Name: _____________________________
Date: __/___/2021
1. The term biosphere refers to the parts of Earth that contain
a)
b)
c)
d)
Freshwater environments.
Living things.
Land masses.
Greater biodiversity.
2. The various parts of Earth’s biosphere are connected and
a.
b.
c.
d.
Similar.
Nonliving.
Diverse.
Aquatic.
3. The variety of life across the biosphere is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
Biodiversity.
Genomics.
Homeostasis.
Ecology.
4. All the chemical processes used to build up or break down materials are called an
organism’s
a.
b.
c.
d.
Metabolism.
Homeostasis.
Adaptations.
Stimuli.
5. An individual living thing is called a(n)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Species.
Cell.
Atom.
Organism.
6. Which of these characteristics is shared by all living things?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They are made up of one or more cells.
They make their own chemical energy.
They have similar responses to light.
They reproduce when one cell divides into two.
7. At which stage of scientific thinking are scientists most likely to consider the data and
conclusions of other scientists to propose new experiments?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Observing.
Testing hypotheses.
Analyzing data.
Forming hypotheses.
8. The study and manipulation of DNA on a molecular level is known as______
a.
b.
c.
d.
Biochemistry.
Genomes.
Molecular genetics.
Evolution.
9. The basic unit of life is_______
a.
b.
c.
d.
The cell.
An atom.
DNA.
A species.
10. Knowledge of biology can promote advances by helping all people make
a.
b.
c.
d.
Strong opinions.
Informed decisions.
Profitable products.
Individual values.
11. Which of the following is an example of transgenic organisms?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Bacteria that produce human insulin,
Microorganisms that produce cheese.
Yeast used to produce bread.
Algae that produce hydrogen gas.
12. Biotechnology raises ethical questions, primarily concerning the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Safety of eating transgenic plants.
Wisdom of continuing to use technology.
Ways in which knowledge should be used.
Best use of funds for biological research.
Best of luck