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Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology

Biology- the science of life; study the diversity of life, research diseases, develop technologies, improve agriculture and preserve the environment.

Made of one or more cells (all organisms are made of one or more cells0, displays organization (the levels of organization in biological systems begin with atoms and molecules and increase in complexity), grows and develops (growth results in an increase in mass while development results in different abilities), reproduces (organisms reproduce and pass along traits from one generation to the next), responds to stimuli (reactions to internal and external stimuli are called responses), requires energy (energy is required for all life processes),


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