Chapter 1: What Is Biology? Flashcards
The basics of biology
1
Q
What is biology?
A
the study of life
2
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What are the three key factors of biology?
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living things require energy and nutrients, living things sense and respond to change to maintain homeostasis, and living organisms use DNA to guide development, growth and reproduction
3
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What is life’s organization?
A
Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, multicelled organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
