Test Bank for Campbell Essential B
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) In what way(s) is the science of biology influencing and changing our culture?
A) by helping us understand the relevance of evolution to human health
B) by revealing how mutations in genes can lead to disease
C) by providing n...
Test Bank for Campbell Essential Biology
with Physiology, 6th Edition, Eric J. Simon,
Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
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,Chapter 1 Introduction: Biology Today
Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
1 Biology and Society
1.1. Describe three examples of how biology is woven into the fabric of society.
1.1 The Scientific Study of Life
1.2. Compare discovery science and hypothesis-driven science. Provide examples of each.
1.3. Distinguish science from other styles of inquiry.
1.4. Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. Explain why natural selection is a
scientific theory.
1.2 The Nature of Life
1.5. Describe seven properties or processes we associate with life.
1.6. Define a species and describe the goals of taxonomy.
1.7. Distinguish between the three domains and four eukaryotic kingdoms of life.
1.3 Major Themes in Biology
1.8. Describe the two main points that Darwin made in his book On the Origin of Species by
Means of Natural Selection.
1.9. Compare and contrast artificial and natural selection.
1.10 Predict how structure and function are correlated using examples.
1.11 Identify and explain information flow and how it functions to regulate processes within
biological systems.
1.12 Contrast the movements of energy and matter through ecosystems.
1.13 List and give an example of each level of biological organization, starting with an
ecosystem and ending with atoms.
1.14 Define emergent properties and predict where they occur.
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, Global Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical-thinking skills.
3. Read and interpret models, graphs, and data.
4. Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in biology.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
6. Evaluate the credibility of scientific information from various sources.
7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts across biology.
8. Communicate effectively in writing.
9. Apply the scientific method to interpret information and draw conclusions.
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) In what way(s) is the science of biology influencing and changing our culture?
A) by helping us understand the relevance of evolution to human health
B) by revealing how mutations in genes can lead to disease
C) by providing new tools for forensic investigations
D) all of the above
Answer: D
Topic: 1 Biology and Society
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: 5, 7
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