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What term describes an organism that has been genetically modified to exhibit traits like pest resistance?
What term describes an organism that has been genetically modified to exhibit traits like pest resistance?
What is a prominent characteristic of the circulatory system in mammals?
What is a prominent characteristic of the circulatory system in mammals?
What evidence suggests that certain embryonic structures are remnants of evolutionary past?
What evidence suggests that certain embryonic structures are remnants of evolutionary past?
If a mammal's kidney fails, which body system is most likely impaired?
If a mammal's kidney fails, which body system is most likely impaired?
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What type of relationship exists between seagulls and crows when they compete for food sources like fish?
What type of relationship exists between seagulls and crows when they compete for food sources like fish?
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What is the term that describes the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?
What is the term that describes the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?
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What do limiting factors, such as food and water, contribute to in a population?
What do limiting factors, such as food and water, contribute to in a population?
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Which theory suggests that life originated from outer space?
Which theory suggests that life originated from outer space?
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What characterized the Miller-Urey Experiment?
What characterized the Miller-Urey Experiment?
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Which body systems are most involved in nutrient absorption and distribution?
Which body systems are most involved in nutrient absorption and distribution?
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What is the process called that involves creating an organism that is an exact genetic copy of another?
What is the process called that involves creating an organism that is an exact genetic copy of another?
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What is an example of a quick response to a stimulus that demonstrates a characteristic of life?
What is an example of a quick response to a stimulus that demonstrates a characteristic of life?
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Which of the following statements about homologous structures is true?
Which of the following statements about homologous structures is true?
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What term is collectively used to refer to sperm and egg cells in sexual reproduction?
What term is collectively used to refer to sperm and egg cells in sexual reproduction?
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What theme is exemplified by the fundamental characteristics shared amongst diverse plants in a tropical rainforest?
What theme is exemplified by the fundamental characteristics shared amongst diverse plants in a tropical rainforest?
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What describes the process where organisms best suited to their environment survive and reproduce?
What describes the process where organisms best suited to their environment survive and reproduce?
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What type of reproduction is exemplified by conjugation in paramecium?
What type of reproduction is exemplified by conjugation in paramecium?
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What process involves growing yeast from the side of an existing yeast organism?
What process involves growing yeast from the side of an existing yeast organism?
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What is a significant disadvantage of external egg-laying by female organisms?
What is a significant disadvantage of external egg-laying by female organisms?
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What does hybridization refer to in the context of breeding?
What does hybridization refer to in the context of breeding?
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What best defines genetic engineering?
What best defines genetic engineering?
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Study Notes
Biological Terms & Concepts
- Homeostasis: The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.
- Response to Stimuli: A characteristic of life where organisms react to changes in their environment.
- Structure and Function: The relationship between the form of something (structure) and what it does (function).
- Gametes: The reproductive cells (sperm and egg) involved in sexual reproduction.
- Conjugation (Paramecium): A sexual process involving the exchange of genetic material between two compatible mating types.
- Budding (Yeast): An asexual reproduction method where a new organism grows from the body of an existing one.
- Inbreeding: Mating between closely related organisms.
- Genetic Engineering: Direct manipulation of an organism's DNA to achieve desired traits.
- Recombinant DNA Technology: Techniques used to create recombinant DNA.
- Genetically Modified Organism (GMO): An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): A genetic disorder affecting the metabolism of phenylalanine.
- Nervous System: Body system responsible for transmitting signals and processing information.
- Circulatory System in Sponges and Hydra: These organisms lack a circulatory system.
- Circulatory System (Mammals): Mammalian hearts have four chambers.
- Digestive System: Processes food for nutrient absorption.
- Circulatory System (for nutrients): Distributes absorbed nutrients to the body.
- Circulatory System (Fish): Uses gills to get oxygen from water.
- Respitory System (Fish): Extracts oxygen from water using gills.
- Excretory System: Filters waste from the body.
- Body Systems (Urine): The excretory and endocrine systems are involved in urine excretion.
- Clade: A group of organisms with a common ancestor and all its descendants.
- Panspermia: The theory that life originated from outer space.
- Abiogenesis: The origin of life from non-living matter.
- Biogenesis: The origin of life from pre-existing life.
- Urey-Miller Experiment: An experiment testing the conditions for the creation of organic molecules.
- Comparative Embryology: The study of the similarities and differences in the embryos of different species.
- Comparative Anatomy: The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.
- Limiting Factor: A factor that restricts the growth of a population (e.g., food, water, space).
- Phylogenic Tree: A branching diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms.
- Homologous Structures: Structures that are similar in different species because they share a common ancestor, even if their functions differ.
- Cloning: Creating an exact genetic copy of an organism.
- Hybridization: Breeding organisms from different species to create new genetic combinations.
- Competition: A relationship where organisms struggle for resources.
- Parasitism: A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.
- Stromatolites: Ancient rock formations containing fossilized microbial mats, providing information about early life.
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Test your knowledge of key biological terms and concepts that are fundamental to understanding life sciences. This quiz covers important themes such as homeostasis, reproduction methods, and genetic manipulation techniques. Challenge yourself to see how well you know the interactions between structure and function in biology.
