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Chapter 1 Practice Tests and Answers: Exploring the Foundations of Biology - BIOL 108 UOA
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Comprehensive Review and Answer Key
Chapter 1: Evolution, Themes of Biology
and Scientific Inquiry
BIOL 108,
University of Alberta

1. Which of the following best defines evolution?

A. The process by which organisms grow and
develop
B. The process by which organisms adapt to their environment
C. The change in the characteristics of a species over several generations
D. The increased reproduction of organisms that have traits beneficial to their environment

2. Which theme in biology explains the diversity and unity of life?

A. Energy and Matter
B. Evolution
C. Information
D. Interactions

3. What does the theme of 'Energy and Matter' in biology refer to?

A. The flow of genetic information
B. The interaction among organisms
C. The flow of energy and cycling of matter through biological systems
D. The evolution of various forms of life

4. Scientific inquiry often begins with which of the following steps?

A. Formulating a hypothesis
B. Making an observation
C. Conducting an experiment
D. Analyzing data

5. What is a hypothesis?

A. A factual statement
B. An observed phenomenon
C. A tentative explanation that can be tested
D. A proven scientific law

6. Which of the following best describes a theory in science?

, A. An educated guess
B. A hypothesis that has been proven true
C. A broad explanation of natural events that is supported by strong evidence
D. A detailed description of a scientific phenomenon

7. The 'Information' theme in biology pertains to which of the following?

A. The flow of energy through ecosystems
B. The genetic code and how it is expressed
C. The interaction between different species
D. The evolution of life on Earth

8. Which statement best describes the process of natural selection?

A. Organisms decide to adapt to their environment
B. The strongest organisms survive and reproduce
C. Organisms with traits suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce
D. All organisms have an equal chance of surviving and reproducing

9. What role does interaction play in ecological systems?

A. It determines the flow of genetic information
B. It influences the energy flow and cycling of nutrients
C. It has no significant impact on ecological systems
D. It is solely based on the physical environment

10. The study of life extends from the microscopic scale of the molecules and cells that make up
organisms to the global scale of the entire living planet. This statement reflects which theme in
biology?

A. Evolution
B. Organization
C. Energy and Matter
D. Information

11. What is the primary focus of the scientific method?

A. To prove hypotheses as true
B. To disprove theories
C. To generate data that can refute or support a hypothesis
D. To establish unchangeable facts

12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living organisms?

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