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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of homeostasis in living organisms?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of homeostasis in living organisms?
- A mammal's body maintaining a stable internal temperature. (correct)
- An animal hibernating during the winter months.
- A plant bending towards a light source.
- A bacterium dividing into two identical cells.
A scientist observes a new organism that consists of a single cell, reproduces by splitting in half, and obtains energy from its environment. Which characteristic of life is best demonstrated by the organism being a single cell?
A scientist observes a new organism that consists of a single cell, reproduces by splitting in half, and obtains energy from its environment. Which characteristic of life is best demonstrated by the organism being a single cell?
- Cellular organization (correct)
- Metabolism
- Growth and development
- Response to stimuli
How does reproduction ensure the continuation of life, even if individual organisms do not reproduce?
How does reproduction ensure the continuation of life, even if individual organisms do not reproduce?
- It ensures response to stimuli in all environments.
- It maintains homeostasis within individual organisms.
- It perpetuates the species through subsequent generations. (correct)
- It allows for growth and development within a population.
Why is metabolism considered an essential characteristic of life?
Why is metabolism considered an essential characteristic of life?
A sunflower turns its head to follow the sun's movement across the sky. Which characteristic of life is best illustrated by this?
A sunflower turns its head to follow the sun's movement across the sky. Which characteristic of life is best illustrated by this?
Which of the following describes how growth and development contribute to the survival of an organism?
Which of the following describes how growth and development contribute to the survival of an organism?
Why is cellular organization a fundamental characteristic of life?
Why is cellular organization a fundamental characteristic of life?
Which biological process primarily involves the breakdown of food molecules to release energy for cellular functions?
Which biological process primarily involves the breakdown of food molecules to release energy for cellular functions?
Which of the following best describes how the color change in peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution demonstrates evolution?
Which of the following best describes how the color change in peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution demonstrates evolution?
A researcher observes that plants grow taller in a specific type of soil. Following the scientific method, what would be the MOST logical next step?
A researcher observes that plants grow taller in a specific type of soil. Following the scientific method, what would be the MOST logical next step?
In an experiment testing the effect of a new fertilizer on plant growth, what is the purpose of the control group?
In an experiment testing the effect of a new fertilizer on plant growth, what is the purpose of the control group?
Which of the following sequences represents the correct order of biological organization, from smallest to largest?
Which of the following sequences represents the correct order of biological organization, from smallest to largest?
An ecologist is studying a forest and observes interactions between different populations of trees, squirrels, and insects. Which level of biological organization is the ecologist MOST likely studying?
An ecologist is studying a forest and observes interactions between different populations of trees, squirrels, and insects. Which level of biological organization is the ecologist MOST likely studying?
Which of the following examples illustrates the interconnectedness of biological systems at different levels of organization?
Which of the following examples illustrates the interconnectedness of biological systems at different levels of organization?
Why is understanding evolutionary principles important in the context of modern medicine?
Why is understanding evolutionary principles important in the context of modern medicine?
How does the study of biology contribute to our understanding and response to climate change?
How does the study of biology contribute to our understanding and response to climate change?
Flashcards
Biology
Biology
The study of life.
Cellular Organization
Cellular Organization
All living things are made of one or more of these basic units.
Metabolism
Metabolism
Living things obtain and use energy through chemical processes.
Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Growth and Development
Growth and Development
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Reproduction
Reproduction
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Response to Stimuli
Response to Stimuli
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Organelles
Organelles
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Evolution
Evolution
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Scientific Method
Scientific Method
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Hypothesis
Hypothesis
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Molecule (in Biology)
Molecule (in Biology)
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Cell
Cell
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Population
Population
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Community
Community
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Study Notes
- Biology explores the nature of life
- It seeks to define the characteristics that differentiate living organisms from non-living entities
The Seven Defining Characteristics of Living Things:
- Living things are made of one or more cells, which serve as the foundational units of life
- Metabolism: Living organisms require energy for survival, obtained through nutrient consumption or photosynthesis
- Homeostasis: Living things maintain a stable internal environment by regulating factors like temperature and pH
- Growth and Development: Organisms exhibit growth and transformation through cell division and specialization
- Reproduction: Living things have the capacity to produce new organisms, either sexually or asexually, ensuring the continuation of their species
- Response to Stimuli: Living organisms react to external cues and changes in their environment
- Evolution: Populations of living organisms undergo changes over extended periods of time, with advantageous traits being passed down through generations
The Scientific Method in Biological Studies
- Observation: Scientists begin by observing a phenomenon or pattern in the natural world
- Question: Based on observations, they formulate a question about the phenomenon
- Hypothesis: They propose a testable explanation or educated guess to answer the question
- Experiment: Scientists design and conduct experiments to test the hypothesis under controlled conditions
- Data Collection: They gather data through careful measurements and observations during the experiment
- Analysis & Conclusion: Scientists analyze the collected data to draw conclusions about whether the evidence supports or refutes the hypothesis
Levels of Biological Organization
- Molecules: The fundamental chemical building blocks
- Cells: The basic structural and functional units of life
- Tissues: Groups of similar cells performing specific functions
- Organs: Structures composed of different tissues working together
- Organisms: Individual living entities
- Populations: Groups of individuals of the same species in a given area
- Communities: Assemblages of different populations interacting in an ecosystem
- Ecosystems: Communities of organisms interacting with their physical environment
- Biosphere: The entirety of Earth's ecosystems, encompassing all life and environments
Relevance of Biology
- Medicine relies on biological understanding
- Climate change and its effects relate to ecosystems and survival
- Evolution explains the adaptive nature of diseases
- Biology is key to understanding the human body, food, and exercise
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