5 biological themes

Question 1

Bio theme 1: Evolution

Answer 1

-genetic change in a species over time
-mechanism of evolution is Natural Selection
-explains the unity and diversity of life
*individuals don’t evolve, populations do

Question 2

5 Biological themes

Answer 2

things in biology that work at any level
1. Evolution
2. The flow of energy
3. Cooperation
4. Structure Determines Function
5. Homeostasis

Question 3

Bio Theme 2: Flow of Energy

Answer 3

-all living things require energy
-energy from sun flows through the living world…mostly (not deep sea)

Question 4

Bio Theme 3: Cooperation

Answer 4

-a type of symbiosis called mutilation
-with limited resources, spices cooperate to survive

Question 5

Bio Theme 4: Structure Determines Function

Answer 5

-evolution favors structure that function in an adaptive manner
-structures are specialized for a particular functions

Question 6

Bio Theme 5: Homeostasis

Answer 6

• physiological condition of “steady state”
• the internal environment of organism are remarkable stable