These are the ten themes that will pervade everything we study. 

If you have any questions about any of the ten themes, CALL ME!!   We will discuss them constantly throughout the year.

Ten Unifying Themes of Biology 

1. Emergent properties in each level of biological organization.

2. Cell is basic unit of structure and function

3. Continuity of life is based on inheritable information in the form of DNA

4. Structure and function are correlated.

5. Organisms are open systems.

6. Regulatory mechanisms ensure dynamic balance.

7. Diversity and Unity are dual faces of the Earth.

8. Evolution is the core theme of biology.

9. Science is a process of inquiry.

10. Science and technology are functions of society.