Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between basic science and applied science?

Accepted Answer

Basic science seeks to expand knowledge without immediate practical application, while applied science aims to solve real-world problems using scientific knowledge.

Question 2

A scientist observes that a certain plant bends toward light. She hypothesizes that the plant is responding to the light source. Which property of life is she investigating?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity or response to stimuli

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Atom → Molecule → Organelle → Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism

Question 4

A researcher predicts that if a certain gene is deleted in mice, then the mice will not develop a tail. This prediction is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The scientific method always follows a rigid, linear sequence of steps.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Ability to photosynthesize

Question 7

A forensic scientist analyzes DNA found at a crime scene to identify a suspect. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Applied science

Question 8

Which of the following best explains why viruses are not considered living organisms?

Accepted Answer

They are not made of cells and cannot reproduce independently.

Question 9

In a scientific paper, which section would most likely include a detailed description of the experimental procedures and statistical analyses used?

Accepted Answer

Materials and methods

Question 10

A scientist observes that all known mammals have hair and produce milk. She concludes that the next newly discovered mammal will also have these traits. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning

Question 11

Which of the following statements about phylogenetic trees is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They show evolutionary relationships based on genetic or physical traits.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A human sweating to cool down on a hot day

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct statement about prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

They lack membrane-bound nuclei and organelles.

Question 14

A student is designing an experiment to test whether a new fertilizer increases plant growth. Which of the following would be the best control group?

Accepted Answer

Plants grown under identical conditions but without the new fertilizer

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a population and a community?

Accepted Answer

A community consists of multiple populations living in the same area.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of serendipity in scientific discovery?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Fleming discovering penicillin after noticing mold killed bacteria on a petri dish

Question 17

Which of the following is a macromolecule?

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct order of the scientific method steps as applied to the problem: 'My toaster doesn’t toast my bread'?

Accepted Answer

Observation → Question → Hypothesis → Prediction → Experiment → Result

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the domains of life is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria and Archaea are both prokaryotic domains.

Question 20

A scientific theory is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A tested and confirmed explanation for observations or phenomena.

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