10 Questions
Which of the following best describes biology?
The study of living organisms and their processes
What is the main difference between inanimate matter and living organisms?
Inanimate matter does not have life, while living organisms do
Why did early man deify some inanimate matter and living organisms?
Because they evoked a sense of awe or fear
What is the anthropocentric view of biology?
The belief that humans are the most important living organisms
What was the biggest spin off of systematic studies of life forms?
The recognition of similarities among living organisms
Which of the following is NOT an area of research that Ernst Mayr was involved in?
Marine Biology
What is the title that Ernst Mayr held after retiring from Harvard University?
Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology Emeritus
What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr made the origin of?
Species diversity
Which of the following prizes was NOT awarded to Ernst Mayr?
Nobel Prize
In what year did Ernst Mayr pass away?
2004
Test your knowledge of the diversity of living organisms in this biology quiz. Explore the difference between inanimate matter and living organisms, and discover the common features that define them.
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