Exam (elaborations)
Inquiry Into Life 15Th Edition By Sylvia Mader - Test Bank
- Module
- Inquiry Into Life
- Institution
- Inquiry Into Life
Test Bank For Inquiry Into Life 15Th Edition By Sylvia Mader Complete Test Bank Instant Download
[Show more]
Content preview
,Chapter 01 - The Study of LifeChapter 01
The Study of Life
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Organs are composed of tissues, which are composed of cells. This is an example of which
characteristic of life?
A. Living things grow and develop.
B. Living things respond to stimuli.
C. Living things maintain themselves by homeostasis.
D. Living things have levels of hierarchical organization.
E. Living things are adapted to the environment.
Organs represent one level in the hierarchy of biological organization but they are a higher
level of organization than either tissues or cells. The other answer choices are also
characteristics of life; however, the example is concerned specifically with levels of
organization.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Identify the basic characteristics of life.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
1-1
Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of
McGraw-Hill Education.
,Chapter 01 - The Study of Life
2. The smallest unit that has all of the characteristics of life is the
A. cell.
B. tissue.
C. organ.
D. organ system.
E. organism.
The cell is the basic unit of life. Some organisms are single-celled; however, others are
comprised of cells arranged into tissues, organs, and organ systems.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
1-2
Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of
McGraw-Hill Education.
, Chapter 01 - The Study of Life
3. Which level of biological organization is composed of several tissues?
A. organism
B. organ system
C. organ
D. cell
E. molecules
Organs are composed of tissues working together in a common set of functions. Tissues are
collections of cells, and cells are made up of various molecules. Organs make up organ
systems, which comprise the organism.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
4. Which sequence correctly lists the different levels of biological organization, from the
smallest and simplest to the largest and most complex?
A. cells-organs-tissues-organ systems-organism
B. cells-tissues-organ systems-organs-organism
C. tissues-cells-organs-organ systems-organism
D. tissues-organs-organ systems-organism-cells
E. cells-tissues-organs-organ systems-organism
The cell is the smallest, simplest unit of life. Cells are organized into tissues, which make up
organs. A group of organs working together for a common set of functions comprises an organ
system. An individual organism contains several organ systems.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of Biological Organization
1-3
Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of
McGraw-Hill Education.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamsExpert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £22.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
53068 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now