Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 3LO
Summary Introduction
To construct: The hierarchy of
Concept introduction: Biological organization is based on the structural and functional hierarchy of living organisms. Levels of hierarchy range from complex systems to simple components, through a reductionist approach. Hierarchy of life ranges from biosphere to molecules.
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Biology (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 1.1 - Describe five basic themes of biology.Ch. 1.1 - Why are information transmission, energy transfer,...Ch. 1.1 - CONNECT What are some ways in which an organism is...Ch. 1.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 1.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 1.2 - Predict What would be the consequences to an...Ch. 1.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 1.3 - What are the levels of organization within an...Ch. 1.3 - PREDICT At which level do you think more...Ch. 1.4 - Summarize the importance of information transfer...
Ch. 1.4 - What is the function of DNA?Ch. 1.4 - How does a nervous system transmit information?Ch. 1.5 - Summarize the flow of energy through ecosystems...Ch. 1.5 - Predict What components do you think a forest...Ch. 1.5 - Connect In what ways do consumers depend on...Ch. 1.6 - Demonstrate the binomial system of nomenclature by...Ch. 1.6 - Prob. 7LOCh. 1.6 - Prob. 8LOCh. 1.6 - Prob. 9LOCh. 1.6 - The scientific name for the African rock python is...Ch. 1.6 - Prob. 2CCh. 1.6 - How might you explain the sharp claws and teeth of...Ch. 1.7 - Design a study to test a given hypothesis, using...Ch. 1.7 - Compare the reductionist and systems approaches to...Ch. 1.7 - What are the characteristics of a good hypothesis?Ch. 1.7 - Prob. 2CCh. 1.7 - CONNECT In what ways does systems biology depend...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1TYUCh. 1 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 1 - Prob. 3TYUCh. 1 - Fungi are assigned to domain (a) Protista (b)...Ch. 1 - The scientific name for corn is Zea mays. Zea is...Ch. 1 - Darwin suggested that evolution takes place by (a)...Ch. 1 - Ideally, an experimental group differs from a...Ch. 1 - Prob. 8TYUCh. 1 - VISUALIZE Draw a simple cladogram illustrating the...Ch. 1 - predict What would happen if a homeostatic...Ch. 1 - What are some characteristics of a good...Ch. 1 - PREDICT Make a prediction and devise a suitably...Ch. 1 - Prob. 13TYUCh. 1 - INTERPRET DATA Compare the two graphs in Figure...Ch. 1 - Evolution Link In what ways does evolution depend...Ch. 1 - EVOLUTION LINK How might an understanding of...Ch. 1 - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY In the future,...
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