TEST BANK FOR BIOLOGY THE CORE 3RD EDITION BY ERIC SIMON

TEST BANK FOR BIOLOGY THE CORE 3RD EDITION BY ERIC SIMON Chapter 01 An Introduction to the Science of Life 1) How is life defined? A) The only requirement for life is the ability to reproduce. B) Life is defined through a set of shared characteristics that all living things display. C) A living thing must be able to move. D) Life is determined by neural activity. Answer: B Module: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding Learning Outcome: 1.1 Global Learning: G2 2) Fire can move, grow, reproduce, use energy, consume oxygen, and interact with its environment. Why is it not alive? A) It does not have cells. B) It does not consist of complex, well-ordered structures. C) It does not pass on genes for traits to its offspring. D) All of the above are correct. Answer: D Module: 1.1 Skill: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1 Global Learning: G2 3) Is a virus alive? A) Yes, it possesses all of the requirements for life. B) Yes, it possesses enough of the requirements for life to be considered living. C) No, it does not possess all of the requirements for life. D) No, it does not possess any of the requirements for life. Answer: C Module: 1.1 Skill: Applying/Analyzing Learning Outcome: 1.1 4) Which property or properties of life does a virus possess? A) A virus has order. B) A virus has cells. C) A virus can reproduce on its own. D) All of the above are properties that a virus possesses. Answer: A