1.1 The Study of Life KEY CONCEPT Biology is the scientific study of all forms of life

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KEY CONCEPT Biology is the scientific study of all forms of life.

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All organisms share certain characteristics.

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Characteristics of Life

1. Organization -Living things are organized-cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms.

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– Members of a species can interbreed to reproduce. – There are about 2 million different living species

have been identified.

2. Living things Reproduce- essential for the continuation of life

• A species is one particular type of living thing.

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3. Living Things Grow

• Cells enlarge and divide

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4. Living things Develop through stages of Life

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5. Living things adjust and respond to their environment- Homeostasis

• Homeostasis is the maintenance of constant internal conditions.

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6. Living things adapt and evolve

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Living things need energy for metabolism-must produce or consume energy

• Must consume 20% of body weight per day.

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Living species are diverse

• The biosphere includes all living things and all the places they are found.

biosphere = everywhere life exists

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• Every part of the biosphere is connected with every other part.

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– saltwater and freshwater environments

– portions of the atmosphere

Tidepool Estuary

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– Biodiversity generally increases from the poles to the equator.

– Biodiversity is greater in areas with consistently warm temperatures.

• Biodiversity is the variety of life.

Biodiversity is greater closer to the equator.

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– All organisms are made of one or more cells.

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Living things have DNA that they pass on to offspring.

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