Themes of Biology carbon atom DNA molecule organelle

Themes of Biology

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Properties of Living Things • Are organized, and are made of one or more cells (Cellular Organization) • Maintain stable internal conditions (Homeostasis) • Are capable of Reproduction • Exhibit Growth and development • Respond to their environment (Responsiveness)

Properties of living things (continued) • Pass traits to offspring (Heredity) • Use energy. Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions carried out in an organism.

Stimulus or response? • The bell rings at the end of a class period • Your dog runs into the kitchen when you open a can • A paramecium backs up and moves away when it encounters an obstacle. • A plant grows toward the window • A baby hears a loud noise • You pull your hand away after touching the hot oven

Examples • Hummingbirds feed almost constantly to supply energy to their racing wings and hearts. • Metabolism, homeostasis

• A butterfly emerges from a cocoon. • Growth and Development

A bacterium divides into new cells every 15 minutes • Reproduction

An elephant's large ears allow the blood in the ears to be cooled by as much as 10 degrees. • Homeostasis, responsiveness •

• A pill bug rolls into a ball when touched. • Responsiveness

• Earthworms are made of specialized cells, such as digestive cells, muscle cells, skin cells, etc. • Cellular Organization

• A female frog lays many eggs at a time • Reproduction

• A toad burrows in the mud during hot weather to avoid water loss • Homeostasis • Responsiveness

• An amoeba is composed of a single cell • Cellular Organization

A child inherits cystic fibrosis from her parents • Heredity

Mitochondria in a cell release energy from sugars • Metabolism, cellular organization, homeostasis