5 Questions
What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
Which of the following is NOT a subdiscipline within biology?
Astrophysics
What is the primary unit of structure and function in organisms?
Cells
What process allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
What is the approximate age of life on Earth?
3.7 billion years
Study Notes
Unity and Diversity of Life
- The unifying theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life is evolution.
Subdisciplines of Biology
- All of the following are subdisciplines within biology: botany, microbiology, ecology, zoology, and genetics.
- The option that is NOT a subdiscipline within biology is astronomy.
Structure and Function of Organisms
- The primary unit of structure and function in organisms is the cell.
Organismal Processes
- The process that allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce is metabolism.
History of Life on Earth
- The approximate age of life on Earth is 3.5 billion years.
Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts in biology with this quiz. Explore themes such as cells, genes, hereditary information, and evolution. Challenge yourself with questions that cover the broad scope of this natural science.
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