Biology: The Study of Life

Biology Overview

• The primary focus of biology is the study of life and living organisms.

Unity and Diversity of Life

• The theme of biology that explains the unity and diversity of life is the universal principles and mechanisms that govern all life forms.

Molecular Biology

• Biologists study the molecular biology of a cell at the molecular level of organization.

Scientific Method

• The scientific method is significant in biology as it provides a systematic approach to develop and test hypotheses, and to formulate theories about the natural world.

Scope of Biology

• The broad scope of biology encompasses the study of all aspects of life, from the structure and function of molecules and cells to the interactions of organisms with their environment.