10 Questions
What unifies biology as a single, coherent field?
The presence of cells and hereditary information
What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
At what levels of organization can biologists study life?
From molecular biology of a cell to the evolution of populations
What do biologists use to make observations, pose questions, and form conclusions?
The scientific method
What is the timeframe for the emergence of life on Earth?
3.7
Which chemical compounds are considered organic by many authors?
Compounds containing carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bonds
What is the study of the properties, reactions, and syntheses of organic compounds known as?
Organic chemistry
Which compounds are generally considered inorganic for historical reasons?
Carbonate salts and cyanide salts
What allows millions of organic compounds to be known due to its ability to form chains with other carbon atoms?
Carbon's ability to catenate
Which compounds are considered organic despite containing a carbon-hydrogen bond?
Hydrogen cyanide
Test your knowledge of key concepts in biology with this quiz. Explore the fundamental principles of life, including the role of cells, genes, evolution, and energy processing in living organisms.
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