AP Biology Chapter Quiz 1
Being that we just finished up on the first chapter of AP biology it is important for you to ensure that you have understood the introduction part before we embark on chapter two. Taking the quiz below will ensure you do just that. Give it a shot and good luck!
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The process of change that has transformed life on Earth from its earliest beginnings to the diversity of organisms living today is called?
- A.
Global Change
- B.
Regional Changes
- C.
Metamorphosis
- D.
Evolution
- E.
Transfiguration
Correct Answer
D. EvolutionExplanation
Key Word, pg.1 paragraph 2Rate this question:
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- 2.
The scientific study of life is called?
- A.
Health
- B.
Biology
- C.
Entomology
- D.
Histology
- E.
Anatomy
Correct Answer
B. BiologyExplanation
Key Word, pg.1 paragraph 3Rate this question:
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- 3.
A complex network of these kind of cells create our thoughts and memories
- A.
Nerve Cells
- B.
Neuron cells
- C.
Lens Cells
- D.
Glial Cells
- E.
Neuroglia Cells
Correct Answer
A. Nerve CellsExplanation
Neuron Cells, Glial Cells, and Neuroglia Cells are all different kinds of Nerve Cells
pg.3 2nd paragraph under emergent propertiesRate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is NOT included in the Levels of Biological Organization
- A.
Community
- B.
Population
- C.
Ecosystem
- D.
Organelle
- E.
Atom
Correct Answer
E. AtomExplanation
All options except for Atom are directly involved in the biological organization as they pertain specifically to biological entities and their interactions. The concept of an atom, while fundamental to the composition of biological organisms, is typically considered a basic unit in chemistry and is foundational to the study of matter itself, not a specific level of biological organization which focuses on life forms and their ecological relationships.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the largest organelle in most eukaryotic cells?
- A.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
- B.
Cell Membrane
- C.
Nucleus
- D.
Mitochondria
- E.
Golgi
Correct Answer
C. NucleusExplanation
pg.8 paragraph 3Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many similar sets of chromosomes does each typical human cell contain?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
pg.9 paragraph 3Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the most common form of regulation?
- A.
Positive Feedback
- B.
Neutral Feedback
- C.
Negative Feedback
- D.
Social Feedback
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
C. Negative FeedbackExplanation
pg.11 paragraph 4Rate this question:
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- 8.
How does the Theory of Natural Selection work?
- A.
Species with good traits tend to be better at reproduction
- B.
Species with bad traits slowly grow the traits that are needed
- C.
Charles Robert Darwin gets to choose
- D.
Species with bad traits get eliminated
- E.
Both A & D
Correct Answer
D. Species with bad traits get eliminatedExplanation
pg.16 paragraph 1Rate this question:
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- 9.
What two main types of scientific inquiry are used by biologists?
- A.
Exposure & Invention
- B.
Determination & Investigation
- C.
Originating & Deciding
- D.
Perception & Conclusion
- E.
Discovery & Hypothesis
Correct Answer
E. Discovery & HypothesisExplanation
pg. 18 paragraph 4Rate this question:
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- 10.
Whatever the design of a model, the significant part is that it shows the following except
- A.
How effectively it communicates
- B.
How accurately it represents the data
- C.
How precisely it figures out the answer
- D.
How comfortably it shows new observations
- E.
All of the above are significant parts of a model
Correct Answer
B. How accurately it represents the dataExplanation
pg.23 2nd paragraph under Model Building in ScienceRate this question:
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- 11.
Most prokaryotes are
- A.
Single Celled
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Archaea
- D.
Life-less
- E.
Eukarya
Correct Answer
A. Single CelledExplanation
pg.13 2nd paragraph under The Three Domains of LifeRate this question:
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- 12.
An example of species that suit their environments: Bird living where tough seeeds are a good food source may have (a)
- A.
Good Vision
- B.
Strong Beaks
- C.
Muscular Legs
- D.
Sharp Senses
- E.
Large Wing Span
Correct Answer
B. Strong BeaksExplanation
pg.15 paragraph 3Rate this question:
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- 13.
New models in ecology re helping societies evaluate isues such as
- A.
War
- B.
Failing Economy
- C.
Technology
- D.
December 21, 2012
- E.
Global Warming
Correct Answer
E. Global WarmingExplanation
pg.1 paragraph 5Rate this question:
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- 14.
A molecule is a chemical structure consisting o two or more small chemical units called
- A.
Cells
- B.
Macromolecules
- C.
Atoms
- D.
Organelles
- E.
Tissues
Correct Answer
C. AtomsExplanation
pg. 5 1st paragraph under moleculesRate this question:
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- 15.
The activities of organisms are all based on the activities of the
- A.
Organs
- B.
Nerve System
- C.
Cells
- D.
Tissues
- E.
Molecules
Correct Answer
C. CellsExplanation
The activities of organisms are all based on the activities of cells. Cells are the basic structural and functional units of all living organisms. They carry out various activities such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli. Cells work together to form tissues, which then form organs, and ultimately make up the entire organism. Therefore, the correct answer is cells.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How many types of nucleotides exist in a strand of DNA?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
6
- D.
7
- E.
8
Correct Answer
A. 4Explanation
pg.9 figure 1.10Rate this question:
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- 17.
Recorded observations are called
- A.
Notes
- B.
Inquiry
- C.
Annotations
- D.
Data
- E.
Report
Correct Answer
D. DataExplanation
pg.18 1st paragraph under Types of DataRate this question:
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- 18.
How many hypotheses is possible to have?
- A.
Only one
- B.
A few
- C.
More than 10
- D.
Over 100
- E.
Infinite
Correct Answer
E. InfiniteExplanation
The question is asking about the number of hypotheses that is possible to have. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or theory that is based on limited evidence. Since there is no limit to the number of possible explanations or theories that can be proposed, the number of hypotheses is considered to be infinite. Therefore, the correct answer is "Infinite".Rate this question:
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- 19.
Scientists work best with
- A.
Themselves
- B.
Group (2-4)
- C.
Teams (5-15)
- D.
Crowd (16-999)
- E.
Swarm (over 1000)
Correct Answer
B. Group (2-4)Explanation
pg.23 1st paragraph under The Culture of ScienceRate this question:
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- 20.
A few decades ago biologists who studied mating focused mostly on
- A.
Competition among females for access to males
- B.
The hunting strength of the animal
- C.
Fighting between men for access to women
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Fighting between men for access to womenExplanation
pg.24 paragraph 2Rate this question:
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