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What was the main focus of the initial description of diverse forms of life on earth?
What was the main focus of the initial description of diverse forms of life on earth?
- Observable living phenomena
- Physiological processes
- Gross structural features (correct)
- Internal structural features
Why did biology remain as a natural history for a long time?
Why did biology remain as a natural history for a long time?
- Absence of detailed description
- Experimental biology was not established (correct)
- Lack of interest from naturalists
- Focus on observable living phenomena
What played a significant role in framing research questions in physiology and evolutionary biology?
What played a significant role in framing research questions in physiology and evolutionary biology?
- Experimental biology
- Detailed description of life forms (correct)
- Reductionist biology
- Observable living phenomena
Before experimental biology was established, what did naturalists primarily describe?
Before experimental biology was established, what did naturalists primarily describe?
What did naturalists describe only before experimental biology was established?
What did naturalists describe only before experimental biology was established?
What became meaningful and helpful in framing research questions in physiology or evolutionary biology?
What became meaningful and helpful in framing research questions in physiology or evolutionary biology?
Which scientist is credited with bringing about a revival of the discipline of plant biology?
Which scientist is credited with bringing about a revival of the discipline of plant biology?
In which year was Katherine Esau elected to the National Academy of Sciences?
In which year was Katherine Esau elected to the National Academy of Sciences?
Who was the director of Anatomy and Morphology at the Missouri Botanical Garden when Katherine Esau passed away?
Who was the director of Anatomy and Morphology at the Missouri Botanical Garden when Katherine Esau passed away?
What type of tissue did Katherine Esau report the curly top virus spreads through in plants?
What type of tissue did Katherine Esau report the curly top virus spreads through in plants?
In which year did Katherine Esau receive the National Medal of Science from President George Bush?
In which year did Katherine Esau receive the National Medal of Science from President George Bush?
Where was Katherine Esau born?
Where was Katherine Esau born?
Which book by Katherine Esau was referred to as 'Webster's of plant biology'?
Which book by Katherine Esau was referred to as 'Webster's of plant biology'?
In which year did Katherine Esau pass away?
In which year did Katherine Esau pass away?
How did Katherine Esau describe the structure of higher plants?
How did Katherine Esau describe the structure of higher plants?
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