Biolo1100 Chapter 1 The Science of Biology
  1. Biology is the study of living   things, which share five basic properties.











     
  2. Living organisms exhibit hierarchical   levels of complexity and organization.









     
  3. Living organisms can be divided into six kingdoms  , based on shared characteristics.













     
  4. How scientists think:
     
    • Scientists use inductive   and deductive   reasoning to investigate the natural world.





       
    • Scientific investigations involve using observations   to formulate hypotheses  , in a series of steps called the scientific   process.



       
    • Hypotheses that hold up to testing over time may be combined into statements called theories  .