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What is the unifying theme that explains the unity and diversity of life?
What is the unifying theme that explains the unity and diversity of life?
- Cellular structure
- Energy processing
- Evolution (correct)
- Regulation of internal environments
What is the primary unit that all organisms are made up of?
What is the primary unit that all organisms are made up of?
- Organ systems
- Organs
- Tissues
- Cells (correct)
What is the scientific study of life known as?
What is the scientific study of life known as?
- Astronomy
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology (correct)
Which process allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Which process allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
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What is the approximate age of life on Earth?
What is the approximate age of life on Earth?
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Study Notes
Unifying Theme of Life
- The unity and diversity of life is explained by evolution, which highlights the common ancestry of all organisms while accounting for variations across species.
Primary Unit of Organisms
- All organisms are made up of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life.
Scientific Study of Life
- The scientific study of life is known as biology, encompassing all aspects of living organisms, their interactions, and their environment.
Processes of Life
- Metabolism is the process that enables organisms to move, grow, and reproduce, involving biochemical reactions that provide energy and sustain life.
Age of Life on Earth
- Life on Earth is approximately 3.5 billion years old, indicated by the oldest known fossils and geological evidence.
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Test your knowledge of fundamental biological concepts with this quiz. Explore themes like cells, genetics, evolution, and energy processing.
