Biology for Non-Majors Test Bank
Course Introduction
Biology for Non-Majors provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biological science, emphasizing concepts relevant to everyday life. This course covers key topics such as cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of living organisms. Students will engage with the scientific method and explore the impact of biological advances on society, health, and the environment. Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the course encourages critical thinking about contemporary biological issues and fosters an appreciation for the role of biology in the modern world.
Recommended Textbook
Concepts of Biology 3rd Edition by Sylvia
S. Mader Dr
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
41 Chapters
2214 Verified Questions
2214 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/3189
Page 2
Chapter 1: Biology, the Study of Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63176
Sample Questions
Q1) Unlike humans,ants primarily communicate through which of the following methods?
A)sight
B)hearing
C)pheromones
D)touch
E)vibration
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following levels of organization would an ecologist be most interested in studying?
A)cells
B)organs
C)communities
D)tissues
E)organ systems
Answer: C
Q3) A group of cells with a common structure and function is referred to as an organ.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 3
Chapter 2: Basic Chemistry of Cells
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
53 Verified Questions
53 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63175
Sample Questions
Q1) An unknown solution is poured into a beaker containing water and is stirred vigorously.After a few minutes,the scientist observes that the two liquids are not mixing.Based on this observation,what conclusion can the scientist make?
A)The unknown solution is adhesive.
B)The unknown solution is covalent.
C)The unknown solution is ioniC.
D)The unknown solution is hydrophilic.
E)The unknown solution is hydrophobic.
Answer: E
Q2) Which term describes the tendency of water molecules to cling to other water molecules?
A)adhesion
B)electronegativity
C)polar
D)ccohesion
E)nonpolar
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Organic Molecules of Cells
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
54 Verified Questions
54 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63174
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of these names a change in the DNA sequence of a gene,which may cause a change in the amino acid sequence of the encoded protein?
A)mutation
B)complementation
C)nucleotide
D)carrier
E)recessive
Answer: A
Q2) A molecule which speeds a reaction by bringing the reactants together is referred to as
A)a glycerol.
B)an enzyme.
C)a lipid.
D)a carbohydrate.
E)a nucleic acid.
Answer: B
Q3) For a hydrolysis reaction to occur there must be water and many monomers.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Structure and Function of Cells
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
56 Verified Questions
56 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63173
Sample Questions
Q1) It would be a great surprise to find which of the following structures in a prokaryotic cell:
A)capsule
B)nucleus
C)ribosome
D)plasma membrane
E)cell wall
Q2) What is the function of secretory vesicles inside a cell?
A)move proteins between the endoplasmic reticulum and the cell membrane
B)move proteins between the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus
C)move proteins between the nucleus and the endoplasmic reticulum
D)move proteins between the Golgi apparatus and the plasma membrane
E)move proteins between the nucleus and the Golgi apparatus
Q3) Where inside an animal cell would engulfed bacteria,debris and macromolecules be broken down?
A)peroxisomes
B)rough endoplasmic reticulum
C)lysosomes
D)mitochondria
E)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Dynamic Activities of Cells
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63172
Sample Questions
Q1) According to the fluid-mosaic model,a cell membrane is assembled from
A)a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins
B)charged and uncharged fatty acids
C)a bilayer of glycolipids on top of cholesterol
D)microtubules that keep it intact
E)only proteins functioning as enzymes
Q2) An isotonic solution means that the solute concentration outside the cell
A)is much greater than inside the cell.
B)is much less than inside the cell.,
C)is slightly less than inside the cell
D)is same as inside the cell..
E)is same as inside the cell.
Q3) When an inhibitor blocks the active site of an enzyme,this is referred to as
A)activation inhibition
B)substrate inhibition
C)noncompetitive inhibition
D)competitive inhibition
E)cofactor inhibition
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 6: Pathways of Photosynthesis
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
51 Verified Questions
51 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63171
Sample Questions
Q1) Why is water split during photosynthesis?
A)To replace the electron lost in photosystem II
B)To replace the electron lost in the first electron acceptor
C)To replace the electron lost in the second electron acceptor
D)To replace the electron lost in photosystem I
E)To replace the electron lost in the electron transport chain
Q2) In photosynthesis,which of the following molecules will be directly converted into glucose and other organic molecules?
