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Which of the following is NOT a unifying theme in biology?

Regulation of internal environments by organisms
Evolution as the explanation for unity and diversity (correct)
Cells as the basic unit of life
Energy processing as important for life

Which level of organization in biology involves the study of populations?

Molecular biology
Cell biology
Anatomy and physiology
Evolution (correct)

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

To pose questions (correct)
To study life at multiple levels of organization
To define subdisciplines within biology
To make observations

What is the main function of genes in organisms?

To transmit hereditary information (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a subdiscipline within biology?

Evolutionary psychology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is biology?

Biology is the science of life, encompassing everything from the molecules that make up living beings to their interactions with their environment. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes living beings from nonliving things?

Living beings have certain characteristics that set them apart from nonliving things. Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest thing that has life and can exist on its own?

The cell is the smallest thing that has life and can exist on its own. Signup and view all the answers

What are unicellular organisms?

Unicellular organisms are living beings made up of a single cell. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of multicellular organisms?

Examples of multicellular organisms include human beings, birds, and trees. Signup and view all the answers

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