, Chapter 01
A View of Life
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A university biology department wishes to hire a scientist to work on the relationships
among the wolves, moose, trees and physical features on an island. If you were charged with
writing the job description, you should title the position
A. population geneticist.
B. molecular biologist.
C. community ecologist.
D. organismal physiologist.
E. island zoologist.
A community ecologist studies the interactions and relationships that occur among groups of
species coexisting within a region.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Ecology
,2. Which of the following terms best describes a conceptual scheme in science that is
strongly supported, has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many
observations?
A. a scientific model
B. an experiment
C. descriptive research
D. a scientific theory or principle
E. experimental results
A scientific theory or principle is a conceptual scheme in science that is strongly supported,
has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many observations.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
3. Choose the correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive.
A. Domain-Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species
B. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Family-Genus-Species
C. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Genus-Species-Family
D. Kingdom-Class-Phylum-Domain-Genus-Order-Family-Species
The correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive is: Domain-Kingdom-
Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
,4. Which listing correctly indicates a sequence of increasing biological organization?
A. molecule, cell, organelle, atom
B. organelle, tissue, cell, molecule
C. organ, tissue, atom, molecule
D. atom, molecule, organelle, cell
The correct sequence of increasing biological organization is: atom, molecule, organelle, cell.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
True / False Questions
5. The classification system most commonly used by biologists today contains five domains.
FALSE
The classification most commonly used by biologists today contains three domains.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
,Multiple Choice Questions
6. Single-celled prokaryotes
A. lack a membrane bounded nucleus.
B. are classified in the domains Bacteria and Archaea.
C. are found in almost all habitats.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Single-celled prokaryotes lack a membrane bounded nucleus, are classified in the domains
Bacteria and Archaea and are found in almost all habitats. All of the choices are correct.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
Matching Questions
7. Match the items below with their descriptions:
1. Plantae multicellular, photosynthetic organisms 1
2.
Animalia multicellular organisms that ingest their food 2
obtain their food by absorption through filaments called
3. Fungi hyphae 3
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
,True / False Questions
8. Humans have an exaggerated impact on the ecosystem through their use of extra sources of
energy and raw materials, and the production of extra wastes that must be handled.
TRUE
Humans have an exaggerated impact on the ecosystem through their use of extra sources of
energy and raw materials, and the production of extra wastes that must be handled.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize the major challenges facing science and society.
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
Living organisms on Earth share many common characteristics. Which statements are TRUE
and which are FALSE about nearly all living things?
9. Living organisms are made up of cells.
TRUE
The Cell Theory states that livings organisms are made of cells. This is a true statement.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
10. Living things must obey the laws of chemistry and physics.
TRUE
It is true that living organisms must obey the laws of chemistry and physics.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
,
,11. Living organisms show biological organization and other common characteristics of life.
TRUE
In addition to being organized at the cellular level, living organisms exhibit other common
characteristics of life.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
12. Emergent properties can be used to distinguish living organisms from nonliving things.
TRUE
The emergent properties of life can be used to distinguish living organisms from nonliving
things.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
13. Living organisms are composed only of organic elements, whereas nonliving things are
made up of inorganic elements.
FALSE
Living organisms are composed of both organic and inorganic molecules. Nonliving things
may be composed or both organic and/or inorganic molecules.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
,Multiple Choice Questions
14. A hypothesis is tested by
A. a prediction.
B. experimentation.
C. analysis of results.
D. formulation of a theory.
An hypothesis is tested by experimentation.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
True / False Questions
15. The control group in an experiment receives all the same treatments as the experimental
group(s), except for the one variable being tested.
TRUE
The control group in an experiment receives all the same treatments as the experimental
group(s), except for the one variable being tested.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Analyze a scientific experiment and identify the hypothesis, experiment, control groups, and conclusions.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
, 16. Extinction can occur if a species is unable to adapt to a changing environment.
TRUE
Extinction can occur if a species is unable to adapt to a changing environment.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Explain the relationship between the process of natural selection and evolutionary change.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Evolution
Multiple Choice Questions
17. Living organisms are characterized by
A. adapting to the environment.
B. evolving over time.
C. displaying homeostatic controls.
D. all of the choices pertain to living organisms.
Living organisms are characterized by adaptation to the environment, evolving over time and
displaying homeostatic controls. All of the choices are correct.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
True / False Questions
Living and nonliving entities share some characteristics. Which statements are TRUE and
which are FALSE about both living and nonliving entities?
