Introduction to Biology and Cellular Biology
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Which of the following is NOT a key area of study in biology?

  • Genetics
  • Ecology
  • Physiology
  • Astronomy (correct)

    • What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

  • Synthesizing proteins
  • Storing genetic information
  • Regulating the passage of substances (correct)
  • Producing energy through respiration

    • Which of the following processes is UNIQUE to plant cells?

  • Cellular respiration
  • Cell division
  • Protein synthesis
  • Photosynthesis (correct)

    • What is the basic unit of heredity?

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

    What is the primary mechanism by which populations change over time?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a level of ecological organization?

    <p>Biosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of adaptation in evolution?

    <p>Making organisms better suited to their environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell lacks membrane-bound organelles?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a key concept in ecology?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a level of biodiversity?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

    <p>Increased genetic diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a physiological process that helps maintain homeostasis?

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

    Which of the following taxonomic categories is the broadest?

    <p>Kingdom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Biomes

    Large ecological units defined by climate & vegetation types.

    Physiology

    Study of how organisms function and maintain homeostasis.

    Biodiversity

    Variety of life on Earth, from genes to ecosystems.

    Threats to Biodiversity

    Factors like habitat loss, pollution, and climate change affecting life variety.

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    Taxonomic Classification

    Hierarchical system grouping organisms by evolutionary relationships.

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    Biology

    The study of life and living organisms, their structure, function, and growth.

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    Cell

    The basic unit of life that contains organelles; can be eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

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    Eukaryotic Cells

    Cells with membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus and mitochondria.

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    Prokaryotic Cells

    Simpler cells that lack membrane-bound organelles; example: bacteria.

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    DNA

    The molecule that carries genetic information necessary for heredity.

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    Natural Selection

    A mechanism of evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment survive.

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    Ecology

    The study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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    Mutations

    Changes in DNA sequences that lead to variations in traits.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Biology

    • Biology is the study of life and living organisms, encompassing their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.
    • It spans various disciplines, from molecular biology to ecology.
    • Key areas of study include genetics, cell biology, evolution, ecology, and physiology.

    Cellular Biology

    • Cells are the fundamental units of life, exhibiting diverse structures and functions across organisms.
    • Eukaryotic cells possess membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.
    • Prokaryotic cells lack these membrane-bound organelles.
    • Cell membranes regulate substance passage into and out of cells.
    • Cellular respiration extracts energy from nutrients.
    • Photosynthesis, unique to plant cells and certain bacteria/algae, converts light energy into chemical energy.
    • Cell division is essential for growth, repair, and reproduction.

    Genetics

    • Heredity involves the transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
    • DNA carries genetic information.
    • Genes are DNA segments coding for specific proteins.
    • Chromosomes are organized DNA and protein structures carrying genes.
    • Mendelian genetics outlines fundamental principles of inheritance.
    • Mutations are DNA sequence changes influencing traits.

    Evolution

    • Evolution describes population changes over time.
    • Natural selection drives evolution, favoring traits enhancing survival and reproduction.
    • Adaptation is the process of organisms becoming better suited to their environments.
    • Speciation describes new species emergence.
    • Phylogenetic trees illustrate evolutionary relationships.
    • Evolution is supported by fossil records, comparative anatomy, molecular biology, and biogeography.

    Ecology

    • Ecology studies the relationships between organisms and their environment.
    • Ecosystems encompass biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components.
    • Population dynamics investigate population sizes and changes.
    • Community ecology focuses on interactions among populations within an ecosystem.
    • Levels of organization range from species to populations, communities, and ecosystems.
    • Biomes are large ecological units categorized by climate and vegetation.
    • Key ecological concepts include energy flow, nutrient cycles, and biodiversity.

    Physiology

    • Physiology examines organism function.
    • It explores how organism parts work together maintaining homeostasis.
    • Processes like digestion, respiration, and circulation are studied.
    • Organ systems like the nervous, endocrine, respiratory, and circulatory systems work in coordinated fashion.

    Biodiversity

    • Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, encompassing genes, species, and ecosystems.
    • It's crucial for ecosystem health and stability.
    • Threats to biodiversity include habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.

    Classification of Life

    • Organisms are categorized taxonomically reflecting evolutionary relationships.
    • The hierarchical system includes domains (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya), kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species.
    • Binomial nomenclature uses genus and species names to uniquely identify species.

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    This quiz covers fundamental concepts in biology, focusing on the study of living organisms and their various functions and structures. You will explore key areas such as cellular biology, genetics, and the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Test your knowledge on the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, as well as the importance of cell division.

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