Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven characteristics that define life?

Accepted Answer

They maintain a constant body temperature

Question 2

Which domain includes organisms that lack a nucleus and are often found in extreme environments?

Accepted Answer

Archaea

Question 3

A scientist observes that plants in a certain area are dying. Which step of the scientific method is the scientist performing?

Accepted Answer

Observe and question

Question 4

Which of the following correctly lists the taxonomic ranks in order from most inclusive to least inclusive?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which theme of biology explains why all living things share certain similarities in their DNA?

Accepted Answer

Theme 4: The continuity of life is based on the information in DNA

Question 6

A biologist wants to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth. She sets up two groups: one exposed to sunlight and one kept in darkness. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to sunlight

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of homeostasis in living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A lizard basking in the sun to raise its body temperature

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the scientific method is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Experiments are designed to test predictions

Question 9

Which taxonomic rank comes directly after 'Order' in the classification system?

Accepted Answer

Family

Question 10

If a newly discovered organism is found to have cells with a nucleus, which domain would it most likely belong to?

Accepted Answer

Eukarya

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the role of DNA in the continuity of life?

Accepted Answer

DNA stores genetic information passed from one generation to the next

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct application of the mnemonic 'Dear King Philip Came Over From Great Spain'?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Increase confidence in a hypothesis without evidence

Question 14

Which theme of biology is most directly related to the process of photosynthesis in plants?

Accepted Answer

Theme 2: Organisms exchange matter and energy within ecosystems

Question 15

Which of the following is a scientific explanation for both the unity and diversity of life?

Accepted Answer

Evolution

Question 16

A student is asked to classify a human using the taxonomic system. Which is the correct order for the human species?

Accepted Answer

Domain: Eukarya, Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Primates, Family: Hominidae, Genus: Homo, Species: sapiens

Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of emergent properties?

Accepted Answer

A single cell can perform all functions of life, but a multicellular organism can perform more complex functions

Question 18

Which of the following is a plausible hypothesis for why some bacteria survive in boiling water?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria in boiling water have heat-resistant proteins

Question 19

Which step in the scientific method involves making a testable statement about what will happen in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

Make a variable prediction

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct LaTeX format for the equation representing the classification hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

$$Domain \rightarrow Kingdom \rightarrow Phylum \rightarrow Class \rightarrow Order \rightarrow Family \rightarrow Genus \rightarrow Species$$

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