Introduction to Life Science and The Theories on the Origin of LifeSimple ABbieC
油
I. Introduction to Life Science
II. The Concept of Life
III. Characteristics of Life
IV. Theories on the Origin of Life
V. Unifying Themes in the Study of Life
Life Science is a broad field that explores living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments. At its core, Life Science seeks to understand the biological processes that sustain lifefrom cellular and genetic levels to entire ecosystems. This discipline encompasses a variety of branches, each focusing on different aspects of life and living systems.
There are several theories about how life originated on Earth. One of the most widely accepted is the primordial soup theory, which proposes that life began in a "soup" of organic molecules. Scientists like Stanley Miller and Harold Urey conducted experiments to test this theory by simulating early Earth conditions and forming amino acids, the building blocks of life. Other experiments explored how self-replicating molecules like RNA could form protocells, the simplest early life forms. These experiments helped connect abiotic chemistry to the emergence of the first living organisms and showed how the basic requirements for life could arise naturally under plausible early Earth conditions.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts. It outlines the objectives of explaining the evolving concept of life, describing classic experiments on the origin of life, identifying seven properties of life, and describing unifying themes in the study of life. It then defines key life science terms and discusses the characteristics of living things. Several theories on the origin of life are presented, including spontaneous generation and the Miller-Urey experiment. Finally, nine unifying themes in life science are identified like biological systems, cellular basis of life, and evolution and diversity of life.
This document provides an overview and introduction to the fundamentals of biology. It discusses what biology is, the scope and levels of biological study from molecules to ecosystems. Key topics covered include the cell theory, evolution by natural selection, a brief history of life on Earth from the formation of early cells to the development of eukaryotes and multicellular organisms, and the diversity of life and relationships between organisms depicted in the tree of life. Scientific inquiry in biology is also introduced, including the scientific method and types of experiments used by biologists.
Of all the living things, the human body in particular has been a source of curiosity by most of us. No doubt, the field of biology, anatomy and physiology provide us a clear venue to explore and understand it.
This is an introductory presentation about zoology. It gives you insight into what's in this field and how to tackle it.
The lecture can be accessed
https://youtu.be/qhXqXaTlMPk
Life is distinguished from non-living things by biological processes like metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, and response to stimuli. It first appeared on Earth over 3.8 billion years ago in the form of microorganisms. While there is no consensus on a definition, life is generally characterized as open systems that maintain homeostasis, are made of cells, undergo metabolism and reproduction, and evolve over time. Biology studies the diverse forms of life including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
- The document provides learning activity sheets for students covering topics in Earth and life science over 7 weeks.
- Week 1 focuses on the origin and early forms of life, discussing theories for how life began and evidence from fossils. Key theories mentioned include special creation, panspermia, spontaneous generation, evolution, biogenesis, hydrothermal vents, and biochemical evolution. Early life forms included prokaryotic cells like bacteria and archaea and early eukaryotic cells.
- The activities guide students to discuss why studying the origin of life is important, create a diagram of how life formed on Earth, and reflect on what topics around the beginning of life most intrigued them based on what they learned.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts, including the seven characteristics of life, theories on the origin of life, and unifying themes in the study of life. It describes the key characteristics of living things as response to stimuli, metabolism, reproduction, growth and development, homeostasis, adaptation, and organization. Several theories on how life began are presented, such as spontaneous generation, biogenetic theory, and the Miller-Urey experiment. The unifying themes highlight biological systems, cellular basis of life, structure and function, reproduction and inheritance, environmental interactions, energy and life, regulation, evolution and diversity, and scientific inquiry.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts, including:
1. Defining life and its seven key characteristics like response to stimuli, metabolism, and reproduction.
2. Exploring theories on the origin of life from spontaneous generation to the Miller-Urey experiment.
3. Describing nine unifying themes in the study of life from biological systems and cellular organization to evolution and scientific inquiry.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts, including:
1. Defining life and its seven key characteristics like response to stimuli, metabolism, and reproduction.
2. Exploring theories on the origin of life from spontaneous generation to the Miller-Urey experiment.
3. Describing nine unifying themes in the study of life from biological systems and cellular organization to evolution and scientific inquiry.
Life is a property that distinguishes living organisms which have organic processes like signaling and self-sustaining mechanisms from non-living things. There are many forms of life including plants, animals, fungi, protists, archaea, and bacteria. Biology is the study of life, however there is currently no consensus on a definition of life. One definition is that organisms maintain homeostasis, are composed of cells, have a life cycle involving metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, reproduction, and evolution. Life first appeared on Earth over 4 billion years ago in the form of microorganisms.
