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What is Biology? Life
Study of
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Abiotic
Without Life
Biotic
Life
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Even V. Odd! Abiotic Team
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How do we know if something has life? 6
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1. Living Things are Composed of Cells:
Single­cell organisms have everything they need to be self­
sufficient.
In multicellular organisms, special cells have certain purposes. 2. Living Things are Organized
Cells are the smallest unit of life Tissue ­ a group of cells that perform a common function.
Organ ­ a group of tissues that perform a common function.
Organ system ­ a group of organs that perform a common function.
Organism ­ any complete living thing.
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3. Living Things Use Energy: Earth's energy source is the Sun
Living things take in energy and use it for maintenance and growth.
4. Living Things Respond To Their Environment:
Living things will make changes in response to a stimulus in their environment.
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5. Living Things Grow:
Cell division ­ the orderly formation of new cells.
6. Living Things Reproduce: Reproduction is not essential for the survival of individual organisms, but must occur for a species to survive.
All living things reproduce in one of the following ways:
Asexual reproduction ­ Producing offspring without the use of gametes.
Sexual reproduction ­ Producing offspring by the joining of sex cells.
7. Living Things Adapt To Their Environment:
Adaptations are traits giving an organism an advantage in a certain environment.
Variation of individuals is important for a healthy species.
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Guided Notes
Name Date
Class
What is Biology?
How are abiotic and biotic factors different in an environment?
Biology Characteristics of Life Notes
Abiotic= Non­living
Biotic=Living
How do we know if something has life?
1. Living Things are Composed of Cells:
Single­cell organisms have everything they need to be self­
sufficient.
In multicellular organisms, special cells have certain purposes. 2. Living Things are Organized
Cells are the smallest unit of life Tissue ­ a group of cells that perform a common function.
Organ ­ a group of tissues that perform a common function.
Organ system ­ a group of organs that perform a common function.
Organism ­ any complete living thing.
3. Living Things Use Energy: Earth's energy source is the Sun
Living things take in energy and use it for maintenance and growth.
4. Living Things Respond To Their Environment:
Living things will make changes in response to a stimulus in their environment.
5. Living Things Grow:
What are the 7 characteristics of life?
Cell division ­ the orderly formation of new cells.
6. Living Things Reproduce: Reproduction is not essential for the survival of individual organisms, but must occur for a species to survive.
All living things reproduce in one of the following ways:
Asexual reproduction ­ Producing offspring without the use of gametes.
Sexual reproduction ­ Producing offspring by the joining of sex cells.
7. Living Things Adapt To Their Environment:
Adaptations are traits giving an organism an advantage in a certain environment.
Variation of individuals is important for a healthy species.
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Abiotic
Biotic 3. Writing Prompt: You are a living thing that is explaining life to a rock. What makes you different from the rock? How do you know? 11