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.