Introduction to Biology
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What is the average lifespan of individuals with cystic fibrosis?

  • In their 50s or older
  • In their mid- to late 30s (correct)
  • In their early teens
  • In their mid-40s

What did Dorothy Anderson determine about cystic fibrosis in 1945?

  • It is a genetic disorder (correct)
  • It is caused by a viral infection
  • It is only found in children
  • It has no genetic components

Which discovery-based science achievement is credited to researchers in 1989?

  • Identification of a treatment for CF
  • Understanding the symptoms of CF
  • Mapping the human genome
  • Finding the CF gene (correct)

What was the initial hypothesis regarding the function of the CF gene?

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What outcome did experiments reveal about chloride transport in CF patients' cells?

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What is the main focus of biology?

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Which of the following is a benefit of studying biology?

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What does neuroparasitology study?

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What does the equation 'Biology + Chemistry + Physics = Science' imply?

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Which of the following is NOT a core concept of biology?

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What skills are emphasized as core skills of biology?

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Which of the following activities do biologists engage in?

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Which statement best describes biological evolution?

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What is the primary focus of systems biology?

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Which branch of biology primarily focuses on the study of ecosystems?

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How does the scientific method contribute to biological investigations?

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Which of the following statements is true about molecular biology?

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What role do new tools play in biological research?

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In biological investigations, what levels does anatomy and physiology focus on?

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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Which level of biological investigation examines cellular structures?

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What defines the control group in an experiment?

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What is the main purpose of genomic and proteome analysis in biology?

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What is the purpose of statistical analysis in the Scientific Method?

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How is a hypothesis treated if the experimental and control data are not significantly different?

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What is the ultimate goal of the experiments conducted in the Scientific Method?

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Which of the following is true about data collection in the Scientific Method?

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In the provided example, what caused the leaves of the maple trees to fall according to the hypothesis?

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What characterizes the experimental group in an experiment?

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What do all forms of life share according to evolutionary principles?

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Which statement best defines vertical descent with mutation?

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What role does natural selection play in evolutionary change?

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What is horizontal gene transfer?

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Which of the following best describes the genome of an organism?

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Which concept explains the diversity of life in different environments?

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Which evolutionary mechanism is characterized by modifications of pre-existing characteristics?

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How does proteomics differ from genomics?

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What is a key function of the proteome?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between evolution, structure, and function in organisms?

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What is a hypothesis?

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Which statement accurately describes a theory?

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What is the primary goal of discovery-based science?

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What characterizes a hypothesis as being testable?

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What approach involves making initial observations about natural phenomena?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a scientific theory?

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In which stage of scientific process is curiosity most significant?

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What is a significant outcome of discovery-based science?

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Flashcards

Biology definition

The science that studies living organisms and their interactions.

Biology scope

Includes studying the origins, structures, interactions, and functions of living things.

Biology Connection

Biology is connected to other sciences like chemistry and physics.

Biological diversity

Biological diversity includes the variety of life and species on Earth.

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Biologists study these

Biologists study diseases, technologies, agriculture, the environment, and life on Earth.

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Levels of Biology

Different levels of biological organization in the natural world.

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Core Concepts of Biology

Essential principles that underlie the study of living things.

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Evolution in Biology

Biological evolution is the process whereby life on Earth changes over time.

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Genomic and Proteomic Analysis

Analyzing an organism's complete set of genes (genome) and proteins (proteome) to understand its evolutionary history and relationships with other organisms.

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Science: Studying the Natural World

Science involves observing, identifying, experimentally investigating, and theoretically explaining natural phenomena.

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The Scientific Method

A systematic approach used to test theories and gain knowledge about the natural world.

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Fact-Finding Missions

Some scientific endeavors focus on gathering information and data to understand a specific phenomenon or problem.

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Branches of Biology

Different areas of biology investigate life at various levels, using specialized tools and techniques.

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Emergent Properties

Complex characteristics that arise from the interaction of simpler components within a biological system.

