02_生命的化学背景.pptVIP

Chapter 2 The Chemical Context of Life Overview: A Chemical Connection to Biology Biology is a multidisciplinary science Living organisms are subject to basic laws of physics and chemistry One example is the use of formic acid by ants to maintain “devil’s gardens,” stands of Duroia trees Concept 2.1: Matter consists of chemical elements in pure form and in combinations called compounds Organisms are composed of matter Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass Elements and Compounds Matter is made up of elements An element is a substance that cannot be broken down to other substan