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A population can be defined as:
-a group of related organisms living at the same location -groups of different species interacting in a particular area -a group of organisms that can breed and produce viable offspring -a community plus the physical environment. |
a group of related organisms living at the same location
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The __________ is the basic structural unit of all living things
cell atom organ tissue |
Cell
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The biosphere is composed of:
-all of the Domains of living organisms -all of the animals on Earth -all of the ecosystems on Earth -all of the populations on Earth |
all of the ecosystems on Earth
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Biology can be defined as:
-the study of cells -the study of the classification of living things -the study of ecosystems -the scientific study of life |
the scientific study of life
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All living things require _________ and ____________ for survival.
-stimulation and movement -water and light -energy and nutrients -regulation and genetic inheritance |
energy and nutrients
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A population can be defined as:
-a group of related organisms living at the same location -groups of different species interacting in a particular area -a group of organisms that can breed and produce viable offspring -a community plus the physical environment. |
a group of related organisms living at the same location
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True or False: A hypothesis can be proven true.
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False
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The scientific method always begins with:
-observations -hypotheses -designing experiments -conclusions |
Observations
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What group of organisms serve as a source of nutrients and energy for most other organisms?
-animals -insects -fungi -plants |
Plants
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The biosphere is composed of:
-all of the Domains of living organisms -all of the animals on Earth -all of the ecosystems on Earth -all of the populations on Earth |
all of the ecosystems on Earth
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Biology can be defined as:
-the study of cells -the study of the classification of living things -the study of ecosystems -the scientific study of life |
the scientific study of life
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The scientific method consists of four steps; observations, ______________, testing, and conclusions.
-questions -hypotheses -experimental design -gathering knowledge |
hypotheses
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Which one of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of living things?
-response to stimuli -regulation of internal environment -ability to infect other living organisms -genetic inheritance in the form of DNA |
ability to infect other living organisms
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The broadest category of classification of living things is known as a:
Domain Genus Family Kingdom |
Domain
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E. Coli is a member of the Domain____________.
Protista Prokaryota Bacteria Archaea |
Bacteria
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