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Systems Biology

The study of how emergent properties arise at different levels of biological organization, from molecules to ecosystems.

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New Tools in Biology

The development of new tools allows scientists to ask new questions and explore previously inaccessible aspects of living organisms.

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Levels of Biological Organization

A hierarchical system that categorizes life from the simplest to the most complex, starting with atoms and culminating in the biosphere.

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What are the core concepts of biology?

Key principles that underpin the study of life, including evolution, structure and function, information flow, energy and matter transformations, and systems.

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Unity in Evolution

All living things share a common set of characteristics, unified by their shared evolutionary history.

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Diversity in Evolution

Life on Earth exhibits a wide variety of forms adapted to diverse environments, reflecting a history of evolutionary change.

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How did life begin?

Primitive cells emerged on Earth approximately 3.5 to 4 billion years ago, and through evolutionary changes gave rise to the species we see today.

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Evolutionary Change: Modification

Evolution involves altering existing traits to serve new functions. Examples include walking limbs transforming into flippers or wings.

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Vertical Descent

A lineage of organisms accumulating mutations over time, leading to the evolution of new species from preexisting ones.

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Horizontal Gene Transfer

The exchange of genetic material between different species, although relatively rare. This process can lead to the spread of traits like antibiotic resistance.

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What is a Genome?

The complete genetic makeup of an organism, containing all the instructions for building and maintaining life.

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What is a Proteome?

The complete set of proteins produced by a given organism, representing the functional output of the genome.

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Scientific Method

A systematic process to test hypotheses and gain knowledge about the natural world, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis, and conclusion.

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Hypothesis

A testable explanation for an observation, a prediction about the relationship between variables.

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Experimentation

The process of conducting controlled tests to determine if a hypothesis is supported or rejected.

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Control Group

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or variable being tested, used as a baseline for comparison.

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Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or variable being tested.

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Data Analysis

The process of examining and interpreting data collected from an experiment to determine if the hypothesis is supported.

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Statistically Significant

A result of an experiment that is unlikely to have occurred by chance, supporting the hypothesis.

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Reject the Hypothesis

When data analysis fails to support the hypothesis, it needs to be rejected and revised or replaced with a new hypothesis.

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Theory

A broad explanation for some aspect of the natural world supported by a large body of evidence. It can make many predictions and is very likely to be true.

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Discovery-based science

Collection and analysis of data without a predetermined hypothesis. It aims to gather information and often leads to hypothesis testing.

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Hypothesis testing

A systematic approach to test a proposed explanation, involving observation, experimentation, and analysis to either support or reject the hypothesis.

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What are the five stages of Hypothesis Testing?

  1. Observations are made regarding natural phenomena. 2. A hypothesis is formulated. 3. Predictions are made based on the hypothesis. 4. Experiments are conducted to test the predictions. 5. The hypothesis is either supported or rejected based on the experimental results.
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Why is a hypothesis never truly proven?

Scientific hypotheses are based on evidence gathered at a specific time. Future discoveries or experiments might reveal new information that contradicts the original hypothesis.

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What is the role of evidence in scientific understanding?

Scientific understanding is built upon a foundation of evidence. Through data collection, analysis, and interpretation, evidence supports or refutes hypotheses and contributes to the development of theories.

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How do new tools impact biological research?

Advancements in technology provide scientists with new tools and techniques to explore previously uncharted areas of biology. This leads to new discoveries, insights, and a deeper understanding of living organisms.

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Significant Difference

When experimental results show a statistically meaningful variation between groups, indicating a likely causal relationship.

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and pancreas, causing thick mucus buildup that obstructs airways and digestive functions.

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CF Gene Discovery

The CF gene was identified through discovery-based research rather than hypothesis-testing, revealing the genetic basis of the disease.

