Biology Fundamentals: The 4 Pillars

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What is the main function of cells?

  • To maintain homeostasis and undergo metabolism
  • To classify living beings and reproduce
  • To multiply and store information
  • To contain DNA and produce proteins (correct)

What is the result of an alteration in the replication of DNA?

  • Enhancement of the organism's traits
  • Prevention of cell division
  • Mutation, which can change characteristics of the organism (correct)
  • Creation of new species

What are the 4 pillars on which the foundation of biology stands?

  • Cell theory, Evolution, Genetics, Homeostasis (correct)
  • Classification, Mutation, DNA replication, Growth
  • Cell division, Metabolism, Reproduction, Adaptation
  • Homeostasis, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi

What represents the ability to maintain a certain balance of physiological processes and living systems for optimal function?

<p>Homeostasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much information can just one DNA strand store?

<p>215 petabytes or 215 million gigabytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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