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What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?

  • Evolution (correct)
  • Photosynthesis
  • Plate tectonics
  • Weather patterns

What do all organisms have in common?

  • They all live in water
  • They are all green in color
  • They all have wings
  • They are made up of cells (correct)

What is important for life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?

  • Air pollution
  • Soil erosion
  • Energy processing (correct)
  • Water scarcity

What do biologists use to make observations, pose questions, and form conclusions?

<p>The scientific method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a subdiscipline within biology defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use?

<p>Molecular biology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Unifying Themes in Biology

  • A unifying theme in the field of biology is the common characteristics shared by all living organisms.
  • Despite their diversity, all organisms share certain fundamental characteristics, such as the need for energy, water, and nutrients.

Characteristics of Organisms

  • All organisms have in common the ability to maintain homeostasis, respond to stimuli, grow and develop, reproduce, and evolve over time.
  • These shared characteristics are the result of a common ancestry and the shared evolutionary pressures that have shaped life on Earth.

Importance of Energy

  • Energy is essential for life, as it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce.
  • The availability of energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is crucial for the proper functioning of cells and the maintenance of life.

Scientific Method in Biology

  • Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, and form conclusions about the natural world.
  • The scientific method involves making observations, forming hypotheses, and testing these hypotheses through experimentation and data analysis.

Subdisciplines of Biology

  • A subdiscipline within biology is defined by the nature of their research questions and the tools that they use.
  • Examples of subdisciplines include microbiology, botany, zoology, ecology, and molecular biology, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the biological world.

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