Biology: The Dynamic Science 5th Edition,
By Peter Russell, Paul Hertz, Beverly Mcmillan & Joel Benington
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,Chapter 1. Introduction To Biological Concepts And Research ------------------------------------------- 4
Chapter 2. Life, Chemistry, And Water ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Chapter 3. Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds Of Life ------------------------------------- 63
Chapter 4. Cells ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 95
Chapter 5. Membranes And Transport --------------------------------------------------------------------- 121
Chapter 6. Energy, Enzymes, And Biological Reactions ------------------------------------------------ 150
Chapter 7. Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy ---------------------------------------- 179
Chapter 8. Photosynthesis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 209
Chapter 9. Cell Communication ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 237
Chapter 10. Cell Division And Mitosis ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 265
Chapter 11. Meiosis: The Cellular Basis Of Sexual Reproduction ------------------------------------ 292
Chapter 12. Mendel, Genes, And Inheritance ------------------------------------------------------------- 320
Chapter 13. Genes, Chromosomes, And Human Genetics --------------------------------------------- 349
Chapter 14. DNA Structure And Replication--------------------------------------------------------------- 385
Chapter 15. Gene Expression: From DNA To Protein ---------------------------------------------------- 414
Chapter 16. Regulation Of Gene Expression -------------------------------------------------------------- 444
Chapter 17. Bacterial And Viral Genetics ------------------------------------------------------------------ 474
Chapter 18: DNA Technology: Making And Using Genetically Altered Organisms, And Other
Applications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 502
Chapter 19. Genomes And Proteomes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 534
Chapter 20. Development Of Evolutionary Thinking ---------------------------------------------------- 563
Chapter 21. Microevolution: Genetic Changes Within Populations --------------------------------- 595
Chapter 22. Speciation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 620
Chapter 23. Paleobiology And Macroevolution ---------------------------------------------------------- 648
Chapter 24. Systematics And Phylogenetics: Revealing The Tree Of Life -------------------------- 673
Chapter 25. The Origin Of Life -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 701
Chapter 26. Bacteria And Archaea: The Primary Domains -------------------------------------------- 729
Chapter 27. Eukaryotes: Two Domains United ----------------------------------------------------------- 754
Chapter 28. Seedless Plants ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 780
Chapter 29. Seed Plants ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 806
,Chapter 30. Fungi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 831
Chapter 31. Animal Phylogeny, Acoelomates, And Protostomes ------------------------------------ 856
Chapter 32. Deuterostomes: Vertebrates And Their Closest Relatives ----------------------------- 882
Chapter 33. The Plant Body------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 908
Chapter 34. Transport In Plants ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 934
Chapter 35. Plant Nutrition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 959
Chapter 36. Reproduction And Development In Flowering Plants ---------------------------------- 984
Chapter 37. Plant Signals And Responses To The Environment ------------------------------------- 1009
Chapter 38. Introduction To Animal Organization And Physiology -------------------------------- 1034
Chapter 39. Neurons And Synapses ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1058
Chapter 40. Nervous Systems -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1083
Chapter 41. Sensory Systems --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1109
Chapter 42. The Endocrine System ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1137
Chapter 43. Muscles, Bones, And Body Movements --------------------------------------------------- 1171
Chapter 44. The Circulatory System ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1197
Chapter 45. Defenses Against Disease--------------------------------------------------------------------- 1220
Chapter 46. The Respiratory System ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1244
Chapter 47. Digestive Systems And Animal Nutrition ------------------------------------------------- 1268
Chapter 48. Regulating The Internal Enviromment: Osmoregulation, Excretion, And
Thermoregulation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1294
Chapter 49. Animal Reproduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1318
Chapter 50. Animal Development -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1341
Chapter 51. Ecology And The Biosphere------------------------------------------------------------------- 1367
Chapter 52. Population Ecology ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1394
Chapter 53. Population Interactions And Community Ecology -------------------------------------- 1424
Chapter 54. Ecosystems And Global Change ------------------------------------------------------------- 1452
Chapter 55. Biodiversity And Conservation Biology ---------------------------------------------------- 1480
Chapter 56. Animal Behavior -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1509
,Chapter 1. Introduction To Biological Concepts And Research
Peter Russell: Biology: The Dynamic Science 5th Edition, Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The Science Of ________ Explains The Origin And Persistence Of Life, And Studies
The Changes In Living Things.
A. Nanotechnology
B. Biology
C. Pharmacology
D. Mathematics
E. Chemistry
ANSWER: B
Biology Is The Scientific Study Of Life And Living Organisms. It Explores How Life
Originates, Persists, And Changes Over Time Through Processes Like Evolution And
Adaptation. Other Sciences Like Chemistry Or Mathematics Provide Supporting Tools,
But Biology Specifically Focuses On Living Systems.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.6 - Illustrate The Processes Involved In
The Life Cycle Of An Organism.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
2. The Difference Between Living And Nonliving Matter Depends Not Only On The
Kinds Of Atoms And Molecules Present, But On Their ________ As Well.
A. Chemical Complexity
B. Electrons
C. Organization And Interactions
D. Atomic Profile
E. Energy Levels
ANSWER: C
Living Matter Differs From Nonliving Matter Primarily In The Organization And
Interaction Of Molecules. Life Depends On Complex, Regulated Interactions Among
Molecules Within Cells, Rather Than Merely Their Chemical Composition.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.1
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
,3. A Cell Is Minimally Defined By ________.
A. A Nucleus That Contains DNA
B. An Organized Chemical System And Specialized Molecules Surrounded By A
Membrane
C. An Organized Chemical System For Harnessing Energy
D. A Membrane Comprised Of Phospholipids
E. Specialized Molecules That Respond To Their Environment
ANSWER: B
A Cell Is The Smallest Unit Of Life, Defined By A Boundary (Membrane) That Encloses
An Organized System Of Molecules Capable Of Metabolism, Growth, And
Reproduction. Not All Cells Have Nuclei (E.G., Prokaryotes), So (B) Best Defines A
Universal Feature Of All Cells.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.1
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
4. The Lowest Level Of Biological Organization That Can Survive And Reproduce Is
The ________.
A. Cell
B. Tissue
C. Proton
D. Nucleus
E. DNA
ANSWER: A
The Cell Is The Smallest Unit Capable Of Independent Survival And Reproduction,
Making It The Fundamental Building Block Of All Living Organisms.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.1
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
5. Emergent Properties Are ________.
A. Characteristics Of Atoms But Not Molecules
B. Characteristics That Depend On The Level Of Organization Of Matter But Do Not
Exist At Lower Levels Of Organization
C. Characteristics Of Nonliving Matter That Depend On The Level Of Organization
D. Dependent On Higher Levels Of Organization Of Living And Nonliving Matter
E. Characteristics Of All Multicellular Organisms But Not Unicellular Organisms
ANSWER: B
, Emergent Properties Arise When Individual Components Interact At Higher Levels Of
Complexity, Creating New Characteristics (E.G., Consciousness In A Brain). These
Properties Don’t Exist At Simpler Levels, Like Individual Cells Or Molecules.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.1
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
6. Bacteria And Protozoans ________.
A. Can Be Either Unicellular Or Multicellular Organisms
B. Reside Solely In Oceans
C. Are Multicellular Organisms
D. Are Unicellular Organisms
E. Are Precursors To Cells
ANSWER: D
Bacteria And Protozoans Are Unicellular, Meaning Each Organism Consists Of A Single
Cell That Performs All Life Functions. They Are Independent Living Entities.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.1
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
7. Every Population Of Animals Has An Age Structure… Age Structure Is Therefore An
Example Of A(N) ________ Property.
A. Emergent
B. Hierarchical
C. Environmental
D. Organizational
E. Cellular
ANSWER: A
Emergent Properties Are Characteristics That Arise From The Collective Behavior Of A
Group, Not From Individuals Alone. Age Structure Emerges From The Entire Population,
Not From Individual Animals.
REFERENCES: 1.1 What Is Life? Characteristics Of Living Organisms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DYNS.RUSS.17.01.1.1
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
8. A Group Of Organisms Of The Same Species That Live Together In The Same Place
Make Up A(N) ________.