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Explain one unifying theme in biology as described in the text above.
One unifying theme in biology is that all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in genes, which can be transmitted to future generations.
What is the significance of energy processing in biology?
Energy processing is important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce.
How do biologists study life at different levels of organization?
Biologists are able to study life at multiple levels of organization, from the molecular biology of a cell to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and evolution of populations.
What is the diversity of life on Earth, according to the text?
Life on Earth, which emerged more than 3.7 billion years ago, is immensely diverse, from prokaryotic organisms such as archaea and bacteria to eukaryotic organisms such as protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
What is the role of the scientific method in biology?
Like other scientists, biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, generate hypotheses, perform experiments, and form conclusions about the world around them.
Test your knowledge of the fundamental principles and themes in biology with this quiz. From cells and genetics to evolution and energy processing, this quiz covers the core concepts of the scientific study of life.
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