Unit 1: Introduction to Biological System

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What is the purpose of grouping organisms by taxonomists?

To make it harder to identify organisms

To make organisms easier to find and work with (correct)

To assign random names to organisms

To confuse people studying biology

Why did Carolus Linnaeus develop Binomial Nomenclature?

To confuse botanists

To remove scientific names from biology

To provide a two-word naming system for all species on earth (correct)

To make it more complex to name organisms

In a scientific name, which part is always written first and capitalized?

The common name

The genus (correct)

The kingdom name

The species name

What is the second part of a scientific name called?

Species name Signup and view all the answers

How many levels in the hierarchical system of classification does Linnaeus include?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

Why do many organisms have several different common names?

Due to different languages and regions having unique names Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between producers and consumers?

Producers feed on other organisms, while consumers obtain energy from nonbiological sources. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes homeostasis?

Homeostasis involves maintaining conditions within ranges favorable for cell survival. Signup and view all the answers

What role does DNA play in living organisms?

DNA contains information that guides development and other activities in all organisms. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for all living things to have energy and nutrients?

Energy and nutrients are essential for maintaining homeostasis. Signup and view all the answers

Which age range falls under the category of adolescence or teenager according to the text?

12-18 years old Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules perform similar functions in every organism according to the text?

Nucleic acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the dermal tissue mentioned in the text?

Protection from injury Signup and view all the answers

Which level of structural organization is an organ system?

Level 6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of structural organization described in the text?

Organism Signup and view all the answers

How many organ systems are mentioned in the text as making up the living human being?

11 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the homework assignment mentioned in the text?

To translate and rewrite the functions of each organ system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 organ systems mentioned in the text?

Olfactory System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the study of biology and the study of chemistry?

Biologists study living organisms, while chemists study matter and its changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most fundamental level of life's organization?

Atom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between atoms and molecules in the context of life's organization?

Atoms bond together to form molecules, and these molecules are the building blocks of all living things. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'life is more than the sum of its parts' in the context of the text?

It suggests that the properties of a living organism cannot be fully explained by the properties of its individual components. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the levels of life's organization as presented in the text?

Atom, Molecule, Cell, Tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which taxonomic level is the largest and most inclusive?

Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the taxonomic levels from largest to smallest?

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species Signup and view all the answers

What does the scientific name of the polar bear, grizzly bear, and panda bear tell you about their similarity?

They are all in the same genus, Ursus, indicating they are closely related Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is the relationship between the cat, wolf, and fly?

They are in different kingdoms, phyla, and classes, indicating they are distantly related Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the more taxonomic levels two organisms share and their relatedness?

The more taxonomic levels they share, the more closely related they are Signup and view all the answers

Unit 1: Introduction to Biological System - Session 1-4 Quiz

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