BIL 150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-7: Analog Science Fiction And Fact, Homeostasis, Organism
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An organism"s adaptations to its environment, such as a mouse"s protective camouflage, are the result of evolution, the process of change over time that has resulted in the astounding array of organisms found on earth. Evolution is the fundamental principle of biology. Posing questions about the living work and seeking answers through scientific inquiry are the central activities of biology. What is life?--> what living things do. Properties associated with life (mr. h gren) Life is characterized by a highly ordered structure. Living things obtain fuel from other living things to power flight and. Adaptations evolve over countless generations by the reproductive success of those individuals with heritable traits that are best suited to their environments. camouflage is an example. Regulation of blood flow, for example helps maintain a constant body temperature by adjusting heat exchange with the surrounding air (homeostasis) Inherited information carried by genes controls the pattern of growth and development of organisms.
