Free Printable Biology Chapter 1 Quiz

1.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?

a)

reproduction

b)

movement

c)

metabolism

d)

adaptations

2.

The smallest unit of life capable of all life functions is a(n):

a)

organism

b)

organ

c)

tissue

d)

cell

3.

The ability of all organisms to maintain a stable internal environment is called:

a)

stabilization

b)

metabolism

c)

homeostasis

d)

cellular organization

4.

What is the difference between reproduction and heredity?

a)

No difference exists between reproduction and heredity

b)

reproduction is the passing of traits from one generation to the next, and heredity is the process by which organisms produce offspring

c)

reproduction is the process by which organisms produce offspring and heredity is the passing of traits from one generation to the next

d)

reproduction is a property of all living things but heredity is not

5.

Which of the following biological themes most directly explains how populations change over time?

a)

cellular structure and function

b)

homeostasis

c)

reproduction

d)

adaptations/evolution (theory)

6.

Most scientists begin their investigations by making a(n):

a)

analysis

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

model

7.

A scientific theory can be described as:

a)

an educated guess

b)

a set of hypothesis accepted as fact

c)

a hunch that often leads to a new hypothesis

d)

a set of well-supported hypotheses

8.

A hypothesis is

a)

an educated guess

b)

usually in the form of an if and then statement

c)

can be supported or invalidated by data

d)

all the above

9.

A control group is:

a)

what is being measured

b)

the special treatment

c)

the one thing that's changed in the experiment

d)

the group that does not get the special treatment

10.

A coach thinks a special sports drink will make his players stronger. He creates two groups of 20 players and assigns each group the same task (each group are to lift 300lbs). Group A is given the special drink. After an hour, the coach counts how many players were able to lift 300lbs. 15 players in Group A were able to lift the 300lbs. Only 5 players in Group B were able to lift the 300lbs. In the above scenario, the control group is:

a)

Group A

b)

Group B

c)

there is not control in this experiment

11.

A coach thinks a special sports drink will make his players stronger. He creates two groups of 20 players and assigns each group the same task (each group are to lift 300lbs). Group A is given the special drink. After an hour, the coach counts how many players were able to lift 300lbs. 15 players in Group A were able to lift the 300lbs. Only 5 players in Group B were able to lift the 300lbs. In the above scenario, the independent variable is:

a)

group A

b)

group B

c)

the special drink

d)

number of players lifting 300lbs

12.

A coach thinks a special sports drink will make his players stronger. He creates two groups of 20 players and assigns each group the same task (each group are to lift 300lbs). Group A is given the special drink. After an hour, the coach counts how many players were able to lift 300lbs. 15 players in Group A were able to lift the 300lbs. Only 5 players in Group B were able to lift the 300lbs. In the above scenario, the dependent variable is:

a)

group A

b)

group B

c)

the special drink

d)

number of players lifting 300lbs

13.

A stapler is used to staple 100 papers, it jams 5 times during the trial. A different brand of stapler performs the same test; it jams 22 times. What is the dependent variable of the experiment?

a)

paper

b)

number of trials

c)

jams of the stapler (malfunction)

d)

different brands of staplers

14.

Two plants are grown using the same light and pots. One plant is given water that has been microwaved and the other plant is given regular tap water. Their height is measured after two weeks. Which of the following is a possible hypothesis for this scenario based in the information given?

a)

If plants are given microwaved water then they will grow 10% higher in two weeks

b)

Tap water is better for plant growth.

c)

Microwaved water is healthier for plants than tap water.

d)

Water type does not affect plant growth.

15.

A scientific law:

a)

is an idea

b)

describes relationships under certain conditions from nature

c)

come from theories

d)

is an experiment

16.

Many scientific discoveries began with direct observations. Which would be considered a direct observation?

a)

Ants communicate by airborne chemicals.

b)

Birds navigate by using magnetic fields.

c)

Butterflies eat nectar from flowers.

d)

Fish feel vibrations through special sensors.

17.

Metabolism is:

a)

usually high or slow

b)

is the process whereby food is converted into chemical energy for an organism

c)

does not exist in cold-blooded creatures

d)

is controlled by your glands

18.

The scientific method is:

a)

always without error.

b)

is a failure if your hypothesis is not proven correct

c)

is a systematic way to study a problem or observation

d)

none of the above

19.

All of the following are prefixes except:

a)

De-

b)

An-

c)

-logy

d)

Pre-

20.

Biology is the study of:

a)

plants

b)

insects

c)

bacteria

d)

life

21.

You state that the presence of water could accelerate the growth of bread mold. What is the independent variable?

a)

bread mold

b)

growth rate

c)

water

d)

all the above

Biology Chapter 1 Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 17mins

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