Biology is the study of life at all levels of organization, from atoms to ecosystems. It seeks to understand the diversity of life forms and their unity through common traits like cells, DNA, and evolution. The scientific process involves making observations and developing hypotheses and theories, which are continually tested through experimentation and evidence. While facts are prerequisites, science advances when new theories tie together disparate findings or technologies answer old questions. Biology explores life through cooperative yet skeptical inquiry to build knowledge and address society's needs and problems.
The document summarizes key information about cells and cellular life. It states that all living things are made of cells, which are the basic functional units of life that come from pre-existing cells. It describes the cell theory that cells are the fundamental unit of structure and organization in living things. The document outlines the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and explains how organisms can be classified by their cell type.
Living things have several key characteristics:
1. They are made of cells, the basic units of life.
2. They obtain and use energy. Autotrophs like plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while heterotrophs like animals consume other organisms for food.
3. They grow, develop, and reproduce. Multicellular organisms grow by adding more cells through mitosis and development, while both unicellular and multicellular organisms reproduce sexually or asexually.
The cell is the basic unit of structure and life. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. Robert Hooke first observed cells in 1665 when examining cork under a microscope. The cell theory states that all organisms are made of similar basic units called cells, cells come only from pre-existing cells, and all living things have similar chemical components. The modern cell theory includes that organisms are made of cells, cells are the basic functional units of life, and cells reproduce through division of pre-existing cells.
Harsh billore (cell the functional unit of life & cellular organisation)Harsh Billore
油
cell definition, its theory,size and shape , different types of cell, basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; basic difference between unicellular and multicellular organism ; difference between animal and plant cells.
Life is defined as organisms that have organic processes like signaling and self-sustaining mechanisms to distinguish living things from non-living things. There are many forms of life like plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. Biology studies life and some definitions of life include organisms maintaining homeostasis, being made of cells, having a lifecycle, undergoing metabolism, and reproducing. The origin of life is thought to have begun through abiogenesis where non-living matter transitioned into living organisms through increasing complexity over time rather than a single event.
The document summarizes key concepts from the first chapter of a biology textbook. It discusses the origin of early organisms, the six major themes of biology, and provides details on each theme. The themes covered are cell structure and function, stability and homeostasis, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, interdependence of organisms, and matter, energy and organization. Key terms are defined for each theme.
Cell Introduction and Cell Differentiationpaigesirois
油
1) All living things are composed of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life.
2) Cells arise from pre-existing cells through the process of cell division.
3) Cell differentiation is the process by which less specialized cells develop into more distinct cell types with specialized structures and functions. For example, a single fertilized egg cell can develop into the many specialized cell types that make up a complex multicellular organism.
Earth and Life Science Lesson 1 Q2W1 Life Concept (First Part).pptxJeffrey Alemania
油
The document provides an introduction to the evolving concept of life based on emerging evidence. It outlines the specific objectives of identifying the sequence of events in the history of life on Earth, naming pieces of evidence for evolution, and recognizing the importance of understanding this history. A map of conceptual change is presented with true/false statements about life science topics. The evolution of life from organic molecules to multicellular organisms is then described in a table outlining major periods in Earth's history from before 3.8 billion years ago to the last 0.5 billion years.
This is an introductory presentation about zoology. It gives you insight into what's in this field and how to tackle it.
The lecture can be accessed
https://youtu.be/qhXqXaTlMPk
Life is distinguished from non-living things by biological processes like metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, and response to stimuli. It first appeared on Earth over 3.8 billion years ago in the form of microorganisms. While there is no consensus on a definition, life is generally characterized as open systems that maintain homeostasis, are made of cells, undergo metabolism and reproduction, and evolve over time. Biology studies the diverse forms of life including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
- The document provides learning activity sheets for students covering topics in Earth and life science over 7 weeks.
- Week 1 focuses on the origin and early forms of life, discussing theories for how life began and evidence from fossils. Key theories mentioned include special creation, panspermia, spontaneous generation, evolution, biogenesis, hydrothermal vents, and biochemical evolution. Early life forms included prokaryotic cells like bacteria and archaea and early eukaryotic cells.
