Themes of Biology- Life is characterized by having the presence of all of these properties at some stage in an organism’s life (activity - flip book)

1. Cellular Structure & Function All living things are made up of one or more cells Cell is the smallest unit of function

2. Reproduction All living things reproduce offspring

3. Metabolism All living things need energy to grow, move, & process info All chemical reactions that take place in the body All energy comes from the sun

4. Homeostasis All living organisms must live in a stable environment

5. Heredity traits/genes are passed down from parents

6. Evolution Change in inherited traits over time Favorable genes are more likely to survive & reproduce NATURAL SELECTION

7. Interdependence Organisms interact with other organisms & the environment ECOLOGY = studies these interactions