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Explain the unifying themes that tie together the field of biology as a single, coherent field.
The unifying themes of biology include the presence of cells processing hereditary information, evolution explaining the unity and diversity of life, energy processing enabling movement and growth, and the ability of organisms to regulate their internal environments.
What are the multiple 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 they use.
What method do biologists use to make observations and pose questions?
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What is the importance of energy processing in the context of life?
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