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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Themes of Biology

In your own words, summarize three of the main themes dealt with in biology.

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jsankoff09 said...
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jsankoff09 said...

Three of the main themes dealt with in biology are the cell, scientific inquiry, and emergent properties of biological systems. The cell is the most crucial component of each organism's physical and intangible (such as thinking or processing) abilities. By using the methods involved in scientific inquiry, biologists resolve many unanswered questions, as well as expand upon what they are already accquainted with in their fields of study. Emergent properties of biological systems, such as thoughts and the recycling of nutrients, are the products of various interactions between biological systems. Understanding the relationships between the components can assist the scientific community in improving the quality of life in various ways.

Unknown said...

The cell is the basic unit of life. Giving us shape and certain abilities. Another one is the ecosystmes of the Earth. Without them we wouldnt have the diversity of species and wouldnt be able to learn the way species interact or survive. Also a biology theme is Evolutionary change, this helps us learn how species have changed over the years and how they adapt to the changes in their environment.

Jamiela said...

The cell, evolution/natural selection, and the scientific method are three of the main themes dealt with in biology. All things living are comprised of a variety of cells that form each organism. Evolution is one of the largest parts of biology and as life continues, its study allows us to understand the course of life on Earth. The scientific method leads curious scientists to multiple discoveries, providing a way to use inductive and deductive reasoning and testing hypothesis to learn about life.

Paas said...

I believe that three of the biggest themes in biology are unity, regulation, and the cell. Unity is important in a world with so many different plants and animals. Through genetics scientists have created a classification system in which to organize all of these different species. Regulation is another vital part of life, it makes the change of temperature, hair growth, and certain functions possible. Last, but not least, is the cell. The cell is the center of life, without it biology would be nonexistent. It is to everyone's advantage to study these themes and their purposes to further mankind's knowlege of the universe!

Kasey said...

The three main themes of biology are evolution, cells, and ecology. Evolution is all of the changes that have transformed life on Earth from its earliest beginnings to the diversity that characterizes it today. Evolution is what has allowed life today to become as diverse and well adapted as it is. The cell is the building blocks of life. Every living thing is made up of many cells. To be able to understand living things we must first understand what they are made of (the cells). Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with their environment. To be able to understand and save endangered organisms we must understand what factors in the environment that they have positive and negative reactions with.

hannah said...

The cell is the building block of life. Evolution shows how mankind and nature have developed over time. Ecology is how things interact with the environment and the results of those interactions.

ChiCity90 said...

Three of the main themes in biology are the cell, giving us basic life and shape, evolution/natural selection, giving us an explanation as to how every living thing is here, and the scientific method, which gives us a way to figure out why and what is needed to maintain life or explain why things are the way they are with logical reasoning.

Unknown said...

Three main themes of biology are: Ecology, Evolution, and The Cell. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and the environment. Evolution is the changes that the Earth has physically gone through from its earliest beginnings to today. That includes structure, all the living things that inhabit the Earth, and the way the living things have changed along with the Earth. Evolution is important to study, because it can help us better understand different aspects of ecology. The cell is extremely important, because all living things are comprised of cells. Cells are the building blocks of all living things. Each individual cell contains little motors called mitochondria. When all the cells are put together, and all those mitochondrian are working together, something as small as a cell can help power the human body! Cells are amazing, yet so is evolution and ecology!

paulina said...

The three main themes of biology are the cell, evolution, and ecology. The cell is the basic building block of all life and performs all activities required for life. Evolution is when a species adapts to its environment and the heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction success increase. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with their environment which then determines the distribution of organisms and their abundance.

CaptainColossus22 said...

There are several themes that characterize biology and display the natural structure and function of living organisms. Three themes are: Cells, Reproduction, and Energy. All living things are made up of cells, which give individuals their shape. Without cells, individuals would not be able to grow or develop. Reproduction is key because it bears our genetics and heredity; it is responsible for the diversity of all living things. Energy is what powers individuals to function in everyday life. Energy allows individuals to maintain homeostasis and survive and flourish in their natural surroundings.

Unknown said...

Three of the major themes in biology are the cell, heritable information and evolution. The cell is the most basic unit of life and nothing on this planet could be alive without them. Heritable information allows us to see how, throughout the generations, important genetic information is passed from parent to offspring. Evolution allows us to really see the diversity in life, and shows the theory of natural selection at work.

Sara said...

Sara:
I believe that there are a lot of themes, but to me, the three biggest themes are the cell, which is the basic unit for life. Giving the living world its shape. As well as reproduction, which passes down living creatures genetics through generations. Finally, adaptation, which helps animals realize that they can live in possbly a more secure home. Or help scientists discover new species that have decided to move to that more local location.

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Photosynthesis

Cellular Respiration

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