1. Chapter 1 Introducing Biology Dr. Laurie Solis A, C

2. What is Biology? bi·ol·o·gy bi·ol·o·gy /bī ˈ äl ə jē/ /bī ˈ äl ə jē/ Noun Noun The study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields. The study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields. The plants and animals of a particular area. The plants and animals of a particular area.

3. 1.1 The Study of Life Earth is home to an incredible diversity of life. Earth is home to an incredible diversity of life. MOSS GIANT REDWOOD

4. BIOSPHERE All living things and all the places they are found on Earth make up the biosphere All living things and all the places they are found on Earth make up the biosphere

5. 1.1 The Study of Life

6. Diversity of Life

7. Biodiversity Diversity of life on earth Diversity of life on earth

8. Biodiversity Vocab word: Vocab word: Species: A depiction of species as groups of individuals capable of fertile interbreeding) Species: A depiction of species as groups of individuals capable of fertile interbreeding) Every year, biologists discover 10,000 new species Every year, biologists discover 10,000 new species Every year it is estimated over 50,000 species die out Every year it is estimated over 50,000 species die out

9. Same – Yet, Different? Vocab word: Organism- Any individual living thing. Organism- Any individual living thing. All organisms on earth share certain characteristics. All organisms on earth share certain characteristics.

10. Cells Cells are the basic unit of life in all living organisms

11. Cells There are single celled organisms There are single celled organisms And… multicellular organisms And… multicellular organisms