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Science of Biology




TEST BANK

,Chapter 01 - Test Bank: The Science of Biology


Chapter 01
Test Bank: The Science of Biology

Multiple Choice Questions


1. The knowledge of _________ is becoming increasingly essential for any educated citizen
of the world.
A. archeology
B. biology
C. chemistry
D. history




Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.01
Topic: General



2. Biological order can be seen in a __________ organization, from the level of highly
structured organic molecules in the cells to the highest level of populations and communities
in biomes and biosphere.
A. haphazard
B. perfect
C. hierarchical
D. evolutionary


Bloom's Level: Remember
Figure: 1.01
Section: 1.01
Topic: General




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, Chapter 01 - Test Bank: The Science of Biology




3. From the time of the Greek Eratosthenes to the present day, scientists have been using the
method of ___________ reasoning, in which general principles are applied to the analysis of
specific cases.
A. inductive
B. deductive
C. conclusive
D. separative


Bloom's Level: Remember
Figure: 1.02
Section: 1.02
Topic: General



4. Experiments are carried out to test the hypothesis by changing one variable at a time and
including a(n) _____ condition in which the variable is unaltered.
A. experimental
B. altered
C. control
D. stable


Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.02
Topic: General



5. Specimens of rock strata which show progressive changes in characteristics of earlier
organisms are called ______.
A. fossils
B. evolution
C. timelines
D. outcroppings


Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 1.02
Topic: Evolution




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