10 Questions
What is the unifying theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
Which of the following is NOT a unifying theme in biology?
Reproduction
What is the fundamental unit of life that all organisms are made up of?
Cells
What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
What do biologists use to make observations and pose questions?
The scientific method
Which branch of science studies non-living systems?
Physical science
What is the main criteria used to verify scientific theories?
Peer review and repeatability of findings
Which branch of natural science tries to explain and predict nature's phenomena based on empirical evidence?
Physical science
What is the systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe?
Scientific theory
Which major branch of science is biology a part of?
Life science
Study Notes
Unifying Themes in Biology
- The unifying theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life is evolution.
- The five unifying themes in biology are evolution, cells, genetics, homeostasis, and energy.
Organization of Life
- The fundamental unit of life that all organisms are made up of is cells.
- Organisms are made up of one or more cells.
Biological Processes
- What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce is the ability to carry out basic biological processes.
Scientific Methods
- Biologists use observations and questions to make scientific inquiries.
- The main criteria used to verify scientific theories is empirical evidence.
Branches of Science
- The branch of science that studies non-living systems is physics.
- The branch of natural science that tries to explain and predict nature's phenomena based on empirical evidence is natural science.
- The systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe is science.
Classification of Biology
- Biology is a major branch of natural science.
- Biology is classified into several subfields, including botany, zoology, microbiology, and ecology.
Test your knowledge of biology with this quiz that covers the fundamental themes and concepts of the scientific study of life. From cells and hereditary information to evolution and the unity and diversity of life, this quiz will challenge your understanding of key biological principles.
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