1. Biology- study of life Organism- living thing
6 Themes of Biology
Biology- study of life
Organism- living thing

2. 1. Cell Structure and Function
Unicellular- made of only one cell.
Multicellular- made of many cells.
Differentiation- forming many cells from one fertilized egg.

3. 2. Homeostasis
The ability of the body to keep a constant internal environment
Examples: Temperature, blood sugar, water levels

4. 3. Reproduction and Inheritance
Reproduction- producing offspring
Inheritance- handing traits down to offspring

5. 4. Evolution Evolution- the change in populations over time.
Natural Selection- survival of the fittest

6. 5. Interdependence of Organisms
Ecology- the study of how living things are dependent on one another.
Ecosystem- all of the living and non-living things in an area.

7. 6. Matter, Energy, and Organization
Autotrophs- produce their own food.
Heterotrophs- organisms that need to eat other things.