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What does the fossil record indicate about the evolution of modern anteaters?
What does the fossil record indicate about the evolution of modern anteaters?
What does the evidence from a variety of sources suggest about all organisms on Earth?
What does the evidence from a variety of sources suggest about all organisms on Earth?
What is the primary function of actin filaments in cells?
What is the primary function of actin filaments in cells?
In what way do the feet of aquatic birds differ from those of nonaquatic birds?
In what way do the feet of aquatic birds differ from those of nonaquatic birds?
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Which of the following is an example of a novel structure or function created by emergent properties?
Which of the following is an example of a novel structure or function created by emergent properties?
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What principle describes how the structure of living organisms determines their function?
What principle describes how the structure of living organisms determines their function?
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Why are nonaquatic birds better adapted for grasping food and perching on branches as compared to aquatic birds?
Why are nonaquatic birds better adapted for grasping food and perching on branches as compared to aquatic birds?
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How does biological evolution explain the long snout of modern anteaters?
How does biological evolution explain the long snout of modern anteaters?
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Which type of evidence indicates a common ancestor for different mammal species?
Which type of evidence indicates a common ancestor for different mammal species?
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What critical feature affects the function of a bird’s feet?
What critical feature affects the function of a bird’s feet?
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Study Notes
Biology as an Experimental Science
- Biology involves an inquiry process of asking questions about the characteristics of living organisms
- Biologists gather information to answer questions and form hypotheses
- Hypotheses are tested through experiments to validate their accuracy
The Influence of Biology
- Biology has a significant impact beyond textbooks and classrooms
- Biologists have developed various treatments for human diseases through drug discovery
- Biological technologies have diverse applications, such as:
- Using microorganisms to produce medical products, like human insulin
- Genetic engineering of crops to make them resistant to specific insect pests
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