Biological Science, 8e (Freeman)
Chapter 1 Biology: The Study of Life 1)
Which of the following is NOT related to the five fundamental characteristics of life? A)
A bacterial cell divides to produce two cells.
B)
Sugars are transported on carrier proteins into cells across the plasma membrane.
C)
Sugars are broken down inside cells to produce energy.
D)
The gene that specifies skin color in frogs is expressed during its development from a tadpole into an adult frog.
E)
Giraffes have longer necks so that they can reach food sources unavailable to other animals.
Answer: E Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing V&C Core Concept: EM V&C Core Comp: PS LO/EO: 1.1, 1.2; 1.1.1 Section: 1.1 2)
Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic that may be associated with both living organisms and nonliving matter? A)
Reproduction by passing on genetic information to future generations.
B)
Composed of cells.
C)
Capable of evolution.
D)
Able to produce heat as a byproduct of chemical reactions.
Answer: D Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding V&C Core Concept: EM V&C Core Comp: PS LO/EO: 1.1; 1.1.1 Section: 1.1.1 3)
Which of the following statements is an inaccurate example of how the living organism in the scenario exemplifies a characteristic feature of living organisms? A)
Photosynthetic bacteria meet the energy requirement, as they are able to convert energy from sunlight into the chemical energy they store in sugars.
B)
As humans, we meet the cell requirement because even though we are made of tissues and organs, all of those components are made of specialized types of cells. 1