Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology and Basic Chemistry

Assessment: Quiz 1

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1) Define the following

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a) Molecule

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b) Tissue

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c) Organ system

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d) Population

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2) What are the key features of living things?

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3) What is homeostasis?
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4) Does energy get recycled? Explain.

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5) An experiment is carried out to determine which type of fertilizer is best used to improve crop
yield. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
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6) True or false:
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a) Archaea is closely related to bacteria.
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b) Plants are the only living things that can carry out photosynthesis. [ ]
c) The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the lower energy it has. [ ]
d) All the isotopes of an element have similar chemical properties. [ ]
e) Water is a good solvent because the water molecule is non-polar. [ ]
f) pH measures the relative concentration of both hydrogen and
hydroxide ions in a water-based solution. [ ]
g) Whether an atom will form an ionic bond or a covalent bond is
determined by the difference between its atomic weight and its
atomic number.
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h) Hydrogen bonds stabilize the structure of DNA. [ ]
i) In covalent bonds, protons are shared equally between atoms.
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j) Hydrophilic molecules are attracted to water.
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7) List the properties of water that are important to life. [3]

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