BIG IDEAS OF BIOLOGY

Question 1

What is the cellular basis of life?

Answer 1

Living things are made up of cells!

Question 2

Define information and heredity

Answer 2

It means that living things are based on a universal genetic code called DNA.

Question 3

Matter and energy - Life requires ____ that provides raw materials, nutrients, and _____

Answer 3

Life requires MATTER that provides raw materials, nutrient, and ENERGY

Question 4

Growth, Development, and Reproduction - Do ALL living things reproduce ? Select YES or NO

Answer 4

YES!!!

Question 5

Not every organisms needs a stable environment. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 5

FALSE - EVERY organism needs a relatively stable environment (homeostasis!)

Question 6

Does EVERY living thing evolve? Select a YES or NO answer.

Answer 6

YUP :)

Question 7

Please tell me what is the basic definition of Structure and Function?

Answer 7

Most living things have specific body parts that provide specific functions! (like proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates)

Question 8

Interdependence in Nature - What is a Biosphere?

Answer 8

a living planet :):(

Question 9

Interdependence in Nature - Organisms are linked to ______ and _______ factors

Answer 9

BIOTIC and ABIOTIC factors!

Question 10

Is the Darwin Theory an example of “Science as a way of knowing” Idea?

Answer 10

Absolutely not.

Question 11

The use of the scientific method is an example of “Science as a way of Knowing” True or False ?

Answer 11

TRUE