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Which characteristic is NOT considered a universal theme in biology?
Which characteristic is NOT considered a universal theme in biology?
- Energy and Matter
- Organization
- Emotion (correct)
- Interactions
What is the main focus of the scientific method in biology?
What is the main focus of the scientific method in biology?
- Classification of living organisms
- Observation and inquiry into natural phenomena (correct)
- Understanding human physiological traits
- Analyzing emotional responses of organisms
Which of the following themes in biology best relates to the concept of natural selection?
Which of the following themes in biology best relates to the concept of natural selection?
- Evolution (correct)
- Energy and Matter
- Organization
- Unity
Which statement best describes the purpose of classification in biology?
Which statement best describes the purpose of classification in biology?
In biology, interactions within systems are significant for understanding what?
In biology, interactions within systems are significant for understanding what?
Which type of organisms are included in the domain Eukarya?
Which type of organisms are included in the domain Eukarya?
What is the primary method through which plants acquire energy?
What is the primary method through which plants acquire energy?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
What is taxonomy in biology?
What is taxonomy in biology?
Which of the following correctly identifies prokaryotic domains?
Which of the following correctly identifies prokaryotic domains?
Which characteristic distinguishes animals from other eukaryotic groups?
Which characteristic distinguishes animals from other eukaryotic groups?
What is estimated about the number of species that exist?
What is estimated about the number of species that exist?
Which group is considered the most numerous and diverse among eukaryotes?
Which group is considered the most numerous and diverse among eukaryotes?
What is necessary but not sufficient for life?
What is necessary but not sufficient for life?
Which statement accurately describes the cell theory?
Which statement accurately describes the cell theory?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What role does DNA play in living organisms?
What role does DNA play in living organisms?
How is genetic information passed in single-celled organisms?
How is genetic information passed in single-celled organisms?
Which of the following describes the structure of DNA?
Which of the following describes the structure of DNA?
What is the function of proteins synthesized from DNA?
What is the function of proteins synthesized from DNA?
What term describes the process of converting DNA information into a protein?
What term describes the process of converting DNA information into a protein?
Which statement about the structure of DNA is true?
Which statement about the structure of DNA is true?
Which components are necessary for the process of gene expression?
Which components are necessary for the process of gene expression?
What characterizes the level of biological organization termed emergent properties?
What characterizes the level of biological organization termed emergent properties?
What function does the cell membrane primarily serve?
What function does the cell membrane primarily serve?
Which of the following processes is essential for energy processing in organisms?
Which of the following processes is essential for energy processing in organisms?
Which component of DNA is directly responsible for its capacity to store information?
Which component of DNA is directly responsible for its capacity to store information?
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Universal Characteristics of Living Things
- Life exhibits five unifying themes: Organization, Information, Energy and Matter, Interactions, and Evolution.
- NASA defines life as evolving and processing energy.
- Key features of living organisms include order, response to the environment, evolutionary adaptation, reproduction, regulation, growth, and development.
Biological Matter and Complexity
- Biological systems have emergent properties that arise from the interactions of their parts.
- Cells are the fundamental units of structure and function in organisms, capable of performing all life processes.
- Cell Theory: all living organisms are composed of cells, which can be either prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
Cell Types
- Prokaryotic cells are simpler, lack a nucleus, and contain membrane-bound organelles; examples include bacteria and archaea.
- Eukaryotic cells have membrane-enclosed organelles, including a nucleus that houses DNA.
Heredity and DNA
- Cells pass heritable information through DNA during cell division.
- DNA is responsible for encoding genetic information that governs the development and function of organisms.
- Chromosomes contain long DNA molecules with many genes, serving as units of inheritance.
DNA Structure and Function
- DNA consists of two chains forming a double helix, made of four nucleotides: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T).
- The structure of DNA is conserved across all living organisms, demonstrating the unity of life.
- Genes encode information necessary for protein synthesis; DNA is transcribed into RNA, which translates into proteins.
Energy Processing in Life
- Energy flow is vital for life; plants capture light energy, which is transformed into chemical energy and transferred through the food chain.
- Decomposers return chemicals to the soil, completing the energy cycle.
Taxonomy and Classification
- Taxonomy is the science of naming and classifying species.
- Approximately 1.8 million species are identified, but estimates suggest that 10 to 100 million species may exist.
- Organisms are classified into a hierarchical structure: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Three Domains of Life
- Life is categorized into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea (both prokaryotic), and Eukarya (eukaryotic).
- Domain Eukarya includes four subgroups: Plants, Fungi, Animals, and Protists.
- Protists are the most diverse eukaryotes, primarily single-celled and varied in relation to other eukaryotic groups.
Summary of Key Terms
- Emergent Properties: Unique traits that result from complex interactions within biological systems.
- Cell Division: Process by which genetic information is passed from parent to daughter cells.
- Gene Expression: Conversion of information from genes to functional cellular products.
- Taxonomy: General classification system for organizing biological diversity.
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