Biology Basics

Which of the following is NOT a unifying theme in biology?

Genetic code (correct)

Regulation of internal environments

Evolution

Energy processing

What is the main function of energy processing in organisms?

To regulate gene expression

To enable movement and growth (correct)

To ensure hereditary information transmission

To maintain internal environments

Which level of organization in biology studies the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals?

Population biology

Molecular biology

Organismal biology (correct)

Cellular biology

What is the primary tool used by biologists to study life?

Scientific method Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of biology as a scientific field?

Broad and encompasses the study of life in all its forms Signup and view all the answers

What are the unifying themes that tie biology together as a single, coherent field?

The unifying themes in biology include the presence of cells, hereditary information encoded in genes, evolution, and energy processing. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of evolution in the unity and diversity of life.

Evolution explains how all living organisms share a common ancestor but have diverged over time to create the vast diversity of life forms. Signup and view all the answers

Why is energy processing important to life?

Energy processing allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of studying life at multiple levels of organization in biology?

Studying life at different levels of organization provides a comprehensive understanding of the molecular processes within cells, the anatomy and physiology of organisms, and the evolution of populations. Signup and view all the answers

How do biologists use the scientific method in their research?

Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, form hypotheses, conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions. Signup and view all the answers