A View of Life
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A university biology department wishes to hire a scientist to work on the relationships
among the wolves, moose, trees and physical features on an island. If you were charged with
writing the job description, you should title the position
A. population geneticist.
B. molecular biologist.
C. community ecologist.
D. organismal physiologist.
E. island zoologist.
A community ecologist studies the interactions and relationships that occur among groups of
species coexisting within a region.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Ecology
,2. Which of the following terms best describes a conceptual scheme in science that is
strongly supported, has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many
observations?
A. a scientific model
B. an experiment
C. descriptive research
D. a scientific theory or principle
E. experimental results
A scientific theory or principle is a conceptual scheme in science that is strongly supported,
has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many observations.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
3. Choose the correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive.
A. Domain-Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species
B. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Family-Genus-Species
C. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Genus-Species-Family
D. Kingdom-Class-Phylum-Domain-Genus-Order-Family-Species
The correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive is: Domain-Kingdom-
Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
,4. Which listing correctly indicates a sequence of increasing biological organization?
A. molecule, cell, organelle, atom
B. organelle, tissue, cell, molecule
C. organ, tissue, atom, molecule
D. atom, molecule, organelle, cell
The correct sequence of increasing biological organization is: atom, molecule, organelle, cell.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
True / False Questions
5. The classification system most commonly used by biologists today contains five domains.
FALSE
The classification most commonly used by biologists today contains three domains.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
,Multiple Choice Questions
6. Single-celled prokaryotes
A. lack a membrane bounded nucleus.
B. are classified in the domains Bacteria and Archaea.
C. are found in almost all habitats.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Single-celled prokaryotes lack a membrane bounded nucleus, are classified in the domains
Bacteria and Archaea and are found in almost all habitats. All of the choices are correct.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
Matching Questions
7. Match the items below with their descriptions:
1. Plantae multicellular, photosynthetic organisms 1
2.
Animalia multicellular organisms that ingest their food 2
obtain their food by absorption through filaments called
3. Fungi hyphae 3
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
,True / False Questions
8. Humans have an exaggerated impact on the ecosystem through their use of extra sources of
energy and raw materials, and the production of extra wastes that must be handled.
TRUE
Humans have an exaggerated impact on the ecosystem through their use of extra sources of
energy and raw materials, and the production of extra wastes that must be handled.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.04.02 Summarize the major challenges facing science and society.
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
Living organisms on Earth share many common characteristics. Which statements are TRUE
and which are FALSE about nearly all living things?
9. Living organisms are made up of cells.
TRUE
The Cell Theory states that livings organisms are made of cells. This is a true statement.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
10. Living things must obey the laws of chemistry and physics.
TRUE
It is true that living organisms must obey the laws of chemistry and physics.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
,
,11. Living organisms show biological organization and other common characteristics of life.
TRUE
In addition to being organized at the cellular level, living organisms exhibit other common
characteristics of life.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
12. Emergent properties can be used to distinguish living organisms from nonliving things.
TRUE
The emergent properties of life can be used to distinguish living organisms from nonliving
things.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
13. Living organisms are composed only of organic elements, whereas nonliving things are
made up of inorganic elements.
FALSE
Living organisms are composed of both organic and inorganic molecules. Nonliving things
may be composed or both organic and/or inorganic molecules.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
,Multiple Choice Questions
14. A hypothesis is tested by
A. a prediction.
B. experimentation.
C. analysis of results.
D. formulation of a theory.
An hypothesis is tested by experimentation.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
True / False Questions
15. The control group in an experiment receives all the same treatments as the experimental
group(s), except for the one variable being tested.
TRUE
The control group in an experiment receives all the same treatments as the experimental
group(s), except for the one variable being tested.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.03.03 Analyze a scientific experiment and identify the hypothesis, experiment, control groups, and conclusions.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
, 16. Extinction can occur if a species is unable to adapt to a changing environment.
TRUE
Extinction can occur if a species is unable to adapt to a changing environment.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Explain the relationship between the process of natural selection and evolutionary change.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Evolution
Multiple Choice Questions
17. Living organisms are characterized by
A. adapting to the environment.
B. evolving over time.
C. displaying homeostatic controls.
D. all of the choices pertain to living organisms.
Living organisms are characterized by adaptation to the environment, evolving over time and
displaying homeostatic controls. All of the choices are correct.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
True / False Questions
Living and nonliving entities share some characteristics. Which statements are TRUE and
which are FALSE about both living and nonliving entities?