A)RuBP
B)ATP
C)NADPH
D)G3P
E)Carbon dioxide
Q3) Which of the following have the shortest wavelength?
A)radio waves
B)X rays
C)microwaves
D)gamma rays
E)ultraviolet rays
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 8
Chapter 7: Pathways of Cellular Respiration
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
51 Verified Questions
51 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63170
Sample Questions
Q1) What is the net yield of ATP from glycolysis of one glucose molecule?
A)0 ATP
B)4 ATP
C)2 ATP
D)6 ATP
E)10 ATP
Q2) One molecule has gone through glycolysis and the preparatory reaction.The net number of ATP molecules produced so far is
A)zero.
B)one.
C)two.
D)six.
E)36 or 38.
Q3) In which of the following events of cellular respiration is no ATP produced?
A)electron transport chain
B)glycolysis
C)Krebs cycle
D)preparatory reaction
E)chemiosmosis
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 9
Chapter 8: Cellular Reproduction
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63169
Sample Questions
Q1) The first phase of mitosis is called A)prophase.
B)metaphase.
C)anaphase.
D)telophase.
E)interphasE.
Q2) In plants,cytokinesis occurs with the formation of:
A)a cell plate
B)a set of asters and centrioles
C)a cleavage furrow in the cell wall
D)a cleavage furrow in the cytoplasm
E)a cleavage furrow in the nuclear membrane
Q3) In mitosis,the chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell during A)prophase
B)telophase
C)anaphase
D)interphase
E)metaphase
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: Sexual Reproduction
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63168
Sample Questions
Q1) Females with Turner Syndrome have sex chromosomes which can be represented as A)XO
B)XX
C)XY
D)XXY
E)OY
Q2) The process which leads to more genetic diversity in meiosis is called A)nondisjunction.
B)disjunction.
C)inheritance.
D)crossing over.
E)syngamy.
Q3) A geneticist is studying the movement of a chromosome segment from one chromosome to another.This scientist would be studying a(n) A)duplication.
B)trisomy.
C)inversion.
D)deletion.
E)translocation.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 11
Chapter 10: Patterns of Genetic Inheritance
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63167
Sample Questions
Q1) If you were studying the phenomena of one gene having more than one effect,you would be studying which of the following?
A)gene linkage
B)codominance
C)incomplete dominance
D)genotype dominance
E)pleiotropy
Q2) The four o'clock flower is an example of incomplete dominance.R = red,r = white,and Rr = pink.If two hybrids are crossed,what are the chances that an offspring will have pink flowers?
A)0%
B)25%
C)75%
D)100%
E)50%
Q3) Human colorblindness is sex-linked.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
12
Chapter 11: Molecular Biology of Inheritance
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
49 Verified Questions
49 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63166
Sample Questions
Q1) During DNA replication,which enzyme is responsible for unzipping and unwinding the original molecule of DNA?
A)DNA polymerase
B)DNA ligase
C)helicase
D)DNA primer
E)RNA polymerase
Q2) Which statement about ribosomes is least accurate?
A)Several ribosomes attached together are called a multiribosome.
B)The ribosome has a binding site for amino acids.
C)The ribosome is made up of three subunits.
D)Protein synthesis occurs at the ribosome.
E)The ribosome has a binding site for mRNA.
Q3) Which of the following best describes the chemical composition of a nucleotide?
A)a phosphate and a hexose sugar
B)a phosphate and a pentose sugar
C)a nitrogen-containing base and a pentose sugar
D)a nitrogen-containing base,a phosphate,and a hexose sugar
E)a nitrogen-containing base,a phosphate,and a pentose sugar
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 13
Chapter 12: Regulation of Gene Activity
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63165
Sample Questions
Q1) Which developmental changes would have have been caused by genes other than Hox genes?
A)extra toes in foxes
B)extra fingers are fused together in humans
C)missing eyes in squid
D)short arms that are missing bones in mice
E)two pairs of wings in fruit flies
Q2) One gene has exons ABCDE.In nerve cells,the mRNA molecules from this gene contain the exons ABC.In muscle cells,the mRNA molecules from this contain BCE.What causes the difference between the mRNA molecules in different tissues?
