Human Biology 17th Edition
Solutions(correct answers)
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__ is the passive movement of water across a cell membrane.
osmosis
endocytosis
diffusion
facilitated transport
osmosis
A number of chronic human diseases are caused by misfolded lipids.
True
False
False
__ are used in nearly all biochemical reactions in cells due to a lower amount of activation
energy needed.
polysaccharides
ions
enzymes
ATP molecules
enzymes
Fiber in our nutrition provides us with a source of glycogen.
True
False
False
Which of the following macromolecules contains the most energy?
lipids
proteins
complex carbohydrates
simple carbohydrates
lipids
Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A) All living organisms are alike.
B) Living organisms do not change much over time.
C) Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D) It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
, E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
The scientific study of life is called
A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.
A) biology.
The tentative explanation to be tested is called
A) a theory.
B) a hunch.
C) a hypothesis.
D) the data.
E) the conclusion.
C) a hypothesis.
The idea that microorganisms cause disease is a part of the germ theory of disease. As this is a
scientific theory, what must be true?
A) It is widely accepted in the scientific community.
B) It is strongly supported by a great deal of evidence.
C) It is a scientific law.
D) Only A and B are true.
E) All of the above are true statements.
D) Only A and B are true.
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the process of scientific inquiry?
A) theory, observation, experiment, conclusion, dissemination
B) observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
C) theory, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
D) observation, experiment, hypothesis, conclusions, dissemination
E) hypothesis, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
B) observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
Answers:
After studying human biology, you should
A) become an animal rights activist.
B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and health.
C) get a high paying job as a biologist.
D) understand all there is to know about humans and biology.
E) dislike anything to do with biology.
B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and health.
Solutions(correct answers)
_______________________________________________________________________________
__ is the passive movement of water across a cell membrane.
osmosis
endocytosis
diffusion
facilitated transport
osmosis
A number of chronic human diseases are caused by misfolded lipids.
True
False
False
__ are used in nearly all biochemical reactions in cells due to a lower amount of activation
energy needed.
polysaccharides
ions
enzymes
ATP molecules
enzymes
Fiber in our nutrition provides us with a source of glycogen.
True
False
False
Which of the following macromolecules contains the most energy?
lipids
proteins
complex carbohydrates
simple carbohydrates
lipids
Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A) All living organisms are alike.
B) Living organisms do not change much over time.
C) Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D) It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
, E) Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
The scientific study of life is called
A) biology.
B) ecology.
C) anatomy.
D) biochemistry.
E) limnology.
A) biology.
The tentative explanation to be tested is called
A) a theory.
B) a hunch.
C) a hypothesis.
D) the data.
E) the conclusion.
C) a hypothesis.
The idea that microorganisms cause disease is a part of the germ theory of disease. As this is a
scientific theory, what must be true?
A) It is widely accepted in the scientific community.
B) It is strongly supported by a great deal of evidence.
C) It is a scientific law.
D) Only A and B are true.
E) All of the above are true statements.
D) Only A and B are true.
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the process of scientific inquiry?
A) theory, observation, experiment, conclusion, dissemination
B) observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
C) theory, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
D) observation, experiment, hypothesis, conclusions, dissemination
E) hypothesis, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
B) observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusions, dissemination
Answers:
After studying human biology, you should
A) become an animal rights activist.
B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and health.
C) get a high paying job as a biologist.
D) understand all there is to know about humans and biology.
E) dislike anything to do with biology.
B) be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well-being and health.
