what is biology? the science of living organisms and life processes, including the study of...
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What is Biology?
The science of living organisms and life processes, including the study of structure, functioning, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of living organisms
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Organism
• An individual living thing
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All organisms…
• Consist of one or more cells
• Reproduced based on DNA
• Gain energy from their environment via metabolism
• Maintain a separate internal environment
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atom
cell tissue organ organ systemmolecule
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communitymulticelledorganism
population ecosystem
the biosphere
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The Organization of Life
Cell Tissue Organ Organ System Multicellular OrganismPopulationCommunityEcosystemBiosphere
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Scientific Theory
–An explanation of the cause or causes of a range of related phenomena.
–Scientific theories, unlike common theories, have been rigorously tested but are still open to testing, revision, and tentative acceptance or rejection.