AP Biology Themes
Published on Nov 20, 2015
Eight Major Themes Of AP Biology: 1. Science as a process 2. Evolution (EV) 3. Energy Transfer (ET) 4. Continuity & Change (C&C) 5. Relationship of Structure to Function 6. Regulation 7. Interdependence in nature 8. Science, technology & society
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
It can involve a discovery process using
inductive reasoning, or it can be a process of hypothetical testing.
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2. Evolution
Evolution is the biological change of organisms that occur over time
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It is driven by the process of natural selection.
EVOLUTION ACCOUNTS FOR THE GREAT DIVERSITY OF LIFE.
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All living organisms are active (living) because of their abilities to
LINK ENERGY REACTIONS TO THE BIOCHEMICAL REACTIONS THAT TAKE PLACE WITHIN CELLS.
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All species tend to maintain themselves from generation to generation using the same genetic code. However, there are genetic mechanisms that lead to change over time, or evolution.
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Basically it says that living things have mechanisms to maintain continuity (sameness) within genetic codes and yet they also are subject to changing genetic codes. As much as living things strive to be the same, they become different over time.
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5. Relationship of structure to function
Form follows function, and function follows from
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The structural levels from molecules to organisms
ensure successful functioning in all living organisms and living systems.
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Everything from cells to organisms to ecosystems is in a state of dynamic balance that must be controlled by positive or negative feedback mechanisms. (maintaining homeostasis)
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Organisms are open systems that interact continuously with their environments. Organisms exchange materials & energy with their environment. (Cycling of nutrients, Flow of energy, Interactions)
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8. Science, Technology, and Society
Science & technology must work together
within the framework of society.
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Scientific research often leads to technological advances
that can have positive and negative impacts upon society as a whole.
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OTHER KEY CONCEPTS
Levels of Organization
Emergent Properties
Reductionism
Definition of Life
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