Biology:
The Study of Life
Study Questions

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  1. Stanley Miller's experiment would most clearly demonstrate which theories concerning the origin of life on earth? (2)
a. vitalism
b. special creation
c. panspermia
d. spontaneous generation
e. mechanism
f. theistic mechanism
  1. The principal chemical components of the primitive earth environment were: (4)
a. ozone (O3)
b. methane (CH4)
c. hydrogen gas (H2)
d. oxygen (O2)
e. ammonia (NH4)
f. water vapor (H3O)
g. proteins (polymers)
  1. Our external environment is constantly changing. The characteristic of life that promotes optimal internal operating conditions is: (1)
a. metabolism
b. reproduction
c. homeostasis
d. ecology
  1. The first cells on earth were: (1)
a. autotrophic prokaryotes
b. autotrophic eukaryotes
c. heterotrophic prokaryotes
d. heterotrophic eukaryotes
e. none of the above
  1. Genetic variation provides the raw material from which natural selection forms new adaptations.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. All living organisms exhibit structure and organization.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. The non-living components of an ecosystem are called biotic components.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. Special creation and theistic mechanism can be tested using the scientific method.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. An oxidizing environment favors the formation of large, complex molecules from smaller molecules.
TRUE
FALSE
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10. vitalism a. life from across the universe

11. special creation b. natural law with supernatural power

12. panspermia c. Genesis 1

13. spontaneous generation d. materials spontaneously generate

14. mechanism e. any supernatural pattern

15. theistic mechanism f. natural law
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