Chapter 2, Problem 1RQ

Which of the following sequences represents the hierarchy of biological organization from the most complex to the least complex level? a. organelle, tissue, biosphere, ecosystem, population b. organ, organism, tissue, organelle, molecule c. organism, community, biosphere, molecule, tissue, organ d. biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, organism

Why do scientists design experiments to disprove the hypothesis they are testing instead of trying to prove that the hypothesis is correct?

Which of the following is not a feature of a scientific theory? a. It begins as a hypothesis. b. It eventually is accepted as absolute truth. c. It requires critical thinking. d. It is not accepted as a theory until it has been tested repeatedly.

You are a living organism. Which characteristics of life do you exhibit?

Define and distinguish between: a. a hypothesis and a scientific theory b. an experimental group and a control group

________ is the study of how organisms interact with one another as well as with their physical and chemical environment.

The type of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion is called_______. a. deductive reasoning b. the scientific method c. hypothesis-based science d. inductive reasoning

Give an example of how applied science has had a direct effect on your daily life.

Figure 1.8 Which of the following statements is false? A. Tissues exist within organs which exist within organ systems. B. Communities exist within populations which exist within ecosystems. C. Organelles exist within cells which exist within tissues. D. Communities exist within ecosystems which exist in the biosphere.