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WorksheetsBMS-Course Pretest
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the dependent variable in this graph?
the type of algae
the number of days
algal color
the ambient temperature
How are complimentary base pairs held together in DNA molecules?
by phosphate groups
by magnets
by the deoxyribose sugar
through the hydrogen bonding
Which of the following is not usually done at the crime scene?
blood testing
photograph
collect evidence
sketch
How do DNA fragments move in a gel?
from positive to negative
from negative to positive
from left to right
from right to left
Which suspect should the police interview for further information?
suspect 1
suspect 2
suspect 3
crime scene
Where would larger DNA fragments be found on a gel?
in lane 1
in lane 4
near the top of the gel
near the bottom of the gel
Who can donate to someone with AB- blood?
A-
B-
AB-
O-
What is the most visible surface of the cat?
dorsal
lateral
ventral
proximal
Biomedical science is...
the application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
the application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law
any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
A control group is...
the clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment
the group in an experiment where the independent variable being tested is not applied
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
a document showing all the sources used to research information
A dependent variable is...
the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
a document showing all the sources used to research information
An experiment is...
the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
the act of creating citations to identify resources used in writing a work
a research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable
Forensic science is...
the application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law
the application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
Hypothesis means...
a clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment
a research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable
the application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine
the application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law
An independent variable is...
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
the control group where conditions produce a negative outcome
the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
a research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable
A negative control is...
the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
the measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested
the clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment
the control group where conditions produce a negative outcome
Personal protective equipment is...
a comprehensive set of standards and practices designed to give patients specific rights regarding their personal health information
specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA)
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
The positive control is...
the group expected to have a positive result, allowing the researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
a document showing all the sources used to research information
control group where conditions produce a negative outcome, help identify outside influences which may be present that were not accounted for when the procedure was created
A chromosome is...
a discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA (or RNA, in some viruses)
a document showing all the sources used to research information
any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
a double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule capable of replicating and determining the inherited structure of a cell's proteins
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is...
a discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA (or RNA, in some viruses)
a double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule capable of replicating and determining the inherited structure of a cell's proteins
any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
A gene is...
a discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA (or RNA, in some viruses)
a group expected to have a positive result, allowing the researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results
a double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule capable of replicating and determining the inherited structure of a cell's proteins
Any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
A model is...
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
a group expected to have a positive result, allowing the researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results
a document showing all the sources used to research information
any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
An autopsy is...
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
a document showing all the sources used to research information
any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material
an examination of the body after death usually with such dissection as will expose the vital organs for determining the cause of death
A citation is...
a written reference to a specific work (book, article, dissertation, report, musical composition, etc.) by a particular author or creator which identifies the document in which the work may be found
a document showing all the sources used to research information
the act of creating citations to identify resources used in writing a work
a simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is...
a comprehensive set of standards and practices designed to give patients specific rights regarding their personal health information
a document showing all the sources used to research information
the act of creating citations to identify resources used in writing a work
a written reference to a specific work (book, article, dissertation, report, musical composition, etc.) by a particular author or creator
A medical examiner is...
a physician who performs an autopsy when death may be accidental or violent. He or she may also serve in some jurisdictions as the coroner
a biologist
the application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law
a research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable
Which study, performed earlier this century, established that the fourteenth-century Black Plague was spread from rats to humans via fleas?
descriptive
epidemiological
experimental
observational
During which phase of clinical trials is the safety and effectiveness of a medication tested on the greatest number and variety of participants?
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Phase IV
A major disadvantage of epidemiological studies is that:
they identify patterns in diseases that may be traced to causative factors.
ethical considerations may limit their usefulness.
considerable human exposure can take place before a toxic effect is detectable.
it is difficult to generate sufficiently reliable data.
What area of science studies biological life processes and the causes for disease?
Biomedical research
Physical research
Scientific research
Lifestyle research
Workers in the Biotechnology Research & Development pathway:
Are responsible for cleaning and maintaining health care facilities
Use advancements in science and technology to improve health care
Record valuable health care information
Which of the following are careers in the Biotechnology Research & Development Pathway? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
Biomedical Engineer
Sports Medicine Physician
Medical Illustrator
Epidemilogist
Forensic Science Technician (Criminalist)
What does a Geneticist do?
Repair medical equipment
Specializes in how diseases are transmitted through family relationships
Protect the safety and health of people in the workforce
Which of the following is NOT true about biotechnology research and development?
Focuses on studying diseases
Creates new diseases
Discovers new treatments
Invents or improves medical devices
A career in _____________ would include creating visual representations of the interior of the body
Bioinstrumentation
Biomaterials
Medical Imaging
Systems Physiology
What is this organ (the one in red)?
Pancreas
Kidney
Liver
Stomach
Define the term "outbreak".
More cases of a disease than what you would normally expect to see.
An aggregation of cases grouped in a place greater than what is expected.
An epidemic of an infectious disease which spread across a large region.
Which of the following terms means "beginning outside" the body?
endogenous
nosocomial
exogenous
sepsis
Which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease?
Plenty of rest
PPE
Good diet
Handwashing
Which government agency created the rules for Standard Precautions?
OSHA
CDC
FDA
EPA
This is the smallest type of organism.
(Example being the causative agent for a common cold).
Opportunistic