A)DNA activation
B)DNA processing
C)mRNA posttranslational control
D)mRNA activation
E)pre-mRNA splicing
Q3) Small RNA's have no effect on gene expression.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 13: Biotechnology and Genomics
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
52 Verified Questions
52 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63164
Sample Questions
Q1) This figure shows how a human gene can be cloned.What does "E" represent?
A)Bacterium takes up a recombinant plasmid.
B)DNA ligase seals the gene into place.
C)Restriction enzyme cleaves DNA.
D)Gene cloning occurs.
E)Bacterium makes a protein.
Q2) This figure shows how a human gene can be cloned.What does "A" represent?
A)Restriction enzyme cleaves DNA.
B)Bacterium take up recombinant plasmid.
C)DNA ligase seals the gene into place.
D)Bacterium makes a protein.
E)Gene cloning occurs.
Q3) Transgenic ____________ are used to help clean up beaches after a massive oil spill.
A)bacteria
B)plants
C)animals
D)humans
E)viruses
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 15
Chapter 14: Evidence of Evolution
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
53 Verified Questions
53 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63163
Sample Questions
Q1) The organism which is an intermediate between reptiles and birds is
A)<i>Ambulocetus.</i>
B)<i>Rodhocetus.</i>
C)<i>Archaeopteryx.</i>
D)<i>Pakicetus.</i>
E)<i>Geospiza.</i>
Q2) Which population of butterflies is more likely to show the effects of genetic drift if half of its members are killed by a severe drought?
A)4 butterflies
B)40 butterflies
C)160 butterflies
D)4,000 butterflies
E)16,000 butterflies
Q3) One of the most important observations made by Darwin on his trip around the world was that
A)species change from place to place and throughout time.
B)species have remained constant over time in some places but not in others.
C)species have remained constant over time.
D)species remain constant from place to place.
E)DNA from all species is very similar.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 16
Chapter 15: Speciation and Evolution
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
49 Verified Questions
49 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63162
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is true of the evolutionary species concept?
A)It can be used to determine if two species are reproductively isolated.
B)It can be applied to both asexually and sexually reproducing species.
C)It can only be used to study prokaryotes.
D)It can only be used to study living organisms.
E)It can be used to determine traits such as size differences between males and females.
Q2) Some of these terms could be used with both natural and artificial selection,but which applies only to artificial selection?
A)adaptation
B)opportunistic
C)selective advantage
D)evolution
E)goal-directed
Q3) Two bird species could be temporally isolated by one's being nocturnal and the other's being diurnal.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 16: The Evolutionary History of Life on Earth
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63161
Sample Questions
Q1) If you were making a diagram which indicates common ancestors and lines of decent or lineages,you would be making
A)a phylogenetic tree.
B)a homology tree.
C)a convergent tree.
D)an analogy tree.
E)a parallel treE.
Q2) Fish appeared in the fossil record during the A)Devonian.
B)Mesozoic.
C)JurassiC.
D)Ordovician.
E)Tertiary.
Q3) If you were studying the process when one plate sinks into the mantle and is destroyed,you would be studying
A)an ocean ridge.
B)a convective zone.
C)a subduction zone.
D)a continental ridge.
E)a transform boundary.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 17: Evolution of Microbial Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63160
Sample Questions
Q1) When a bacteriophage attaches to a bacterial cell
A)the whole bacteriophage enters the cell.
B)only the capsid coat enters the cell.
C)only the DNA enters the cell.
D)no parts of the bacteriophage enter the cell.
E)only the envelope enters the cell.
Q2) This figure is of the basic anatomy of a bacterium.What does "b" represent?
A)nucleoid
B)cell wall
C)ribosome
D)glycocalyx
E)plasma membrane
Q3) Viruses and bacteria can be used as biological warfare agents.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A small circle of DNA which can replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome is known as an endospore.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 19
Chapter 18: Evolution of Protists
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63159
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following would be used to make agar?
