Biology The Unity And Diversity Of Life 14th Edition by Cecie Starr - Test Bank

a. 

​It is biologically inactive and dormant.

b. 

​It provides vital biological functions in trace amounts.

c. 

​It is needed to kill bacteria.

d. 

​It is a byproduct of cellular function.

e. 

​It is consumed through seafood.

ANSWER:  

e

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Understand

REFERENCES:  

2.1 Mercury Rising

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.1 - Discuss how mercury poisoning has affected the natural environment and human society.

a. 

​2 micrograms

b. 

7 micrograms​

c. 

​12 micrograms

d. 

55 micrograms​

e. 

90 micrograms​

ANSWER:  

b

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Remember

REFERENCES:  

2.1 Mercury Rising

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.1 - Discuss how mercury poisoning has affected the natural environment and human society.

a. 

​atom

b. 

​compound

c. 

​ion

d. 

​molecule

e. 

​mixture

ANSWER:  

a

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Remember

REFERENCES:  

2.2 Start with Atoms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.2 - Examine the characteristics of atoms and their radioactive isotopes using examples.

a. 

​chlorine

b. 

​oxygen

c. 

​carbon

d. 

​water

e. 

​hydrogen

ANSWER:  

d

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Apply

REFERENCES:  

2.2 Start with Atoms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.2 - Examine the characteristics of atoms and their radioactive isotopes using examples.

a. 

​mass or weight

b. 

​number of protons

c. 

number of protons and neutrons​

d. 

​number of neutrons

e. 

​number of electrons

ANSWER:  

b

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Remember

REFERENCES:  

2.2 Start with Atoms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.2 - Examine the characteristics of atoms and their radioactive isotopes using examples.

a. 

​have the same number of neutrons but a different number of protons

b. 

​behave the same chemically and physically but differ biologically from other isotopes

c. 

​are the same physically and biologically but differ from other isotopes chemically

d. 

​have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons

e. 

​are produced when atoms lose electrons

ANSWER:  

d

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Remember

REFERENCES:  

2.2 Start with Atoms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.2 - Examine the characteristics of atoms and their radioactive isotopes using examples.

a. 

​neutrons only

b. 

​protons only

c. 

​electrons only

d. 

both neutrons and protons​

e. 

​both protons and electrons

ANSWER:  

c

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Remember

REFERENCES:  

2.2 Start with Atoms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.2 - Examine the characteristics of atoms and their radioactive isotopes using examples.

a. 

​neutrons and protons

b. 

​neutrons and electrons

c. 

​protons and electrons

d. 

​protons only

e. 

​neutrons only

ANSWER:  

a

DIFFICULTY:  

Bloom's: Remember

REFERENCES:  

2.2 Start with Atoms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

UDOL.STES.16.2.2 - Examine the characteristics of atoms and their radioactive isotopes using examples.