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Which characteristic of life is most directly related to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment?
Which characteristic of life is most directly related to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment?
- Evolution
- Homeostasis (correct)
- Reproduction
- Metabolism
A researcher is studying the rate of photosynthesis in different species of algae. Which branch of biology is most relevant to this research?
A researcher is studying the rate of photosynthesis in different species of algae. Which branch of biology is most relevant to this research?
- Botany (correct)
- Ecology
- Microbiology
- Zoology
An increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria populations over time that impacts human health is an example of which biological process?
An increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria populations over time that impacts human health is an example of which biological process?
- Metabolism
- Organization
- Homeostasis
- Evolution (correct)
Which cellular component is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and is responsible for protein synthesis?
Which cellular component is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and is responsible for protein synthesis?
A scientist is investigating the processes that allow cells to communicate and coordinate their functions within a tissue. Which field of biology is this scientist most likely working in?
A scientist is investigating the processes that allow cells to communicate and coordinate their functions within a tissue. Which field of biology is this scientist most likely working in?
If a mutation occurs in a gene, leading to a non-functional protein, which level of biological organization is most directly affected?
If a mutation occurs in a gene, leading to a non-functional protein, which level of biological organization is most directly affected?
Which of the following is an example of how 'response' as a characteristic of life helps an organism survive?
Which of the following is an example of how 'response' as a characteristic of life helps an organism survive?
A researcher aims to understand how different species interact within a forest ecosystem. Which area of biology is most aligned with this research?
A researcher aims to understand how different species interact within a forest ecosystem. Which area of biology is most aligned with this research?
A population of butterflies exhibits variation in wing color. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates natural selection?
A population of butterflies exhibits variation in wing color. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates natural selection?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a community and an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a community and an ecosystem?
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down to release energy. What is the primary energy currency that captures this energy for cellular processes?
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down to release energy. What is the primary energy currency that captures this energy for cellular processes?
A scientist is studying a new microorganism and observes that it lacks a nucleus. Based on this information, to which group does this organism likely belong?
A scientist is studying a new microorganism and observes that it lacks a nucleus. Based on this information, to which group does this organism likely belong?
Which of the following tissues is primarily responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?
Which of the following tissues is primarily responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?
Which characteristic is common to all animals?
Which characteristic is common to all animals?
A mutation arises in a population of bacteria that confers resistance to a specific antibiotic. Which statement describes the most likely outcome of the bacteria population after it is exposed to the antibiotic?
A mutation arises in a population of bacteria that confers resistance to a specific antibiotic. Which statement describes the most likely outcome of the bacteria population after it is exposed to the antibiotic?
In an ecosystem, energy flows and nutrients cycle. Which of the following statements best describes the difference between these two processes?
In an ecosystem, energy flows and nutrients cycle. Which of the following statements best describes the difference between these two processes?
Which of the following is an example of catabolism?
Which of the following is an example of catabolism?
Which of the following animal phyla is characterized by having a segmented body plan?
Which of the following animal phyla is characterized by having a segmented body plan?
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What is Biology?
What is Biology?
The scientific study of life, including its structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.
What is a Cell?
What is a Cell?
The basic unit of life, capable of independent functioning.
What is a Gene?
What is a Gene?
The basic unit of heredity, made of DNA and containing instructions for building proteins.
What is Evolution?
What is Evolution?
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What are Prokaryotic Cells?
What are Prokaryotic Cells?
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What are Eukaryotic Cells?
What are Eukaryotic Cells?
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What is Genetics?
What is Genetics?
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What is DNA?
What is DNA?
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Genes
Genes
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Mutations
Mutations
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Evolution
Evolution
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Natural selection
Natural selection
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Ecology
Ecology
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Ecosystems
Ecosystems
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Enzymes
Enzymes
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Microbiology
Microbiology
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Antibiotics
Antibiotics
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Overview of biology, the science of life. Exploration of structure, function, evolution, and distribution of organisms. Focus on cells, genes, and energy transformation in living systems. Covers branches like botany, genetics, and microbiology.
