Biology

- Word is derived from the Greek words for "life" and "study"
- Cells form the basis of all living organisms
- Branches of biology include genetics, botany and zoology
- Biological study assisted in the development of modern medicine
- The development of microscopes allowed scientists to study life on a cellular level

Notable Biologists
At its core, biology is the study of all life. Biologists examine the structure of living organisms, how they evolve, reproduce, behave and interact with each other and their environments. The study of biology is further divided into several sub-sciences, including physiology, microbiology, marine biology and biochemistry.

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Biology Questions

Please define Synthetic Biology? 3 Answers

It's research combinding engineering and science. Used to create biological systems and functions. Term introduced in 1974 by Waclaw Szybalski Here's a link... read more

Why is it impossible to understand biology in the absence of evolution? 2 Answers

Evolution is necessary to the understanding of biology because biological species are the products of evolution; without evolution, they (and we) wouldn't exist... read more

Moral/Ethical Debate Question: Who is the mother of this child? Biological, birth, or adopted? 13 Answers

Unfortunately, these kinds of things do come up. I have three children of my own and know what it feels like to rip a child out of their home with either paren... read more

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