A)green algae
B)diatoms
C)brown algae
D)dinoflagellates
E)red algae
Q2) Of the following statements about protists,which one is least useful in defining protists or groups of protists?
A)They can be photosynthetic.
B)They can be heterotrophic.
C)They have plasma membranes.
D)They can reproduce sexually.
E)They can reproduce asexually.
Q3) The valves of a diatom are made of silica.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All diseases caused by protozoans must be transmitted by a vector.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 20
Chapter 19: Evolution of Plants and Fungi
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
53 Verified Questions
53 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63158
Sample Questions
Q1) This figure shows the parts of the flower.What does "d" represent?
A)the stamens
B)the stigma
C)the carpel
D)the anther
E)the pollen tube
Q2) Which of the following types of plants will produce a naked seed?
A)mosses
B)ferns
C)algae
D)gymnosperms
E)angiosperms
Q3) If you were studying the most recent of the six major innovations plants experienced during their evolutionary history,you would be studying A)seeds.
B)fruits.
C)apical growth.
D)embryonic protection.
E)vascular tissuE.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 21
Chapter 20: Evolution of Animals
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63157
Sample Questions
Q1) A biologist is studying mammals which lay eggs,implying study of what organisms?
A)marsupials
B)placental mammals
C)monotremes
D)rodents
E)whales and dolphins
Q2) A marine biologist is studying a marine worm which has a pair of strong chitinous jaws and a well-defined head region with eyes and other sensory organs.Based on this information,you would conclude that this marine biologist is studying
A)oligochaetes.
B)polychaetes.
C)roundworms.
D)leeches.
E)flatworms.
Q3) Which infection is caused by a group other than roundworms?
A)Hookworms
B)Trichinosis
C)Elephantiasis
D)Tapeworm
E)Pinworms
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 22
Chapter 21: Evolution of Humans
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
49 Verified Questions
49 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63156
Sample Questions
Q1) Which is the closest relative of humans?
A)chimpanzees
B)tarsiers
C)lemurs
D)gibbons
E)gorillas
Q2) The genus Homo evolved from which of the following genera?
A)<i>Ardipithicus</i>
B)<i>Aethiopicus</i>
C)<i>Australopithecus</i>
D)<i>Pan</i>
E)<i>Anamensis</i>
Q3) Orangutans are examples of
A)Asian apes.
B)African apes.
C)New World monkeys.
D)Old World monkeys.
E)prosimians.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 23
Chapter 22: Plant Organization and Homeostasis
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63155
Sample Questions
Q1) Woody plants have large trunks composed mostly of A)phloem.
B)xylem.
C)palisade mesophyll.
D)spongy mesophyll.
E)endodermis.
Q2) A biologist is studying an unknown species of plant and observes the following: root xylem and phloem in a ring,vascular bundles scattered throughout the stem,and leaf veins are parallel.This would lead to this plant being classified as what?
A)a monocot.
B)a perennial.
C)deciduous.
D)an eudicot.
E)an annual.
Q3) Leaves are flattened to provide more surface area for absorbing light.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 24
Chapter 23: Transport and Nutrition in Plants
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63154
Sample Questions
Q1) Which factor is irrelevant for the opening of stomates?
A)oxygen concentrations
B)presence of light
C)carbon dioxide concentrations
D)abscisic acid
E)water availability
Q2) This figure shows the pathways of water and mineral uptake by the roots.What does "b" represent?
A)symplast route
B)root hairs
C)apoplast route
D)vascular cylinder
E)endodermis and Casparian strip
Q3) A mineral is an inorganic substance which usually contains two or more elements.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The absorption of toxic substances by plants is referred to as phytoremediation.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 25
Chapter 24: Control of Growth Responses in Plants
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63153
Sample Questions
Q1) This figure shows the signal transduction pathway in plants.What does "b" represent?
A)response
B)receptor
C)hormone
D)transduction
E)reception
Q2) Leaves that close at night are said to exhibit which movements?
A)circadian movements
B)sleep movements
C)phytochrome movements
D)phototropic movements
E)apical movements
Q3) Which of the following have the largest effect on the biological clocks of plants?
