Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a property of life?

Accepted Answer

Ability to photosynthesize

Question 2

A scientist discovers a new organism that is unicellular, lives in hot springs, and does not cause infections in humans. To which domain does this organism most likely belong?

Accepted Answer

Domain Archaea

Question 3

Which of the following correctly lists the taxonomic hierarchy from most inclusive to least inclusive?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which property of life is best illustrated by a Venus flytrap closing its leaves when an insect lands on it?

Accepted Answer

Response to environment

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct way to write the scientific name for humans?

Accepted Answer

$$Homo sapiens$$

Question 6

A multicellular organism that obtains food by eating other organisms and has complex cells belongs to which kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Kingdom Animalia

Question 7

Which of the following statements about bacteria is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria can be found in soil, air, water, and the human gut

Question 8

Which level of biological organization includes all the living organisms in a particular area and the non-living parts of their environment?

Accepted Answer

Ecosystem

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living cells?

Accepted Answer

Ability to photosynthesize

Question 10

A scientist is studying a group of organisms that are all members of the same species living in the same area. What is the highest level of organization she is studying?

Accepted Answer

Population

Question 11

Which of the following kingdoms contains organisms that decompose organic wastes and absorb the nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Kingdom Fungi

Question 12

Which domain contains organisms with complex cells and includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists?

Accepted Answer

Domain Eukarya

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of evolutionary adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A population of insects developing resistance to a pesticide over generations

Question 14

Which of the following is the most specific taxonomic rank?

Accepted Answer

Species

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of tissues in multicellular organisms?

Accepted Answer

Tissues are groups of similar cells performing a specific function

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about the domain Archaea?

Accepted Answer

Archaea often live in extreme environments such as hot springs and salty lakes

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of energy processing in living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A plant using sunlight to produce glucose

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the relationship between genus and species in scientific nomenclature?

Accepted Answer

Genus includes multiple closely related species

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of cells?

Accepted Answer

Classifying organisms into domains

Question 20

A scientist is studying the effect of pollution on all the living and non-living components of a wetland. At which level of biological organization is she working?

Accepted Answer

Ecosystem

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