BIOLOGY Chapter 1 - Introduction and Properties of Life (Vocabulary)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key biology concepts from Chapter 1 notes, focusing on the definition of biology, life, and the seven properties of life as presented in the lecture.

Biology

The study of life and living organisms.

Life

The condition that distinguishes living from nonliving things, characterized by properties of life.

Four questions of biology

What are the shared properties that make something alive? How do living things function? How do we organize the diversity of life? How did diversity arise and how is it continuing?

Order

A highly organized structure containing one or more cells.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity or response to stimuli.

Reproduction

Offspring with the same characteristics as the parent.

Adaptation

“survival of the fittest”.

Growth and Development

Growth and development are guided by instructions provided by genetic information passed down from parents.

Regulation

Mechanisms to ensure all systems and processes are functioning properly.

Homeostasis

“survival of the fittest”.