Intro to biology

Question 1

What are the 7 characteristics of life?

Answer 1

Cellular organisation
Ordered complexity
Sensitivity
Growth, development and reproduction
Energy utilisation
Homeostasis
Evolutionary adaption

Question 2

What are the core themes of biology?

Answer 2

Evolution (unity/diversity of life), taxonomy (grouping species based on structure/function), common ancestors (similarity), adaptation to surroundings (diversity), organisation, information, energy and matter and interactions