Biology Basics Quiz
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Biology Basics Quiz

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

  • To produce energy for the cell (correct)
  • To synthesize proteins
  • To store genetic information
  • To regulate cell growth and division
  • Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

  • Temperature
  • Water
  • Microorganisms (correct)
  • Light
  • What is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment?

  • Zoology
  • Ecology (correct)
  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology
  • What is the term for the sequence of DNA that codes for a specific trait?

    <p>Gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with introducing the concept of natural selection?

    <p>Charles Darwin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of the structure, function, and behavior of cells?

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    Study Notes

    Branches of Biology

    • Botany: study of plants
    • Zoology: study of animals
    • Microbiology: study of microorganisms
    • Ecology: study of interactions between organisms and their environment
    • Molecular Biology: study of biological molecules and their interactions

    Cell Biology

    • Cell: basic structural and functional unit of life
    • Cell membrane: semi-permeable membrane that separates cell from environment
    • Cytoplasm: jelly-like substance inside cell membrane
    • Nucleus: control center of cell where DNA is stored
    • Mitochondria: organelles responsible for energy production

    Genetics

    • DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid): molecule that contains genetic information
    • Genes: sequences of DNA that code for specific traits
    • Chromosomes: thread-like structures made up of DNA and proteins
    • Heredity: passing of traits from parents to offspring
    • Inheritance patterns: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked

    Evolution

    • Theory of evolution: organisms change over time through natural selection
    • Charles Darwin: introduced concept of natural selection
    • Fossil record: evidence of evolutionary changes over time
    • Comparative anatomy: study of similarities and differences between organisms
    • Homologous structures: structures that have similar origins but different functions

    Ecosystems

    • Ecosystem: community of organisms and their environment
    • Biotic factors: living components of ecosystem (plants, animals, microorganisms)
    • Abiotic factors: non-living components of ecosystem (light, temperature, water)
    • Energy flow: movement of energy from one organism to another
    • Nutrient cycling: movement of nutrients through ecosystem

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