the nature of life chapter 1-3 & 1-4 the science of biology
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
The Nature of LifeThe Nature of LifeChapter 1-3 & 1-4Chapter 1-3 & 1-4The Science of BiologyThe Science of Biology
![Page 2: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying Life
Biology is the study of living Biology is the study of living thingsthings– ““Bio” – life; “ology” – studyBio” – life; “ology” – study
![Page 3: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
Nonliving things share some characteristics Nonliving things share some characteristics with living things, but not allwith living things, but not all
5 characteristics of living things5 characteristics of living things– Made up of cellsMade up of cells– Reproduce Reproduce – Based on genetic codeBased on genetic code– MetabolismMetabolism– HomeostasisHomeostasis
To be considered living, an object MUST To be considered living, an object MUST have ALL 5 characteristicshave ALL 5 characteristics
![Page 4: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
1. 1. Made up of cellsMade up of cells– Smallest unit of lifeSmallest unit of life– Enclosed by a barrier Enclosed by a barrier
that separates cell from that separates cell from surroundings-membranesurroundings-membrane
– UnicellularUnicellular- one celled - one celled like bacteria like bacteria
– Multicellular-Multicellular- many many celled like animals and celled like animals and plantsplants
![Page 5: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
2. Reproduction2. Reproduction– All organisms can produce new All organisms can produce new
organismsorganisms– Passing on of genetic Passing on of genetic
informationinformation– Two types of reproductionTwo types of reproduction
SexualSexualAsexualAsexual
![Page 6: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
ReproductionReproduction Sexual reproductionSexual reproduction- two - two
cells (egg and sperm) cells (egg and sperm) from from differentdifferent parents parents unite to form the 1unite to form the 1stst cell of cell of the new organism the new organism
Humans, dogs, apesHumans, dogs, apesFlowersFlowers
![Page 7: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
ReproductionReproduction Asexual reproductionAsexual reproduction- new - new
organism has only organism has only single single parentparent and buds off that parent and buds off that parent– Hydra and some Hydra and some
unusual plantsunusual plants
![Page 8: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
3. 3. Based on genetic codeBased on genetic code– DNA or RNADNA or RNA– Changes (evolves) with timeChanges (evolves) with time– Housed in body cells/passed in sex Housed in body cells/passed in sex
cells cells – Sexual reproductionSexual reproduction -offspring have -offspring have
traits from BOTH their parentstraits from BOTH their parents– Asexual reproductionAsexual reproduction -offspring have -offspring have
exact same traits as SINGLE parentexact same traits as SINGLE parent
![Page 9: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
4. 4. MetabolismMetabolism-- process of building process of building up or breaking down materials up or breaking down materials – i.e. bone growth and digestioni.e. bone growth and digestion– Use energy and constant supply of Use energy and constant supply of
materialsmaterials– Produce waste productsProduce waste products
![Page 10: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeCharacteristics of Living ThingsCharacteristics of Living Things
5. Homeostasis-5. Homeostasis- maintain maintain stable internal conditions--body stable internal conditions--body temptemp– Can respond to the environmentCan respond to the environment– Plant-leans to get lightPlant-leans to get light– AnimalAnimal
Body temperatureBody temperature– Blood vessel dilationBlood vessel dilation– SweatingSweating– ShiveringShivering
Blood pHBlood pH– Homeostasis AnimationHomeostasis Animation
![Page 11: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeLevels of OrganizationLevels of Organization
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
![Page 12: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeLevels of OrganizationLevels of Organization
Organism
Groups ofCells
Cells
Molecules
Nerve cell
Water DNA
Which of these levels do not contain living things?
![Page 13: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeScientist Specialization Scientist Specialization
BiologistsBiologists EcologistsEcologists Population biologistsPopulation biologists ZoologistsZoologists Cellular biologistsCellular biologists Molecular biologistsMolecular biologists
![Page 14: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeScientists’ Tools Scientists’ Tools
Common measurement Common measurement systemsystem– Metric system or (SI)-Metric system or (SI)- a a
measurement system used measurement system used worldwide by scientists worldwide by scientists based on multiples of 10based on multiples of 10Mass-grams (g)Mass-grams (g)Volume-liters (L)Volume-liters (L)Distance-meters (m)Distance-meters (m)Temperature- Celsius (Temperature- Celsius (ooC)C)
![Page 15: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeScientists’ ToolsScientists’ Tools
Different types of microscopesDifferent types of microscopes– Light microscopes-Light microscopes-magnifies images magnifies images
by focusing light on themby focusing light on themMost commonly usedMost commonly usedCompound light microscopes-Compound light microscopes-
have two lenseshave two lensesStains may be added to make Stains may be added to make
objects more visibleobjects more visible– Electron microscopes-Electron microscopes- magnifies magnifies
images by focusing a beam of images by focusing a beam of electrons on themelectrons on them
![Page 16: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Studying LifeStudying LifeScientists’ ToolsScientists’ Tools
MicroscopesMicroscopes– Electron microscopesElectron microscopes
Produce magnified images by focusing Produce magnified images by focusing beams of electrons on thembeams of electrons on them
Can produce images 1000X’s more Can produce images 1000X’s more detailed than light microscopesdetailed than light microscopes
Two typesTwo types– TEM (transmission electron microscope)TEM (transmission electron microscope)– SEM (scanning electron microscope)SEM (scanning electron microscope)
![Page 17: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
SEM photoSEM photoWhat is this?What is this?
![Page 18: The Nature of Life Chapter 1-3 & 1-4 The Science of Biology](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022020219/56649f1b5503460f94c301cf/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Foot of a HouseflyFoot of a Housefly