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What is Biology?

Definition

Biology is the study of life.

Term

What properties of life help us distinguish living things, or organisms, from nonliving things. In general, organisms:

Definition

There are several properties of life that help us distinguish living things, or organisms, from nonliving things. In general, organisms: - reproduce, grow, and develop, obtain and use matter and energy for life’s functions - respond to their environment - maintain a stable internal environment - are based on a universal genetic code - undergo evolution at the population level -are made up of basic units called cells.

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What are cells?

Definition

Cells are small, living, membrane-enclosed structures that form the basis of life on Earth. All organisms are made up of one or more cells.