Chapter 1 Organisms In The Biosphere

Organisms in the
Biosphere

CHAPTER 1

This chapter covers…
A. Levels of Biological Organization
B. Domains and Kingdoms of Life
C. Body Plan of Organisms

Expected outcomes are: 1. recall the levels of organization in biology;
2. enumerate the characteristics and themes of life;

Expected outcomes are: 4. make a list of the Kingdoms and Domains of life as well as characterize them; and
5. describe the general body plan of organisms; and

Levels of Organization

BIO 1

Levels of Organization

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2

What comes after 3?

3

Levels of Organization

Identify the specific level of organization that the images below show: organelle

cell

What comes after 3?

tissue

organ

Levels of Organization

Identify the specific level of organization that the images below show: BIO 1

Levels of Organization

BIO 2

Characteristics of

1. Organization

5. Reproduction

2. Metabolism

6. Irritability

3. Movement

7. Adaptation

4. Growth and
Development

Themes of

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Structure to function correlation each body part has a specific function or purpose

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Structure to function correlation each body part has a specific function or purpose

parotid gland

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Structure to function correlation each body part has a specific function or purpose

parotid gland = produces poison that serves to protect the toad from predators

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Structure to function correlation each body part has a specific function or purpose

forewing

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Structure to function correlation each body part has a specific function or purpose

forewing = serves to protect the hindwing

Themes of

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Unity in Diversity variations among organisms exist with common patterns and features

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Unity in Diversity variations among organisms exist with common patterns and features

Themes of

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Evolution populations undergo heritable changes through time…

... descent from a Common
Ancestor ??

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Evolution populations undergo heritable changes through time…

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Evolution populations undergo heritable changes