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What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?
What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?
- The molecular biology of cells
- The classification of various forms of life
- The diversity and unity of life explained by evolution (correct)
- The study of energy processing in organisms
What is the role of genes in organisms?
What is the role of genes in organisms?
- They provide energy for organisms to move and grow
- They transmit hereditary information encoded in genes (correct)
- They classify organisms into different categories
- They regulate the internal environments of organisms
At what levels of organization can biologists study life?
At what levels of organization can biologists study life?
- Only at the molecular level
- Only at the ecological level
- From the molecular biology of a cell to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals (correct)
- Only at the population level
What method do biologists use to make observations and form conclusions?
What method do biologists use to make observations and form conclusions?
How long ago did life on Earth emerge?
How long ago did life on Earth emerge?
What is the mode of nutrition called when an organism makes its own food using sunlight or chemicals?
What is the mode of nutrition called when an organism makes its own food using sunlight or chemicals?
What is the term for organisms that use light energy to photosynthesize and make their own food?
What is the term for organisms that use light energy to photosynthesize and make their own food?
What are bacteria called when they use chemicals to derive energy for their nutrition?
What are bacteria called when they use chemicals to derive energy for their nutrition?
Study Notes
Unifying Themes and Levels of Organization
- A unifying theme in the field of biology is the study of life and its diversity.
- Biologists can study life at multiple levels of organization, including molecules, cells, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere.
Role of Genes and Nutrition
- Genes play a crucial role in organisms, as they contain the instructions for growth, development, and function.
- The mode of nutrition in which an organism makes its own food using sunlight or chemicals is called autotrophy.
- Organisms that use light energy to photosynthesize and make their own food are called autotrophs.
- Bacteria that use chemicals to derive energy for their nutrition are called chemotrophs.
Origins of Life and Scientific Method
- Life on Earth is believed to have emerged around 3.5 billion years ago.
- Biologists use the scientific method to make observations and form conclusions, involving systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation.
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Test your knowledge of key themes and concepts in biology with this quiz. Explore topics such as cell structure, genetics, evolution, and energy processing.
