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How Do Biologists Study Living Things? Scientific Method Hypothesis Conclusion Observations Experiment/ Observations Specific nutrients in almonds can reduce LDL cholesterol in people with high blood lipid levels. People who eat almonds as snacks have improved blood lipid profiles. Subjects used three equal calorie supplements in separate one month periods: Muffins (low saturated fat) Half Almonds + Half Muffins Almonds Monounsaturated fats (and possibly protein and fiber) of almonds caused a decrease in LDL cholesterol. * Introduction to Human Biology Biological Properties of HumansScientific Process Biological Inquiry Bio = of living things What Are the Characteristics of Humans as Living Organisms? How Do Biologists Study Living Things? Characteristics of Living Things Propose as many differences as you can between a living organism and a non-living thing. fungal mycelia on a corn tortilla Gloeocapsa medicinal leech Giardia meerkats cotton Characteristics of Humans as Living Organisms Humans are highly organized Composed of many cells = multicellular cells?tissues?organs?organ systems Organic molecules = carbon-containing building blocks of life Organizational Hierarchy of the Human Body Organ System Central Nervous System Organ Brain Tissue Nerve Cell Neuron Smallest Unit of Life Human Cells are Highly Organized Organelle: region of cell with specialized function Characteristics of Humans As Living Organisms Human beings acquire and use materials and energy Energy = ability to do work Metabolism = sum of chemical reactions in an organism Characteristics of Humans As Living Organisms Human beings reproduce, grow and develop Growth = increase in size Development = change in characteristics Characteristics of Humans As Living Organisms Human beings use DNA reproduce themselves. The molecule of heredity = DNA = deoxyribonucleic acid Sub-Cellular Organizational Hierarchy of Life with Examples sub-atomic particles