Chapter 1 test Guide
Categories of Biological Organization
Not a Category of Biological Organization:
Species
Cohort
Domain
Genus
Correct Answer: Cohort
Most Number of Organisms:
Choices:
Cohort
Species
Domain
Genus
Correct Answer: Domain
Includes Both Biotic and Abiotic Elements:
Choices:
Population
Tissues
Community
Ecosystem
Correct Answer: Ecosystem
Life Requires Energy
Ultimate Source of Energy:
Choices:
Electrical energy
Sun
Photosynthesis products from plants
Water
Correct Answer: Sun
Characteristics of Living Organisms
Not a Characteristic of Living Organisms:
Choices:
Breathing oxygen
Evolutionary adaptation
Cellular organization
Reproduction
Correct Answer: Breathing oxygen
Domains Containing Prokaryotic Organisms
Prokaryotic Organisms:
Select All That Apply:
Archaea
Bacteria
Eukarya
Viruses
Correct Answers: Archaea, Bacteria
Interaction with Environment
Interactions Indicated By:
Choices:
Ability to reproduce
Response to stimuli
Chemotaxis
Metabolic processes
Correct Answer: Response to stimuli
Biological Domains
Domain Containing Animals:
Choices:
Eukarya
Chordata
Animale
Vertebrata
Correct Answer: Eukarya
Taxonomy
Branch of Biology:
Concerned With: Identifying and naming organisms
Choices:
Epidemiology
Phylogeny
Demographics
Taxonomy
Correct Answer: Taxonomy
Scientific Method
Begins With:
Choices:
Laboratory testing
A problem to solve
Observation
A checklist
Correct Answer: Observation
Variables in Experiments
Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable:
Study on Athletes' Intake of Steroids:
Independent Variable:
Intake of anabolic steroids by an athlete
Dependent Variable:
Average gain in body weight of a group of athletes
Data Examination
Examining the Following Data:
For Every 3 Drops of Sodium Hydroxide: pH level of solution increases by 1 level.
Type of Data:
Variables
Correlation
Quantitative
Qualitative
Correct Answer: Quantitative
Reasoning Types
Type of Reasoning in Statement About Insects:
Statement: "Insects generally survive mild winters better than harsh ones. Therefore, insect pests will become more problematic if global temperatures continue to rise."
Type of Reasoning:
Inductive
Deductive
Correct Answer: Inductive
Steps of the Scientific Method illustrated
Rick's Prediction About Seeds:
Prediction: Seeds will grow faster in sunny, warm locations
Step Illustrated: Hypothesis
Michael's Guinea Pigs Experiment:
Experiment: Different diets show need for vitamin C and protein
Step Illustrated: Conclusion
Susan's Fertilization Prediction on Geraniums:
Statement: "If I fertilize my geranium plants, they will blossom."
Step Illustrated: Hypothesis
Control Groups
Mr. Krabs Breath Mint Experiment:
Group A: Breath mint with secret ingredient
Group B: Regular breath mint
Control Group:
Correct Answer: Group B
Experiment Variables and Results
Variable from Krusty Krab Experiment:
Choices:
The crabby patties
The secret ingredient in the breath mint
Bad breath
Quantity of crabby patties eaten
Correct Answer: The secret ingredient in the breath mint
Conclusion from Krusty Krab Experiment:
Options:
The breath mint with the secret ingredient reduces breath odor in all users
The breath mint tasted terrible
The breath mint was effective in 80% of users
The breath mint with the secret ingredient is NOT effective in eliminating bad breath
Correct Answer: The breath mint with the secret ingredient is NOT effective in eliminating bad breath.
Bubble Experiment
Patrick and SpongeBob's Bubble Experiment:
Claim: Super Bubble Soap produces bubbles twice as large
Samples:
Super Bubble: 5 oz. of Super Bubble Soap + 5 oz. water
Regular: 5 oz. regular soap + 5 oz. water
Claims by Super Bubble Ads: Super Bubble produces bubbles twice as large as regular bubble soap
Independent Variable in Bubble Experiment:
Choices:
Cost of bubble solutions
Length of time bubbles last
Type of bubble solution
Bubble size
Correct Answer: Type of bubble solution
Conclusion from Super Bubble Experiment:
Options:
Bubbles made with Super Bubble last twice as long
Regular bubble soap lasts twice as long as Super Bubble
Super Bubble solution did not produce bubbles twice as large
Super Bubble soap is more expensive
Correct Answer: Super Bubble solution did not produce bubbles twice as large as those made with regular bubble soap.
Atomic Structure
Subatomic Particles Found in Nucleus:
Select All That Apply:
Electrons
Orbitals
Neutrons
Protons
Correct Answers: Neutrons, Protons
Atomic Number and Mass:
Atomic Number: Number of protons
Atomic Mass: Combined weight of protons and neutrons
Sodium Chloride Electron Transfer:
Sodium loses an electron (_)
Chloride gains an electron (_)
Correct Responses: Oxidized, Reduced
Atomic Number of Chlorine:
Given: Chlorine has atomic number of 17
Protons in One Atom of Chlorine:
Correct Answer: 17
Difference Between Carbon Atoms:
Atomic Mass of Carbon Atoms: 12 and 13
Difference:
Number of neutrons
Substances and Bonds
Definition of Pure Substance:
Definition: A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom with a defined set of chemical and physical properties.
Choices:
Compound
Proton
Element
Molecule
Correct Answer: Element
Type of Bond Formed:
Type of Bond: Caused by the attraction of two oppositely charged ions
Choices:
Hydrogen
Phosphodiester
Covalent
Ionic
Correct Answer: Ionic
Properties of Water
NOT a Property of Water:
Choices:
High heat of evaporation
Less dense as a liquid than a solid
Polar
Universal solvent
Correct Answer: Less dense as a liquid than a solid
Acid-Base Properties
Order of Substances from Most Acidic to Basic:
Options:
Sea water, yogurt, vinegar, human blood
Human blood, yogurt, sea water, vinegar
Yogurt, vinegar, sea water, human blood
Vinegar, yogurt, human blood, sea water
Correct Answer: Vinegar, yogurt, human blood, sea water