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What is the fundamental unit of life in all living organisms?

  • Tissue
  • Organ
  • Cell (correct)
  • Atom

Which concept studies the instructions for building and maintaining an organism?

  • Evolution
  • Physiology
  • Ecology
  • Genetics (correct)

What mechanism is key to the process of evolution?

  • Gene flow
  • Adaptation
  • Mutation
  • Natural selection (correct)

What does ecology primarily concern itself with?

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What does biological chemistry study?

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Which branch of biology focuses on the structure and function of biological macromolecules?

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Which field studies the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of individual organisms?

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What is the main focus of developmental biology?

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What does biotechnology primarily incorporate?

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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental process in biology?

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What is the main purpose of the scientific method in biology?

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Which of the following concepts explains the hierarchical organization of living things?

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What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Cell Theory?

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What is the importance of understanding biology?

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How do organisms maintain stable internal conditions?

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Flashcards

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms.

Cells

The basic units of life.

Genetics

The study of genes and heredity.

Evolution

The change of species over time.

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Ecology

Study of interactions between organisms and environment.

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Biological Chemistry

Study of chemical processes in living things.

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Molecular Biology

Structure & function of biological molecules.

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Organismal Biology

Study of individual organisms.

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Developmental Biology

How organisms grow and develop.

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Taxonomy and Systematics

Classifying and naming organisms.

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Diversity of Life

Vast variety of organisms.

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Physiology

Study of how living organisms function.

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Biotechnology

Using living things or their parts to create useful products, like medicine and food.

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Metabolism

All the chemical reactions in an organism to maintain life.

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Reproduction

Creating new living things of the same type.

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Growth

Increasing in size or complexity.

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Response to stimuli

How living things react to changes in their surroundings.

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Homeostasis

Keeping internal conditions stable.

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Scientific Method

Steps for finding answers in science: make observations, ask questions, test ideas, gather data, and see if the results support the idea.

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Biological Classification

Organizing living things into groups by shared traits.

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Cell Theory

All living things are made of cells, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Cellular Respiration

Process that releases energy from food.

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Photosynthesis

Plants make food using sunlight.

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DNA Replication

Copying DNA.

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Study Notes

  • Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It encompasses a vast range of topics, from the smallest molecules within cells to the largest ecosystems on Earth.
  • Key concepts in biology include:
    • Cells: The fundamental units of life. All living organisms are composed of cells, which carry out the essential functions necessary for life. Eukaryotic cells contain organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.
    • Genetics: The study of genes and heredity. Genes are segments of DNA that carry instructions for building and maintaining an organism. Genetic information is passed from parents to offspring during reproduction.
    • Evolution: The process by which species change over time. Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution, in which organisms with traits that are better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
    • Ecology: The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. Ecosystems consist of interacting communities of organisms and their physical environment.
  • Biological Chemistry: The study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. Includes topics such as the structure and function of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids).
  • Molecular Biology: Focuses on the structure and function of biological macromolecules. This often overlaps significantly with biochemistry.
  • Organismal Biology: Studies the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of individual organisms. This involves examining adaptations for survival and reproduction in various habitats.
  • Developmental Biology: Explores the processes that occur during the growth and development of an organism, from fertilization to adulthood.
  • Taxonomy and Systematics: Deals with the classification and naming of organisms. Scientists organize life into a hierarchical system of groups, from species to domains.
  • Diversity of Life: This encompasses many branches of study. Key topics include the classification of organisms, the evolutionary relationships between species, and the many adaptations organisms have to maximize survival and reproduction in varied environments.
  • Physiology: This is a broad field studying the mechanisms and processes that occur within living organisms. Topics extend from the functioning of single cells to the coordinated actions of entire organ systems in a multicellular organism.
  • Biotechnology: Incorporates techniques using living organisms or their components to develop useful products, like pharmaceuticals, food, and other technologies. Includes genetic engineering and other innovative methods.
  • Fields of biology: A variety of specific sub-disciplines exist, including:
    • Plant Biology
    • Animal Biology
    • Microbiology
    • Marine Biology
    • Neurobiology
    • Immunology
  • Fundamental Processes:
    • Metabolism: All chemical reactions in an organism.
    • Reproduction: Creation of new organisms.
    • Growth: Increasing in size and complexity.
    • Response to stimuli: The ability of organisms to react to their environment.
    • Homeostasis: Maintaining stable internal conditions.

Key Concepts:

  • The Scientific Method: Biology, like other sciences, uses the scientific method to investigate questions and test hypotheses. This process involves observation, formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting data, and drawing conclusions.
  • Biological Classification: Organizes living things into a hierarchical structure reflecting evolutionary relationships. This includes Domains (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya) and Kingdoms (e.g., Animalia, Plantae, Fungi).
  • Interconnectedness of Life: Organisms within ecosystems interact in complex ways. Resources, energy flow, and environmental changes all affect living things in a dynamic web.
  • The Cell Theory: All living organisms are composed of cells, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.
  • The Importance of Biology: Understanding the natural world, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems, is essential for solving global challenges, including disease, sustainability issues, and environmental problems.

Specific Examples:

  • Cellular Respiration: A metabolic process that generates energy from glucose.
  • Photosynthesis: The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
  • DNA Replication: Duplicating genetic information for cell division.

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