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Biology 4
Sample Exam Questions
Chapter 1
Choose the best answer for each question. There is only 1 answer for each question.
1. The branch of science that deals with the function of human body parts is called
a. anatomy
b. physiology
c. chemistry
d. zoology
2. Homeostasis refers to:
a. cell reproduction
b. maintaining a stable internal environment
c. chemical changes that occur within the body
d. changes in the base pair sequence of DNA
3. At which level of organization do multiple tissues form larger structures that perform
specific functions?
a. cellular
b. organ
c. organ system
d. tissue
e. organism
4. Genetic mutations
a. may be beneficial to an individual
b. may be detrimental to an individual
c. may show no effect on an individual
d. may result in evolution
e. all of the above
5. Assuming a person is in anatomical position, which of the following is an accurate
statement?
a. The foot is proximal to the knee.
b. The thoracic region is superior to the cervical region
c. The nose is on the posterior portion of the cephalic region
d. The palm is anterior
6. The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by
a. the inferior border of the rib cage
b. a sheet of connective tissue
c. the diaphragm
d. the liver
e. none of the above
7. The cardiovascular system’s overall function is
a. transporting substances
b. movement
c. maintaining boundaries
d. digestion of materials that have been eaten
8. Hominids and Primates share which of the following characteristics?
a. opposable thumbs
b. complex speech
c. ability to make tools
d. all of the above
9. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. An atom can consist of 2 or more molecules of the same kind
b. An atom can consist of 1 or more elements
c. A molecule can consist of 2 or more atoms of the same kind
d. A molecule can consist of 2 or more atoms of different kinds
e. Both “c” and “d” are true
10. Phosphorus is always present in
a. carbohydrates
b. lipids
c. proteins
d. nucleic acids
e. C and D
11. A molecule of RNA
a. consists of two strands
b. is twisted into a helix
c. is composed of nucleotides joined together
d. all of the above are true
12. An organic compound
a. is pesticide-free and hormone-free
b. always contains the four most abundant elements on earth
c. is a compound containing carbon and hydrogen
d. is the only type of compound found in living organisms
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10. d
11. c
12. c