Biology Of Humans Concepts Applications And Issues 6th Edition By Judith – Test Bank

ISBN 13: 9780134045443, ISBN 10:134045440

Chapter 1  Humans in the World of Biology

1.1  Multiple Choice Questions

1) If an object were collected on Mars by the rover Curiosity, it would be considered a living organism if it ________.

1. A) responded to environmental stimuli
2. B) had metabolic activities and maintained homeostasis
3. C) contained DNA and reproduced
4. D) All of the above are true.

Answer:  D

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Application/Analysis

Learning Outcome:  1.1

Section:  1.1

2) Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living things?

1. A) They contain carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
2. B) They respond to stimuli.
3. C) They are composed of multiple cells.
4. D) They have adaptive traits.

Answer:  C

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Knowledge/Comprehension

Learning Outcome:  1.1

Section:  1.1

3) Which statement is incorrect?

1. A) Only living things contain nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
2. B) Only living things are composed of cells.
3. C) Only living things can grow.
4. D) Only living things maintain homeostasis.

Answer:  C

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Knowledge/Comprehension

Learning Outcome:  1.1

Section:  1.1

4) You are classifying an organism and trying to determine to which domain it belongs. The organism is unicellular and was isolated from a very unusual environment. This organism probably belongs in which domain?

1. A) Eukarya
2. B) Archaea
3. C) Bacteria
4. D) None of the domains above is correct.

Answer:  B

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Knowledge/Comprehension

Learning Outcome:  1.2

Section:  1.2

5) A scientist discovers an unidentified organism that is composed of multiple cells and has a membrane-bound nucleus. Of the choices listed, the most likely classification would be ________.

1. A) Archaea
2. B) Bacteria
3. C) fungi
4. D) Any of the above could be correct.

Answer:  C

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Knowledge/Comprehension

Learning Outcome:  1.2

Section:  1.2