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The Science of Life Biology unifies much of natural science Life defies simple definition Living systems are the most complex chemical systems on Earth Life is constrained by the properties of chemistry and physics Science is becoming more interdisciplinary Combining multiple fields

Characteristics of Life 7 characteristics of all living organisms Composed of cells Complex but ordered Sensitive to their enviornment Growth, development, and reproduction Energy utilization Homeostasis Evolutionary adaptation

Organizational Hierarchy Living systems show hierarchical organization Cellular level Atoms, molecules, organelles, cells Cell is the basic unit of life Organismal level Tissues, organs, organ systems Populational level Population, community

The Nature of Science Science aims to understand the natural world through observation and reasoning Science begins with observations, therefore, much of science is purely descriptive Classification of all life on Earth Human genome sequencing

Reasoning Science uses both deductive and inductive reasoning Deductive reasoning uses general principles to make specific predictions Inductive reasoning uses specific observations to develop general conclusions

Scientific Method Scientists use a systematic approach to gain understanding of the natural world Observation Hypothesis formation Prediction Experimentation Conclusion

Hypotheses A hypothesis is a possible explanation for an observation Must be tested to determine its validity Is often tested in many different ways Allows for predictions to be made Iterative Hypotheses can be changed and refined with new data

Experimentation Tests the hypothesis Must be carefully designed to test only one variable at a time Consists of a test experiment and a control experiment

Predictions Hypotheses should make predictions Predictions provide a way to test the validity of hypotheses Hypothesis must be rejected if the experiment produces results inconsistent with the predictions The more experimentally supported predictions a hypothesis makes, the more valid the hypothesis

Scientific Models Way to organize thought Parts provided by reductionist approach Model shows how they fit together Suggest experiments to test the model

Scientific Theory Is a body of interconnected concepts Is supported by much experimental evidence and scientific reasoning Expresses ideas of which we are most certain Compare scientific theory to the general meaning of the word theory Implies a lack of knowledge or a guess

Unifying Themes in Biology Cell theory All organisms composed of cells Cells are life’s basic units All cells come from preexisting cells

Unifying Themes in Biology Molecular basis of inheritance Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Sequence of 4 nucleotides encode cell’s information Gene – discrete unit of information Genome – entire set of DNA instructions Continuity of life depends on faithful copying of DNA into daughter cells

Unifying Themes in Biology Structure and function Study structure to learn function Know a function – look for that structure in other organisms Example Receptor on human cell for insulin known Find similar molecule in a worm Might conclude this molecule functions the same in the worm

Unifying Themes in Biology Diversity of life arises by evolution Underlying unity of biochemistry and genetics argues for life from the same origin event Diversity due to evolutionary change over time 3 domains Bacteria – single-celled prokaryote Archaea – single-celled prokaryote Eukarya – single-celled or multicellular eukaryote

Unifying Themes in Biology Evolutionary conservation All organisms today descended from a simple creature 3.5 billion years ago Some characteristics preserved – use of DNA Conservation reflects that they have a fundamental role

Unifying Themes in Biology Cells are information-processing systems Information in DNA used to direct synthesis of cellular components Control of gene expression leads to different cells/ tissue types Cells process environmental information Glucose levels, presence of hormones Cells in multicellular organisms must coordinate with each other

Unifying Themes in Biology Nonequilibrium state Living systems are open systems Constant supply of energy needed Self-organizing properties at different levels Emergent properties from collections of molecules, cells, and individuals