A)the temperature of the air
B)the amount of water absorbed by the plant
C)the pH of the soil
D)the photoperiod
E)the temperature of the soil
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
26
Chapter 25: Reproduction in Plants
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63152
Sample Questions
Q1) Double fertilization in angiosperms produces
A)a diploid zygote and a haploid polar nucleus.
B)a diploid zygote and a diploid endosperm.
C)a diploid embryo and a triploid zygote.
D)a triploid embryo and a diploid endosperm.
E)a diploid zygote and a triploid endosperm.
Q2) Which is the correct order of the stages in the development of an embryo and endosperm in the seed?
A)globular,proembryo,torpedo,heart,mature
B)heart,globular,torpedo,proembryo,mature
C)proembryo,globular,heart,torpedo,mature
D)proembryo,torpedo,heart,globular,mature
E)proembryo,heart,globular,torpedo,mature
Q3) Asexual reproduction in plants is sometimes referred to as
A)sporophyte reproduction.
B)proembryo reproduction.
C)vegetative reproduction.
D)gametophyte reproduction.
E)stem reproduction.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 27
Chapter 26: Animal Organization and Homeostasis
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63151
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following body systems can an individual live without?
A)Reproductive
B)Urinary
C)Respiratory
D)Integumentary
E)Endocrine
Q2) As we age the collagen fibers in the dermis decrease resulting in wrinkles.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Collagen and elastic fibers are found in _________ tissue.
A)Epithelial
B)Muscle
C)Nerve
D)Connective
E)Simple squamous
Q4) The heart,lungs,and blood vessels make up the cardiovascular system.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 28
Chapter 27: Coordination by Neural Signaling
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
64 Verified Questions
64 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63150
Sample Questions
Q1) If you were studying a rapid change in polarity across the axonal membrane as the nerve impulses occur,you would be studying:
A)An action potential
B)An autonomic potential
C)A resting potential
D)A somatic potential
E)A threshold potential
Q2) Which of the following structures are associated with the CNS?
A)Brain and visceral fibers
B)Spinal cord and visceral fibers
C)Spinal cord and somatic fibers
D)Brain and spinal cord
E)Autonomic fibers and brain
Q3) A low level of dopamine is associated with depression.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An involuntary response to stimuli is referred to as a reflex.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 29
Chapter 28: Sense Organs
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
64 Verified Questions
64 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63149
Sample Questions
Q1) This figure shows the anatomy of the human ear.What does "e" represent?
A)The auditory canal
B)The semicircular canals
C)The cochlea
D)The tympanic membrane
E)The malleus
Q2) The specialized region on the retina which has a dense concentration of cone cells is referred to as the:
A)Choroid
B)Ciliary body
C)Fovea centralis
D)Vitreous region
E)Aqueous region
Q3) Which of the following is not part of the middle ear?
A)The cochlea
B)The incus
C)The auditory tube
D)The malleus
E)The stapes
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 30
Chapter 29: Locomotion and Support Systems
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
58 Verified Questions
58 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63148
Sample Questions
Q1) The source of energy for bonding between myosin and actin is:
A)ATP
B)ADP
C)Creatine phosphate
D)Lactic acid
E)Glycogen
Q2) If you were studying the tissue which connects muscle to bone you would be studying which of the following?
A)Ligaments
B)Cartilage
C)Epithelial tissue
D)Menisci
E)Tendons
Q3) A feature common to both endoskeletons and exoskeletons is that they both assist in the digestion process.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In the absence of calcium,the binding sites on myosin will not be exposed.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 31
Chapter 30: Circulation and Cardiovascular Systems
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
59 Verified Questions
59 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63147
Sample Questions
Q1) The "lub" heart sound is due to the:
A)Onward rush of blood to the heart
B)Contraction of the aortic muscle
C)Closing of semilunar valves
D)The closing of the atrioventricular valves
E)The closing of both the semilunar and atrioventricular valves
Q2) Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
A)Capillaries
B)Venules
C)Veins
D)Arteries
E)Lymph vessels
Q3) A person with type A blood has which of the following on the outside of their red blood cells?
