23 Questions
What does life science encompass?
Theories and principles related to living things
What is a characteristic of living things?
Made up of cells
What is homeostasis?
The ability to maintain a stable internal environment
Which process refers to the total of all chemical reactions within an organism?
Metabolic processes
Which field within life science deals with the study of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms?
Microbiology
What does it mean for an entity to be 'alive'?
It exhibits all of the mentioned processes
What is the study of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms?
Microbiology
Which process refers to the total of all chemical reactions within an organism?
Metabolism
What is a characteristic of living things?
Ability to respond to stimuli
What does life science encompass?
Biology and Environmental Science
What is the term for the ability of an entity to maintain internal stability despite external changes?
Homeostasis
Which field deals with the study of plants?
Botany
What does virology focus on?
Study of viruses
'Mycology' is the study of:
Mushrooms and fungi
Which term refers to the scientific study of plants?
Botany
What is the term for the study of fungi?
Mycology
Which field within life science focuses on the study of insects?
Entomology
What is the term for the study of animals?
Zoology
What process refers to the total of all chemical reactions within an organism?
Metabolism
What is the term for the ability of an entity to maintain internal stability despite external changes?
Homeostasis
What is a characteristic of living things?
Ability to maintain homeostasis
'Virology' is the branch of life science that focuses on the study of:
Viruses
'Mycology' is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of:
Fungi
Explore the fundamental principles and theories of life science, covering disciplines such as zoology, botany, microbiology, and the importance of understanding anatomy, cell biology, ecology, genetics, and physiology. Delve into the characteristics of living organisms and what it means to be 'ALIVE'.
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