The study of life and living things - “organisms” What is Biology? The study of life and living things - “organisms”

Characteristics of Life Organization All living things are made of cells

Reproduction Living things are capable of producing offspring This keeps their species alive

Heredity Genetic information (DNA) is passed from one generation to the next

Growth and Development Growth occurs as an organism increases in size Development occurs when structures are formed or changed during an organism’s lifetime

Metabolism Living things obtain and use energy in a variety of ways.

Response to Stimuli Living things respond to their environment

Homeostasis Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Evolution Species change over time as they adapt to their environment