Biology - Chapter 1 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

2. Which of the following sciences is not considered a natural science? A). Astronomy B). Biology C). Computer Science D). Physics - ANSWER-C). Computer Science 3. What is the name for the formal process through which scientific research is checked for originality, significance, and quality before being accepted into scientific literature? A). publication B). public speaking C). peer review D). the scientific method - ANSWER-C). peer review 5. Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning? A). Most swimming animals use fins; therefore, fins are an adaptation to swimming. B). Mitochondria are inherited from the mother; therefore, maternally inherited traits are encoded by mitochondrial DNA. C). Small animals lose more heat than larger animals. One would not expect to find wild mice in the poles. D). Water conservation is a major requirement to survive in the desert. Long leaves increase loss of water by evaporation. Therefore, desert plants should have smaller leaves. - ANSWER-D). Water conservation is a major requirement to survive in the desert. Long leaves increase loss of water by evaporation. Therefore, desert plants should have smaller leaves. 6. Why are viruses not considered living? A). They are not made of cells. B). Viruses do not have genetic material. C). Viruses have DNA and RNA. D). Viruses are obligate parasites and require a host. - ANSWER-A). They are not made of cells. 7. The presence of a membrane-enclosed nucleus is a characteristic of what? A). bacteria B). eukaryotic cells C). all living organisms D). prokaryotic cells - ANSWER-B). eukaryotic cells 12. Is mathematics a natural science? Explain your reasoning. A). No, it is not a natural science because it is not used in the study of the natural world