Question 1

Which of the following best describes an emergent property in biological systems?

Accepted Answer

Cells are made of simple molecules, but when organized together, these molecules can perform living functions.

Question 2

At which level of biological organization do emergent properties of life first appear?

Accepted Answer

The cellular level.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

Accepted Answer

Ability to move voluntarily.

Question 4

A scientist observes a new phenomenon and wonders how it happens. What is the next step in their study according to the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Form a hypothesis

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct order of biological organization from smallest to largest?

Accepted Answer

Atom $\rightarrow$ Organelle $\rightarrow$ Tissue $\rightarrow$ Organ $\rightarrow$ Organ System $\rightarrow$ Population $\rightarrow$ Ecosystem

Question 6

Which branch of biology is concerned with the naming and classifying of organisms?

Accepted Answer

Taxonomy

Question 7

Which of the following kingdoms is NOT part of the Eukarya domain?

Accepted Answer

Kingdom Bacteria

Question 8

Biologists can divide living organisms into two groups: autotrophs and heterotrophs, which differ in ______.

Accepted Answer

The method of obtaining energy

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of natural selection?

Accepted Answer

After several unusually dry winters, animals with extra layer of fat have more offspring.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT required for natural selection to occur?

Accepted Answer

All individuals must survive and reproduce equally.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the cell theory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

All cells arise spontaneously.

Question 12

In an experiment, the variable that is deliberately changed to test its effect is called the:

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

Question 13

Which of the following is a positive control in an experiment testing the effectiveness of a new sleeping pill?

Accepted Answer

A patient falls asleep after taking the brand name pill.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a domain of life?

Accepted Answer

Fungi

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

"If plants are given more sunlight, then they will grow taller."

Question 16

Which of the following is true about autotrophs?

Accepted Answer

They are also called producers.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Prediction

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement about evolution by natural selection?

Accepted Answer

It requires heritable traits affecting fitness.

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct sequence for the hierarchy of life from smallest to largest?

Accepted Answer

Atom $\rightarrow$ Organelle $\rightarrow$ Tissue $\rightarrow$ Organ $\rightarrow$ Organ System $\rightarrow$ Population $\rightarrow$ Ecosystem

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

Accepted Answer

Multicellularity

Introduction to Biology: Foundations and Methods

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