1. 1 Biology I Study of Biology Characteristics of Living Things Slides 8 2.00_Study of Biology_Characteristics of Life

2. What is Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QetTFVEgo8 2

3. Introduction and the Study of Biology http://www.biologyjunction.com/pwpt_biology.htm 3

4. Biology: What Is the Study of Life? 4

5. What is Biology? Branch of science –Both an activity and body of knowledge. –A way of understanding the natural world. Scientists make predictions and test those predictions. 5

6. Rapid Learning: The Science of Biology - What is Biology? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF6EKap3GSs 6

7. Why Study Biology? Figure 1-1c Biology can be controversial Examples: –Dealing with endangered species? –Use of human fetal tissue in biomedical research? –Safety of irradiated foods? 7

8. What is Life? Biology is the study of life (all living things) Living organisms: –Highly organized and complex. –Are composed of one or more cells. –Contain a blueprint of their characteristics. – Acquire and use energy. –Carry out and control numerous reactions. 8