biology chapter 1 test – Flashcards
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t or f: an amoeba is unicellular;therefore it is alive
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false
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t or f: an entity shows characteristics of life, but does not reproduce, so is not alive
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true
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t or f: the study of biology includes living and once living things
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true
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t or f: genetic makeup of other organisms is important because it reveals human genes
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true
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t or f: interaction of organisms is learned in biology
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true
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t or f: biologist study insects
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true
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living things do all of the following except
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pass an identical genetic code to offspring
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which of the following would be a major focus of a biologist
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bacteria found in hot springs
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which of the following are likely topics of a biology course
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all of these( lizard, plants, pipefish)
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which of the following best describes a benefit of studying biology
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one is able to intelligently debate issues such as cloning
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technology has allowed humans to produce more food and reduce the chance of starvation. which of the following is the most significant result of this technology
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the technology increased population growth, creating the need for additional food
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which might you study in a biology course
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communication among birds
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which is not a topic of biology
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distribution of sand on the ocean floor
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which topic falls under the study of biology
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the digestive system of an earthworm
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what describes a major benefit that bioengineering has provided to society
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its applications include the development of pacemakers and artificial limbs
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t or f: science is based on subjective observations
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false, objective
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t or f: pseudoscience is based on observation and facts
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false, science
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which is not something a scientist would study
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astrology
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which best describes the purpose of science
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to explain the nature of things
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in the peer review process for a report on the results of a study on the ecology of honeybees, who would be an appropriate reviewer
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a biologist studying insects
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which best explains the importance of understanding science
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it allows us to be educated in issues important in todays world
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the plant experiment is missing what
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a control
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a person studying a topic is presented with new information that conflicts with previous findings. What would a scientist do in this situation
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evaluate the new findings
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a person studying a particular field has published her findings. the findings are not testable by others. what field did the person study
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astrology
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what is the basis of the metric system
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ten
