Test Bank for Biology, 11th Edition, Peter Raven, George Johnson, Kenneth Mason, Jonathan Losos, Susan Singer

Chapter 01 The Science of Biology Multiple Choice Questions 1. Science is subdivided into specific areas of study termed disciplines. These divisions are artificial but are helpful to narrow the massive scope of scientific knowledge to a manageable amount. Given what you know about each, which scientific division is likely to present the best answer to a question about how fluid dynamics affect blood pressure in mammals? A. Bioinformatics – use of technology to study and store biological data B. Biochemistry – study of chemical reactions needed for life function, usually at the cellular level. C. Biology – study of life D. Biophysics – study of biological processes through physics