Bio I midterm review

Which is the BEST description of biology?

• the study of humans and animals
• the study of life and living things
• the study of health care
• the study of humans, plants, and animals

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

What are the basic building blocks of life?

• Atoms
• Cells
• Tissues
• Organs

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How many variables should be manipulated in a correct scientific experiment?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

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This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

• Ability to move
• Ability to grow and develop
• Made up of one or more cells
• Responds to stimuli

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In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.

• all
• some
• one
• more than half

A plant growing towards sunlight would be an example of which characteristic of life? Select the best answer.

• Response to a stimuli
• Capable of reproduction
• Made up of cells
• Growth and development

What does "Bio" mean?

• two

• the study of

• life

• living things