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 associated with life
Which is NOT a main purpose of scientific models?
Which is NOT a main purpose of scientific models?
Prove theories are permanently true
What is important about scientific models over time?
What is important about scientific models over time?
They evolve as new data is gathered
What perspective does the reductionist approach use?
What perspective does the reductionist approach use?
Top-down, breaking into smaller parts
What characterises the systems biology approach?
What characterises the systems biology approach?
Examining how parts interact as a network
What happened after wolves became extinct in Ireland around 1786?
What happened after wolves became extinct in Ireland around 1786?
Deer populations increased significantly
What does the unity of life refer to?
What does the unity of life refer to?
Shared characteristics across organisms
How did the diversity of life arise?
How did the diversity of life arise?
Species diverged from common ancestors
What does 'form fits function' mean in biology?
What does 'form fits function' mean in biology?
Structure relates to its specific role
What are the two main functions of genes?
What are the two main functions of genes?
Carry instructions & pass to offspring
What is the key difference between matter and energy transfer in ecosystems?
What is the key difference between matter and energy transfer in ecosystems?
Matter cycles; energy flows one way
How does energy flow through biological systems?
How does energy flow through biological systems?
Sun→plants→animals→exits as heat