All possible questions with their authentic answers
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
1. Define Science?
Science is the study in which observation are made experiment are done and logical conclusions are draw in order to understand the principles of natures
Define biology?
Biology is the scientific study of life .The word biology has been derived from two Greek words;
bios meaning life and logo meaning thought or reasoning
Write down of importance of biology?
- To understand and appreciate nature it is essential to study the structures, functions and related aspects of living organisms
- the study of living organisms also provides information and remedies to human problems regarding health food environment etc
3.In how many divisions biology is divided?
- There are three major divisions of biology which study the different aspects of the lives of the major groups of organisms
The of branch of biology deals with the study of animals;
BOTANY
this division of biology deals with the study of plants
MICROBIOLOGY
This division of biology deals with the study of microorganism such as bacteria etc
Define morphology?
Morphology; this branch deals with the study of form and structures of living organism
Define anatomy?
The study of internal structures is called anatomy
Define .Histology?
The microscopic study of tissues is called histology
Define cell biology?
The study of the structures and functions of cells and cells organelles is called cell biology
Define Physiology
The branch of biology deals with the study of functions of different parts of living organisms
Define Genetics
The study of genes and roles in inheritance is called genetics
Inheritance
Inheritance means the transmission of
DEFINE EMBRYOLOGY
It is the study of the development of an embryo to new individual
DEFINE TAXANOMY
It is the study of the naming and classification of organisms into groups and sub-groups
DEFINE PALAENTOLOGY?
IT IS THE STUDY OF FOSSIL FUEL , which are remains of extinct organisms
DEFINE ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY?
It deals with the study of interactions between the organisnms and their environment
DEFINE SOCIO-BIOLOGY?
The branch deals with the study of social behaviour of the animals that make socities.
DEFINE PARASITOLOGY?
This branch deals with the study of parasites
parasites
the parasities are the organisms that take food and shelter from living hosts and, in return, harm them
DEFINE BIOTECHNOLOGY?
It deals with the practical application of living organisms to make substances for the welfare of mankind.
DEFINE IMMUNOLOGY?
It is the study of the immune system of animals , which defends the body against invading microbes.
DEFINE ENTOMOLOGY//?
It is the study of insects.
DEFINE PHARMACOLOGY?
It is the study of drugs and their effects on the system of human body
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY?
Molecular biology deals with the study of the molecules of life.
example
water
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acid
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