Biology Basics

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Biology is the scientific study of life.

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All organisms are made up of cells.

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Evolution explains the unity and diversity of life.

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Energy processing is not important to life.

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Biologists study life at multiple levels of organization.

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What are the major themes in biology?

The major themes in biology are: the cellular basis of life, hereditary information encoded in genes, evolution, energy processing, and regulation of internal environments. Signup and view all the answers

What do biologists study?

Biologists study life at multiple levels of organization, from the molecular biology of a cell to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and evolution of populations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific method?

The scientific method is a process used by scientists, including biologists, to make observations, pose questions, form hypotheses, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and draw conclusions. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the subdisciplines within biology?

There are multiple subdisciplines within biology, each defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use. Some examples include molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, and population biology. Signup and view all the answers