6 Questions
What is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment?
Ecology
What is the process of cell division that results in four haploid cells?
Meiosis
What is the study of the physical principles underlying biological processes?
Biophysics
What is the process by which organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce?
Natural selection
What is the study of the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules?
Molecular Biology
What is the process of modifying a DNA sequence?
Gene editing
Study Notes
Branches of Biology
- Botany: study of plants
- Zoology: study of animals
- Microbiology: study of microorganisms
- Ecology: study of interactions between organisms and their environment
- Biochemistry: study of chemical processes in living organisms
- Molecular Biology: study of biological molecules and their interactions
- Genetics: study of heredity and variation
- Evolutionary Biology: study of the evolution of species
- Biophysics: study of the physical principles underlying biological processes
Cell Biology
- Cell structure:
- Plasma membrane: outermost layer of the cell
- Cytoplasm: jelly-like substance inside the cell
- Nucleus: contains genetic material
- Mitochondria: generates energy for the cell
- Endoplasmic reticulum: involved in protein synthesis and transport
- Ribosomes: site of protein synthesis
- Cell division:
- Mitosis: process of cell division that results in two daughter cells
- Meiosis: process of cell division that results in four haploid cells
Genetics
- Mendelian inheritance:
- Laws of inheritance: segregation, independent assortment, and dominance
- Genotype: genetic makeup of an individual
- Phenotype: physical characteristics of an individual
- DNA structure:
- Double helix model
- Nucleotides: building blocks of DNA
- Base pairing: A-T and G-C
Evolution
- Mechanisms of evolution:
- Natural selection: process by which organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
- Genetic drift: random change in allele frequency
- Mutation: change in DNA sequence
- Gene flow: movement of alleles from one population to another
- Evidence for evolution:
- Fossil record: chronological record of ancient life forms
- Comparative anatomy: study of similarities and differences in body structures
- Molecular biology: study of similarities and differences in DNA and protein sequences
Ecology
- Levels of organization:
- Individual: single organism
- Population: group of individuals of the same species
- Community: group of different species living in the same area
- Ecosystem: community and its environment
- Biosphere: all ecosystems on Earth
- Energy flow:
- Producers: organisms that convert sunlight into energy
- Consumers: organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms
- Decomposers: organisms that break down dead organic matter
Biotechnology
- Recombinant DNA technology:
- Cloning: creation of multiple copies of a DNA sequence
- Gene editing: modification of a DNA sequence
- Applications of biotechnology:
- Genetic engineering: manipulation of genetic information for practical purposes
- Gene therapy: use of genes to treat or prevent diseases
- Forensic analysis: use of DNA evidence in forensic science
Test your knowledge of the different branches of biology, including botany, zoology, microbiology, and more. Covers cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biotechnology concepts.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
