History of Biology Quiz

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What are the main areas of focus in the study of biology?

The main areas of focus in the study of biology include structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.

List three historical developments in the field of biology.

Three historical developments in the field of biology are the history of evolutionary thought, the modern evolutionary synthesis, and the history of molecular biology.

What does the term 'eclipse of Darwinism' refer to in the history of evolutionary thought?

The term 'eclipse of Darwinism' refers to a period when various alternative mechanisms of evolution were proposed which temporarily challenged Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Describe two approaches used in the study of biology.

Two approaches used in the study of biology are reductionism, which breaks down complex biological systems into their simpler components, and emergent property, which focuses on the complex properties that arise from interactions among simpler elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'biological organization' in the context of biology?

Biological organization refers to the hierarchy of complex biological structures and systems that define life, ranging from atoms and molecules to cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Signup and view all the answers