Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does the study of biology primarily focus on?
What does the study of biology primarily focus on?
- The scientific study of life (correct)
- The history of civilization
- The structure of the Earth
- The composition of stars
Which of the following is a core principle of biology related to the composition of living organisms?
Which of the following is a core principle of biology related to the composition of living organisms?
- Quantum physics
- Cell theory (correct)
- Electromagnetism
- Gravity
According to biological principles, how are traits typically inherited?
According to biological principles, how are traits typically inherited?
- Through genes (correct)
- Through legends
- Through cultural transmission
- Through environmental factors
Which biological principle explains how the diversity of life has changed over time?
Which biological principle explains how the diversity of life has changed over time?
What is the term for the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?
What is the term for the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?
Which level of biological organization is considered the basic unit of life?
Which level of biological organization is considered the basic unit of life?
Which of these studies focuses on the interactions between organisms and their environment?
Which of these studies focuses on the interactions between organisms and their environment?
Which type of cell contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of cell contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles?
What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?
What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?
Which process involves the passing of traits from parents to offspring?
Which process involves the passing of traits from parents to offspring?
What is natural selection?
What is natural selection?
What are the living organisms in an ecosystem referred to as?
What are the living organisms in an ecosystem referred to as?
What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?
What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?
Which type of tissue covers surfaces of the body?
Which type of tissue covers surfaces of the body?
Which system regulates body functions through hormones?
Which system regulates body functions through hormones?
Which of the following is a prokaryotic microorganism?
Which of the following is a prokaryotic microorganism?
What is the breakdown of glucose to release energy in cells called?
What is the breakdown of glucose to release energy in cells called?
What is the first step of the scientific method?
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Flashcards
Biology
Biology
The scientific study of life, from molecules to ecosystems.
Cell Theory
Cell Theory
All living organisms are made of cells, and cells come from pre-existing cells.
Gene Theory
Gene Theory
Traits are passed down through specific sequences of DNA.
Evolution
Evolution
Signup and view all the flashcards
Homeostasis
Homeostasis
Signup and view all the flashcards
Genetics
Genetics
Signup and view all the flashcards
Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Signup and view all the flashcards
DNA
DNA
Signup and view all the flashcards
Genes
Genes
Signup and view all the flashcards
Chromosomes
Chromosomes
Signup and view all the flashcards
Genotype
Genotype
Signup and view all the flashcards
Phenotype
Phenotype
Signup and view all the flashcards
Inheritance
Inheritance
Signup and view all the flashcards
Meiosis
Meiosis
Signup and view all the flashcards
Mitosis
Mitosis
Signup and view all the flashcards
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
Signup and view all the flashcards
Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
Signup and view all the flashcards
Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
No new information was provided.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Biology is the scientific study of life, covering molecular mechanisms to ecosystem interactions. Core principles include cell theory, gene theory, evolution, homeostasis and thermodynamics. Biological organization spans molecules, cells, tissues, and organs, each with specific functions.
