Mrs. Kiefer/Mr. Davitt

 Definition: ◦ Science is a process of inquiry ◦ Seen in HISTORICAL progress of biological conceptions ◦ Using the knowledge of scientific experiments to explain how we understand something  Example: X-Ray Diffraction  DNA Structure

 Definition: ◦ Living things have changed through time ◦ Diversity can be seen in all things, yet there seems to be a pattern of unity  Example: Numbers and types of plant life is extensive, yet the fossil record shows a common “body plan” ◦ NOTE: Evolution can be extrapolated to include evolution of thoughts/ideas, but these don’t fall under the realm that we will be studying

 “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” - Theodosius Dobzhansky

 Definition: ◦ Anything involving processes and traits passed from generation to generation allowing a continuous flow of INFORMATION, yet allowing for new variations to arise  Example: Meiosis produces new gametes with same amount of DNA, but each cells has variable forms of information

 Definition: ◦ How energy is used in various processes ◦ How energy is generated by living organisms  Example: 10% Energy Rule (flow from producer  consumer  decomposer)

 Definition: ◦ The specific structure of an object allows for job efficiency  Example: RBC’s are bi-concave disks to allow them to pick up[ oxygen more efficiently (lacks nucleus too)

 Definition: ◦ aka Homeostasis ◦ Dealing with the hormonal control of processes ◦ Living organisms are structured & regulated to allow for equilibrated existence  Example: release of estrogen/progesterone to regulate pregnancy

 Definition: ◦ A variety of processes, organisms, & body parts are dependent on one another ◦ Actions in one locale produce an effect elsewhere  Example: The removal of root nodules from plants compromises the plant’s ability to “fix” atmospheric nitrogen into a useable energy form

 Definition: ◦ Technology has led to advancements in society (in this case, medically/biologically related)  Example: The ability to mass produce insulin by using bacteria have lowered the drug cost

 Definition: ◦ The basic unit of structure and function in all living organisms  Example: All living things are composed of cells, and cells only arise from other cells