Problem 1. Explain the essential characteristics common to all living organisms
Problem 2. Describe the levels of organization of life
Problem 3. Explain why the study of evolution is essential in understanding life
Problem 4. List the essential characteristics of life
Problem 5. Summarize the levels of biological organization
Problem 6. Describe the steps of the Scientific Method
Problem 7. Distinguish between atoms and elements
Problem 8. Describe the structure of an atom
Problem 9. Define isotope and summarize its application in both medicine and biology
Problem 10. Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds
Problem 11. Describe the properties of water
Problem 12. Explain the role of hydrogen bonds in the properties of water
Problem 13 Summarize the structure of the pH scale and the importance of buffers to biological systems.