17 Questions
What do all organisms use for their metabolic activities?
A source of energy
What is a characteristic of all living organisms?
Sensitivity or response to the environment
What do all cells have in common?
A plasma membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, and mitochondria
What is an example of a molecule?
DNA
What is the fundamental unit of matter?
Atom
What is the term for an organism's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of their nuclei?
Prokaryotic cells have a nucleoid, which is not surrounded by a membrane, while eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus.
What is the term for the study of the classification of organisms?
Taxonomy
What is the primary focus of microbiology?
The structure and function of single-celled organisms
What is a fundamental requirement of a scientific hypothesis in paleontology?
It must be testable and falsifiable
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life and its processes
What is the primary purpose of considering sample size and selection in experimental design?
To eliminate bias in the results
What is the main characteristic that defines biology as a science?
It is a natural science
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
It is the variable being manipulated
Which branch of biology focuses on the study of the functions of organisms and their parts?
Physiology
What is the scientific name for the common dog in binomial nomenclature, according to the provided chart?
Canis lupus
What is the primary goal of interpreting results in scientific inquiry?
To assess whether the results are statistically significant
Learn about the characteristics shared by all living organisms, including order, sensitivity, reproduction, growth, development, regulation, homeostasis, and energy processing. Identify the unique features that define life.
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