5 Major Themes of Biology
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Pathways that transform energy and matter
Within ecosystems, nutrients are recycled, but energy flows through.
The Relationship of Structure and Function
Changing structure results in an altered function and the species' function often shows its structure.
Information Flow
Information is stored, transmitted, and used.
Interconnections with Biological systems
Life can be studied on many scales. As complexity increases, novel properties emerge.
Evolution
Natural Selection leads to adaptations to the environment, passed down from generation to generation.