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Chapter 1 The Study of Life

Peer-categories: Preface   Chapter 1 The Study of Life   Chapter 2 The Chemical Foundation of Life   Chapter 3 Biological Macromolecules   Index   Evolution of Genomes (Lumen Boundless Biology)   Chapter 10 Cell Reproduction   Chapter 11 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction   Chapter 12 Mendel's Experiments and Heredity   Chapter 13 Modern Understandings of Inheritance   Chapter 14 DNA Structure and Function   Chapter 15 Genes and Proteins   Chapter 16 Gene Regulation   Chapter 17 Biotechnology and Genomics   Chapter 5 Structure and Function of Plasma Membrane   Chapter 16 Gene Regulation (2)   Chapter 18 Evolution and Origin of Species   Chapter 19 The Evolution of Populations   Chapter 20 Phylogenies and the History of Life   Chapter 21 Viruses   Chapter 22 Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea   Chapter 23 Plant Form and Physiology   Chapter 24 The Animal Body: Basic Form and Function   Chapter 25 Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System   Chapter 26 The Nervous System   Chapter 4 Cell Structure   Chapter 6 Metabolism   Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration   Chapter 8 Photosynthesis   Chapter 9 Cell Communication   Chapter 27 Sensory Systems   Chapter 28 The Endocrine System   Chapter 29 The Musculoskeletal System   Chapter 30 The Respiratory System   Chapter 31 The Circulatory System   Chapter 32 Osmotic Regulation and Excretion   Chapter 33 The Immune System   Chapter 34 Animal Reproduction and Development   Chapter 35 Ecology and the Biosphere   Chapter 36 Population and Community Ecology   Chapter 37 Ecosystems   Chapter 38 Conservation Biology and Biodiversity   Appendix A: The Periodic Table of the Elements   Appendix B: Geological Time   Appendix C: Measurements and the Metric System
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  • 1 The Study of Life

    Thursday, 01 August 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    1 The Study of Life

    Chapter Outline 1.1The Science of Biology 1.2Themes and Concepts of Biology Figure 1.1This NASA image is a composite of several satellite-based views of Earth. To make the whole-Earth image, NASA scientists combine observations of different parts of the planet. (credit: NASA/GSFC/NOAA/USGS) Viewed from space, Earth offers no clues about the diversity of life it harbors. The first forms of life on ...

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  • 1.1 The Science of Biology

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    1.1 The Science of Biology

    In this section, you will explore the following questions: What are the characteristics shared by the natural sciences? What are the steps of the scientific method? Connection for AP® courses Biology ...

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  • 1.2 Themes and Concepts of Biology

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    1.2 Themes and Concepts of Biology

    By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify and describe the properties of life Describe the levels of organization among living things Recognize and interpret a phylogenetic tree Conne ...

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  • 1.3 Key Terms

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    abstract opening section of a scientific paper that summarizes the research and conclusions applied science form of science that aims to solve real-world problems atom smallest and most fundamental u ...

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  • 1.4 Chapter Summary

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    1.1The Science of Biology Biology is the science that studies living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments. Science attempts to describe and understand the nature o ...

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  • 1.5 Review Questions

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    1. What is a suggested and testable explanation for an event called? discovery hypothesis scientific method theory 2. Which of the following sciences is not considered a natural science? Astronomy Bi ...

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  • 1.6 Critical Thinking Questions

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
    Jerry Hagler
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    12. Is mathematics a natural science? Explain your reasoning. No, it is not a natural science because it is not used in the study of the natural world. No, it is not a natural science. Mathematics fo ...

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  • 1.7 Test Prep for AP Courses

    Thursday, 20 June 2019
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    1.7 Test Prep for AP Courses

    18. Which of the following structures is conserved in all living organisms and points to a common origin? All living organisms have mitochondria that produce energy. All living organisms store geneti ...

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