Characteristics of Living Organisms
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Characteristics of Living Organisms
What makes something alive?
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Key Characteristics
Organized Structure Have an organized structure,
hierarchical systems Cells
Made of cells or cell products. Reproduction
Have an ability to reproduce.
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More Key Characteristics
Growth / Development Have an ability to grow
and develop based on a genetic program / DNA.
Response Have an ability to
respond to the environment.
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More Key Characteristics
Metabolism Obtain and use energy
to maintain cell functions.
Autotrophic Heterotrophic
Homeostasis Maintain relatively
constant internal body or cell conditions.
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Deeper Thinking
Emergent Quality The whole is greater than the
sum of the parts. It’s a system!
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What is Biology?
Bio = Life Logos = Study, Logic The study of living organisms and
their environment.
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Disciplines of Study
Pure / Basic Science Genetics, cytology,
embryology, anatomy, zoology, botany
Applied Science Medicine, forestry,
agriculture, fisheries