Test Bank
Chapter 1
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1) Cells are .
A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms
D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes .
A) are more structurally complex
B) are larger
C) are smaller
D) do not have membranes
3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic material but do
not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi
4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of DNA.
This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
A) evolution
B) emergent properties
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation
5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a .
A) community
B) population
C) ecosystem
D) family
6) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the complexity of biological systems?
A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is a key goal
of a systems biology approach to understanding biological complexity.
B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insight into its structure and
organization.
C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a living cell.
D) An ecosystem displays complex properties not present in the individual communities within it.
7) When a person gets dehydrated while exercising on a hot day, their pituitary gland releases ADH, a
hormone that signals the kidneys to retain more water. This is an example of
A) Positive feedback regulation
B) Negative feedback regulation
C) Chemical cycling
D) Emergent properties
8) Prokaryotes are classified as belonging to two different domains. What are the domains?
Chapter 1
A+
1) Cells are .
A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms
D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes .
A) are more structurally complex
B) are larger
C) are smaller
D) do not have membranes
3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic material but do
not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi
4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of DNA.
This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
A) evolution
B) emergent properties
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation
5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a .
A) community
B) population
C) ecosystem
D) family
6) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the complexity of biological systems?
A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is a key goal
of a systems biology approach to understanding biological complexity.
B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insight into its structure and
organization.
C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a living cell.
D) An ecosystem displays complex properties not present in the individual communities within it.
7) When a person gets dehydrated while exercising on a hot day, their pituitary gland releases ADH, a
hormone that signals the kidneys to retain more water. This is an example of
A) Positive feedback regulation
B) Negative feedback regulation
C) Chemical cycling
D) Emergent properties
8) Prokaryotes are classified as belonging to two different domains. What are the domains?
