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What is the primary focus of biology?
What is the primary focus of biology?
- Microscopic view of a cell (correct)
- Astronomy discoveries
- Fossil exploration
- Climate change solutions
Which of the following topics is mentioned in relation to recent news about biology?
Which of the following topics is mentioned in relation to recent news about biology?
- Creating new fashion trends
- Eradicating volcanoes
- Finding a cure for cancer (correct)
- Building skyscrapers
What diverse fields are mentioned as part of science in the text?
What diverse fields are mentioned as part of science in the text?
- Astronomy and history
- Art and music
- Computer sciences and cooking
- Biology and chemistry (correct)
Which of the following would you NOT expect to find in a museum of natural sciences based on the text?
Which of the following would you NOT expect to find in a museum of natural sciences based on the text?
What do biologists study according to the text?
What do biologists study according to the text?
Which aspect is NOT related to the discipline of biology according to the text?
Which aspect is NOT related to the discipline of biology according to the text?
What distinguishes natural sciences as 'hard science'?
What distinguishes natural sciences as 'hard science'?
Which field of biology investigates cell structure and function?
Which field of biology investigates cell structure and function?
What is the primary goal of applied science or 'technology'?
What is the primary goal of applied science or 'technology'?
Why do some individuals perceive basic science as 'useless'?
Why do some individuals perceive basic science as 'useless'?
What was one remarkable application that resulted from understanding DNA replication mechanisms?
What was one remarkable application that resulted from understanding DNA replication mechanisms?
What does basic science aim to achieve primarily?
What does basic science aim to achieve primarily?
What is the Human Genome Project primarily focused on?
What is the Human Genome Project primarily focused on?
What is the basic unit of heredity represented by a specific DNA segment?
What is the basic unit of heredity represented by a specific DNA segment?
How did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
How did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
Which of the following best explains the term 'serendipity' as used in the text?
Which of the following best explains the term 'serendipity' as used in the text?
In the context of research, what is meant by 'basic science'?
In the context of research, what is meant by 'basic science'?
How did the Human Genome Project utilize basic research with simple organisms?
How did the Human Genome Project utilize basic research with simple organisms?
What led to the discovery of penicillin according to the text?
What led to the discovery of penicillin according to the text?
What role did 'luck' play in some scientific breakthroughs according to the text?
What role did 'luck' play in some scientific breakthroughs according to the text?
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