Test Bank for Understanding Biology 4e 4th Edition by Kenneth Mason, Tod Duncan and Jonathan Losos. ISBN 9029
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Part I The Molecular Basis of Life
1--The Science of Biology
2--The Nature of Moleculars and the Properties of Water
3--The Chemical B...
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Chap 01 4e Mason
1) Science is subdivided into specific areas of study, called disciplines. These divisions are
artificial but are helpful to narrow the massive scope of scientific knowledge to a manageable
amount. Given the brief definition of each listed discipline, which is likely to provide the best
answer to a question about how fluid dynamics affect blood pressure in mammals?
A) Biochemistry—study of chemical reactions needed for life function, usually at the
cellular level
B) Bioinformatics—use of technology to study and store biological data
C) Biophysics—study of biological processes through physics
D) Biology—study of life
2) Based on hierarchical levels of biological organization, which represents the broadest level?
A) Endocrine system
B) Three-toed sloths
C) School of piranhas
D) Amazon Basin
E) Jaguars, giant anteaters, macaws, capybaras
3) Experiments are carried out to test a hypothesis by changing one variable at a time and
including an unchanged variable termed
A) an experimental variable.
B) an altered variable.
C) a control.
D) a stable variable.
4) The method of reasoning that uses construction of general principles by careful examination
of many specific cases is called
A) deductive reasoning.
B) theoretical reasoning.
C) hypothetical reasoning.
D) inductive reasoning.
E) experimental reasoning.
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