- The activities guide students to discuss why studying the origin of life is important, create a diagram of how life formed on Earth, and reflect on what topics around the beginning of life most intrigued them based on what they learned.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts, including the seven characteristics of life, theories on the origin of life, and unifying themes in the study of life. It describes the key characteristics of living things as response to stimuli, metabolism, reproduction, growth and development, homeostasis, adaptation, and organization. Several theories on how life began are presented, such as spontaneous generation, biogenetic theory, and the Miller-Urey experiment. The unifying themes highlight biological systems, cellular basis of life, structure and function, reproduction and inheritance, environmental interactions, energy and life, regulation, evolution and diversity, and scientific inquiry.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts, including:
1. Defining life and its seven key characteristics like response to stimuli, metabolism, and reproduction.
2. Exploring theories on the origin of life from spontaneous generation to the Miller-Urey experiment.
3. Describing nine unifying themes in the study of life from biological systems and cellular organization to evolution and scientific inquiry.
This document provides an introduction to life science concepts, including:
1. Defining life and its seven key characteristics like response to stimuli, metabolism, and reproduction.
2. Exploring theories on the origin of life from spontaneous generation to the Miller-Urey experiment.
3. Describing nine unifying themes in the study of life from biological systems and cellular organization to evolution and scientific inquiry.
Life is a property that distinguishes living organisms which have organic processes like signaling and self-sustaining mechanisms from non-living things. There are many forms of life including plants, animals, fungi, protists, archaea, and bacteria. Biology is the study of life, however there is currently no consensus on a definition of life. One definition is that organisms maintain homeostasis, are composed of cells, have a life cycle involving metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, reproduction, and evolution. Life first appeared on Earth over 4 billion years ago in the form of microorganisms.
Biology is the study of life at all levels of organization, from atoms to ecosystems. It seeks to understand the diversity of life forms and their unity through common traits like cells, DNA, and evolution. The scientific process involves making observations and developing hypotheses and theories, which are continually tested through experimentation and evidence. While facts are prerequisites, science advances when new theories tie together disparate findings or technologies answer old questions. Biology explores life through cooperative yet skeptical inquiry to build knowledge and address society's needs and problems.
The document summarizes key information about cells and cellular life. It states that all living things are made of cells, which are the basic functional units of life that come from pre-existing cells. It describes the cell theory that cells are the fundamental unit of structure and organization in living things. The document outlines the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and explains how organisms can be classified by their cell type.
Living things have several key characteristics:
1. They are made of cells, the basic units of life.
2. They obtain and use energy. Autotrophs like plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while heterotrophs like animals consume other organisms for food.
3. They grow, develop, and reproduce. Multicellular organisms grow by adding more cells through mitosis and development, while both unicellular and multicellular organisms reproduce sexually or asexually.
The cell is the basic unit of structure and life. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. Robert Hooke first observed cells in 1665 when examining cork under a microscope. The cell theory states that all organisms are made of similar basic units called cells, cells come only from pre-existing cells, and all living things have similar chemical components. The modern cell theory includes that organisms are made of cells, cells are the basic functional units of life, and cells reproduce through division of pre-existing cells.
Harsh billore (cell the functional unit of life & cellular organisation)Harsh Billore
油
cell definition, its theory,size and shape , different types of cell, basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; basic difference between unicellular and multicellular organism ; difference between animal and plant cells.
Life is defined as organisms that have organic processes like signaling and self-sustaining mechanisms to distinguish living things from non-living things. There are many forms of life like plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. Biology studies life and some definitions of life include organisms maintaining homeostasis, being made of cells, having a lifecycle, undergoing metabolism, and reproducing. The origin of life is thought to have begun through abiogenesis where non-living matter transitioned into living organisms through increasing complexity over time rather than a single event.
The document summarizes key concepts from the first chapter of a biology textbook. It discusses the origin of early organisms, the six major themes of biology, and provides details on each theme. The themes covered are cell structure and function, stability and homeostasis, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, interdependence of organisms, and matter, energy and organization. Key terms are defined for each theme.
Cell Introduction and Cell Differentiationpaigesirois
油
1) All living things are composed of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life.
2) Cells arise from pre-existing cells through the process of cell division.
3) Cell differentiation is the process by which less specialized cells develop into more distinct cell types with specialized structures and functions. For example, a single fertilized egg cell can develop into the many specialized cell types that make up a complex multicellular organism.
