1. Journal Week 1 Ch. 1& 2 Biology

2. What is Biology? What is a cell? Biology - The study of life. Cell – The smallest unit capable of all life functions.

3. What are the 7 unifying themes of Biology? Cellular Structure and Function Reproduction Metabolism Homeostasis Heredity Evolution Interdependence

4. What are some goals of Biologists? Preserving the Environment Improving the Food Supply Understanding the Human Genome Fighting Disease

5. What are the steps of the Scientific Method? Collecting Observations Asking Questions Forming Hypotheses and Making Predictions Confirming Predictions (Experiment) Drawing Conclusions

6. What are the parts of atoms including charges? Nucleus Protons Positive Neutrons Neutral Electron Cloud Electrons Negative

7. Why is water important to life? Storage of energy Hydrogen bonds Universal solvent

8. What are the four classes of organic compounds? Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids