BIO 181 QUIZ 1 UPDATED EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
2026
◉ The molecule depicted below is benzene. Based on its structure,
which of the following do you know/can you logically assume?
(Select all correct choices). (Video Quiz 1; Question 2).
Answer: it stores energy in its covalent bonds
it is a hydrocarbon
it is nonpolar
it is water insoluble
◉ You add an methyl group (-CH3) to a hydrocarbon. What affect
will this likely have on how the molecule interacts with water?
(Select all correct choices).
Answer: none, it will still be water soluble
it will now be water soluble
,it will now be able to form hydrogen bonds with water
none, it will still be water insoluble <--> Correct answer
◉ Which of the following shows the terms in the correct order, from
smallest to largest?.
Answer: monomer, dimer, polymer
◉ The breakdown of polymers into monomers involves (Select all
correct choices).
Answer: hydrolysis
addition of water molecules
enzymes, as the reactions do not occur spontaneously at a fast
enough rate to sustain life
◉ Which of the following is a correct sequence of life's hierarchy,
starting with the most complex and going to the least complex..
Answer: ecosystem, community, population, organism
,◉ Which of the following statements if correct about VIDEO quizzes
in Zoology/Biology 101? See syllabus and announcement for video
quiz 1..
Answer: Video quizzes are open book/open note/open video
The two lowest video quiz scores will be automatically dropped
You are allowed to take each video quiz twice; the highest score will
be recorded
Late or missed video quizzes cannot be made up at a later date
◉ Which of the following statements are true about exams in
Zoo/Bio 101?.
Answer: The final exam is Sunday, May 5, 7:25 pm
If you have another UW class or another UW class at the same time
as a 101 exam, you may request an exam exam time; the alternate
exam will be on the same date as the regularly-scheduled exam
Exams will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and matching
questions
, Requests for an alternate exam time due to an academic conflict are
due no later than February 4.
Exams 1 and 2 are on Thursday nights and Exam 3 is on a Monday
night
◉ Which of the following statements about Zoology/Biology 101
discussions is/are accurate?
Select all correct choices..
Answer: A student does not have to enroll in a specific discussion
section, but can attend any section that fits his/her schedule
Attendance at a weekly discussion section is highly recommended.
Discussion sections are led by TAs and will assist with with lecture
materials and help you prepare for exams
◉ Based on the article you were asked to read regarding taking
notes on a laptop vs taking notes by hand, which of the following
statements is/are TRUE?
Select all correct answers..
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
2026
◉ The molecule depicted below is benzene. Based on its structure,
which of the following do you know/can you logically assume?
(Select all correct choices). (Video Quiz 1; Question 2).
Answer: it stores energy in its covalent bonds
it is a hydrocarbon
it is nonpolar
it is water insoluble
◉ You add an methyl group (-CH3) to a hydrocarbon. What affect
will this likely have on how the molecule interacts with water?
(Select all correct choices).
Answer: none, it will still be water soluble
it will now be water soluble
,it will now be able to form hydrogen bonds with water
none, it will still be water insoluble <--> Correct answer
◉ Which of the following shows the terms in the correct order, from
smallest to largest?.
Answer: monomer, dimer, polymer
◉ The breakdown of polymers into monomers involves (Select all
correct choices).
Answer: hydrolysis
addition of water molecules
enzymes, as the reactions do not occur spontaneously at a fast
enough rate to sustain life
◉ Which of the following is a correct sequence of life's hierarchy,
starting with the most complex and going to the least complex..
Answer: ecosystem, community, population, organism
,◉ Which of the following statements if correct about VIDEO quizzes
in Zoology/Biology 101? See syllabus and announcement for video
quiz 1..
Answer: Video quizzes are open book/open note/open video
The two lowest video quiz scores will be automatically dropped
You are allowed to take each video quiz twice; the highest score will
be recorded
Late or missed video quizzes cannot be made up at a later date
◉ Which of the following statements are true about exams in
Zoo/Bio 101?.
Answer: The final exam is Sunday, May 5, 7:25 pm
If you have another UW class or another UW class at the same time
as a 101 exam, you may request an exam exam time; the alternate
exam will be on the same date as the regularly-scheduled exam
Exams will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and matching
questions
, Requests for an alternate exam time due to an academic conflict are
due no later than February 4.
Exams 1 and 2 are on Thursday nights and Exam 3 is on a Monday
night
◉ Which of the following statements about Zoology/Biology 101
discussions is/are accurate?
Select all correct choices..
Answer: A student does not have to enroll in a specific discussion
section, but can attend any section that fits his/her schedule
Attendance at a weekly discussion section is highly recommended.
Discussion sections are led by TAs and will assist with with lecture
materials and help you prepare for exams
◉ Based on the article you were asked to read regarding taking
notes on a laptop vs taking notes by hand, which of the following
statements is/are TRUE?
Select all correct answers..
