NR 130 Final Exam Questions 100%
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Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions by which an organism derives energy for
life processes. (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
In a multi- cell organism, reproduction occurs by cell division. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
Polymerization absorbs energy; therefore, growth in living organisms requires a
source of energy, which is acquired through metabolism. (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
Living organisms do not have the potential to adapt and develop into new life forms,
or species. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
A cell is a complex grouping of chemical compounds enclosed by a membrane. (T/F)
- ANSWERTrue
Some of the ecosystems (but not all) in a particular geographic region form an
ecotone. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
There are six kingdoms in the systems of taxonomic classification. (T/F) -
ANSWERTrue
During the Hadeon Eon, there was ample free oxygen available int he atmosphere to
support life. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
Earth is the only planet on which we have confirmed the existence of live. (T/F) -
ANSWERTrue
Life contributed to the chemical evolution of the Earth System through the buildup of
oxygen and sequestration of carbon. (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
Speciation requires that a population be reproductively immersed within other groups
of the same species. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
The most ancient known fossils are 4.6 billion years old, found in rocks from the
Archean Eon. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
About 1.4 billion years ago, the aerobic eukaryotes emerged. (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
The 600 million year old Ediacaran fauna is on of the oldest animal fossils. (T/F) -
ANSWERTrue
Most of the major modern groups of marine organisms emerged during the Archean
Eon. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
