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Chapter 1: Biology in the 21st Century

Author: Sarah Thompson

Biodiversity

Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the jaguar and the sea otter. He finishes with a quote from the father of biodiversity, E.O. Wilson.

1.1 The Study of Life

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1.2 Unifying Themes of Biology

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The Scientific Method

Mr. Andersen gives a brief description of the scientific method.

1.3 Scientific Thinking and Processes

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