Essentials of Biology, 6th Edition by Mader and Windelspecht All Chapters 1 to 32 Complete

1) The kidney of a dolphin is considered an organ because it is composed of different A) cells. B) tissues. C) organs. D) molecules. E) organelles. 2) Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological organization from most complex to simplest? A) cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organism B) organism, organ system, organs, tissues, cells C) tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, cells D) cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism E) organ systems, tissues, cells, organism, organs 3) When populations of different types of organisms interact in a given area, they comprise a(n) A) ecosystem. B) population. C) community. D) biosphere. E) species. 4) Organisms that transform solar energy into chemical energy are called A) carnivores. B) consumers. C) decomposers. D) producers. E) transformers. 5) Using their lateral line organ, fish can perceive and react to changes in water currents caused by prey and predators. This is an example of A) maintaining homeostasis. B) metabolism. C) response to the environment. D) energy regulation. E) organization. 6) Salmon are born in fresh water but migrate out to marine waters for most of their life. Eventually, they return to the place they were born to spawn. Because migrating between fresh water and saltwater affects the balance of water in their body, salmon have evolved an internal control system called osmoregulation that restores water balance by negative feedback. This is an example of which characteristic of life? A) adaptation B) reproduction and development C) response to the environment D) energy transformation E) maintaining homeostasis 7) Which of the following statement(s) regarding genes is/are true? A) Genes are made up of DNA. B) All cells in a multicellular organism contain the same set of genes. C) Humans receive their DNA/genes from either their mother or their father but not both. D) Variations in genes are the result of mutations. E) All organisms such as roses, elephants and mushrooms have the same set of genes. 8) Which of the following pairs of words is matched correctly? A) bladder - organ B) neuron - tissue C) osteocyte - molecule D) gene - atom E) heart - organ system