TEST BANK FOR WHAT IS LIFE? A GUIDE TO BIOLOGY WITH PHYSIOLOGY, 4TH EDITION, JAY PHELAN

1. By applying scientific thinking, one should be able to: A) prove that bees are attracted to colorful flowers because it makes them feel happy. B) determine whether there is a God in the heavens. C) prove that there is life after death, and what that life is like. D) determine exactly how many grains of dust are on the Moon. E) determine whether eating more meat makes you grow taller. 2. The study of living things is called: A) botany. B) zoology. C) archaeology. D) biology. E) geology. 3. True or False: Science is only relevant to professionals who conduct clinical trials and gather research for a living. A) True B) False 4. Which of the following questions underlies scientific thinking? A) “Is science relevant to me?” B) “What do the experts say?” C) “How do I know that is true?” D) “Can I trust scientific theories?” E) “How can I manipulate evidence to my advantage?” 5. Scientific literacy: A) is only important for students studying biology. B) is increasingly important in our everyday lives. C) can come from accepting what experts tell us. D) is not necessary if you rely on “gut instinct.” E) is only useful for those with careers in medicine. 6. True or False: Biological literacy is useful for making better decisions for your own life. A) True B) False Page 1