1. Themes of Biology-
Life is characterized by having the presence of all of
these properties at some stage in an organism’s life
(activity - flip book)

2. 1. Cellular Structure & Function
All living things are made up of one or more cells
Cell is the smallest unit of function

3. 2. Reproduction
All living things reproduce offspring

4. 3. Metabolism
All living things need energy to grow, move, & process info
All chemical reactions that take place in the body
All energy comes from the sun

5. 4. Homeostasis
All living organisms must live in a stable environment

6. 5. Heredity
traits/genes are passed down from parents

7. 6. Evolution
Change in inherited traits over time
Favorable genes are more likely to survive & reproduce
NATURAL SELECTION

8. 7. Interdependence
Organisms interact with other organisms & the environment
ECOLOGY = studies these interactions