General Zoology Assessment 3

Which of the following is considered the "father of zoology"?

• Charles Darwin

• Aristotle

• Louis Pasteur

• Jonas Salk

Zoology plays a vital role in various fields. Which of the following is NOT a direct contribution of zoological research?

• Development of new medicines

• Understanding climate change

• Designing and maintaining healthy ecosystems

• Solving problems in engineering

Living things are distinguished by several key characteristics. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• Made up of cells

• Require energy

• Can reproduce asexually only

• Grow and develop

The scientific method is a logical process used to investigate the world around us. What is the FIRST step in the scientific method?

• Develop a hypothesis

• Conduct an experiment

• Make an observation

• Draw a conclusion

After analyzing your data, you should:

• Throw away any results that don't fit your hypothesis

• Report your findings honestly, even if they contradict your hypothesis

• Immediately repeat the experiment to confirm your results

• Declare your experiment a success regardless of the outcome

The eyepiece of a microscope is used for:

• Focusing the light source

•  Viewing the magnified image

• Holding the specimen in place

• Adjusting the magnification

Ribosomes are responsible for:

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Cell wall formation

•  Cellular transport