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Chapter 1 1.1
Intro to Bio
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
01/27/2014

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Biology
Definition
Is the study of life.
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Order
Definition
The highly ordered structure that typifies life.
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Reproduction
Definition
The ability of organisms to reproduce their own kind
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Growth and Development
Definition
Consistent growth and development controlled by inherited DNA
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Energy Processing
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The use of chemical energy to power an organism's activites and chemical reactions.
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Response to the environment
Definition
An ability to respond to environmental stimuli
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Regulation
Definition
an ability to control an organism's internal environment within limits that sustain life.
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Evolutionary adaptation
Definition
adaptations evolve over many generations as individuals with traits best suited to their environments have greater reproductive success and pass their traits to offspring.
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