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, Chapter 01A View of Life
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A university biology department wishes to hire a scientist to work on the relationships
among the wolves, moose, trees and physical features on an island. If you were charged with
writing the job description, you should title the position
A. population geneticist.
B. molecular biologist.
C. community ecologist.
D. organismal physiologist.
E. island zoologist.
A community ecologist studies the interactions and relationships that occur among groups of
species coexisting within a region.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Ecology
,2. Which of the following terms best describes a conceptual scheme in science that is
strongly supported, has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many
observations?
A. a scientific model
B. an experiment
C. descriptive research
D. a scientific theory or principle
E. experimental results
A scientific theory or principle is a conceptual scheme in science that is strongly supported,
has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many observations.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.03.02 Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.
Section: 01.03
Topic: General
3. Choose the correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive.
A. Domain-Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species
B. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Family-Genus-Species
C. Kingdom-Domain-Class-Phylum-Order-Genus-Species-Family
D. Kingdom-Class-Phylum-Domain-Genus-Order-Family-Species
The correct order of classification from most inclusive to exclusive is: Domain-Kingdom-
Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
, 4. Which listing correctly indicates a sequence of increasing biological organization?
A. molecule, cell, organelle, atom
B. organelle, tissue, cell, molecule
C. organ, tissue, atom, molecule
D. atom, molecule, organelle, cell
The correct sequence of increasing biological organization is: atom, molecule, organelle, cell.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Distinguish among the levels of biological organization.
Section: 01.01
Topic: General
True / False Questions
5. The classification system most commonly used by biologists today contains five domains.
FALSE
The classification most commonly used by biologists today contains three domains.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Distinguish among the three domains of life.
Section: 01.02
Topic: General
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