Module 1.1 & 1.2

Biology

The study of living things.

Biologist

A person who studies living things.

Zoologist

A scientist who studies animals.

Botanist

A scientist who studies plants.

Microbiologist

A scientist who studies tiny living organisms.

Biotechnology

The application of biology to develop products such as prosthetics, DNA analysis, and fitness trackers.

Organism

A living thing.

The 8 Characteristics of Life

Key traits that define living organisms.

Unicellular

Organisms made of one cell.

Multicellular

Organisms made of many cells.

Maintains homeostasis

Keeps internal conditions stable.

Asexual reproduction

Reproduction involving one parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring.

Sexual reproduction

Reproduction involving two parents, resulting in genetically unique offspring.

Growth

The process of increasing in size.

Development

Changes in an organism's life stages or acquiring new abilities.

Autotrophs

Organisms that make their own food, e.g., through photosynthesis.

Adaptation

Changes that occur over time in species, not individuals.

Responds to stimuli

The ability of organisms to react to changes in their environment.