A)B antigens
B)B antibodies
C)A antibodies
D)No antigens or antibodies
E)A antigens
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 32
Chapter 31: Lymph Transport and Immunity
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
57 Verified Questions
57 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63146
Sample Questions
Q1) Which system does the lymphatic system work closely with in order to maintain homeostasis in the body?
A)Urinary
B)Reproductive
C)Digestive
D)Cardiovascular
E)Endocrine
Q2) Which of the following statements is not true about active immunity?
A)It forms a specific defense against a particular antigen
B)It will last for some time
C)The particular antibody formed will react against many different antigens
D)It is the result of T cell and B cell activity
E)An antigen-antibody reaction must occur
Q3) Cells found in tissue that cause the surrounding capillaries to dilate are called:
A)Plasma cells
B)T cells
C)Mast cells
D)B cells
E)Eosinophils
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 33
Chapter 32: Digestive Systems and Nutrition
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
59 Verified Questions
59 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63145
Sample Questions
Q1) What is the role of HCl in the stomach?
A)It is a symptom of a digestive disorder
B)Only to cause stomach ulcers
C)Digestive enzyme to hydrolyze fats
D)Aids in the digestion of starch
E)Activates digestive enzyme pepsin
Q2) Nondigestible carbohydrates which are derived from plants are referred to as:
A)Proteins
B)Fiber
C)Sugar
D)Glucose
E)Starch
Q3) The small intestine functions primarily in which phase of digestion?
A)Digestion
B)Ingestion
C)Absorption
D)Elimination
E)It plays a role in all the phases of digestion
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
34
Chapter 33: Gas Exchange and Transport in Animals
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
56 Verified Questions
56 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63144
Sample Questions
Q1) The vocal cords are found in the:
A)Bronchi
B)Nose
C)Larynx
D)Lungs
E)Pharynx
Q2) This figure shows the anatomy of the human respiratory tract.What does "c" represent?
A)The larynx
B)The trachea
C)A bronchiole
D)The epiglottis
E)The pharynx
Q3) The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood occurs by the process of:
A)Diffusion
B)Osmosis
C)Filtration
D)Active transport
E)Ionic bonding
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 35
Chapter 34: Osmoregulation and Excretion
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
57 Verified Questions
57 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63143
Sample Questions
Q1) What will happen to a planarian if their cilia were to cease functioning?
A)The cilia would cease propeling fluid through the nephridia and out of the body.This would prevent them from ridding the body of excess water and excreting metabolic wastes.
B)The cilia would cease propeling fluid through the excretory tubules and out of the body.This would prevent them from ridding the body of excess water and excreting metabolic wastes.
C)If the cilia ceased functioning then large amounts of excretory fluids would leak through the excretory tubules and out of the body.
D)The cilia would cease propeling fluid through the excretory tubules and into the body.This would cause them to rid the body of excess water and metabolic wastes.
E)The cilia would cease propeling fluid through the Malpighian tubules and out of the body.This would prevent them from ridding the body of excess water and excreting metabolic wastes.
Q2) The kidneys are where urine is stored until it is voided from the body.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 36
Chapter 35: Coordination by Hormone Signaling
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
59 Verified Questions
59 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63142
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following hormones causes the reabsorption of water by the kidneys?
A)Melatonin
B)Insulin
C)Antidiuretic hormone
D)Oxytocin
E)Calcitonin
Q2) If you were studying the part of the endocrine system which controls glandular secretion of the pituitary gland you would be studying which of the following?
A)The adrenal cortex
B)The hypothalamus
C)The thymus gland
D)The pineal gland
E)The thyroid gland
Q3) Which two body systems will growth hormone have the biggest influence on?
A)Skeletal and muscular
B)Skeletal and nervous
C)Muscle and reproductive
D)Endocrine and digestive
E)Muscular and reproductive
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 37
Chapter 36: Reproduction and Development
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
60 Verified Questions
60 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63141
Sample Questions
Q1) What effect does oral contraception have upon a woman's body?
A)Oral contraception shuts down the pituitary production of both FSH and GnRH
B)Oral contraception shuts down the pituitary production of both progesterone and estrogen
C)Oral contraception shuts down the pituitary production of both FSH and LH
D)Oral contraception shuts down the pituitary production of both FSH and estrogen
E)Oral contraception shuts down the hypothalamus production of both FSH and LH
Q2) During which days of the ovarian cycle will a woman,typically,ovulate?
