BIO-1201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Genetically Modified Organism, Smallpox, Decomposer
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Bacteria transmitted to the newborn during birth. Food - transgenic (possess a gene or genes that have been transferred from a different species) There is unity and diversity in the world of life. Evolution and natural selection drive life"s diversity. Biology is based on observations, hypotheses, prediction, and experimental tests. Molecular difference: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids. The ability to capture and use energy. Biology is the scientific study of life. 5 qualities- organized, energy use, maintenance of internal constancy, reproduction and growth and development, evolution. All organisms consist of one or more cells. The signature molecule of cells is dna. Energy equals the capacity to do work. The capacity to obtain and convert energy from surroundings and to use it to maintain, grow, and produce more cells. Constant stream of energy required for life. Depend on energy stored in tissues of producers. Obtain energy from wastes or dead organisms.
