what is biology?. the study of life and interactions between living things all organisms depend...
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What is Biology?
What is Biology?
The study of life and interactions between living things All organisms depend on other organisms
Biologists study problems and propose solutions Medical research to cure disease Human effect on the health of the planet
Objectives
Be able to determine whether something is a living thing or a non-living thing.
Learn and understand the 6 main characteristics of living things.
First Characteristic of Living Things
The first characteristic of living things is that they are all composed of cells.
Cells are the itsy bitsy puzzle pieces that make up all living things.
Unicellular OrganismsEntire organism is made up of one single cell
Bacteria and protists
Smallest unit capable of all life functions
Multicellular OrganismsThe organism is made up of many
cells
Cells have specialized functions within the organism
Have an orderly structure
Second Characteristic of Living Things
At the Cellular level:
At the
Molecular
level:
All living things use energy
Third Characteristic of Living Things
Metabolism
Fourth Characteristic of Living Things
The fourth characteristic of living things is homeostasis.
This is maintaining the normal conditions inside of their bodies.
Respond and adapt to their environment
Stable interior conditions
Even though exterior conditions are changing
Fifth Characteristic of Living Things
The fifth characteristic of living things is that all living things grow.
Development
Sixth Characteristic of Living Things
The sixth characteristic of living things is reproduction. All living things need to reproduce to survive.
Six Characteristics of Living Things
1. Cells
2. Organization
3. Energy
4. Homeostasis
5. Growth
6. Reproduction
Homework
Go home and find 5 pictures of living things and 5 pictures of non-living things.
Either out of a magazine, real photos or you can even draw them.
Bring them to class and be prepared to share with the class whether they are living things or non-living things and why.