Biology Study Guide 

Biology Study Guide 

Ch. 1

Vocabulary Terms 

Science - the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Data - facts, and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

Cell - the basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of life and of which all living things are composed.

Spontaneous Generation - the supposed production of living organisms from nonliving matter, as inferred from the apparent appearance of life in some supposedly sterile environments.

Biology - the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.

Homeostasis - the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Metabolism - the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Predation - the preying of one animal on others.

Biosphere - the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms.

Topics

Lab Saftey 

Goal of Science 

Types of Biological Science 

Types of Physical Science 

Biosphere

Organization of life (Individual, Population, Community, etc.)

Spontaneous Generation 

Historical Experiments (Redi's Test and Conclusion)

Biogenesis 

Alexander Oparin (Explain details of his hypothesis)

Explain Stanley Miller's Experiment

8 Characteristics of Living Things 

  • Composed of cells 
  • Ability to reproduce 
  • Based on genetic code
  • Grow and develop
  • Obtain and use energy 
  • Respond to the environment 
  • Maintain a stable internal environment 
  • Change over time 

What are the two types of reproduction?

A cell is the smallest unit of life

How would you determine whether something is living or nonliving?

Explain the 3 types of symbiotic relationships?

Give examples of animals in each type of relationship?