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Explain the unifying themes that tie together the field of biology as a single, coherent field.
Explain the unifying themes that tie together the field of biology as a single, coherent field.
The unifying themes in biology include the cellular basis of life, heredity and gene transmission, evolution, energy processing, and the ability of organisms to regulate their internal environments.
What are the multiple levels of organization at which biologists study life, and provide an example for each level?
What are the multiple levels of organization at which biologists study life, and provide an example for each level?
Biologists study life at multiple levels of organization, including molecular biology of a cell (e.g., studying DNA replication), anatomy and physiology of plants and animals (e.g., studying the circulatory system), and evolution of populations (e.g., studying natural selection).
How do biologists use the scientific method in their research?
How do biologists use the scientific method in their research?
Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, form hypotheses, conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
Explain the significance of energy processing in the context of life.
Explain the significance of energy processing in the context of life.
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Describe the role of evolution in explaining the unity and diversity of life.
Describe the role of evolution in explaining the unity and diversity of life.
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