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I. No notes takenII. Introduction of ChapterA. Definition of science & biologyIII. Criteria for living versus non-living organismsIV. Fundamental Questions in Biology& The Science of LifeV. Hierarchy of living systems (beginning)II. Introduction of ChapterA. Science: a process of inquiry that includes repeated observations and testable hypothesis1. Several Branches:a) Biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, etc.B. Biology: study of living things (life)III. Criteria for a living organism versus a non- living organismA. This section goes into detail about what classifies an organism as truly living. A living organism can be defined as being made up of units or cells that are able to divide and produce more cells. This information is received from the DNA and is needed in order for cells to copy themselves. Also organisms should be able to reproduce and they need energy. Most energy for life is provided by the sun through photosynthesis.B. The follow classifications, if meet declare an organism as living.1.Livinga) Living organisms consist of one or more cells (the basic unit of life)b) The following are present in all cells:i) Macromolecules (large molecules):1) Nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipidsii) Micro molecules (smaller parts of macromolecules):1) Nucleotides, amino acids, sugars, fatty acid2. Need for Energya) Nothing will happen without energy3. Metabolisma) Uses energy to grow and reproduceb) Photosynthesis and respiration capture energy and can convert from one form to anotheri) Photosynthesis: taking light energy and making it chemical energya) Produces oxyenb) (CO2 + H2O  C6H12O6 + H2O + O2)ii) Respiration: creates carbon dioxide and ATP (energy)a) C6H12O6 + O2 CO2 + H2O & ATP4. Sensing and responding to environmenta) Can sense surroundings and can make controlled and compensatory responsesi) Homeostasis: maintain internal environment  i.e. controlling body temperature5. Has Levels of Biological Organizationsa) Microscopic : atoms, molecules, organelles, etc.b) Macroscopic: tissues, organs, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere6. Interdependency among organismsa) Organisms are dependent upon each other for energy and raw materials (Producers, consumers (1st order, 2nd order, 3rd order) decomposers)i)7. Reproductiona) Organisms are able to produce offspring to continue the existence of their kindi) Asexual and sexual reproduction8. Mutations and adaptationsa) Organisms can have a heritable change in their DNAC. 8 characteristics of all living organismssummarized:1. Living2. Cellular organization (levels of biological organization)3. Interdependency4. Sensitivity5. Growth, development, and reproduction6. Energy utilization (Metabolism)7. Homeostasis8. Evolutionary adaptationIV. Fundamental Questions in Biology and The Science of LifeA. This section is about what scientist ask themselves when they are considering the field of biology.1. What are living beings?2. What are they made up of?3. How did we come about?4. How did the diversity of life forms come about?B. Science of Life1. Biology unifies much of natural science2. Living systems are the most complex chemical systems on Earth3. Life is constrained by the properties of chemistry and physicsa) This displays how science is combining multiple fields of studyV. Hierarchy of living systems (beginning)BIOL 120 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Last Lecture I. No notes taken Outline of Current LectureII. Introduction of Chapter A. Definition of science & biologyIII. Criteria for living versus non-living organisms IV. Fundamental Questions in Biology& The Science of LifeV. Hierarchy of living systems (beginning) A. definition of Population, Species, Community, Ecosystem, BiosphereCurrent Lecture II. Introduction of ChapterA. Science: a process of inquiry that includes repeated observations and testable hypothesis 1. Several Branches:a) Biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, etc.B. Biology: study of living things (life)III. Criteria for a living organism versus a non- living organism A. This section goes into detail about what classifies an organism as truly living. A living organism can be defined as being made up of units or cells that are able to divide and produce more cells. This information is received from the DNA and is needed in order for cells to copy These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.themselves. Also organisms should be able to reproduce and they need energy. Most energy forlife is provided by the sun through photosynthesis.B. The follow classifications, if meet declare an organism as living.1.Livinga) Living organisms consist of one or more cells (the basic unit of life)b) The following are present in all cells:i) Macromolecules (large molecules):1) Nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipidsii) Micro molecules (smaller parts of macromolecules):1) Nucleotides, amino acids, sugars, fatty acid2. Need for Energy a) Nothing will happen without energy3. Metabolism a) Uses energy to grow and reproduce b) Photosynthesis and respiration capture energy and can convert from one form to anotheri) Photosynthesis: taking light energy and making it chemical energya) Produces oxyenb) (CO2 + H2O  C6H12O6 + H2O + O2)ii) Respiration: creates carbon dioxide and ATP (energy)a) C6H12O6 + O2 CO2 + H2O & ATP4. Sensing and responding to environment a) Can sense surroundings and can make controlled and compensatory responsesi) Homeostasis: maintain internal environment  i.e. controlling body temperature 5. Has Levels of Biological Organizations a) Microscopic : atoms, molecules, organelles, etc.b) Macroscopic: tissues, organs, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere6. Interdependency among organismsa) Organisms are dependent upon each other for energy and raw materials (Producers, consumers (1st order, 2nd order, 3rd order) decomposers) i)7. Reproduction a) Organisms are able to produce offspring to continue the existence of their kindi) Asexual and sexual reproduction8. Mutations and adaptationsa) Organisms can have a heritable change in their DNAC. 8 characteristics of all living organismssummarized:1. Living2. Cellular organization (levels of biological organization)3. Interdependency 4. Sensitivity5. Growth, development, and reproduction6. Energy utilization (Metabolism) 7. Homeostasis8. Evolutionary adaptationIV. Fundamental Questions in


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