Biology Fields

What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• atom

• organism

• molecule

• cell

Which subfield of biology studies the inheritance and variation of traits?

• Genetics

• Zoology

• Botany

• Ecology

What is the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment?

• Biology

• Physics

• Ecology

• Chemistry

Which branch of biology focuses on the study of microorganisms?

• Bacteriology

• Zoology

• Microbiology

• Virology

What is the scientific study of plants known as?

• Geology

• Botany

• Astronomy

• Zoology

Which subfield of biology is concerned with the study of animals?

• Zoology

• Herpetology

• Entomology

• Botany

What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

What is the name for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

• transference

• inheritance

• genetics

• heredity

What term describes the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Species richness

• Habitat variety

• Biodiversity

• Ecosystem diversity

Which microorganisms are used to make foods like yogurt and cheese?

• Mold

• Yeast

• Acetic acid bacteria

• Lactic acid bacteria