Biology Basics

Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, identification, and taxonomy.

The branches of biology mentioned in the text are botany, mycology, paleobotany, horticulture, zoology, ichthyology, ornithology, microbiology, bryology, herpetology, anatomy, and physiology.

The cell theory is a description of living systems that states that all living organisms are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

<p>The levels of biological organization mentioned in the text are atom, molecule, organelles, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and individual organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some characteristics of living things mentioned in the text are reproduction, growth and development, obtaining and using energy, and response to the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mycology</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Herpetology</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passive transport</p> Signup and view all the answers