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Biology Notes Chapter 1
Biology Notes Chapter 1
Biology Notes Chapter 1
Levels of Organization
Emergent Properties
component parts.
1.1 Key concepts
We study the world of life at different levels of organization, which extend from atoms
and molecules to the biosphere.
The quality of life emerges at the level of cells.
Elan Vital- is a light force
1.2 Overview
All living things have similar characteristics.
Continual inputs of energy and the cycling of materials maintained in lifes complex
organization.
Organisms sense and respond to change
DNA inherited from parents is the basis of growth and reproduction in all organisms.
Producers- acquires energy and raw materials from the environment. (They also make
Organisms use receptors to help keep conditions in their internal environment within
species.
Mutation is the original source of variation in traits.
Radiation/ chemicals cause mutation.
Some forms of traits are more adaptive than others, so their bearers are more likely to