Earth and Life Science Lesson 1 Q2W1 Life Concept (First Part).pptxJeffrey Alemania
油
The document provides an introduction to the evolving concept of life based on emerging evidence. It outlines the specific objectives of identifying the sequence of events in the history of life on Earth, naming pieces of evidence for evolution, and recognizing the importance of understanding this history. A map of conceptual change is presented with true/false statements about life science topics. The evolution of life from organic molecules to multicellular organisms is then described in a table outlining major periods in Earth's history from before 3.8 billion years ago to the last 0.5 billion years.
The document discusses heat transfer and temperature. It defines heat as the total energy of molecular motion in a substance, while temperature is a measure of the average molecular energy. Heat is transferred between objects or places due to temperature differences by three methods: conduction, convection, and radiation. Factors like a material's conductivity can affect the rate of heat transfer. Heat transfers from warmer objects to cooler ones, changing the thermal energy and temperature of the objects.
How to attach file using upload button Odoo 18Celine George
油
In this slide, well discuss on how to attach file using upload button Odoo 18. Odoo features a dedicated model, 'ir.attachments,' designed for storing attachments submitted by end users. We can see the process of utilizing the 'ir.attachments' model to enable file uploads through web forms in this slide.
Blind Spots in AI and Formulation Science Knowledge Pyramid (Updated Perspect...Ajaz Hussain
油
This presentation delves into the systemic blind spots within pharmaceutical science and regulatory systems, emphasizing the significance of "inactive ingredients" and their influence on therapeutic equivalence. These blind spots, indicative of normalized systemic failures, go beyond mere chance occurrences and are ingrained deeply enough to compromise decision-making processes and erode trust.
Historical instances like the 1938 FD&C Act and the Generic Drug Scandals underscore how crisis-triggered reforms often fail to address the fundamental issues, perpetuating inefficiencies and hazards.
The narrative advocates a shift from reactive crisis management to proactive, adaptable systems prioritizing continuous enhancement. Key hurdles involve challenging outdated assumptions regarding bioavailability, inadequately funded research ventures, and the impact of vague language in regulatory frameworks.
The rise of large language models (LLMs) presents promising solutions, albeit with accompanying risks necessitating thorough validation and seamless integration.
Tackling these blind spots demands a holistic approach, embracing adaptive learning and a steadfast commitment to self-improvement. By nurturing curiosity, refining regulatory terminology, and judiciously harnessing new technologies, the pharmaceutical sector can progress towards better public health service delivery and ensure the safety, efficacy, and real-world impact of drug products.
Finals of Kaun TALHA : a Travel, Architecture, Lifestyle, Heritage and Activism quiz, organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
APM People Interest Network Conference 2025
- Autonomy, Teams and Tension
- Oliver Randall & David Bovis
- Own Your Autonomy
Oliver Randall
Consultant, Tribe365
Oliver is a career project professional since 2011 and started volunteering with APM in 2016 and has since chaired the People Interest Network and the North East Regional Network. Oliver has been consulting in culture, leadership and behaviours since 2019 and co-developed HPTM速an off the shelf high performance framework for teams and organisations and is currently working with SAS (Stellenbosch Academy for Sport) developing the culture, leadership and behaviours framework for future elite sportspeople whilst also holding down work as a project manager in the NHS at North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust.
David Bovis
Consultant, Duxinaroe
A Leadership and Culture Change expert, David is the originator of BTFA and The Dux Model.
With a Masters in Applied Neuroscience from the Institute of Organisational Neuroscience, he is widely regarded as the Go-To expert in the field, recognised as an inspiring keynote speaker and change strategist.
He has an industrial engineering background, majoring in TPS / Lean. David worked his way up from his apprenticeship to earn his seat at the C-suite table. His career spans several industries, including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Space, Heavy Industries and Elec-Mech / polymer contract manufacture.
Published in Londons Evening Standard quarterly business supplement, James Caans Your business Magazine, Quality World, the Lean Management Journal and Cambridge Universities PMA, he works as comfortably with leaders from FTSE and Fortune 100 companies as he does owner-managers in SMEs. He is passionate about helping leaders understand the neurological root cause of a high-performance culture and sustainable change, in business.
Session | Own Your Autonomy The Importance of Autonomy in Project Management
#OwnYourAutonomy is aiming to be a global APM initiative to position everyone to take a more conscious role in their decision making process leading to increased outcomes for everyone and contribute to a world in which all projects succeed.
We want everyone to join the journey.
#OwnYourAutonomy is the culmination of 3 years of collaborative exploration within the Leadership Focus Group which is part of the APM People Interest Network. The work has been pulled together using the 5 HPTM速 Systems and the BTFA neuroscience leadership programme.
