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    What is the main focus of biology?

    Understanding living organisms and their interactions.

    What distinguishes living organisms from non-living matter?

    Living organisms exhibit unique properties not found in non-living systems.

    What is reductionism in biology?

    Analyzing complex systems by breaking them down into simpler components.

    How does vitalism contrast with reductionism?

    Vitalism views life as a unique phenomenon beyond just chemical and physical laws.

    What role does nutrition play in living organisms?

    Provides energy and materials necessary for growth and life processes.

    What are the two types of energy used by organisms?

    Solar energy and chemical energy.

    What is photosynthesis?

    The process by which certain organisms convert light energy into chemical energy.

    What are heterotrophs?

    Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

    What is cellular respiration?

    The process of breaking down organic compounds to release energy.

    What is ATP?

    Adenosine triphosphate, the primary energy carrier in cells.

    What is irritability in living organisms?

    The ability to respond to changes in the environment.

    How do plants demonstrate irritability?

    They grow towards light to optimize photosynthesis.

    What is mobility in living organisms?

    The ability to move from one place to another.

    How do animals differ from plants in terms of mobility?

    Animals can actively move to find food, while plants are generally stationary.