Question 1

Which of the following best describes the Cell Theory as proposed by Schleiden and Schwann?

Accepted Answer

All living things are made of cells, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Question 2

A scientist discovers a unicellular organism with no nucleus, peptidoglycan in its cell wall, and the ability to survive in extreme environments. To which Domain and Kingdom does this organism most likely belong?

Accepted Answer

Domain Archaea, Kingdom Archaebacteria

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 of the following is NOT one of the 5 major themes of biology?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Question 5

A student observes a cell under a compound light microscope at 400x magnification. The cell has a nucleus, mitochondria, and is multicellular. Which Kingdom does this organism most likely belong to?

Accepted Answer

Animalia

Question 6

Which microscope would be best for viewing the surface details of a pollen grain at very high magnification?

Accepted Answer

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct statement about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have one.

Question 8

Given the following characteristics: multicellular, autotrophic, cell walls made of cellulose, and eukaryotic. To which Kingdom does this organism belong?

Accepted Answer

Plantae

Question 9

Which of the following best describes an absorptive heterotroph?

Accepted Answer

An organism that obtains nutrients by secreting enzymes and absorbing the resulting small molecules.

Question 10

A biologist is using a dichotomous key to identify an unknown organism. Which of the following best describes the process?

Accepted Answer

The biologist answers a series of paired, contrasting statements to narrow down the identity of the organism.

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct example of a scientific name using binomial nomenclature?

Accepted Answer

$$Homo\ sapiens$$

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why viruses are not considered living organisms according to the definition of life?

Accepted Answer

They lack cellular organization and cannot reproduce independently.

Question 13

A student is given a photomicrograph of a cell with visible ribosomes, a single circular chromosome, and no internal membrane-bound organelles. What type of cell is this?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cell

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct pairing of microscope and its primary use?

Accepted Answer

TEM: Viewing internal ultrastructure of cells at very high magnification

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to classify organisms into the 6 Kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

Color of the organism

Question 16

A scientist is studying a group of organisms that are multicellular, eukaryotic, and ingestive heterotrophs. Which Kingdom do these organisms most likely belong to?

Accepted Answer

Animalia

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the difference between a community and a population in biological organization?

Accepted Answer

A community consists of multiple populations of different species living together, while a population is a group of individuals of the same species.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about Linnaeus is correct?

Accepted Answer

He developed the system of binomial nomenclature for naming species.

Question 19

A student is asked to classify an organism as either a prokaryote or a eukaryote. The organism is unicellular, lacks a nucleus, and has a cell wall. Which classification is correct?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryote

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the theme of 'Structure & Function' in biology?

Accepted Answer

The shape of red blood cells allows them to efficiently carry oxygen through narrow capillaries.

General Biology Study Guide: Classification, Cell Theory, and Lab Techniques

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