1. BIOLOGY IS LIFE

2. How would you define LIFE?

3. Where are we?

4. Unit 1 – BIOLOGY IS LIFE The study of life
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BIOLOGY IS LIFE VOCABULARY
_____ species
1. Molecule that makes part of the genetic material.
_____ cell
2. Scientific study of all forms of life.
_____ metabolism
3. Composition of all living things and all the places they are found on Earth.
_____ Biology
4. Variety of life across the biosphere.
_____ biosphere
5. Particular type of living thing that can reproduce by interbreeding among themselves.
_____ biodiversity
6. Basic unit of life.
_____ DNA
7. Any individual living thing.
_____ organisms
8. Chemical processes that build up or break down materials.

5. Unit 1 – BIOLOGY IS LIFE The study of life
Activity. Arrange the words according to their level of inclusiveness: Biodiversity, biosphere, species.
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6. Unit 1 – BIOLOGY IS LIFE The study of life
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Activity. Complete the chart with the information on pages 5 to 6.
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS TO ALL LIVING ORGANISMS
Characteristic
Description
Example/Drawing
Cells
Need for energy
Response to environment
Reproduction and development