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Which of the following is a correct sequence of levels in life's hierarchy, proceeding downward from an individual animal?
Which of the following is a correct sequence of levels in life's hierarchy, proceeding downward from an individual animal?
- Nerve cell (correct)
- Brain (correct)
- Nervous system (correct)
- Nervous tissue (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an observation or inference on which Darwin's theory of natural selection is based?
Which of the following is NOT an observation or inference on which Darwin's theory of natural selection is based?
- Poorly adapted individuals never produce offspring (correct)
- Individuals in a population vary in traits
- Certain traits can be inherited
- More offspring are produced than can survive
What is systems biology mainly an attempt to understand?
What is systems biology mainly an attempt to understand?
The behavior of entire biological systems by studying interactions among its component parts.
Why are protists and bacteria grouped into different domains?
Why are protists and bacteria grouped into different domains?
What best demonstrates the unity among all organisms?
What best demonstrates the unity among all organisms?
What characterizes a controlled experiment?
What characterizes a controlled experiment?
How do hypotheses differ from theories in science?
How do hypotheses differ from theories in science?
Which is an example of qualitative data?
Which is an example of qualitative data?
What best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
What best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
Levels of biological organization (smallest to largest) includes __________.
Levels of biological organization (smallest to largest) includes __________.
What are emergent properties?
What are emergent properties?
What is a cell?
What is a cell?
What is a eukaryotic cell?
What is a eukaryotic cell?
What is a prokaryotic cell?
What is a prokaryotic cell?
What is a gene?
What is a gene?
What are nucleotides?
What are nucleotides?
What is a genome?
What is a genome?
What is energy flow in an ecosystem?
What is energy flow in an ecosystem?
What is an enzyme?
What is an enzyme?
What is negative feedback?
What is negative feedback?
What is positive feedback?
What is positive feedback?
What is Domain Bacteria?
What is Domain Bacteria?
What is Domain Archaea?
What is Domain Archaea?
What is Domain Eukarya?
What is Domain Eukarya?
Who is Charles Darwin?
Who is Charles Darwin?
What is the scientific process of inquiry?
What is the scientific process of inquiry?
What is qualitative data?
What is qualitative data?
What is quantitative data?
What is quantitative data?
What is inductive reasoning?
What is inductive reasoning?
What is a hypothesis?
What is a hypothesis?
What is deductive reasoning?
What is deductive reasoning?
What is an experiment?
What is an experiment?
What is a control factor?
What is a control factor?
What is a theory?
What is a theory?
All organisms on your campus makeup a __________.
All organisms on your campus makeup a __________.
Study Notes
Levels of Biological Organization
- Hierarchical arrangement from smallest to largest: molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, biosphere.
Emergent Properties
- Properties that arise from the complexity and interactions of parts as organization increases.
Cell
- The fundamental unit of life capable of performing all essential activities.
Eukaryotic Cell
- Characterized by membrane-enclosed organelles.
Prokaryotic Cell
- Lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles; generally smaller than eukaryotes; includes bacteria and archaea.
Gene
- A segment of DNA within a chromosome, serving as a unit of inheritance and encoding instructions for synthesizing cellular molecules, particularly proteins.
Nucleotides
- Chemical building blocks of DNA and RNA, sequenced to express genes through transcription and translation.
Genome
- The complete set of genetic instructions inherited by an organism, akin to a library of information.
Energy Flow
- Describes the unidirectional movement of energy through an ecosystem, starting as light energy and exiting as heat.
Enzyme
- A protein that catalyzes specific chemical reactions within biological processes.
Negative Feedback
- A regulatory mechanism where the response reduces the initial stimulus; prevalent in biological systems.
Positive Feedback
- A mechanism in which the end product of a process accelerates its own production.
Domain Bacteria
- Contains the most diverse and ubiquitous prokaryotic organisms, often rod-shaped.
Domain Archaea
- Prokaryotes that thrive in extreme environments, typically characterized by a round structure.
Domain Eukarya
- Comprised of kingdoms: Plantae, Fungi, Animalia, and Protista; eukaryotic organisms with varied nutritional modes.
Charles Darwin
- Authored "On the Origin of Species" highlighting descent with modification and natural selection, where organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Scientific Process of Inquiry
- Involves making observations, formulating hypotheses, and conducting tests to validate them.
Qualitative Data
- Relates to descriptive characteristics that depict observations.
Quantitative Data
- Involves numerical measurements often represented in tables or graphs.
Inductive Reasoning
- The process of forming generalizations based on numerous specific observations.
Hypothesis
- A provisional explanation formulated in response to a specific scientific question.
Deductive Reasoning
- A logical progression from general premises to specific conclusions (If...then statements).
Experiment
- A method involving the manipulation of a variable to observe its effects on a system.
Control Factor
- A standard for comparison within an experiment, differing only by one specific factor.
Theory
- A comprehensive explanation supported by a substantial body of evidence, broader in scope than a hypothesis.
Population
- All organisms inhabiting a specific area, such as those on a campus.
Hierarchical Sequence of Life
- Correct descending order in biological organization from an individual: nervous system, brain, nervous tissue, nerve cell.
Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection
- Notable that poorly adapted individuals can still produce offspring contradicts the theory.
Systems Biology
- Focuses on understanding biological systems through the interactions of their diverse components.
Domain Differentiation
- Protists and bacteria are divided into distinct domains due to the presence of a membrane-bounded nucleus in protists.
Unity Among Organisms
- Universal structural and functional similarity of DNA illustrates the interconnectedness of all life forms.
Controlled Experiment
- Compares both experimental and control groups under similar conditions to ensure validity.
Hypothesis vs. Theory
- Hypotheses are narrower while theories offer broad explanatory frameworks supported by evidence.
Qualitative Data Example
- Observations such as a fish swimming in a zigzag pattern exemplify qualitative data.
Scientific Inquiry Logic
- Stresses that supportive outcomes must align with the initial hypothesis for validity.
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