Roots 3.2A: Bio

Which of the following best describes the role of an antibiotic?

• A medicine that enhances the growth of bacteria

• A medicine used to save lives by destroying harmful bacteria and curing infections

• A medicine that provides nutrients to the body

• A medicine that is used to relieve pain

What is the primary focus of neurobiology?

• The study of the digestive system

• The study of the nervous system and how it helps living things learn and react

• The study of plant life

• The study of the skeletal system

Explain how symbiosis can be beneficial for both organisms involved. Provide an example to support your explanation.

• Symbiosis is beneficial because it allows one organism to dominate the other, such as a predator-prey relationship.

• Symbiosis is beneficial because both organisms can share resources and support each other's survival, such as bees pollinating flowers.

• Symbiosis is beneficial because it allows organisms to compete for resources, leading to natural selection.

• Symbiosis is beneficial because it prevents organisms from interacting with each other.

Which of the following is a key difference between an autobiography and a biography?

• An autobiography is written by someone else, while a biography is written by the person themselves.

• An autobiography is a fictional account, while a biography is non-fictional.

• An autobiography is written by the person themselves, while a biography is written by someone else.

• An autobiography is always shorter than a biography.

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How does the biosphere support life on Earth?

• The biosphere is a layer of the Earth that contains only water.

• The biosphere is the zone where life exists, providing necessary conditions like air, water, and nutrients.

• The biosphere is a region that contains only non-living things.

• The biosphere is a zone that exists only in the ocean.

Discuss the importance of a biopsy in medical diagnosis. Why is it considered a critical procedure?

• A biopsy is important because it removes dead tissue for examination.

• A biopsy is critical because it removes living tissue for diagnostic examination, helping to identify diseases.

• A biopsy is important because it is a non-invasive procedure.

• A biopsy is critical because it is used to treat infections directly.

What is the main focus of biology as a scientific discipline?

• The study of non-living things

• The study of living things

• The study of chemical reactions

• The study of celestial bodies

How does a biologist contribute to our understanding of the natural world?

• By studying non-living things and their interactions

• By studying living things and their interactions with the environment

• By studying the history of the Earth

• By studying the physical properties of materials

Evaluate the impact of antibiotics on public health. What are some challenges associated with their use?

• Antibiotics have no impact on public health and are rarely used.

• Antibiotics have greatly improved public health by treating infections, but overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.

• Antibiotics are only used for pain relief and have no impact on infections.

• Antibiotics are used to enhance the immune system without any side effects.

Which of the following best describes the concept of symbiosis?

• A relationship where one organism harms another

• A relationship where two different organisms live together and depend on each other

• A relationship where organisms compete for resources

• A relationship where organisms live independently