular sub-units called monomers. Carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic
acids are found as long polymers.
Metabolism - Correct Answers -the combination of chemical reactions through which an
organism builds up or breaks down materials
Molecules - Correct Answers -Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical
bonds
Natural Selection - Correct Answers -A natural process resulting in the evolution of
organisms best adapted to the environment.
Organ Systems - Correct Answers -A group of organs that work together in performing
vital body functions.
Organelles - Correct Answers -Structures specialized to perform distinct processes
within a cell.
Organisms - Correct Answers -living things
