Chapter 1 Quiz (Into to AP Bio)

Which of the following statements best distinguishes hypotheses from theories in science?

• Theories are hypotheses that have been proven
• Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow while theories have broad explanatory power
• Hypotheses are guesses; theories are correct answers
• Both are essentially the same thing

Which of the following best demonstrates unity among all organisms?

• matching DNA nucleotide sequences
• natural selection
• descent with modification
• the structure and function of DNA

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Protists and bacteria are grouped in different domains because

• protists are photosynthetic
• protists are bacteria
• protists have a membrane-bound nucleus, which bacterial cells lack
• bacteria are not made up of cells

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Which of the following is NOT an observation or inferences on which Darwin's theory of natural selection is based?

• There is heritable variation among individuals
• Poorly adapted individuals never produce offspring
• a population can become adapted to its environment over time
• Because of overproduction of offspring, there is competition for resources

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All the organisms on campus make up

• an ecosystem
• a community
• a population
• a taxonomic doman

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