16 Questions
Which characteristic of living things involves the ability to respond to environmental stimuli?
Response to environment
What do living things use to process energy?
food
What is the result of evolutionary adaptation in living things?
Advantages over rivals or predators
What is the primary function of genes in living things?
To control growth and development
What is an example of regulation in living things?
Maintaining a constant body temperature
What is the definition of biology?
The study of living things
Which characteristic of living things involves the ability to grow and develop?
Growth and Development
What is the purpose of reproduction in living things?
To pass on genes to offspring
What is the origin of the word 'Biology'?
From Greek words 'bios' and 'logos'
Which branch of Biology deals with the study of plants?
Botany
What is the primary focus of Evolutionary Biology?
Evolutionary processes and life's diversification
What is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi?
Microbiology
What is the primary focus of Bioinformatics?
Computational analysis of biological information
Which branch of Biology deals with the study of the structure of living organisms?
Anatomy
What is the study of heredity and genetic information?
Genetics
What is the primary focus of Environmental Science?
Science related to the environment
Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Things
- Living things exhibit order, with a highly organized structure.
- Regulation is a key characteristic, where living things maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
- Living things respond to their environment, reacting to stimuli and adapting to their surroundings.
- Reproduction is a fundamental characteristic, where living things produce offspring and pass on their genes.
- Living things grow and develop based on the information in their genes.
- Energy processing is essential for living things, converting energy to maintain internal stability.
- Evolutionary adaptation allows living things to adapt to their environment over time.
Living vs Non-living Things
- Living things exhibit characteristics such as order, regulation, response to environment, reproduction, growth, and energy processing.
- Non-living things lack these characteristics, but can exhibit some characteristics when attached to a living host.
- Fossils are non-living but provide evidence of past life.
Biology
- Biology is the study of living organisms, derived from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "logos" (study or knowledge).
- Biology is divided into botany (study of plants), zoology (study of animals), physical biology (theoretical concepts), and applied biology (applied concepts).
- Branches of biology include anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, microbiology, paleontology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and environmental science.
Importance of Biology
- Biology is essential for understanding various sciences, including paleontology, biostatistics, parasitology, fisheries, entomology, microbiology, agriculture, medical science, genetic engineering, biochemistry, environmental science, marine biology, and forestry.
- These fields of study have significant practical applications in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and conservation.
This quiz covers the main characteristics of living things, including order, regulation, response to environment, reproduction, growth and development, energy processing, and evolutionary adaptation.
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