Bio93 - Lecture 1 Vocab - Wood, Mattheos, Green

Bio93 - Themes in Biology Nomenclature

Evolution

The process through which species change over time through variation, natural selection, and genetic inheritance. It explains the diversity of life on Earth.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through physical or behavioral changes that enhance survival and reproduction.

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

Genes

Units of heredity that contribute to an organism's traits and are made up of DNA sequences.

DNA

The molecule that carries genetic information and is composed of two strands forming a double helix. It plays a crucial role in encoding the instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

Emergent Properties

Characteristics of a system that arise from the interactions of its parts, which are not present in the individual components.