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Chloride Transport Hypothesis

The hypothesis proposed that the CF gene encodes a protein involved in chloride ion transport across cell membranes, which was later validated through experiments.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Biology

  • Biology is the science of life
  • Focuses on the origins and history of life, as well as living things
  • Explores the structures of living things
  • Examines how living things interact with each other
  • Studies how living things function

Biology as a Unified Science

  • Biology is intertwined with chemistry and physics
  • These fields together form a unified scientific discipline

What Biologists Do

  • Study the diversity of life
  • Research diseases
  • Develop technologies
  • Improve agriculture
  • Preserve the environment

Levels of Biological Organization

  • Atoms
  • Molecules
  • Cells
  • Tissues
  • Organs
  • Organism
  • Population
  • Community
  • Ecosystem
  • Biosphere

Core Concepts of Biology

  • Evolution
  • Structure and function
  • Information flow, exchange, and storage
  • Pathways and transformations of energy and matter
  • Systems

Biological Evolution

  • Unity: All life shares common characteristics and a shared evolutionary history
  • Diversity: Life demonstrates a wide variety of forms in diverse environments

Evolutionary History

  • Primitive cells existed 3.5 to 4 billion years ago
  • Evolutionary changes have led to the species seen today
  • Evolutionary history helps understand organism structure and function

Evolutionary History (continued)

  • Evolutionary changes modify pre-existing characteristics
  • Structures can adapt to serve new purposes. (Example: Walking limbs changed into dolphin's flipper)

Two Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change

  • Vertical descent with mutation: New species evolve from old ones through the accumulation of mutations; natural selection favors beneficial mutations.
  • Horizontal gene transfer: Genetic exchange between species; relatively infrequent, but important, especially for antibiotic resistance gene spread.

Genomes and Proteomes

  • Genome: Complete genetic makeup of an organism
  • Genomics: Techniques to analyze DNA sequences and compare genomes of different species
  • Proteome: Complete complement of proteins in an organism
  • Proteomics: Techniques to analyze proteins of a species and compare proteomes of different species
  • The genome provides instructions to create the proteome
  • Genomic and proteome analysis illuminate evolutionary history and relationships among organisms.

Biology as a Scientific Discipline

  • Science involves observing, identifying, and explaining natural phenomena using experiments and theories
  • The scientific method tests these theories.

Biologists investigate life different levels

  • Using a variety of tools (e.g., ecology, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology)
  • New tools let scientists ask different questions

Two General Approaches to Biologcal Investigation

  • Discover-Based Science: Collecting and analyzing data without prior hypotheses; often leads to new hypotheses
  • ** Hypothesis-Testing**: Using the scientific method to test hypotheses about the natural world

Hypothesis vs Theory

  • Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a natural phenomenon. Must be testable and make predictions.
  • Theory: A broad explanation for a natural phenomenon supported by significant evidence.

Example: Cystic Fibrosis

  • Affects 1 in 3,500 Americans.

  • Linked to abnormally thick mucus in lungs & pancreas

  • Average lifespan is in the mid- to late 30s

  • Cystic fibrosis, determined in 1945 as a genetic disorder, was further understood with specific gene identification in 1989

  • Findings resulted from discovery-based science, rather than hypothesis driven testing.

Hypothesis for the function of the CF Gene

  • The CF gene encodes a protein to transport chlorine across cell membranes
  • Cell experiments show CF cells are defective in this transport.
  • Introducing normal CF genes corrected the cell membrane defect.
  • This supports the chloride transport hypothesis

Biology as a Social Discipline

  • Scientists collaborate in labs, with other labs, and at conferences.
  • Debate and discussion are important aspects of science.
  • An on-going process of questions

Core Skills of Biology

  • Ability to apply the process of science
  • Ability to use quantitative reasoning
  • Ability to use models and simulations
  • Ability to understand the nature of science, its interdisciplinary aspects, as well as its relationship with society
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplines

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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of biology, exploring everything from the origins and history of life to the interaction of living things within ecosystems. It also discusses the interconnection of biology with chemistry and physics, highlighting the diverse roles biologists play in studying and preserving life. Test your understanding of biological organization and core biological principles.

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