Lesson 1: Summary
Sub- Fields of Biology
- Anatomy: Study of the internal structure of living organisms, primarily through dissection and microscopic examination.
- Taxonomy: Classification of organisms based on their similarities and differences.
- Ecology: Study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
- Morphology: Study of the external form and structure of organisms.
- Genetics: Study of inheritance patterns and variations in organisms.
- Botany: Study of plants.
- Zoology: Study of animals.
- Cytology: Study of cell structure, composition, and function.
- Ornithology: Study of birds.
- Entomology: Study of insects.
- Microbiology: Study of microorganisms.
- Physiology: Study of vital functions in plants and animals, including nutrition, reproduction, and respiration.
- Histology: Study of tissue structure at the microscopic level.
- Molecular Biology: Study of the structure and function of informational molecules like DNA and RNA.
- Embryology: Study of the development of embryos from fertilization to birth.
- Paleontology: Study of ancient organisms through fossils.
- Evolution: Study of how species change over generations through natural selection.
- Exobiology: Study of life beyond Earth, including its origin and potential future.
Biology is interconnected with other sciences, like chemistry and physics, for understanding complex concepts such as cell membrane structure and water transportation in plants