Characteristics of Human Life Unit 1

Characteristics that are shared by all living things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILvTe2_FEE

Why are our elemental components different from the earth’s Why are our elemental components different from the earth’s? What is the molecular reason that the Human body has so much more Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen?

1. Organization How would you describe each level of organization?

2. Metabolism The process by which the body obtains and uses energy. Why this picture?

Anabolism vs. Catabolism Anabolic processes involve the building of the organic macromolecules Catabolic processes involve the breaking down of organic macromolecules.

Anabolism or Catabolism? Why? Answer in your notes: Protein Synthesis Cellular Respiration DNA Replication Digestion of Starch into monosaccharrides

3. Movement Molecular Cellular Whole Organism Give an example of each in your notes

4. Excitability The ability for our cells to sense a change in it’s environment (stimulus) and respond accordingly. What does excitability have to do with homeostasis?

5. Growth and Reproduction Asexual cellular growth Whole body growth Sexual Reproduction In your notes: What is the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

Anatomy vs. Physiology Anatomy is the structural study of the human body. Physiology is the functional study of the human body.