Biology: Concepts and Connections, 6e (Campbell)
Chapter 1
Introduction: The Scientific Study of Life

1)
Which of the following statements about the leopard is false? A)
Leopards are the largest cat in the genus Panthera. B)
Leopards, like lions, can roar. C)
Leopards prefer to eat their kill in trees. D)
Leopards are well-adapted for nocturnal hunting. E)
Leopards are normally solitary animals. Answer:
A
Topic:
Opening Essay Skill:
Factual Recall

2)
Life is organized in a hierarchical fashion. Which of the following sequences correctly lists that hierarchy as it increases in complexity? A) ecosystem, population, organ system, cell, community, molecule, organ, organism, tissue B) cell, molecule, organ system, organ, population, tissue, organism, ecosystem, community C) organism, organ system, tissue, population, organ, community, cell, ecosystem, molecule D) molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem E) ecosystem, molecule, cell, tissue, organism, organ system, organ, community Answer:
D
Topic:
1.1
Skill:
Factual Recall

3)
What is the difference between a tissue and an organ system? A)
The tissue level of organization is more inclusive than the organ system level. B)
Tissues are not composed of cells; organ systems are composed of cells. C)
A tissue cannot exist unless it is a component of an organ system, whereas an organ system can exist independently of tissues. D)
An organ system includes tissues. E)
Tissues are not considered to be living; organ systems are considered to be living. Answer:
D
Topic:
1.1
Skill:
Factual Recall

4)
The tree in your backyard is home