The Diversity of Living Organisms
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Which of the following best describes biology?

  • The study of similarities among living organisms
  • The study of inanimate matter and its properties
  • The study of early man and his beliefs
  • The study of living organisms and their processes (correct)

What is the main difference between inanimate matter and living organisms?

  • Inanimate matter is smaller in size compared to living organisms
  • Inanimate matter does not have life, while living organisms do (correct)
  • Inanimate matter does not have cells, while living organisms do
  • Inanimate matter cannot move, while living organisms can

Why did early man deify some inanimate matter and living organisms?

  • Because they were larger in size
  • Because they had cells
  • Because they could move
  • Because they evoked a sense of awe or fear (correct)

What is the anthropocentric view of biology?

<p>The belief that humans are the most important living organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the biggest spin off of systematic studies of life forms?

<p>The recognition of similarities among living organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an area of research that Ernst Mayr was involved in?

<p>Marine Biology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title that Ernst Mayr held after retiring from Harvard University?

<p>Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology Emeritus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr made the origin of?

<p>Species diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prizes was NOT awarded to Ernst Mayr?

<p>Nobel Prize (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Ernst Mayr pass away?

<p>2004 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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