Campbell Essential Biology, 6e (Simon/Dickey/Hogan/Reece)
Chapter 1 Introduction: Biology Today
Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
1 Biology and Society
1.1. Describe three examples of how biology is woven into the fabric of society.
1.1 The Scientific Study of Life
1.2. Compare discovery science and hypothesis-driven science. Provide examples of
each.
1.3. Distinguish science from other styles of inquiry.
1.4. Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. Explain why natural selection is a
scientific theory.
1.2 The Nature of Life
1.5. Describe seven properties or processes we associate with life.
1.6. Define a species and describe the goals of taxonomy.
1.7. Distinguish between the three domains and four eukaryotic kingdoms of life.
1.3 Major Themes in Biology
1.8. Describe the two main points that Darwin made in his book On the Origin of
Species by Means of Natural Selection.
1.9. Compare and contrast artificial and natural selection.
1.10 Predict how structure and function are correlated using examples.
1.11 Identify and explain information flow and how it functions to regulate processes
within biological systems.
1.12 Contrast the movements of energy and matter through ecosystems.
1.13 List and give an example of each level of biological organization, starting with an
ecosystem and ending with atoms.
1.14 Define emergent properties and predict where they occur.
,Global Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical-thinking skills.
3. Read and interpret models, graphs, and data.
4. Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in biology.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
6. Evaluate the credibility of scientific information from various sources.
7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across biology.
8. Communicate effectively in writing.
9. Apply the scientific method to interpret information and draw conclusions.
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) In what way(s) is the science of biology influencing and changing our culture?
A) by helping us understand the relevance of evolution to human health
B) by revealing how mutations in genes can lead to disease
C) by providing new tools for forensic investigations
,D) all of the above
Answer: D
Topic: 1 Biology and Society
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: 5, 7
2) What is biology?
A) the scientific study of life
B) the scientific study of the environment
C) the scientific study of DNA
D) the scientific study of ecosystems
Answer: A
Topic: 1 Biology and Society
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.1
3) Which of the following is NOT a property of life?
A) Populations of organisms rarely change over time.
B) Living things exhibit complex but ordered organization.
C) Organisms take in energy and use it to perform all of life's activities.
D) Organisms reproduce their own kind.
Answer: A
Topic: 1.2 The Nature of Life
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
, Learning Outcome: 1.5
Global LO: 7
4) What are the two main processes upon which ecosystems depend?
A) speciation and evolution
B) nutrient recycling and energy flow
C) decomposition and nutrient recycling
D) sunlight and photosynthesis
Answer: B
Topic: 1.3 Major Themes in Biology
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.12
5) Which of the following is NOT recycled but is lost from ecosystems?
A) nitrogen
B) energy
C) magnesium
D) carbon
Answer: B
Topic: 1.3 Major Themes in Biology
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.12
6) Which of the following is a producer?
A) oak tree
B) earthworm
Chapter 1 Introduction: Biology Today
Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
1 Biology and Society
1.1. Describe three examples of how biology is woven into the fabric of society.
1.1 The Scientific Study of Life
1.2. Compare discovery science and hypothesis-driven science. Provide examples of
each.
1.3. Distinguish science from other styles of inquiry.
1.4. Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. Explain why natural selection is a
scientific theory.
1.2 The Nature of Life
1.5. Describe seven properties or processes we associate with life.
1.6. Define a species and describe the goals of taxonomy.
1.7. Distinguish between the three domains and four eukaryotic kingdoms of life.
1.3 Major Themes in Biology
1.8. Describe the two main points that Darwin made in his book On the Origin of
Species by Means of Natural Selection.
1.9. Compare and contrast artificial and natural selection.
1.10 Predict how structure and function are correlated using examples.
1.11 Identify and explain information flow and how it functions to regulate processes
within biological systems.
1.12 Contrast the movements of energy and matter through ecosystems.
1.13 List and give an example of each level of biological organization, starting with an
ecosystem and ending with atoms.
1.14 Define emergent properties and predict where they occur.
,Global Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical-thinking skills.
3. Read and interpret models, graphs, and data.
4. Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in biology.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
6. Evaluate the credibility of scientific information from various sources.
7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across biology.
8. Communicate effectively in writing.
9. Apply the scientific method to interpret information and draw conclusions.
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) In what way(s) is the science of biology influencing and changing our culture?
A) by helping us understand the relevance of evolution to human health
B) by revealing how mutations in genes can lead to disease
C) by providing new tools for forensic investigations
,D) all of the above
Answer: D
Topic: 1 Biology and Society
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: 5, 7
2) What is biology?
A) the scientific study of life
B) the scientific study of the environment
C) the scientific study of DNA
D) the scientific study of ecosystems
Answer: A
Topic: 1 Biology and Society
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.1
3) Which of the following is NOT a property of life?
A) Populations of organisms rarely change over time.
B) Living things exhibit complex but ordered organization.
C) Organisms take in energy and use it to perform all of life's activities.
D) Organisms reproduce their own kind.
Answer: A
Topic: 1.2 The Nature of Life
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
, Learning Outcome: 1.5
Global LO: 7
4) What are the two main processes upon which ecosystems depend?
A) speciation and evolution
B) nutrient recycling and energy flow
C) decomposition and nutrient recycling
D) sunlight and photosynthesis
Answer: B
Topic: 1.3 Major Themes in Biology
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.12
5) Which of the following is NOT recycled but is lost from ecosystems?
A) nitrogen
B) energy
C) magnesium
D) carbon
Answer: B
Topic: 1.3 Major Themes in Biology
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.12
6) Which of the following is a producer?
A) oak tree
B) earthworm
