Introduction to Biology

Why study?

Characteristics of Life

increasing levels of complexity

Characteristics of life

composed of organic compounds

Characteristics of Life

metabolism

definition

equation

anabolism & catabolism

Characteristic of Lifereproduction

definition

types: asexual & sexual

difference between reproduction and growth

Characteristic of Liferesponse

definition

brought about by hormones and nerves

behavior

stimulus

effector

Characteristics of Life

reproduction - growth

response

evolution

Scientific Method

methods create two things

Steps of MethodObservation

Explantation ~ hypothesis

Experimentation

control ~variables

Theory ~Conclusion ~ Publishing