9 Questions
What unifies biology as a single, coherent field?
The presence of cells and hereditary information
At what levels of organization can biologists study life?
From molecular biology to the evolution of populations
What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
How do biologists define subdisciplines within biology?
By the nature of their research questions and the tools they use
Which component of cells processes hereditary information encoded in genes?
Nucleus
What is a unifying theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
What allows organisms to regulate their own internal environments?
Homeostasis
At what levels of organization can biologists study life?
From the molecular biology of a cell to the evolution of populations
What do biologists use to make observations and pose questions?
The scientific method
Test your knowledge of the fundamental principles of biology with this quiz. Explore topics such as cell structure, genetics, and evolution. See how well you understand the key concepts that underpin the study of life.
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