- The scientific name of the smooth softshell turtle is the Apalone mutica, what information does this provide? a. Kingdom and class b. Family and genus c. Genus and species d. Class and order e. Domain and species
- Viruses are not considered living organisms because __________. a. They are composed of proteins and nucleic acids b. They cannot reproduce without a host cell c. They are not capable of changing over time d. Viruses are considered very basic living organisms
- In science a hypotheses can be proven true. a. This is true. b. This is false.
- A group of similar individuals that can interbreed would be considered a/an __________. a. Biological community b. Species c. Organism d. Ecosystem
- A bird on a cold night shivers to maintain its body temperature. What property of life does this example represent? a. Sensitivity b. Homeostasis c. Order of complexity d. Cellular organization e. Evolutionary adaptation
- The application of general principles to predict a specific result is an example of deductive reasoning. a. This is true. b. This is false.
- Which of the following lack a nucleus? a. Protista b. Eukarya c. Animalia d. Fungi e. Archaea
- "Cap and trade" legislation rewards corporations who help the environment by allowing them to A. purchase emissions "credits" to be used to defer fines for future emissions violations.B. earn credits by cutting emissions below defined levels, and trading these credits for payments from companies who are not meeting those levels.C. set their own limits on environmentally damaging emissions, provided they assist similar corporations to meet the same limits.D. None of these answers is correct.
- What is the purpose of using a control group in scientific experiments?A.A control group allows the researcher to practice the experiment first before actually conducting it.B.A researcher can compare the results in the experimental group and control group to determine if a single variable is causing a particular outcome in the experimental group.C.A control group provides the framework for the entire experiment so that the researcher can recall the procedures that should be conducted.D.A control group allows the researcher to conduct other experimental changes without disturbing the original experiment.E.All of the above are correct.
- Which of the following domains is non-living? a. Archaea b. Bacteria c. Eukarya d. Viruses
- In science, a theory shouldA.be equated with knowledge.B.be supported by a substantial body of evidence.C.provide the ability to make many correct predictions.D.do all of the above.E.b and c only.
- Populations of organisms change over the course of many generations. Many of these changes result in increased survival and reproduction. This phenomenon isA.evolution.B.homeostasis.C.development.D.genetics.E.metabolism.
- Which of the following is an example of horizontal gene transfer?A.the transmission of an eye color gene from father to daughterB.the transmission of a mutant gene causing cystic fibrosis from father to daughterC.the transmission of a gene conferring pathogenicity (the ability to cause disease) from one bacterial species to anotherD.the transmission of a gene conferring antibiotic resistance from a mother cell to its two daughter cellsE.all of the above
- The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens. The name Homo is the _____ to which humans are classified.A.kingdomB.phylumC.orderD.genusE.species
- The underlying factor that explains the unity and diversity of modern species isA.energy.B.evolution.C.homeostasis.D.systems biology.E.all of the above.
- By observing certain desert plants in their native environment, a researcher proposes that they drop their leaves to conserve water. This is an example ofA.a theory.B.a law.C.a prediction.D.a hypothesis.E.an experiment.
- Even before the events of September 11, President George W. Bush rejected the policy of ________, a policy that had guided American presidents, including his father, since World War II. A. unilateralismB. multilateralismC. omnilateralismD. polylateralism
- 29. (p. 904) A 1998 ballot initiative in California that mandated schools phase out all bilingual education programs was proposed by A. Lawrence Auster's immigration reform group, who warned of the "browning of America."B. a group of white parents who wanted English-only instruction in their school.C. the California Teachers Association, representing educators in more than 1,000 California school districts.D. a group of Spanish-speaking parents who wanted their children taught to read and write in English.
- The 2006 congressional elections were significant in that for the first time since 1994, A. the Democrats won a majority of seats in both houses.B. the Republicans won a majority of seats in both houses.C. a third party won seats in both houses.D. None of these answers is correct.
- The USA Patriot Act, passed so quickly by Congress that some members did not even read the bill before voting for it, broadly expanded government powers to A. use electronic surveillance.B. monitor bank transactions.C. investigate suspected terrorists.D. All of these answers are correct.