Biology 6 - General Biology I » Fall 2021 » 1.5 Review Quiz on Life and Science

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Question #1
In the scientific method, which step follows the making of logical predictions based on the hypothesis?
A.   formulate the hypothesis
B.   conduct experiment
C.   ask the question clearly
D.   interpret results
Question #2
A scientific theory is an initial guess formulated by scientists to initiate an investigation.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
An experiment was designed to test the effects of cell phone use on the incidence of brain tumor. Two similar sized groups of randomly chosen persons were chosen. One group was asked to use cell phones and the other group was not allowed to use cell phones. Brain tumor incidence was monitored. In the experiment above, which is the independent variable?
A.   time it takes for brain tumor to occur
B.   number of persons in the groups
C.   incidence of brain tumor
D.   whether cell phone is used or not
Question #4
Which is the experimental group?
A.   Group of persons using cell phones
B.   Group of persons not using cell phones
C.   Group of persons monitoring the incidence of brain tumor
D.   Group of persons who develop brain tumor
Question #5
Which is the control group?
A.   Group of persons not using cell phones
B.   Group of persons using cell phones
C.   Group of persons who did not develop brain tumor
D.   Group of persons who develop brain tumor
Question #6
Which is the dependent variable?
A.   number of persons in the group
B.   whether cell phone is used or not
C.   incidence of brain tumor
D.   time it takes for brain tumor to occur
Question #7
To be a useful scientific hypothesis, which characteristics are most essential?
A.   true & practical
B.   precise & accurate
C.   simple & easy to measure
D.   testable & can be shown to be false
Question #8
When experimental results do not match the predictions,
A.   throw a tantrum
B.   support the hypothesis
C.   reject the hypothesis
D.   repeat the experiment
Question #9
Which variable is being measured or observed while conducting the experiment?
A.   independent variable
B.   dependent variable
Question #10
Which type of evidence is most reliable?
A.   anecdotal testimony from a celebrity
B.   observational/comparative analysis
C.   epidemiological data
D.   results from a controlled experiment
Question #11
Which is true about life?
A.   Animals, Plants, and bacteria are all alive.
B.   Bacteria are not considered alive because they are extremely small.
C.   Animals are the only living organism because they can breath and move.
D.   Plants are not alive because they don't move.
Question #12
Living forms, being extremely orderly systems, are natural exceptions to the second law of energy (law of entropy).
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #13
Which level in the organization of life is formed when molecular complexes and organelles combine together in an orderly manner?
A.   molecule
B.   population
C.   atom
D.   cell
Question #14
Life forms are "creatures of habit" which tend to resist change imposed on them by environment.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #15
Each kind of life form exhibits life-defining characteristic to ensure its _________________________________?
A.   continued existence on earth
B.   superiority over all other beings
C.   designated role in our ecosystem is fulfilled
Question #16
Which is NOT a trait associated with life?
A.   use energy
B.   self-regulate
C.   extremely orderly
D.   sealed off from environment
E.   reproduce

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