Biology: The Study of Life
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What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?

  • Internal environment regulation
  • Evolution (correct)
  • Energy processing
  • Cellular structure

    • What is a key feature of all organisms mentioned in the text?

  • Genetic information transmission
  • Ability to regulate internal environments
  • Made up of cells (correct)
  • Energy processing capability

    • What is the role of biologists in studying life?

  • Analyze the geological history of Earth
  • Study life at multiple levels of organization (correct)
  • Develop new technologies for energy processing
  • Classify various forms of life

    • What allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?

    <p>Energy processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major group of organisms emerged more than 3.7 billion years ago according to the text?

    <p>Prokaryotic organisms such as archaea and bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of locomotion is an example of passive locomotion?

    <p>Sailing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of locomotion is typically used by migratory animals that travel vast distances?

    <p>Low-energy cost mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structures are referred to as locomotory organs or locomotory structures?

    <p>Cilia, legs, wings, arms, fins, or tails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the term 'locomotion'?

    <p>'From a place' + 'motion'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mobility involves riding other animals for transportation?

    <p>'Phoresis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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