Fundamental Principles of Biology Quiz

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Biology is the scientific study of ______

life

All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ______

genes

Another major theme is ______, which explains the unity and diversity of life

evolution

Energy processing is also important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and ______

<p>reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose ______

<p>questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unifying theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life?

<p>Evolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows organisms to regulate their own internal environments?

<p>Homeostasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental unit of life that processes hereditary information encoded in genes?

<p>Cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what levels of organization can biologists study life?

<p>Molecular, cellular, organismal, and population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do biologists use to make observations and pose questions?

<p>Scientific method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Biology Overview

  • Biology is the scientific study of life.
  • All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in genes.
  • A major theme in biology is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of life.
  • Energy processing is crucial to life, allowing organisms to move, grow, and respond to stimuli.

Biology Themes

  • Evolution is a unifying theme in biology that explains the unity and diversity of life.
  • Homeostasis allows organisms to regulate their own internal environments.

Levels of Organization

  • Biologists can study life at various levels of organization, including molecules, cells, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biosphere.

Scientific Method

  • Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, and form hypotheses.
  • The scientific method is used to develop and test theories about life.

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