Introduction to Biology

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What is the scientific study of life and living organisms?

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics
  • Biology (correct)
  • Ecology

Which branch of biology studies the relationships between organisms and their environment?

  • Microbiology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Ecology (correct)

What is the process by which cells convert light energy into chemical energy?

  • Metabolism
  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis

What is the study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation?

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What is the process by which genetic information is expressed?

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What is the term for the variety of species, genes, and ecosystems?

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What is the community of living and non-living components interacting in an environment?

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What is the process of change in the frequency of alleles in a population over time?

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Definition and Scope of Biology

  • Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.
  • It explores the diversity of life, from the simplest molecules to complex ecosystems.

Branches of Biology

  • Botany: study of plants and their interactions with the environment
  • Zoology: study of animals and their interactions with the environment
  • Microbiology: study of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses
  • Ecology: study of the relationships between organisms and their environment
  • Genetics: study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation
  • Molecular Biology: study of the structure and function of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins
  • Evolutionary Biology: study of the processes that have shaped the diversity of life on Earth

Cells and Cellular Processes

  • Cell theory: all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic units of life
  • Cellular processes:
    • Metabolism: energy conversion and nutrient utilization
    • Photosynthesis: conversion of light energy into chemical energy
    • Mitosis: cell division and replication
    • Meiosis: reduction division in gamete production
    • Gene expression: transcription and translation of genetic information

Genetics and Evolution

  • Mendelian inheritance: principles of heredity and genetic transmission
  • DNA structure and function: double helix, replication, and transcription
  • Genetic variation: mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection
  • Evolutionary mechanisms: adaptation, speciation, and phylogenetics

Ecosystems and Biodiversity

  • Ecosystem: community of living and non-living components interacting in an environment
  • Biodiversity: variety of species, genes, and ecosystems
  • Ecological relationships:
    • Predator-prey interactions
    • Symbiotic relationships (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism)
    • Nutrient cycling and energy flow
  • Human impact on ecosystems: pollution, climate change, and conservation efforts

Definition and Scope of Biology

  • Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.
  • It explores the diversity of life, from the simplest molecules to complex ecosystems.

Branches of Biology

  • Botany involves the study of plants and their interactions with the environment.
  • Zoology involves the study of animals and their interactions with the environment.
  • Microbiology involves the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
  • Ecology involves the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
  • Genetics involves the study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation.
  • Molecular Biology involves the study of the structure and function of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins.
  • Evolutionary Biology involves the study of the processes that have shaped the diversity of life on Earth.

Cells and Cellular Processes

  • The cell theory states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic units of life.
  • Metabolism is the process of energy conversion and nutrient utilization.
  • Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
  • Mitosis is the process of cell division and replication.
  • Meiosis is the process of reduction division in gamete production.
  • Gene expression involves the transcription and translation of genetic information.

Genetics and Evolution

  • Mendelian inheritance refers to the principles of heredity and genetic transmission.
  • DNA has a double helix structure and is responsible for replication and transcription.
  • Genetic variation occurs through mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection.
  • Evolutionary mechanisms include adaptation, speciation, and phylogenetics.

Ecosystems and Biodiversity

  • An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living components interacting in an environment.
  • Biodiversity refers to the variety of species, genes, and ecosystems.
  • Ecological relationships include predator-prey interactions, symbiotic relationships, and nutrient cycling and energy flow.
  • Human activities can impact ecosystems through pollution, climate change, and conservation efforts.

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