Bio Exam

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Identify the characteristic or characteristics of living things that sets them apart from the nonliving. Organisms … |

| | A) | respond to a stimulus |

| | B) | grow and reproduce |

| | C) | are composed of cells |

| | D) | All of these are characteristics of living things. |

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What part of human existence makes us think that we are separate from nature? |

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| | C) | our cultural heritage |

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The scientific method consists of: |

| | A) | making an observation |

| | B) | formulating a hypothesis |

| | C) | carrying out an experiment and observations |

| | D) | All of the above. |

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Information from scientific journals is more highly regarded than information from other sources because |

| | A) | the material has gone through a review process. |

| | B) | the author is usually the investigator who did the research. |

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| | D) | Both 1 and 2 are correct answers. |

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Choose the following long-term benefit from studying biology. After studying biology, it is hoped that you: |

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| | B) | will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well being and the Earth's. |

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___________ is the scientific study of life. |

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| | B) | Biology |

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From the choices provided below, choose the highest level of biological organization. |

| | A) | tissues |

| | B) | organs |

| | C) | organ systems |

| | D) | organism |

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Choose the correct statement about how humans fit in with the rest of nature. |

| | A) | Humans are a part of an evolutionary process. |

| | B) | Humans...