LAB 1

Question 1
Points: 10 out of 10
This level of organization is the defining level of biology. As far as we know, life is an emergent property that exists at this level. Below this level, no single entity is truly alive.

population cell CELL CELL CELL molecule organism

Question 2
Points: 10 out of 10
Your aquarium contains three goldfish, one turtle, some plants, and millions of bacteria and algae. All those organisms together form a(n):

Population Ecosystem Biosphere CommunityCOMMUNITY COMMUNBITY COMMUNITY

Question 3
Points: 10 out of 10
Read the following statements. Which one is NOT an example of the characteristics of life?

Your body gives off heat after running up several flights of stairs. Drinking water after perspiring while working in the garden on a hot day. A single-celled organism dividing into two separate organisms. A fertilized egg developing into a young chick. All of the examples above demonstrate characteristics of life. None of the examples above demonstrate characteristics of life.

Question 4
Points: 10 out of 10
Aristotle’s statement “The whole is much greater than the sum of its parts.” Explains which of the following?

Interactions between biotic and abiotic components Emergent Properties Life uses energy and raw materials to grow None of these

Question 5
Points: 0 out of 10
Which is the correct order from smallest to largest?

Molecule < Tissue < Cell < Organ Molecule < Cell < Tissue < Organ Cell < Molecule < Tissue < Organ NOT THIS ONE!!!!!!!! Cell < Tissue < Molecule < Organ

Question 6
Points: 0 out of 10
Which of the following would a biologist study? Select all that apply.

How bacteria respond to antibiotic treatments. DO NOT CHOSE ALL OF THEM How algae interact with various fish. How to produce new varieties of corn plants. How earthquakes can be better predicted.