18 Questions
What is the primary focus of microevolution?
Changes in gene frequencies within a population
Which of the following is a key subdivision of paleontology?
Invertebrate paleontology
Which branch of biology deals with the transmission of traits from parents to offspring?
Genetics
Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of paleontology mentioned in the text?
Paleogenetics
Which subdivision of Physiology deals with the functions and activities of plant body parts?
Plant Physiology
What is the primary focus of macroevolution?
Evolutionary patterns and processes above the species level
What is the primary purpose of paleontology?
To study the fossil record of prehistoric organisms
Which branch of biology deals with the study of organisms in their natural environment?
Natural History
Which subdivision of Developmental Biology deals with the development of the embryo into a fetus?
Fetology
Which of the following is a key focus of palynology?
Fossilized spores and pollen grains
Which branch of biology deals with the interrelationships of organisms to their physical environment?
Ecology
Which subdivision of Physiology deals with the genetic and genetic mutations of microorganisms, especially viruses and bacteria?
Microbial Physiology
What does Gross Anatomy (Whole Body Structural Biology/Macroscopic Anatomy) in the field of Organismal Biology focus on?
Investigating the structure and function of organs and organ systems
Which field in Organismal Biology deals with the study of aggregates of cells or tissues that comprise organs of the body of organisms?
Histology
What is the main focus of Cytology (Cell Biology/ Cellular Science) in Organismal Biology?
Investigating the structure, function, and evolution of cells
In Subcellular Biology, what does Molecular Biology primarily focus on?
Investigating the structural and functional properties of biomolecules such as nucleic acids and proteins
Which aspect of Organismal Biology is concerned with the structural configurations and physico-chemical properties of biomolecules like nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates?
Biochemistry
What subfield within Organismal Biology focuses on the internal structures of organisms revealed through dissection, such as organs and organ systems?
Gross Anatomy
Test your knowledge on the subdivisions of organismal biology, focusing on morphology and gross anatomy. Explore the study of structure, function, ecology, and evolution at the level of organisms.
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