Introduction to Biology
The Study of Life
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Biology The scientific study of life.
Properties of life Characteristics generally accepted as defining
living organisms.
Hierarchy of life The organization of life starting from atoms and
culminating in organisms.
Reproduction The process by which living organisms reproduce
to keep the species alive.
Growth and development The ability of organisms to grow and change
throughout their life.
Sensitivity The ability of organisms to respond to their
environment.
, Energy Utilization The process by which organisms obtain and use
energy.
Homeostasis The constancy of the internal environment
maintained by all organisms.
Evolutionary adaptation Traits that increase survival and reproduction in a
given environment.
Taxonomy The branch of biology that names and classifies
species.
Scientific name A two-part Latin name for organisms, formatted
as Genus species.
Domain Bacteria Contains single-celled organisms without a
nucleus, such as E. coli.
Domain Archaea Contains single-celled organisms without a
nucleus that live in extreme environments.
Domain Eukarya Includes organisms with a nucleus in their cells,
classified by their nutrition methods.
The Study of Life
(2025-2026)
Question and Answers
Expert Verified
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, 3 Phylogenetic Tree 4 Scientific Progress
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Terms in this set (166)
Biology The scientific study of life.
Properties of life Characteristics generally accepted as defining
living organisms.
Hierarchy of life The organization of life starting from atoms and
culminating in organisms.
Reproduction The process by which living organisms reproduce
to keep the species alive.
Growth and development The ability of organisms to grow and change
throughout their life.
Sensitivity The ability of organisms to respond to their
environment.
, Energy Utilization The process by which organisms obtain and use
energy.
Homeostasis The constancy of the internal environment
maintained by all organisms.
Evolutionary adaptation Traits that increase survival and reproduction in a
given environment.
Taxonomy The branch of biology that names and classifies
species.
Scientific name A two-part Latin name for organisms, formatted
as Genus species.
Domain Bacteria Contains single-celled organisms without a
nucleus, such as E. coli.
Domain Archaea Contains single-celled organisms without a
nucleus that live in extreme environments.
Domain Eukarya Includes organisms with a nucleus in their cells,
classified by their nutrition methods.
