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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/General_Biology_1e_(OpenStax)/1%3A_The_Chemistry_of_Life/1%3A_The_Study_of_Life/1.2%3A_Themes_and_Concepts_of_BiologyFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/16%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Plants/16.01%3A_Plant_Anatomy/16.1.01%3A_Plant_TissuesThis page explains the different types of plant tissues and their roles: meristematic tissue enables growth; protective tissue covers surfaces; parenchyma aids in storage and photosynthesis; sclerench...This page explains the different types of plant tissues and their roles: meristematic tissue enables growth; protective tissue covers surfaces; parenchyma aids in storage and photosynthesis; sclerenchyma offers support; collenchyma strengthens growth areas; xylem transports water and minerals; and phloem carries sugars. Each tissue type is essential to the overall structure and function of plants.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/16%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Plants/16.03%3A_Reproduction_in_Plants/16.3D%3A_Angiosperm_Life_CycleThis page discusses angiosperms, the diverse flowering plants that rely on flowers for reproduction, producing male and female gametophytes through microspores and megaspores. It details the processes...This page discusses angiosperms, the diverse flowering plants that rely on flowers for reproduction, producing male and female gametophytes through microspores and megaspores. It details the processes of pollination and double fertilization, which lead to seed formation containing embryos and food. Furthermore, it describes how fruits, derived from ovary walls, aid in seed dispersal through various methods, contributing to the survival and distribution of the species.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Reedley_College/Biology_for_Science_Majors_I/01%3A_The_Study_of_Life/1.03%3A_Themes_and_Concepts_of_BiologyFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Folsom_Lake_College/BIOL_310%3A_General_Biology_(Wada)/01%3A_Scientific_Method_and_Designing_Experiments/1.01%3A_The_Study_of_Life/1.1.03%3A_Themes_and_Concepts_of_BiologyFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Agriculture_and_Horticulture/History_and_Science_of_Cultivated_Plants_(Naithani)History and Science of Cultivated Plants narrates how humans transitioned from foragers to farmers and have arrived at present-day industrial agriculture-based civilization. It entails myths, historic...History and Science of Cultivated Plants narrates how humans transitioned from foragers to farmers and have arrived at present-day industrial agriculture-based civilization. It entails myths, historical accounts, and scientific concepts to describe how human efforts have shaped and produced easier to grow, larger, tastier, and more nutritious fruits, vegetables, and grains from wild plants.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Introduction_to_Plant_Science_(Hochman_Adler)/03%3A_Introduction_to_Plant_Science/3.02%3A_Plants_Botany_and_KingdomsBotany is the scientific study of plants and plant-like organisms. It helps us understand why plants are so vitally important to the world. Plants start the majority of food and energy chains, they pr...Botany is the scientific study of plants and plant-like organisms. It helps us understand why plants are so vitally important to the world. Plants start the majority of food and energy chains, they provide us with oxygen, food and medicine. Plants can be divided into two groups: plants1 and plants2 . Plants1 contain all photosynthetic organisms which use light, H2O, and CO2 to make organic compounds and O2 . Plants1 are defined ecologically (based on their role in nature).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_3%3A_Evolution_-_History_Evidence_and_Mechanisms/3.2%3A_Evidence_of_Evolution/3.2.1%3A_Scientist_Spotlight_-_Ynes_Enriquetta_Julietta_MexiaWhen retracing the history of ecology, it is easy to come to a full-stop at Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. His theory of evolution by natural selection shook the scientific community to it...When retracing the history of ecology, it is easy to come to a full-stop at Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. His theory of evolution by natural selection shook the scientific community to its core, and observations used to synthesize this theory were collected on a five-year voyage around the world. In addition to the sheer number of Mexia’s samples, she was a natural scientist whose research contributed immensely to the modern classification of plants in North America.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/Bio_11A_-_Introduction_to_Biology_I/01%3A_The_Study_of_Life/1.03%3A_Themes_and_Concepts_of_BiologyFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Biology_I_and_II/01%3A_Unit_I-Biology_Science_and_the_Chemistry_of_Life/1.01%3A_The_Study_of_Life/1.1.1%3A_Themes_and_Concepts_of_BiologyFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/Principles_of_the_Human_Body/1%3A_The_Nature_and_Process_of_Science/1.2%3A_Themes_and_Concepts_of_BiologyFrom its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful leve...From its earliest beginnings, biology has wrestled with three questions: What are the shared properties that make something “alive”? And once we know something is alive, how do we find meaningful levels of organization in its structure? And, finally, when faced with the remarkable diversity of life, how do we organize the different kinds of organisms so that we can better understand them? As new organisms are discovered every day, biologists continue to seek answers to these and other questions.
