5 Questions
What is a major theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
What unifies biology as a single, coherent field?
Organisms being made up of cells and processing hereditary information
What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
What do biologists study at multiple levels of organization?
From the molecular biology of a cell to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals
How do biologists define subdisciplines within biology?
By the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use
Study Notes
Unity and Diversity of Life
- A major theme in biology is the explanation of the unity and diversity of life
- This theme unifies biology as a single, coherent field
Cellular Basis of Life
- The shared characteristic of cells as the basic unit of life unifies biology
- Cellular structure and function allow organisms to move, grow, and reproduce
Levels of Organization
- Biologists study life at multiple levels of organization, including:
- Molecules
- Cells
- Organ systems
- Organisms
- Populations
- Communities
- Ecosystems
- Biosphere
Subdisciplines in Biology
- Biologists define subdisciplines within biology based on:
- Scale of organization
- Types of organisms
- Biological processes
- Specific techniques or approaches
Test your knowledge of Biology with this quiz that covers topics such as cells, genes, heredity, and evolution. Challenge yourself with questions that explore the unity and diversity of life, and see how much you know about the fascinating field of biology.
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