Biology

Biology 1 for majors

Emergent properties

Properties that come from outside sources. Ex. The eyes use multiple types of cells to allow for vision.

Discovery-based Science

Using discoveries instead of hypothesis to progress science

Evolution

The diversity of life evolved over time by processes of mutation, natural selection, and genetic exchange.

Structure and Function

Basic units of structure define the function of all living things Ex. Webbed feet vs nonwebbed feet

Pathways and Transformations of Energy and Matter

Biological systems grow and change via processes that are based on chemical transformation pathways and are governed by the laws of thermodynamics. Ex: Photosynthesis

Information Flow, Exchange, and Storage

The growth and behavior of organisms are activated through the expression of genetic information. Ex DNA

Systems

Living systems are interconnected and interacting. Ex: The human eye

Theory

A broad explanation that is backed by extensive evidence

Falsifiable

Something that is able to be proved wrong

Free radicals

Atoms that only have one valence electron

Ionic bond

When a cation and anion form a bond

Cation

Ions with a positive charge

Anion

Ions with a negative charge

Octet

The rule that atoms are most stable when all 8 valence electrons are full

Chemical equilibrium

When the rate of a forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse action