Which statement is true about a scientific theory?

A theory is supported by many well-documented observations.

Elephants' large ears radiate heat. Which statement about that radiated energy is correct?

The original source of the energy was the sun.

Which of the following represents an example of "systems biology"?

Measure the effect of an insect on oak trees and soil fungi

Identify the lowest level of organization that can perform all the activities for life?

cell - for example, a skin cell

Which is an example of negative feedback?

As CO2 levels rise in the blood, faster breathing lowers it

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1
Which of the following is NOT a theme that unifies biology?
emergent properties
structure and function
reductionism
interaction with the environment
2
Which statement is true about a scientific theory?
Theories have no basis in truth.
A theory is proven by experimentation.
A theory eventually becomes a scientific law.
A theory is supported by many well-documented observations.
3
Elephants' large ears radiate heat. Which statement about that radiated energy is correct?
More energy is radiated during colder conditions.
The original source of the energy was the sun.
The energy will be recycled through the ecosystem.
Radiated energy will be captured by the elephant's predators
4
Which of the following represents an example of "systems biology"?
inferring evolutionary history from DNA
discovering the action of an enzyme
Measure the effect of an insect on oak trees and soil fungi
Microsopic comparison of different types of magnolia leaves
5
Identify the lowest level of organization that can perform all the activities for life?
cell - for example, a skin cell
system - for example, reproductive system
tissue - for example, nervous tissue
organelle - for example, a chloroplast
6
Which of the following properties or processes do we associate with living things?
responding to the environment
all of the above
energy processing
evolutionary adaptations
7
The relationship of form to function is NOT exemplified by which of the following examples?
Fish that swim rapidly have very streamlined bodies
none of the above
plants in dry areas have large roots for absorbing water
Intestinal cells have many small projections for absorption
8
Which is an example of negative feedback?
As global temperature rises, more solar energy is absorbed
The speed of a racehorse decreases after it runs a mile
A bear's metabolic rate & energy use decrease in hibernation
As CO2 levels rise in the blood, faster breathing lowers it

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