Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biology2h 42m
2. Chemistry3h 37m
3. Water1h 26m
4. Biomolecules2h 23m
5. Cell Components2h 26m
6. The Membrane2h 31m
7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
8. Respiration2h 40m
9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
10. Cell Signaling59m
11. Cell Division2h 47m
12. Meiosis2h 0m
13. Mendelian Genetics4h 44m
14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
15. Gene Expression3h 6m
16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
17. Viruses37m
- Viruses
  37m
18. Biotechnology2h 58m
19. Genomics17m
- Genomes
  17m
20. Development1h 5m
21. Evolution3h 1m
22. Evolution of Populations3h 53m
23. Speciation1h 37m
24. History of Life on Earth2h 6m
25. Phylogeny2h 31m
26. Prokaryotes4h 59m
27. Protists1h 12m
28. Plants1h 22m
29. Fungi36m
- Fungi
  19m
- Fungi Reproduction
  17m
30. Overview of Animals34m
- Overview of Animals
  34m
31. Invertebrates1h 2m
32. Vertebrates50m
33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
34. Vascular Plant Transport1h 2m
- Water Potential
  1h 2m
35. Soil37m
- Soil and Nutrients
  20m
- Nitrogen Fixation
  16m
36. Plant Reproduction47m
- Flowers
  33m
- Seeds
  14m
37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
39. Digestive System1h 10m
- Digestion
  1h 3m
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  7m
40. Circulatory System1h 49m
41. Immune System1h 12m
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  50m
43. Endocrine System1h 4m
- Endocrine System
  1h 4m
44. Animal Reproduction1h 2m
- Animal Reproduction
  1h 2m
45. Nervous System1h 55m
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  1h 8m
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  46m
46. Sensory Systems46m
- Sensory System
  46m
47. Muscle Systems23m
- Musculoskeletal System
  23m
48. Ecology3h 11m
49. Animal Behavior28m
- Animal Behavior
  28m
50. Population Ecology3h 41m
51. Community Ecology2h 46m
52. Ecosystems2h 36m
53. Conservation Biology24m
- Conservation Biology
  24m

1. Introduction to Biology

Life's Organizational Hierarchy

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1. Introduction to Biology

Life's Organizational Hierarchy

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Problem 8

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Draw a biological hierarchy similar to the one in Figure 1.3 but using a coral reef as the ecosystem, a fish as the organism, its stomach as the organ, and DNA as the molecule. Include all levels in the hierarchy.
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Begin by understanding the concept of biological hierarchy, which organizes biological structures from the smallest to the largest scale. This hierarchy typically includes molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere.

Start with the smallest level: DNA as the molecule. DNA is the genetic material that carries information necessary for the growth, development, and functioning of living organisms.

Next, consider the stomach of the fish as the organ. An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. The stomach is responsible for digestion in the fish.

Move to the organism level, which in this case is the fish. An organism is an individual living entity that can carry out life processes independently.

Finally, consider the coral reef as the ecosystem. An ecosystem includes all the living organisms in a particular area, along with the non-living components of the environment, interacting as a system.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Biological Hierarchy

Biological hierarchy refers to the organization of living systems, from the smallest to the largest scale. It typically includes levels such as molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Understanding this hierarchy helps in comprehending how complex biological systems are structured and function.

Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment. In the context of a coral reef, it includes various species like fish, corals, and other marine life, along with abiotic factors such as water, sunlight, and minerals. Ecosystems are dynamic and involve complex interactions that sustain life and maintain ecological balance.

DNA as a Molecule

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that carries genetic information essential for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. It is composed of nucleotides arranged in a double helix structure. DNA is crucial for heredity and is found in the cells of organisms, playing a key role in biological processes and the hierarchy of life.

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