Fundamentals of Biology Sample Exam Questions
Carbohydrates are at which level in the hierarchy of biological organization?
A. atom
B. molecule
C. organelle
D. cell
E. organism
A man states that he saw Bigfoot in an isolated Pacific coast forest. He was alone and did not take any photos or
collect any physical evidence. His observation would be given little scientific merit because it
A. did not include a hypothesis.
B. was not repeatable
C. was not made by a scientist.
D. was not published.
E. did not include numerical measurements.
All of the following are shared characteristics of living things EXCEPT:
A. They all contain DNA
B. They all undergo metabolism
C. They all use energy
D. They all carry out photosynthesis
E. They all reproduce
Which of the following is an example of homeostasis? An organism that can
A. assimilate and use energy.
B. respond to the environment.
C. maintain a relatively constant internal environment.
D. evolve in a changing environment.
E. reproduce.
The subatomic particles with the least amount of mass are
A. protons.
B. neutrons.
C. electrons.
D. all of these have the same mass
How many valence electrons (in the outer-most shell) does one atom of Aluminum (Al) have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 8
E. 10
If a molecule is oxidized, it
A. gains an electron.
B. loses an electron.
C. loses oxygen (O2).
D. gains a neutron.
E. becomes an isotope.
All of the following are organic molecules EXCEPT:
A. C6H12O6
B. CH4
C. fructose
D. CO2
E. steroids
