biology quiz

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set of flashcards used to help one study for an upcoming biology test! chapter 1 of biology textbook.


 
  
Created Aug 12, 2012
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What are the six unifying themes of biology?
 
1. Cell structure and function2. Stability and homeostasis3. Reproduction and inheritance4....
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How do autotrophs obtain energy?
 
By making their own nutrients
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How do heterotrophs obtain energy?
 
From the nutrients they obtain from their environment
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What is the basic unit of life?
 
The cell
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List six characteristics of life.
 
1. Cells2. Organization3. Energy use4. Homeostasis5. Growth6. Reproduction
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What are six methods scientists use in their work?
 
1. Observing2. Asking a question3. Collecting data4. Hypothesizing5. Experimenting6. Drawing...
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Reproduction involves the transfer of genetic information from
 
Parent to offspring
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Growth occurs by
 
Cell division and cell enlargement
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The most important driving force in evolution is
 
Natural selection
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The stable level of internal condition that is found in all living things
 
Homeostasis
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When cells become different from each other as they multiply and follow the various roles supplied...
 
Differentiation
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Environmental communities
 
Ecosystems
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Change
 
Evolve
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Through this process, plants and some types of unicellular organisms capture the energy from...
 
Photosynthesis
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The formation of two cells from an existing cell
 
Cell division
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The process by which an adult organism arises
 
Development

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