Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven properties common to all life?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Question 2

A scientist observes that a certain species of lizard changes color to match its environment. Which property of life does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Response to the environment

Question 3

Which domain contains organisms with cells that lack a nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Both Domain Bacteria and Domain Archaea

Question 4

In the hierarchy of biological organization, which level comes immediately after 'organ system'?

Accepted Answer

Organism

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an emergent property?

Accepted Answer

A property that arises from the arrangement and interaction of parts within a system

Question 6

A controlled experiment is designed to test the effect of a new fertilizer on plant growth. Which is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

The type of fertilizer used

Question 7

Which of the following statements about scientific theories is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A scientific theory is broad in scope and supported by a large body of evidence

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the relationship between structure and function in biology?

Accepted Answer

The double helix structure of DNA allows it to store genetic information

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

Accepted Answer

Humans breeding dogs for specific traits

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Energy enters as sunlight, is converted to chemical energy, and exits as heat

Question 11

A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on enzyme activity. She keeps all variables constant except temperature. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

The rate of enzyme activity

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct order of taxonomic hierarchy from broadest to most specific?

Accepted Answer

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of information flow in biology?

Accepted Answer

The transmission of nerve impulses from the brain to muscles

Question 14

Which of the following best explains why hemoglobin can transport oxygen in blood?

Accepted Answer

Its structure allows it to bind oxygen molecules efficiently

Question 15

Which of the following is a real-world example of evolutionary adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A population of insects developing resistance to a pesticide over several generations

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the difference between science and technology?

Accepted Answer

Science seeks to understand natural phenomena, while technology applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Question 17

A scientist hypothesizes that a certain gene controls flower color in a plant. Which step should come next in the scientific process?

Accepted Answer

Make a prediction based on the hypothesis

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a system in biology?

Accepted Answer

A group of organs working together to perform a function

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the cycling of matter in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Matter cycles from the atmosphere and soil, through producers, consumers, and decomposers, and back to the environment

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct statement about the process of science?

Accepted Answer

It is repetitive, nonlinear, and collaborative

Chapter 1: Biology – Exploring Life (Big Ideas and Foundations)

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