Question 1

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

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A)   This milk tastes funny.
B)   This package is larger than that one.
C)   I like this picture.
D)   This mattress feels hard to me.
E)   I think I am going to be sick.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky.This is an example of

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A)   metabolism.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   response to stimuli.
D)   development.
E)   reproduction.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

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A)   excess stomach acid.
B)   the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
C)   drinking too much coffee.
D)   extreme stress.
E)   diets rich in meat products.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The standard error tells

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A)   how often the examiner made an error.
B)   how often the experimental variable was tested.
C)   the relationship between the control and test groups.
D)   whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal.
E)   how uncertain a particular value is.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

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A)   Scientists
B)   Politicians
C)   Clergy
D)   Professionals
E)   EveryoneF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a/an

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A)   organism.
B)   population.
C)   community.
D)   ecosystem.
E)   biosphere.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

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A)   ethics in science.
B)   financial planning.
C)   a new business model.
D)   a biotechnology revolution.
E)   statistical significance.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following statements explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

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A)   Science and technology are not risk free.
B)   Science and technology are wrong.
C)   Science and technology are good for mankind.
D)   Science and technology are value-neutral.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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A)   x axis.
B)   y axis.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group,the treatment was successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Viruses are not considered alive.Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?

Accepted Answer

A)   Living things reproduce.
B)   Living things have an evolutionary history.
C)   Living things grow and develop.D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 13

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

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A)   The Centers of Disease Control
B)   The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
C)   The National Institute of Health
D)   The Pasteur Institute
E)   Astrology and MedicineF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

A species has been discovered that is able to live in boiling hot springs.This organism most likely belongs to the domain

Accepted Answer

A)   Archaea.
B)   Bacteria.
C)   Eukarya.D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 15

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an

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A)   community.
B)   population.
C)   organism.
D)   tissue.
E)   species.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood,adolescence and adulthood are called

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism.
B)   evolution.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   reproduction.
E)   development.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The scientific study of life is called:

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A)   biology
B)   ecology
C)   anatomy
D)   biochemistry
E)   limnologyF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Theory of ecosystems
B)   Cell theory
C)   Gene theory
D)   Theory of evolution
E)   Theory of gravityF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

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A)   atmosphere.
B)   hydrosphere.
C)   biosphere.
D)   lithosphere.
E)   stratosphere.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

The standard error tells

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A species has been discovered that is able to live in boiling hot springs.This organism most likely belongs to the domain

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The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky.This is an example of

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Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

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The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

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A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

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Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

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In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood,adolescence and adulthood are called

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Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

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Which of the following statements explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

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Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

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Viruses are not considered alive.Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?

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If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group,the treatment was successful.

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In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a/an

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The scientific study of life is called:

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All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

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A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an

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Organisms are composed of multiple cells.

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In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

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