10 Questions
What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?
Evolution
Which of the following is NOT a major theme in biology?
Genetic engineering
What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
What do biologists use to make observations, pose questions, and form conclusions?
The scientific method
What emerged more than 3.7 billion years ago on Earth?
Life
What is the etymology of the word 'taxonomy'?
It is derived from the Greek words for 'order' and 'law'
What is the primary purpose of a taxonomy?
To organize and index knowledge into groups or types
What is the relationship between taxonomy and meronomy?
Taxonomy deals with categorization, while meronomy deals with the categorization of parts of a whole
What are taxonomic units known as?
Taxa
What is the difference between a hierarchy and a taxonomy?
A taxonomy can be hierarchical, but not all taxonomies are hierarchies
Test your knowledge of fundamental biological concepts with this quiz on cell structure, genetics, and evolution. Challenge yourself with questions about the unifying themes that define the field of biology and see how well you understand the scientific study of life.
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