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What is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism?
What is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism?
- Cell (correct)
- Tissue
- Molecule
- Organ
Which level of biological organization consists of groups of interbreeding organisms?
Which level of biological organization consists of groups of interbreeding organisms?
- Population
- Species (correct)
- Ecosystem
- Community
What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth?
What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth?
- The sun (correct)
- Water
- Wind
- Geothermal heat
Which of the following best describes metabolism?
Which of the following best describes metabolism?
What is an organism composed of?
What is an organism composed of?
In biological organization, what is a community?
In biological organization, what is a community?
Which level of biological organization describes the physical environment interacting with populations?
Which level of biological organization describes the physical environment interacting with populations?
What is a primary source of nutrients for humans?
What is a primary source of nutrients for humans?
Which kingdom of the domain Eukarya primarily consists of organisms that perform photosynthesis?
Which kingdom of the domain Eukarya primarily consists of organisms that perform photosynthesis?
Which of the following organisms is classified as a vertebrate?
Which of the following organisms is classified as a vertebrate?
What characteristic distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?
What characteristic distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?
Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms primarily known as invertebrates?
Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms primarily known as invertebrates?
Humans belong to which kingdom under the domain Eukarya?
Humans belong to which kingdom under the domain Eukarya?
Which group of eukaryotes is known for their diverse modes of nutrition including absorption of nutrients?
Which group of eukaryotes is known for their diverse modes of nutrition including absorption of nutrients?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vertebrates?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vertebrates?
Which kingdom includes organisms that are often single-celled or multicellular and primarily live in aquatic or moist environments?
Which kingdom includes organisms that are often single-celled or multicellular and primarily live in aquatic or moist environments?
What is the primary role of sugars in the food chain?
What is the primary role of sugars in the food chain?
What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
What occurs during the development of an organism?
What occurs during the development of an organism?
How can mutations be beneficial in the context of evolution?
How can mutations be beneficial in the context of evolution?
What is the mechanism by which evolution occurs?
What is the mechanism by which evolution occurs?
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes Eukarya from Bacteria and Archaea?
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes Eukarya from Bacteria and Archaea?
What is an adaptation in the context of evolutionary biology?
What is an adaptation in the context of evolutionary biology?
Which domains of life contain prokaryotes?
Which domains of life contain prokaryotes?
What distinguishes humans from apes?
What distinguishes humans from apes?
In which domain do humans belong?
In which domain do humans belong?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Which statement best describes a hypothesis?
Which statement best describes a hypothesis?
What role do test groups serve in an experiment?
What role do test groups serve in an experiment?
What is an essential characteristic of the independent variable in an experiment?
What is an essential characteristic of the independent variable in an experiment?
Which step follows analyzing data/results in the scientific method?
Which step follows analyzing data/results in the scientific method?
What is the purpose of background research in the scientific method?
What is the purpose of background research in the scientific method?
What is the primary purpose of analyzing data in scientific experiments?
What is the primary purpose of analyzing data in scientific experiments?
In a double-blind study, which of the following statements is true?
In a double-blind study, which of the following statements is true?
What role do graphs play in data presentation?
What role do graphs play in data presentation?
Why is a controlled group important in an experiment?
Why is a controlled group important in an experiment?
How can the conclusion of one experiment influence future studies?
How can the conclusion of one experiment influence future studies?
