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Introduction to Biology Lecture 1
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Introduction to Biology Lecture 1

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What is the definition of biology?

  • The scientific study of life. (correct)
  • The exploration of animal behaviors.
  • The study of chemical reactions.
  • The study of ecosystems and environments.

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the primary principles of biology?

  • Structural organization of ecosystems. (correct)
  • The chemical composition of living organisms.
  • Evolutionary changes of life.
  • Adaptation of life.

    • Which of the following can be considered living things?

  • Water, Air, Dirt.
  • Sand, Ice, Trees.
  • Man, Insects, Fungi. (correct)
  • Bacteria, Plants, Rocks.

    • Life can be characterized by various criteria. Which criterion includes the location of life?

    <p>Location of Life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can life forms be observed?

    <p>Visible to the naked eye or with a microscope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a method of feeding for living organisms?

    <p>Photosynthesis and absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example represents an organism that feeds through absorption?

    <p>Amoeba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the chemical composition of life is true?

    <p>All forms of life share the same chemical composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which bacteria reproduce?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms is considered unicellular?

    <p>Yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the organization of living things according to the hierarchy of life?

    <p>Atom &gt; Molecule &gt; Cell &gt; Tissue &gt; Organ &gt; Organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an emergent property of living organisms?

    <p>Chemical composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria differentiate living things from non-living things?

    <p>Ability to reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest level of organization in living organisms?

    <p>Biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of non-living things?

    <p>They do not exhibit emergent properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a method of asexual reproduction?

    <p>Mitosis in yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reproduction is exhibited by bacteria?

    <p>Asexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do genes contribute to the reproduction of organisms?

    <p>They carry the information necessary to make a new organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

    <p>Irreversibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way that living organisms can respond to their environment?

    <p>By developing new adaptations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes mules?

    <p>They cannot reproduce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

    <p>Prokaryotes lack a nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does natural selection contribute to evolution?

    <p>By favoring traits that improve survival and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes an evolutionary tree of life?

    <p>It represents the relationships among different species based on a common ancestor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept explains how organisms evolved from a single ancestor?

    <p>The Evolutionary Tree of Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is considered the father of taxonomy?

    <p>Carolus Linnaeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes prokaryotes?

    <p>They lack a nucleic membrane around their DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most inclusive level of classification?

    <p>Domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Eukaryotes differ from Prokaryotes?

    <p>Eukaryotes have a defined nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of natural selection in evolution?

    <p>To facilitate survival and adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding species classification?

    <p>Genus includes multiple species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports the existence of a common ancestor among all forms of life?

    <p>Biochemical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the Domain Eukarya?

    <p>Contains unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of prokaryotes?

    <p>They lack a membrane-bound nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do human activities have on biodiversity?

    <p>They lead to the extinction of species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines biodiversity?

    <p>The total number of species and their genetic variability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of Earth's estimated 15 million species are known and named?

    <p>2 million species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge faced by coral reef ecosystems?

    <p>Human activities leading to habitat destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of food acquisition is NOT characteristic of Domain Archaea?

    <p>Photosynthesize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for the declining populations of species globally?

    <p>Habitat destruction from human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Biology

    • Biology combines "bio" (life) and "logy" (study) to denote the scientific study of life.
    • Fundamental principles of biology include evolutionary changes and adaptations of life.
    • Earth hosts two main types of entities: living organisms (humans, insects, bacteria) and non-living things (rocks).
    • Diverse forms of life exist, including animals, bacteria, plants, fungi, and protozoa.

    Defining Life

    • Life can be classified by types: animals (humans, fish, insects), plants (trees, algae), bacteria (E. coli), fungi (mushrooms, yeast), and protozoa (Amoeba).
    • Life is found in various locations: oceans, lakes, rivers, ice, underground, and in the air.
    • Organisms can be visible to the naked eye (humans, larger animals) or require a microscope (bacteria, protozoa).
    • Nutritional methods vary among life forms: ingestion (humans), absorption (Amoeba), photosynthesis (plants), and diffusion (bacteria).

    Criteria of Life

    • Reproduction methods include sexual reproduction (humans) and asexual reproduction (binary fission in bacteria, budding in yeast).
    • Organisms demonstrate organization, from atoms to the biosphere, with unicellular (e.g., bacteria) and multicellular (e.g., humans) forms.
    • Emergent properties arise as complexity increases within biological organization (e.g., nervous cells enabling communication).

    Distinguishing Living and Non-Living

    • Living organisms display traits such as organization, reproduction, adaptation, and response to environmental changes.
    • Non-living entities lack these living characteristics and do not undergo adaptations or evolution.

    Evolution and Natural Selection

    • Evolution is a key concept in biology, illustrating a common ancestry for all life forms through an evolutionary tree.
    • Natural selection, articulated by Charles Darwin, is the mechanism facilitating adaptations and modifications in species.

    Taxonomy and Classification

    • Taxonomy is the scientific method for classifying and grouping organisms, originated by Carolus Linnaeus.
    • Classification categories range from species (least inclusive) to domain (most inclusive), providing a hierarchical structure.

    Domains of Life

    • Three primary domains exist: Archaea (unicellular prokaryotes in extreme environments), Bacteria (unicellular prokaryotes present in diverse conditions), and Eukarya (unicellular and multicellular organisms with nuclei).
    • Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus and include organisms from both Archaea and Bacteria domains.
    • Eukaryotes possess membrane-bound nuclei and can be unicellular (like yeast) or multicellular (like plants and animals).

    Biodiversity and Ecosystem Organization

    • Biodiversity encompasses species count, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity; estimated to include 15 million species, with only 2 million identified.
    • Human activities lead to ecosystem destruction, causing rapid species extinction (400 species/day) and threatening 38% of known species.
    • Natural ecosystems such as rainforests and coral reefs nurture significant biodiversity, crucial for planetary health.

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    This quiz covers the basics introduced in the first lecture of biology. Explore the scientific study of life, including definitions and the principles of evolutionary changes and adaptation. Test your understanding of living and non-living entities and their varieties on Earth.

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