Biology: The Dynamics of Life, North Carolina Edition

Section 1: What is biology?

What is biology?

1
Many types of trees lose their leaves in winter in order to avoid freezing. What is this an example of?
A)a species
B)a response
C)an organization
D)an environment
2
Organisms are able to get __________ from food.
A)characteristics
B)energy
C)homeostasis
D)evolution
3
__________ is a group of organisms that can interbreed and successfully produce fertile offspring.
A)A community
B)A biosphere
C)An ecosystem
D)A species
4
Which of these terms describes an organism's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?
A)interaction
B)homeostasis
C)isolation
D)reproduction
5
Living things are considered organisms if they possess which of the following characteristics?
A)incapability of adjusting to environmental changes
B)lack of orderly structure
C)inability to produce offspring
D)ability to grow and develop
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