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What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?
What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?
- The study of cells
- Regulation of internal environments
- Evolution (correct)
- Energy processing in organisms
What is the role of genes in organisms?
What is the role of genes in organisms?
- Regulating internal environments
- Producing energy for cells
- Encoding hereditary information (correct)
- Controlling cell movement
What is the scope of biology as a natural science?
What is the scope of biology as a natural science?
- It focuses solely on human biology
- It encompasses the study of life (correct)
- It includes the study of physical sciences
- It primarily investigates non-living organisms
What do biologists study at multiple levels of organization?
What do biologists study at multiple levels of organization?
What is the primary function of the scientific method in biology?
What is the primary function of the scientific method in biology?
What is taxonomy in biology primarily concerned with?
What is taxonomy in biology primarily concerned with?
What is the term for a group into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy?
What is the term for a group into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
What is the principal rank used in modern taxonomy to classify organisms?
What is the principal rank used in modern taxonomy to classify organisms?
What is the core of the discipline of taxonomy?
What is the core of the discipline of taxonomy?
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Unifying Themes and Scope of Biology
- A unifying theme in biology is the concept of evolution, which connects all aspects of the field
- Biology is a natural science that aims to understand the diversity of life on Earth
Role of Genes and Levels of Organization
- Genes play a crucial role in organisms as they carry information necessary for the development and function of an organism
- Biologists study life at multiple levels of organization, including molecular, cellular, organismal, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels
Scientific Method and Taxonomy
- The scientific method is used in biology to develop and test hypotheses, and to understand the natural world through observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning
- Taxonomy is primarily concerned with the classification, identification, and naming of organisms
- A group of organisms in taxonomy is called a taxon
- Carolus Linnaeus is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy
- The principal rank used in modern taxonomy to classify organisms is the species level
- The core of the discipline of taxonomy is to understand the relationships among organisms and to develop a universal system of classification
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