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What unifying theme ties biology together as a single, coherent field?
What unifying theme ties biology together as a single, coherent field?
- Regulation of internal environments
- Evolution (correct)
- Cellular structure and function
- Energy processing
Which level of organization do biologists study when examining the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals?
Which level of organization do biologists study when examining the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals?
- Molecular biology of a cell
- Ecosystems
- Individual organisms (correct)
- Populations
What do biologists use to make observations, pose questions, and generate hypotheses?
What do biologists use to make observations, pose questions, and generate hypotheses?
- The scientific method (correct)
- Mathematical equations
- Personal opinions
- Historical records
Which type of organisms emerged more than 3.7 billion years ago according to the text?
Which type of organisms emerged more than 3.7 billion years ago according to the text?
What is encoded in genes and can be transmitted to future generations according to the text?
What is encoded in genes and can be transmitted to future generations according to the text?
Who is credited with the dramatic improvement of the microscope, leading to the discovery of spermatozoa, bacteria, and infusoria?
Who is credited with the dramatic improvement of the microscope, leading to the discovery of spermatozoa, bacteria, and infusoria?
In which century did biologists point to the central importance of the cell?
In which century did biologists point to the central importance of the cell?
Who published a basic taxonomy for the natural world in 1735 and introduced scientific names for all his species?
Who published a basic taxonomy for the natural world in 1735 and introduced scientific names for all his species?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for contributing extensively to the development of biological knowledge and exploring biological causation and the diversity of life?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for contributing extensively to the development of biological knowledge and exploring biological causation and the diversity of life?
Who presented a coherent theory of evolution before Charles Darwin's influential work?
Who presented a coherent theory of evolution before Charles Darwin's influential work?
