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Explain the unifying themes of biology mentioned in the text.
The unifying themes of biology include the presence of cells as the basic unit of life, the transmission of hereditary information through genes, the role of evolution in explaining the unity and diversity of life, the importance of energy processing, and the ability of organisms to regulate their internal environments.
What are the levels of organization at which biologists can study life?
Biologists can 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.
How do biologists define subdisciplines within biology?
Subdisciplines within biology are defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use.
What role does the scientific method play in biology?
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Why is energy processing important to life?
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