10 Questions
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
It is derived from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people
Where did Modern English originate?
Early medieval England
What percentage of total Germanic language branch speakers does English account for?
At least 70%
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
English
What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
Which component of a cell processes hereditary information encoded in genes?
Nucleus
At what level of organization do biologists study the molecular biology of a cell?
Cellular level
Which organisms are classified as eukaryotic organisms?
Protists, fungi, plants, and animals
What process allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
Study Notes
Language Origins
- The name 'English' originates from the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in England.
- Modern English originated in England, with its earliest forms emerging from the interactions of Germanic tribes and the Latin language of the Roman Empire.
Language Statistics
- English accounts for approximately 70% of total Germanic language branch speakers.
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in more than 60 sovereign states.
Language Characteristics
- English is a language with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
Biology Fundamentals
- The unity and diversity of life are explained by the concept of evolution, which serves as a unifying theme in biology.
Cellular Biology
- The component of a cell responsible for processing hereditary information encoded in genes is the nucleus.
- Biologists study the molecular biology of a cell at the molecular level.
- Eukaryotic organisms are classified as those whose cells have a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Cellular Processes
- The process that enables organisms to move, grow, and reproduce is metabolism.
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