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What branch of biology studies viruses?
What branch of biology studies viruses?
What is a key characteristic that serves to define life?
What is a key characteristic that serves to define life?
What do biologists ultimately seek to understand?
What do biologists ultimately seek to understand?
What are the shared properties that make something alive?
What are the shared properties that make something alive?
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"Even very simple, single-celled organisms are remarkably" what?
"Even very simple, single-celled organisms are remarkably" what?
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Study Notes
Study of Viruses
- Virology is the branch of biology focused on the study of viruses.
Definition of Life
- A crucial characteristic that defines life is the ability to reproduce.
Goals of Biologists
- Biologists aim to understand the complexities of living organisms and the mechanisms that drive life.
Properties of Living Organisms
- Shared properties that indicate something is alive include growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and metabolism.
Remarkable Simplicity of Organisms
- Even very simple, single-celled organisms exhibit remarkable complexity and specialized functions.
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Description
Explore the complex task of defining life in biology, including the study of viruses which exhibit some characteristics of living entities, yet do not meet the criteria to be defined as life. Delve into the ongoing debate and research in the field of biology.
