Campbell Biology, 11e (Urry)
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Cells are .
A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
C) characteristic ...
,Campbell Biology, 11e (Urry)
Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Cells are .
A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently
B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter
C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms
D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
Answer: D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes .
A) are more structurally complex
B) are larger
C) are smaller
D) do not have membranes
Answer: C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their genetic
material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?
A) animal
B) plant
C) archaean
D) fungi
Answer: C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
4) To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure
of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?
A) evolution
B) emergent properties
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation
Answer: C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
, 5) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a .
A) community
B) population
C) ecosystem
D) family
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension
Section: 1.1
6) Which of the following statements is true regarding the complexity of biological systems?
A) An understanding of the interactions between different components within a living system is
an approach towards understanding reductionism.
B) Knowing the function of a component of a living system can provide insights into the
structure and organization of the living system.
C) Understanding the chemical structure of DNA reveals how it directs the functioning of a
living cell.
D) An ecosystem displays complex properties of the biotic component only.
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
7) Which of the following order is correct in terms of the hierarchy of the organization?
A) Ecosystem → Biosphere → Population → Community → Organism
B) Biosphere → Ecosystem → Population → Community → Organism
C) Ecosystem → Community → Biosphere → Population → Organism
D) Biosphere → Ecosystem →Community → Population → Organism
Answer: D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
8) When your body temperature rises on a hot day, the neural and hormonal mechanisms activate
sweating. Evaporation of sweat leads to cooling of the body surface. This is an example of
.
A) positive feedback regulation
B) negative feedback regulation
C) chemical cycling
D) emergent properties
Answer: B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis
Section: 1.1
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