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What is the main focus of biophysics?
What is the main focus of biophysics?
- Investigating the physical underpinnings of biomolecular phenomena
- Understanding the interactions between DNA, RNA, and protein biosynthesis
- Applying traditional physics methods to study biological phenomena (correct)
- Studying physical quantities in biological systems
Which scientific fields share significant overlap with biophysics?
Which scientific fields share significant overlap with biophysics?
- Physical chemistry and nanotechnology
- Computational biology and biomechanics
- Developmental biology and systems biology
- All of the above (correct)
Who originally introduced the term 'biophysics'?
Who originally introduced the term 'biophysics'?
- Karl Pearson (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
- Charles Darwin
- Louis Pasteur
What do scientists in molecular biophysics seek to understand?
What do scientists in molecular biophysics seek to understand?
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Which biological sciences also perform research on the biophysical properties of living organisms?
Which biological sciences also perform research on the biophysical properties of living organisms?
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