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Which of the following is NOT a key branch of biology?
Which of the following is NOT a key branch of biology?
What is the fundamental concept that states all living things are composed of cells?
What is the fundamental concept that states all living things are composed of cells?
Which process involves the breakdown of a complex substance into simpler substances?
Which process involves the breakdown of a complex substance into simpler substances?
In the context of biology, what does homeostasis refer to?
In the context of biology, what does homeostasis refer to?
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding atoms?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding atoms?
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What type of chemical reaction is it when two elements in different compounds exchange places?
What type of chemical reaction is it when two elements in different compounds exchange places?
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Which level of organization goes directly above 'cells' in biological systems?
Which level of organization goes directly above 'cells' in biological systems?
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What is a pure substance made of only one type of atom called?
What is a pure substance made of only one type of atom called?
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Which of the following processes is NOT essential for survival and reproduction in organisms?
Which of the following processes is NOT essential for survival and reproduction in organisms?
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What is the organized arrangement of all known elements referred to as?
What is the organized arrangement of all known elements referred to as?
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What is the primary component of the nucleus in an atom?
What is the primary component of the nucleus in an atom?
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Which type of chemical bond occurs when electrons are shared between atoms?
Which type of chemical bond occurs when electrons are shared between atoms?
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What does the pH scale measure?
What does the pH scale measure?
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Which law states that the total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces act on it?
Which law states that the total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces act on it?
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What is the fundamental unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?
What is the fundamental unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?
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Which topic studies the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic level?
Which topic studies the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic level?
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What is the relationship described by Newton's second law of motion?
What is the relationship described by Newton's second law of motion?
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What is the primary focus of the study of electromagnetism?
What is the primary focus of the study of electromagnetism?
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In physics, which term refers to the rate at which work is done?
In physics, which term refers to the rate at which work is done?
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What type of wave does not require a medium to travel through?
What type of wave does not require a medium to travel through?
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Study Notes
Biology
- Biology is the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.
- Key branches include:
- Cell biology: Study of cells, their components, and their functions.
- Genetics: Study of genes, heredity, and variation in organisms.
- Ecology: Study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Evolutionary biology: Study of the processes that have led to the diversity of life on Earth.
- Physiology: Study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Fundamental concepts:
- Cell theory: All living things are composed of cells; cells are the basic unit of life; new cells are created from existing cells.
- Homeostasis: Maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes.
- Metabolism: Chemical reactions that occur in living organisms to sustain life.
- Energy flow: Transfer of energy within an ecosystem.
- Levels of organization in biological systems:
- Atoms → molecules → macromolecules → organelles → cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organism → population → community → ecosystem → biosphere.
- Classification of life forms:
- Organisms are classified into domains (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya) and kingdoms (e.g., Animalia, Plantae, Fungi).
- Processes within organisms:
- Respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, and movement are essential for survival and reproduction within all organisms.
Chemistry
- Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, its composition, and how it changes.
- Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
- Key concepts:
- Elements: Pure substances made of only one type of atom.
- Compounds: Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more different elements.
- Atoms: The basic building blocks of matter.
- Molecules: Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
- Chemical bonds: Forces that hold atoms together in molecules.
- Types of chemical reactions:
- Synthesis: Two or more substances combine to form a more complex substance.
- Decomposition: A complex substance breaks down into simpler substances.
- Single replacement: One element replaces another in a compound.
- Double replacement: Two elements in different compounds exchange places.
- States of matter:
- Solid, liquid, and gas.
- Periodic table:
- Organized arrangement of all known elements.
- Atomic structure:
- Nucleus (protons and neutrons); electron shell(electrons).
- Stoichiometry:
- Quantitative relations between reactants and products in chemical reactions.
- Chemical bonding:
- Ionic, covalent, metallic.
- Acid-base chemistry:
- Acidic and basic properties of substances, measured by pH.
- Thermodynamics:
- Study of energy changes in chemical reactions.
Physics
- Physics is the study of matter, energy, and their interactions.
- Key areas:
- Mechanics: Study of motion and forces.
- Thermodynamics: Study of heat and temperature.
- Electromagnetism: Study of electric and magnetic fields.
- Optics: Study of light.
- Quantum mechanics: Study of the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic level.
- Relativity: Study of space, time, gravity, and the universe.
- Fundamental principles:
- Newton's laws of motion: Describe the relationship between forces and motion.
- Newton's law of universal gravitation: Explains the force of attraction between any two masses.
- Conservation of energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
- Conservation of momentum: The total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces act on it.
- Important concepts:
- Vectors and scalars: Quantities with magnitude and direction (vectors) versus quantities with only magnitude (scalars).
- Kinematics: Study of motion without considering the forces causing it.
- Dynamics: Study of motion and the forces causing it.
- Energy: The ability to do work.
- Work: Force applied over a distance.
- Power: Rate at which work is done.
- Units and measurements:
- SI units (International System of Units) are used for measurements in physics. Such as meters (m) for length, kilograms (kg) for mass, seconds (s) for time, and joules (J) for energy.
- Waves:
- Mechanical and electromagnetic waves transmit energy through a medium or space.
- Gravity:
- Force of attraction between any two masses.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of biology including cell biology, genetics, ecology, and more. This quiz covers key branches and essential principles that govern the study of life. Test your knowledge on the structure, function, and processes of living organisms.