A)Days 13 - 15
B)Days 1 - 3
C)Days 26 - 28
D)Days 5 - 7
E)Days 14 - 18
Q3) Which of the following develop from the germ layer called the ectoderm?
A)Nervous system and muscles
B)Muscles and blood
C)Gut and liver
D)Skin and nervous tissue
E)Skin and muscles
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 38
Chapter 37: Population Ecology
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
56 Verified Questions
56 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63140
Sample Questions
Q1) The age distribution of a stable population is:
A)Relatively equal in all ages
B)Unequal,with more people in the reproductive ages
C)Unequal,with more people in the postreproductive and prereproductive ages
D)Unequal,with more people in the postreproductive ages
E)Unequal,with more people in the prereproductive ages
Q2) Which of the following is not a major factor in determining the risk of extinction in an equilibrium species that is unable to migrate?
A)Size of geographic range
B)Size of local population
C)The number of different species in an area
D)Degree of habitat tolerance
E)All are major factors
Q3) Equilibrium species are more likely to go extinct when compared to opportunistic species.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Extinction is the total disappearance of a species or a higher group.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 39
Chapter 38: Behavioral Ecology
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
59 Verified Questions
59 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63139
Sample Questions
Q1) Which communication method can be effective both during the day and at night?
A)All of these can be effective both during the day and at night
B)Tactile
C)Auditory
D)Chemical
E)Visual
Q2) Ants follow a trail to the sugar bowl in your kitchen left by secretions of the tail glands of other ants in the colony.They are doing so because of:
A)Chance alone
B)A dance done by an ant in the anthill
C)A learned response about where the sugar is
D)An innate knowledge of where the sugar is
E)A pheromone pathway
Q3) Which of the following scientists is best associated with classical conditioning?
A)Karl von Frisch
B)Niko Tinbergen
C)Konrad Lorenz
D)John Krebs
E)Ivan Pavlov
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 40
Chapter 39: Community and Ecosystem Ecology
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
59 Verified Questions
59 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63138
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is not true about the phosphorus cycle?
A)Geologic upheavals move phosphorus from ocean to land
B)Phosphorus is often a limiting nutrient in many ecosystems
C)The slow weathering of rocks returns phosphorus to the soil
D)Phosphorus in the ecosystem is a major contributor to global warming
E)Phosphorus never enters the atmosphere
Q2) The theory that plants cannot grow on a particular area until the soil has been developed enough by an earlier community is the
A)facilitation model.
B)climax-pattern model.
C)inhibition model.
D)tolerance model.
E)soil development model.
Q3) Mimics that share the same protective defense are called:
A)Camouflage mimics
B)Mullerian mimics
C)Warning mimics
D)Batesian mimics
E)Cryptic mimics
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 40: Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
58 Verified Questions
58 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63137
Sample Questions
Q1) Topography has a very little effect on the determination of where ecosystems are found.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The flat-topped acacia tree will be found in the ___________ ecosystem.
A)Desert
B)Prairie grassland
C)Taiga
D)Tundra
E)Savanna grassland
Q3) This figure shows a coastal ocean ecosystem.What does "a" represent?
A)The intertidal zone
B)The continental shelf
C)The deep sea water
D)The pelagic zone
E)The euphotic zone
Q4) Temperate grasslands are referred to as prairies in North America.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 42
Chapter 41: Conservation Biology
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
56 Verified Questions
56 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/63136
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following statements about conservation biology is not true?
A)Conservation biology relies on many subdisciplines of biology including genetics,physiology and systematics
B)Conservation biology relies on both scientists and government officials for conservation management
C)Conservation biology depends on the education of the public to lead to better consumer choices that facilitate conservation practices
D)Conservation biology proposes that ecosystems take precedence over activities that sustain human populations
E)Conservation biology relies on both biologists and social scientists to determine courses of action
Q2) Explain the the basis for deciding which species to preserve and what methodology to use)Landscape protection for one species is often beneficial for other wildlife that shares the same space.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
43