Deck 1

Question 1

A scientific hypothesis is:
testable and provides an explanation of the natural world
descriptive and provides proof of a supreme being
definitive and provides empirical generalization
All of the above
None of the above

Answer 1

testable and provides an explanation of the natural world

Question 2

Critical thinking is needed to evaluate scientific findings pertaining to:
interpretation and explanation findings.
the research protocol and method used.
the reliability of the data produced.
All of the above
None of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is true about a scientific experiment:

Answer 3

a control group is necessary for valid results.

Question 4

Scientific inquiry is:

Answer 4

tied to data collected, analysis and reporting.

Question 5

Photosynthesis/autotrophy is best describes as:

Answer 5

the movement of carbon from the atmosphere into living organisms.

Question 6

All living things are motile (move).

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Proteins are:

Answer 7

All of the above

Question 8

According to scientists, the world:

Answer 8

operates with interrelated, organized processes.

Question 9

According to scientists, the understanding of natural phenomena:

Answer 9

is interrelated, operates systematically, and is best supported through converging lines of evidence across disciplines.

Question 10

The human population has continued to grow in spite of declines in birth rate. Which of the following is responsible for the lower death rate?

Answer 10

All of the above

Question 11

In Medical Science:

Answer 11

Nutritionally-related medical conditions exist.

Question 12

Being scientifically educated causes:

Answer 12

Increased comfort in most lifestyles

Question 13

Science can be experienced most everywhere. However, ___________ has the greatest effect on society?

Answer 13

Determining the cause of disease

Question 14

The study of biological diversity in someway impacts the field of:

Answer 14

All of the above

Question 15

Why is data often summarized with a table, graph, or statistics?

Answer 15

All of the above

Question 16

There are nine Calories per gram of fat, and there are five grams of fat in a teaspoon of butter. How many Calories does one teaspoon of butter provide?

Answer 16

45

Question 17

There are 40 Calories in one cup of tomato juice, and 8 of these are from protein. What percent of Calories does protein provide from the tomato juice?

Answer 17

20

Question 18

The female, adult daily need for vitamin D is 15 micrograms. Anna consumed 5 micrograms of vitamin D in a day. What percent of her daily need was met?

Answer 18

33

Question 19

The adult need for dietary protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Yohan weighs 100 kilograms. How many grams of protein does he need to consume in order to meet his need?

Answer 19

80

Question 20

Food provides nutrients that do not nourish:

Answer 20

None of the above

Question 21

Which of the following choices lists the levels of organization in the correct order (from largest to smallest)?

Answer 21

organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, chemical

Question 22

The lungs, heart, pancreas, and kidneys are examples of:

Answer 22

Organs

Question 23

Proteins are synthesized in cytoplasmic organelles called:

Answer 23

ribosomes.

Question 24

Which of the following genetic materials is found in the nucleus of cells?

Answer 24

DNA

Question 25

The maintenance of a stable biological environment is called:

Answer 25

homeostasis.

Question 26

The sum of the biochemical reactions in a lifeform is known as:

Answer 26

metabolism.

Question 27

The term __________ is use to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in a cell.

Answer 27

metabolism

Question 28

No matter the lifeform, which of the following is critical to sustain life? All living organisms:

Answer 28

grow and maintain themselves by taking in nutrients and energy from their surroundings.

Question 29

Living things breakdown or produce energy by:

Answer 29

metabolic processes.

Question 30

As a result of gene expression:

Answer 30

protein is synthesized.

Question 31

When mutations occur in the cellular nucleus, the primary target of genomic change is:

Answer 31

DNA.

Question 32

Which of the following is the cause genetic variation?

Answer 32

Mutation

Question 33

Which of the following best describes the selection processes of evolution? Natural Selection:

Answer 33

occurs when selective agents in the environment create different reproductive advantages.

Question 34

As a part of the genetic material used by cells, the genes are:

Answer 34

part of DNA coding for particular proteins/polypeptides.

Question 35

Which of the following is true? Every animal is:

Answer 35

a part of and affected by the environment.

Question 36

Reducing AmericaÂ’s carbon footprint would:

Answer 36

All of the above

Question 37

 The development of organized farming:

Answer 37

did effect human health, nutrition, and world environments

Question 38

Which of the following is the primary source of energy on the surface of Earth?

Answer 38

Sunlight.

Question 39

The most common source of energy used by the animal world is:

Answer 39

Organic chemicals.

Question 40

Reproducibility in science occurs when:

Answer 40

scientific findings are repeated by others