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/apm-people-network/about/
Prelims of Kaun TALHA : a Travel, Architecture, Lifestyle, Heritage and Activism quiz, organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
Digital Tools with AI for e-Content Development.pptxDr. Sarita Anand
油
This ppt is useful for not only for B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A. (Education) or any other PG level students or Ph.D. scholars but also for the school, college and university teachers who are interested to prepare an e-content with AI for their students and others.
Database population in Odoo 18 - Odoo slidesCeline George
油
In this slide, well discuss the database population in Odoo 18. In Odoo, performance analysis of the source code is more important. Database population is one of the methods used to analyze the performance of our code.
Useful environment methods in Odoo 18 - Odoo 際際滷sCeline George
油
In this slide well discuss on the useful environment methods in Odoo 18. In Odoo 18, environment methods play a crucial role in simplifying model interactions and enhancing data processing within the ORM framework.
Mate, a short story by Kate Grenville.pptxLiny Jenifer
油
A powerpoint presentation on the short story Mate by Kate Greenville. This presentation provides information on Kate Greenville, a character list, plot summary and critical analysis of the short story.
Prelims of Rass MELAI : a Music, Entertainment, Literature, Arts and Internet Culture Quiz organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online How to Make the MoveTechSoup
油
If you use QuickBooks Desktop and are stressing about moving to QuickBooks Online, in this webinar, get your questions answered and learn tips and tricks to make the process easier for you.
Key Questions:
* When is the best time to make the shift to QuickBooks Online?
* Will my current version of QuickBooks Desktop stop working?
* I have a really old version of QuickBooks. What should I do?
* I run my payroll in QuickBooks Desktop now. How is that affected?
*Does it bring over all my historical data? Are there things that don't come over?
* What are the main differences between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online?
* And more
3. LIFE SCIENCE
-is the study of all living organism.
- it is also called "biology"
Two types of life
*Living Things
*Non living things
4. ORGANISMS
Is the interaction of environment.One of this
substances is carbon dioxide.
For example
Marine organism.. Marine organisms is live in the
ocean or sea.
Cell
Is the basic unit of life.
The word cell comes from the Latin word " cellula"
28. There are no witness to the origin of
life. However, there possible
explanations that attempt to provide
different possibilities on how life could
have begun.
29. 1.) EXTRATERRISTIAL ORIGIN
The hypothesis explains that life
originated on another planet outside
the solar system life was then carried
to earth on a meteorites or asteroid
and colonized earth.
30. 2.) PANSPERMIA
The theory presumes that the seed
of life exists all over the universe and
can be propagated through space,
and that life on Earth originated from
these seeds.
31. 3.) DIVINE CREATION
Many people receive that life was put on
Earth by Divine Forces. Creation Theories
are common to many of the worlds
religions and cultures.
32. 4.) ORIGIN FROM NON LIVING
MATTER
Scientist believe that life arose on Earth
from inanimate matter after Earth had
cold. The stated that random events
probably produced stable molecules that
could self replicate. Then, natural
selection flavored changes in the rate of
reproduction, which eventually led to the
first cell.
33. The Evolutionary history of life on Earth traces the
processes by which living and Fossil organisms
evolved, from the earliest emergence of life to
the present.
40. Cellular Organization
Is a membrane that move in and out.
Metabolism
Is a term that is to describe all chemical reactions.
Atabolism - the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy.
Anabolism- - the synthesis of all compounds needed by the cell.
Homoestasis
Maintain stable internal condition.
Reproduction
Values the transfer of genetic information from parents to offspring.
Heredity
The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
Cellular basis of life
All organism are made of cell.
Erythocytes
Contain a protein called hemoglobin.
Fat Cell
Are the cells that primarilycomposed adipose tissue.
Macrophage
Type of WBC.
Nerve cell
Specialized cells designed to stimulate other cells in the body in order to communicate.
41. 3 Functional Classes
*Unipolar Neurons
Nerve cell that have one extension connected to some.
*Afrent
Involves the senses.
*Bipolar
Nervecells that have two projections.
Epithelial Cells
That come from surface of your body.
Skeletal Muscle Cell
Are syncytial structures comprised of organelles including the
specialized.
Smooth Muscle Cell
Is composed of sheets or strands of smooth Muscle cells.
RNA World
Is a polymeric molecule essential in various biological.