Biology Basics Quiz

Cell theory = All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in genes Evolution = Explains the unity and diversity of life Energy processing = Allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce Homeostasis = All organisms are able to regulate their own internal environments

Molecular biology = Study of the cell at the molecular level Anatomy and physiology = Study of the structure and function of plants and animals Evolution of populations = Study of how populations change over time Subdisciplines within biology = Defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use

Observations = Initial data collection and recording Hypotheses = Proposed explanations for a phenomenon Experiments = Tests designed to support or falsify a hypothesis Conclusions = Results drawn from experiments and observations

Prokaryotic organisms = Archaea and bacteria Eukaryotic organisms = Protists, fungi, plants, and animals Bacteria = Prokaryotic organisms Animals = Eukaryotic organisms

Study life at multiple levels of organization = Biologists' ability to study life from cells to anatomy and physiology Use scientific method = Make observations, pose questions, generate hypotheses, perform experiments, and form conclusions Classify forms of life = Seek to study and classify various forms of life on Earth Diverse research questions and tools = Subdisciplines within biology defined by the nature of their research questions and tools