Bio 10 - Lecture 1.2

Joy Erickson McNally・2 minutes read

Biology is the study of life, focusing on cells as the basic unit that grows, reproduces, and evolves. Genetics, mutations, and interactions among living organisms are key elements in understanding the scientific principles of biology.

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  • Biology studies life, including the structure, function, growth, and evolution of organisms, with cells being the basic unit of life that grow, reproduce, and utilize energy and materials from the environment.
  • Genetics, mutations, and nucleic acids play crucial roles in evolution, while living organisms interact, regulate their internal environment, and rely on the scientific method for observations and logical reasoning.

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  • What is biology?

    The scientific study of life, including structure and function.

  • What are cells?

    Cells are the basic unit of life, varying in type.

  • How do cells grow?

    Cells grow by utilizing energy and raw materials.

  • What drives evolution?

    Genetics and mutations drive evolution.

  • How do living organisms interact?

    Living organisms interact and regulate their internal environment.

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The Essence of Biology: Life, Cells, Genetics

  • Biology is the scientific study of life, encompassing structure, function, growth, evolution, species distribution, and taxonomy.
  • Cells are the fundamental unit of life, varying in size and type such as animal, plant, and bacterial cells.
  • Cells grow and reproduce by utilizing energy and raw materials from the environment.
  • Genetics and mutations drive evolution, with nucleic acids serving as templates for proteins.
  • Living organisms interact, regulate their internal environment, and depend on the scientific method for observations and logic.
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