Notes 1.1
What is biology?
Biology- the study of life
Biologists study : the
diversity of life
preserve
the environment
improve
agriculture
develop
technologies
research
diseases
Characteristics of living
things:
1. Display organization
2. Reproduction
3. Growth and develpment
4. Respond to stimuli
5. Adaptation
6. Made of one or more cells
7. Require energy
8. Maintains homeostasis
Organism- Anything that possesses all of the characteristics
of life.
Species- a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce
fertile offspring.