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    This document provides an overview of the key topics covered in the first chapter of a biology textbook, including the definition of biology and its main themes, the characteristics of life, the chemical basis of life starting from atoms and molecules, the cell theory and discovery of cells, and the membrane structure of cells. The chapter establishes the fundamental concepts of biology by outlining what biology studies, the essential properties of living things, the basic biological and chemical units of life, cellular organization, and cell membranes.

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    This document provides an overview of the key topics covered in the first chapter of a biology textbook, including the definition of biology and its main themes, the characteristics of life, the chemical basis of life starting from atoms and molecules, the cell theory and discovery of cells, and the membrane structure of cells. The chapter establishes the fundamental concepts of biology by outlining what biology studies, the essential properties of living things, the basic biological and chemical units of life, cellular organization, and cell membranes.

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    Chapter 1: The Study of Life

    I. What is Biology?
    A. Definition of Biology
    B. Themes of Biology
    C. The Scientific Method

    II. Characteristics of Life


    A. Organization
    B. Metabolism
    C. Response to Stimuli
    D. Reproduction
    E. Evolution

    III. The Chemical Basis of Life


    A. The Nature of Atoms and Molecules
    B. Water: A Unique Substance
    C. Organic Molecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

    IV. The Cell Theory


    A. The Discovery of Cells
    B. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
    C. Cell Organelles and Their Functions

    V. The Membrane Structure

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