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What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
- The process of cellular respiration
- The ability to grow and develop
- The transformation of energy from one form to another
- The maintenance of a stable internal environment (correct)
Which of the following describes the regulation of body temperature in hot conditions?
Which of the following describes the regulation of body temperature in hot conditions?
- Sweating and dilation of blood vessels (correct)
- Increased metabolic rate and heat production
- Perspiration and decreased heart rate
- Vasoconstriction and shivering
How do multicellular organisms grow?
How do multicellular organisms grow?
- Through cell division which increases the number of cells (correct)
- By consuming chemical energy only
- By assimilating nutrients directly from the environment
- By the enlargement of individual cells
Which process do organisms use to capture energy from sunlight?
Which process do organisms use to capture energy from sunlight?
What role does DNA play in an organism's growth and development?
What role does DNA play in an organism's growth and development?
Which of the following best describes the theme of evolution in biology?
Which of the following best describes the theme of evolution in biology?
What does the structure-function relationship imply in biological systems?
What does the structure-function relationship imply in biological systems?
How is information flow important to life's functions?
How is information flow important to life's functions?
Which statement best describes energy transformations in biology?
Which statement best describes energy transformations in biology?
What is the significance of interconnections within biological systems?
What is the significance of interconnections within biological systems?
What is the main form of usable energy released from food in living cells?
What is the main form of usable energy released from food in living cells?
Which of the following is NOT a response to environmental stimuli?
Which of the following is NOT a response to environmental stimuli?
How do single-celled organisms primarily reproduce?
How do single-celled organisms primarily reproduce?
What is the primary reason for reproduction in living organisms?
What is the primary reason for reproduction in living organisms?
What is an example of evolution in the polar bear?
What is an example of evolution in the polar bear?
What term describes the movement of an organism towards or away from certain chemicals?
What term describes the movement of an organism towards or away from certain chemicals?
What is a defining characteristic of evolutionary change?
What is a defining characteristic of evolutionary change?
Which organism is cited as an example of camouflage evolution?
Which organism is cited as an example of camouflage evolution?
What defines a scientific theory in contrast to a hypothesis?
What defines a scientific theory in contrast to a hypothesis?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of hypotheses?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of hypotheses?
Which property of life refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment?
Which property of life refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment?
What is a significant characteristic of living organisms regarding their cellular structure?
What is a significant characteristic of living organisms regarding their cellular structure?
How is natural selection related to adaptations in organisms?
How is natural selection related to adaptations in organisms?
What is the role of DNA in living organisms?
What is the role of DNA in living organisms?
Which process describes the ability of an organism to produce offspring?
Which process describes the ability of an organism to produce offspring?
Which hypothesis suggests that mimicry in snakes serves as a protective adaptation?
Which hypothesis suggests that mimicry in snakes serves as a protective adaptation?
What is one key characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What is one key characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all cells?
Which statement about the origin of cells is accurate?
Which statement about the origin of cells is accurate?
Which type of cell is characterized by the absence of organelles?
Which type of cell is characterized by the absence of organelles?
What type of genetic material do all cells contain?
What type of genetic material do all cells contain?
Which of the following best describes eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following best describes eukaryotic cells?
How long ago did eukaryotic cells first appear on Earth?
How long ago did eukaryotic cells first appear on Earth?
What is a significant feature of all cells regarding their internal environment?
What is a significant feature of all cells regarding their internal environment?
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Study Notes
Hypothesis vs. Theory
- Hypothesis: A testable statement proposing an explanation for an observation.
- Theory: A well-supported explanation of aspects of the natural world based on abundant evidence and capable of spawning further hypotheses.
- Scientific theories integrate numerous observations and test results, establishing a broader understanding.
Properties of Life
- Order: Organisms exhibit complex yet organized structures, from cells to tissues to organs and systems.
- Regulation: Maintenance of stable internal environments (homeostasis) despite external changes; examples include osmoregulation and thermal regulation.
- Growth and Development: Controlled by DNA, involving regulated growth in cell size (unicellular) or cell number (multicellular).
- Energy Processing: Organisms transform energy from various sources (photosynthesis or cellular respiration) to fuel activities.
- Response to Environment: Organisms react to stimuli (e.g., phototropism), demonstrating adaptive responses to conditions.
- Reproduction: Essential for species survival, with unicellular organisms dividing via binary fission and multicellular organisms employing diverse methods.
Evolution
- Evolution reflects changes in populations over time, driven by natural selection.
- The genetic makeup alterations lead to better adaptation and survival.
- Example: Polar bears evolved from brown bears, adapting to colder environments.
Major Themes in Biology
- Evolution: Central unifying theme explaining the diversity of life through natural selection.
- Structure-Function Relationship: Biological structures correlate with their functions at all organization levels.
- Information Flow: Genetic information in genes drives cellular functions and inter-cellular communication.
- Energy Transformations: All life forms rely on energy transformations to operate.
- Interconnections within Systems: Biological systems range from microscopic cellular networks to global ecosystems, comprising interactions at various scales.
Cell Theory
- All living organisms consist of cells, and all cells arise from previously existing cells.
- Cells are categorized into prokaryotic (bacteria, archaea) and eukaryotic (plants, animals, fungi, protists).
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic Cells: Simpler, older, lack a nucleus, DNA located in the nucleoid. They are usually smaller than eukaryotic cells.
- Eukaryotic Cells: More complex with membrane-bound organelles, including a true nucleus housing DNA.
- All cells share essential features: plasma membrane, cytosol, DNA, and ribosomes that synthesize proteins.
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