The Following Is a List of Biology Themes Discussed in Chapter

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following is a list of biology themes discussed in Chapter 1. Use them to answer the questions below.
I. New properties emerge at each level in the biological hierarchy.
II. Organisms interact with other organisms and the physical environment.
III. Life requires energy transfer and transformation.
IV. Structure and function are correlated at all levels of biological organization.
V. Cells are an organism's basic units of structure and function.
VI. The continuity of life is based on heritable information in the form of DNA.
VII. Feedback mechanisms regulate biological systems.
VIII. Evolution accounts for the unity and diversity of life.
-Which theme(s) is/are best illustrated by a group of investigators who are trying to classify and explain the ecology of the community living within a specific region of prairie grassland?

• A)I only
• B)II only
• C)VIII only
• D)IV and VI
• E)I and II

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Definitions:

Proposition

A statement that expresses a judgement or opinion and can be either true or false.

Hypothetical Syllogism

A logical argument composed of two conditional statements and a conclusion, based upon hypothetical scenarios.

Denying

The act of declaring something to be untrue or rejecting the validity of a claim.

Antecedent

An event, condition, or cause that logically or necessarily precedes another.