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What is heredity?
The passing on of traits from parents to offspring through genetic information
What is genetics?
The study of heredity in biology
What is phenotype?
The complete set of observable traits of an organism
What are inherited traits controlled by?
Genes
What can cause species to evolve according to the text?
Variations between individuals accumulating through heredity
All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in genes, which can be transmitted to future generations. Another major theme is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of life. Energy processing is also important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce. Finally, all organisms are able to regulate their own internal environments.Biologists are able to study life at multiple levels of organization, from the molecular biology of a cell to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and evolution of populations. Hence, there are multiple subdisciplines within biology, each defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use. Like other scientists, biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions,.
biology is the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope but has several unifying themes that tie it together as a single, coherent field.
Test your knowledge of heredity and inheritance with this quiz! Explore the principles of genetic transmission, variations, and evolution through natural selection. Challenge yourself with questions on asexual and sexual reproduction, genetic information, and the impact of heredity on species diversity.
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