5 Questions
What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?
Evolution
Which component encodes hereditary information in organisms?
Genes
What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
What do biologists use to make observations, pose questions, and form conclusions?
Scientific method
What is a major focus of study within biology?
Anatomy and physiology of plants and animals
Study Notes
Biology Fundamentals
- The unifying theme in the field of biology is the diversity of life and the interconnectedness of organisms.
Genetic Information
- In organisms, hereditary information is encoded in DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid), which is found in chromosomes.
Biological Processes
- Energy and nutrients allow organisms to move, grow, and reproduce, which are essential biological processes.
Scientific Inquiry
- Biologists use the scientific method, which involves making observations, posing questions, and forming conclusions based on evidence.
Focus of Study
- A major focus of study within biology is the diversity of life, including structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions of organisms.
Test your knowledge of basic biological concepts such as cells, hereditary information, evolution, and energy processing with this quiz.
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