Understanding the Science of Biology

Biology is the scientific study of life.

The unifying themes in biology include the cellular basis of life, heredity and gene transmission, evolution, energy processing, and the ability of organisms to regulate their internal environments.

Biologists study life at multiple levels of organization, from the molecular biology of a cell to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and the evolution of populations.

<p>Biologists use the scientific method to make observations and pose questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy processing is important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce.</p> Signup and view all the answers