BIO 101
, What is Biology?
Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms
Includes structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of life
Biology connects chemistry, physics, and environmental science
Helps explain how living systems work at different scales
, Characteristics of Life
All living organisms are made of one or more cells
Living things use energy to maintain organization
They grow and develop according to specific instructions in DNA
They respond to internal and external stimuli
They can reproduce and pass on genetic information
Living populations evolve over generations