Themes Of Biology

Question 1

What are the 4 unifying themes of Biology?

Answer 1

Systems
Structure and Function
Homeostasis
Evolution

Question 2

Explain Systems as a theme

Answer 2

Systems is an organized group of related parts.
Systems exist on all levels of Biology
From within a cell, to the organ system, individual organism existing with in the ecosystem. Related parts interact to form a whole.

Question 3

Explain Structure and Function as a theme

Answer 3

The structure of something determines its function. Just think, why do ducks have webbed feet, and eagles have talons?

Question 4

Explain Homeostasis as a theme

Answer 4

Homeostasis is the maintaining of stable internal conditions. This allows all our systems to function properly. Most things and organism does is to help maintain homeostasis.

Question 5

Explain Evolution as a theme

Answer 5

Evolution explains the unity(Similarity) or many different organisms) and diversity(the differences) in life.

Question 6

What is meant by unifying theme.

Answer 6

These ideas appear repeatedly in Biology and are tied together in numerous ways.