Test Bank for Biological Science 6th
Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth
Allison
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
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Scott Freeman, University of Washington
Michael Harrington, University of AlbertaJoan
Sharp, Simon Fraser University
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
, Biological Science, Canadian Edition., 2e (Freeman et al.)
Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life
1) The pattern component of the cell theory claims that all organisms consist of cells.
A) true
B) false
Answer: A
Reference: Section 1.1 Bloom's
Level: Remembering
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses treatmore
specific observations.
C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more specificissues.
D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experiments.
Answer: B
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
3) Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have structures similar
to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm and eggs that fuse to form
offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single cell.Which of the following statements is
true?
A) Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory—that all organisms consist of cells.
B) Caulerpa violate the process component of the cell theory—that all cells come from
preexisting cells.
C) Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
D) The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory.
Answer: D
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
B) It apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
D) It addresses the formation of living cells from previously nonliving material.
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
, Answer: C Reference:
Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Remembering
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.Recall Pasteur's experiment on spontaneous
generation. Originally, he used sealed and unsealed flasks instead of swan-necked and unsealed flasks.
Critics claimed that the experiment was inconclusive. Which of the following criticisms would be addressed by
using a swan-neckedflask instead of the sealed flask?
E) The broth was heated too intensively.
F) There had not been enough time for spontaneous generation to occur.
G) Fresh air is required for spontaneous generation.
H) The broth was not nutritious enough.
Answer: C
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension/Applying
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
5) Which of the following is the best example of a heritable variation?
A) skin cancer
B) amputation
C) red hair
D) love for music
Answer: C
Reference: Section 1.2
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-1. Name five fundamental characteristics shared by all living organisms.
6) How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
A) Artificial selection occurs only in computer simulations, not with actual organisms.
B) Artificial selection is based on conscious choices by humans.
C) Artificial selection occurs only with plants.
D) Artificial selection is not based on heritable variation, but on new mutations.Answer:
B
Reference: Section 1.2
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-3. Briefly explain the theory of natural selection, and clarify the two conditions thatare
necessary and sufficient for natural selection to bring about evolutionary change in a population.
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth
Allison
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
, TEST ITEM FILE
FOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Textbook Authors
Scott Freeman, University of Washington
Michael Harrington, University of AlbertaJoan
Sharp, Simon Fraser University
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
, Biological Science, Canadian Edition., 2e (Freeman et al.)
Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life
1) The pattern component of the cell theory claims that all organisms consist of cells.
A) true
B) false
Answer: A
Reference: Section 1.1 Bloom's
Level: Remembering
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses treatmore
specific observations.
C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon; theories treat more specificissues.
D) Theories define scientific laws; hypotheses are used to set up experiments.
Answer: B
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
3) Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have structures similar
to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm and eggs that fuse to form
offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single cell.Which of the following statements is
true?
A) Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory—that all organisms consist of cells.
B) Caulerpa violate the process component of the cell theory—that all cells come from
preexisting cells.
C) Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
D) The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory.
Answer: D
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
B) It apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
D) It addresses the formation of living cells from previously nonliving material.
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
, Answer: C Reference:
Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Remembering
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.Recall Pasteur's experiment on spontaneous
generation. Originally, he used sealed and unsealed flasks instead of swan-necked and unsealed flasks.
Critics claimed that the experiment was inconclusive. Which of the following criticisms would be addressed by
using a swan-neckedflask instead of the sealed flask?
E) The broth was heated too intensively.
F) There had not been enough time for spontaneous generation to occur.
G) Fresh air is required for spontaneous generation.
H) The broth was not nutritious enough.
Answer: C
Reference: Section 1.1
Bloom's Level: Comprehension/Applying
LOs: Chp1-2. Describe the two components of the cell theory.
5) Which of the following is the best example of a heritable variation?
A) skin cancer
B) amputation
C) red hair
D) love for music
Answer: C
Reference: Section 1.2
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-1. Name five fundamental characteristics shared by all living organisms.
6) How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
A) Artificial selection occurs only in computer simulations, not with actual organisms.
B) Artificial selection is based on conscious choices by humans.
C) Artificial selection occurs only with plants.
D) Artificial selection is not based on heritable variation, but on new mutations.Answer:
B
Reference: Section 1.2
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
LOs: Chp1-3. Briefly explain the theory of natural selection, and clarify the two conditions thatare
necessary and sufficient for natural selection to bring about evolutionary change in a population.
Biological Science 6th Edition Scott Freeman Lizabeth Allison
