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1
Identify the characteristic or characteristics of living things that sets them apart from the nonliving. Organisms …
A)respond to a stimulus.
B)grow and reproduce.
C)are composed of cells.
D)All of these are characteristics of living things.
2
What part of human existence makes us think that we are separate from nature?
A)our evolutionary history
B)our use of homes
C)our cultural heritage
D)our cellular chemistry differs from other living things
3
The scientific method consists of:
A)making an observation
B)formulating a hypothesis
C)carrying out an experiment and observations
D)All of the above.
4
Information from scientific journals is more highly regarded than information from other sources because
A)The material has gone through a review process.
B)The author is usually the investigator who did the research.
C)They are usually easier to read and understand.
D)Both 1 and 2 are correct answers.
5
Choose the following long-term benefit from studying biology. After studying biology, it is hoped that you:
A)will become an animal rights activist.
B)will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well being and the Earth's.
C)will get a high paying job as a biologist.
D)will understand all there is to know about humans and biology.





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