Branches of Biology
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Branches of Biology

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Which branch of biology studies the structure and function of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins?

Molecular Biology

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis

Which ecosystem component includes living organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms?

Biotic factors

Study Notes

Branches of Biology

  • Botany: Study of plants, including their structure, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment.
  • Zoology: Study of animals, including their structure, behavior, evolution, and interactions with the environment.
  • Microbiology: Study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
  • Ecology: Study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
  • Biochemistry: Study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms.
  • Molecular Biology: Study of the structure and function of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins.
  • Genetics: Study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation.
  • Evolutionary Biology: Study of the processes that have shaped the diversity of life on Earth.

Cell Biology

  • Cell Structure: Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and organelles.
  • Cell Functions: Metabolism, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and movement.
  • Cell Division: Mitosis and meiosis.

Genetics and Evolution

  • Mendelian Genetics: Laws of inheritance, including segregation, independent assortment, and dominance.
  • Genetic Variation: Mutations, genetic drift, gene flow, and selection.
  • Evolutionary Mechanisms: Natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow.
  • Phylogeny: Study of the evolutionary history of organisms.

Ecology and Ecosystems

  • Ecosystem Components: Biotic factors (living organisms) and abiotic factors (non-living environment).
  • Energy Flow: Producers, consumers, and decomposers.
  • Trophic Levels: Food chains and food webs.
  • Ecosystem Services: Provisioning, regulating, and cultural services.

Biological Molecules

  • Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and cellulose.
  • Proteins: Structure, function, and synthesis.
  • Lipids: Fats, oils, and steroids.
  • Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA structure and function.

Biological Processes

  • Photosynthesis: Light-dependent and light-independent reactions.
  • Cellular Respiration: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
  • Metabolism: Anabolic and catabolic reactions.
  • Homeostasis: Maintenance of stable internal environment.

Branches of Biology

  • Botany examines the structure, growth, evolution, and environmental interactions of plants.
  • Zoology delves into the structure, behavior, evolution, and environmental interactions of animals.
  • Microbiology studies microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
  • Ecology explores the relationships between organisms and their environment.
  • Biochemistry investigates the chemical processes within living organisms.
  • Molecular Biology analyzes the structure and function of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins.
  • Genetics focuses on heredity, genes, and genetic variation.
  • Evolutionary Biology examines the processes that have shaped the diversity of life on Earth.

Cell Biology

  • Cell structure consists of the cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and organelles.
  • Cell functions include metabolism, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and movement.
  • Cell division involves mitosis and meiosis.

Genetics and Evolution

  • Mendelian Genetics is governed by the laws of inheritance, including segregation, independent assortment, and dominance.
  • Genetic Variation arises from mutations, genetic drift, gene flow, and selection.
  • Evolutionary Mechanisms include natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow.
  • Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary history of organisms.

Ecology and Ecosystems

  • Ecosystem Components consist of biotic factors (living organisms) and abiotic factors (non-living environment).
  • Energy Flow occurs through producers, consumers, and decomposers.
  • Trophic Levels involve food chains and food webs.
  • Ecosystem Services include provisioning, regulating, and cultural services.

Biological Molecules

  • Carbohydrates encompass sugars, starches, and cellulose.
  • Proteins have specific structures, functions, and synthesis processes.
  • Lipids include fats, oils, and steroids.
  • Nucleic Acids comprise DNA and RNA, with distinct structures and functions.

Biological Processes

  • Photosynthesis involves light-dependent and light-independent reactions.
  • Cellular Respiration occurs through aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
  • Metabolism encompasses anabolic and catabolic reactions.
  • Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment.

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