BSC 2010C Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
General Biology
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Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
Begin your study of biology this year by reading Chapter 1. It will serve as a reminder about biological
concepts that you may have learned in an earlier course and give you an overview of what you wil
study this year.
1. In the overview, Figure 1.3 recalls many of the properties of life. Label the seven properties
illustrated here, and give a different example of each.
Concept 1.1 Themes connect the concepts of biology
2. What are emergent properties? Give two examples.
3. Life is organized on many scales.
Figure 1.4 zooms you in from
viewing Earth from space all the
way to the level of molecules. As
you study this figure, write in a
brief definition of each level.
biosphere
ecosystem
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, BSC 2010C Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
General Biology
community
population
organism
organs/organ systems
tissues
cells
organelles
molecules
4. Our study of biology will be organized around recurring themes. Make a list here of the themes
that are presented, and give an example that illustrates each theme. Watch for these them
throughout your study this entire year. This will help you see the big picture and organize your
thinking. (Go to the Summary of Key Concepts at the end of the chapter for a concise look at th
themes.)
Theme 1 Example
Theme 2:
Theme 3:
Theme 4:
Theme 5:
Theme 6:
Theme 7: (Find it in 1.2.)
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by Prof. Josue Urbina
General Biology
Name Period
Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
Begin your study of biology this year by reading Chapter 1. It will serve as a reminder about biological
concepts that you may have learned in an earlier course and give you an overview of what you wil
study this year.
1. In the overview, Figure 1.3 recalls many of the properties of life. Label the seven properties
illustrated here, and give a different example of each.
Concept 1.1 Themes connect the concepts of biology
2. What are emergent properties? Give two examples.
3. Life is organized on many scales.
Figure 1.4 zooms you in from
viewing Earth from space all the
way to the level of molecules. As
you study this figure, write in a
brief definition of each level.
biosphere
ecosystem
Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. Modified -1-
by Prof. Josue Urbina
, BSC 2010C Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
General Biology
community
population
organism
organs/organ systems
tissues
cells
organelles
molecules
4. Our study of biology will be organized around recurring themes. Make a list here of the themes
that are presented, and give an example that illustrates each theme. Watch for these them
throughout your study this entire year. This will help you see the big picture and organize your
thinking. (Go to the Summary of Key Concepts at the end of the chapter for a concise look at th
themes.)
Theme 1 Example
Theme 2:
Theme 3:
Theme 4:
Theme 5:
Theme 6:
Theme 7: (Find it in 1.2.)
Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. Modified -2-
by Prof. Josue Urbina
