Hierarchy
Potpourri
Domains/Kingdoms
Scientific Theory
Evolution
100
Global sum of all ecosystems.
Biosphere
100
Which of the following is not a character of ALL living organisms? A) Maintain internal balance B) Made up of at least one cell C) Ability to synthesize macromolecules for energy D) Respond to their environment E) Can grow, develop, and reproduce
C) Ability to synthesize macromolecules for energy
100
Which domain or kingdom includes organisms that use energy from the sun to synthesize sugars?
Plantae
100
A hypothesis A) must be tested to determine its validity. B) is often tested in many different ways. C) allows for predictions to be made. D) All the above
D) All the above
100
Charles Darwin used natural selection to illustrate the mechanisms of ______________. A) the cell B) biology C) geography D) evolution
D) evolution
200
The organism of the same species in a given area.
Population
200
All living things are able to maintain stable internal conditions, whether they are unicellular or complex, multicellular organisms. This property is called: A) chaotic regulation B) homeostasis C) heredity D) cellular organization
B) homeostasis
200
Which of the following is a kingdom within the domain Eukarya? A) Viruses B) Fungi C) Archaea D) Bacteria
B) Fungi
200
_______________ reasoning uses general premises to make specific predictions. This is the "top down" form of reasoning.
Deductive
200
Natural environment _________ for beneficial traits
“selects”
300
What level of hierarchical organization includes all living and non-living components in a given area?
Ecosystem
300
What domain(s) of life are prokaryotes?
Bacteria and Archaea
300
Which kingdom includes organisms with cell walls that are made mostly of chitin?
Fungi
300
A _______ is a possible explanation for an observation.
hypothesis
300
As the environment changes, individuals that are better suited for their environment have a better chance of _______.
survival
400
All the living organisms in a given area.
Community
400
What level of hierarchical organization includes all of the organisms that can interbreed with each other and have viable offspring in the entire world?
Species
400
What kingdom in Eukarya is mostly unicellular?
Protista
400
A _______________ tests the hypothesis, must be carefully designed to test only one variable at a time, and consists of a test and a control.
Experiment
400
Charles Darwin’s theories are also supported by A) the fossil record. B) the Earth’s age. C) molecular evidence. D) All the above.
D) All the above.
500
What is the lowest level of organization that can still perform all activities required for life or what is the smallest unit of life?
Cell
500
As the environment changes, A) individuals intentionally change with a purpose. B) populations will definitely become extinct. C) individuals that are better suited for their environment have a better chance of survival and reproduction. D) individuals will definitely adapt after one generation like if the world flooded, mermaids would be the next generation.
C) individuals that are better suited for their environment have a better chance of survival and reproduction.
500
Name the 4 kingdoms in the domain Eukarya.
Fungi Plantae Protista Animalia
500
A ____________________ is a body of interconnected concepts, supported by much experimental evidence, and scientific reasoning expresses ideas of which we are most certain
Scientific theory
500
Which of the following is NOT an underlying theme of biology? A) Cooperation B) Flow of energy C) Evolution D) Creation
D) Creation
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