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