Biological Reasoning (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is a biological phenomenon?
What is a biological phenomenon?
An observable event in living organisms
Which is NOT a main purpose of scientific models?
Which is NOT a main purpose of scientific models?
Provide permanent truths
What happens to scientific models over time?
What happens to scientific models over time?
They evolve with new discoveries
What approach breaks complex systems into smaller parts?
What approach breaks complex systems into smaller parts?
Reductionist approach
What is the term for how organisms depend on each other and their environment?
What is the term for how organisms depend on each other and their environment?
Interdependence
What happened after wolves became extinct in Ireland?
What happened after wolves became extinct in Ireland?
Deer populations increased and damaged woodlands
What provides evidence that all life evolved from common ancestors?
What provides evidence that all life evolved from common ancestors?
Unity of life
Which principle states structure relates to role?
Which principle states structure relates to role?
Form fits function
How is genetic information transferred between generations?
How is genetic information transferred between generations?
Through genes
What breaks down plant and animal matter in ecosystems?
What breaks down plant and animal matter in ecosystems?
Decomposers (bacteria & fungi)
How does energy flow differ from matter in biological systems?
How does energy flow differ from matter in biological systems?
Energy flows in one direction
What happens to energy when organisms use it for processes?
What happens to energy when organisms use it for processes?
Lost as heat to surroundings