Biology Basics

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What are the unifying themes in biology?

The unifying themes in biology are cells, hereditary information encoded in genes, evolution, energy processing, and the ability to regulate internal environments.

Why is energy processing important to life?

Energy processing is important to life because it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce.

What are some of the levels of organization that biologists can study life at?

Biologists can study life at multiple levels of organization, including molecular biology, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and evolution of populations.

What is the scientific method and how do biologists use it?

The scientific method is a systematic approach to research that involves making observations, posing questions, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. Biologists use the scientific method to study life and make discoveries. Signup and view all the answers

How is biology defined and what are its subdisciplines?

Biology is defined as the scientific study of life. It has multiple subdisciplines defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools they use. Signup and view all the answers