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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three main subdivisions of biology?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three main subdivisions of biology?
- Botany
- Zoology
- Ecology (correct)
- Microbiology
Which field of zoology focuses specifically on the study of birds?
Which field of zoology focuses specifically on the study of birds?
- Ornithology (correct)
- Herpetology
- Entomology
- Ichthyology
Which of the following best describes the focus of botany?
Which of the following best describes the focus of botany?
- The study of microorganisms and their relationship to disease.
- The study of animal behavior in their natural habitats.
- The study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes. (correct)
- The study of the fossil record to determine the history of life.
Which sub-discipline falls under microbiology?
Which sub-discipline falls under microbiology?
Anatomy is to structure as physiology is to:
Anatomy is to structure as physiology is to:
Which biological study focuses on the interactions of organisms with their living environment?
Which biological study focuses on the interactions of organisms with their living environment?
Which field of biology is primarily concerned with the identification, nomenclature, and classification of species?
Which field of biology is primarily concerned with the identification, nomenclature, and classification of species?
In the context of evolutionary biology, what concept is most directly related to changes in species characteristics over generations?
In the context of evolutionary biology, what concept is most directly related to changes in species characteristics over generations?
Which discipline is most directly concerned with the study of heredity and variation?
Which discipline is most directly concerned with the study of heredity and variation?
What is a primary focus of exobiology?
What is a primary focus of exobiology?
Which field involves the technical alteration of an organism's genetic components to improve crops and animals?
Which field involves the technical alteration of an organism's genetic components to improve crops and animals?
Which of the following is a key application of bioinformatics?
Which of the following is a key application of bioinformatics?
Which field applies engineering principles to advance both medicine and biology, improving healthcare at all levels?
Which field applies engineering principles to advance both medicine and biology, improving healthcare at all levels?
Which of the following best describes the role of forensic science?
Which of the following best describes the role of forensic science?
Aristotle is recognized for his early contributions to biology primarily through which of the following?
Aristotle is recognized for his early contributions to biology primarily through which of the following?
What was a key contribution of Galen to the field of medicine?
What was a key contribution of Galen to the field of medicine?
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek significantly contributed to biology by:
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek significantly contributed to biology by:
Carl Linnaeus is best known for his work in:
Carl Linnaeus is best known for his work in:
What is the main concept behind Charles Darwin's contribution to evolutionary biology?
What is the main concept behind Charles Darwin's contribution to evolutionary biology?
What did Dr. Aklilu Lemma discover about the 'Endod' plant in relation to schistosomiasis control?
What did Dr. Aklilu Lemma discover about the 'Endod' plant in relation to schistosomiasis control?
Flashcards
What is Zoology?
What is Zoology?
The study of animals, including their structure, physiology, development, and classification.
What is Botany?
What is Botany?
The study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes.
What is Microbiology?
What is Microbiology?
The study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, archaea, protists, viruses, and fungi.
What is Morphology?
What is Morphology?
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What is Anatomy?
What is Anatomy?
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What is Histology?
What is Histology?
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What is Cytology?
What is Cytology?
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What is Cell Biology?
What is Cell Biology?
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What is Molecular Biology?
What is Molecular Biology?
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What is Physiology?
What is Physiology?
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What is Embryology?
What is Embryology?
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What is Ecology?
What is Ecology?
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What is Taxonomy?
What is Taxonomy?
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What is Paleontology?
What is Paleontology?
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What is Evolution?
What is Evolution?
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What is Genetics?
What is Genetics?
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What is Exobiology?
What is Exobiology?
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What is Biotechnology?
What is Biotechnology?
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What is Bioinformatics?
What is Bioinformatics?
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What is Genetic Engineering?
What is Genetic Engineering?
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Study Notes
- Zoology, Botany, and Microbiology are the major biology branches.
- Certain biology sub-fields have existed for hundreds of years, with rapid recent development.
Subfields of Biology
- Include anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, mycology, genetics, cytology, histology, embryology, taxonomy, and evolution.
- Scientific inquiry is indispensable; certain discoveries are truly groundbreaking.
- Biology has a rich history marked by remarkable discoveries.
- The majority of scientific breakthroughs help us expand our knowledge of the magnificent world.
- Some discoveries allow biologists to see deeper into the world, for example, the microscope.
Biological Discoveries Impact
- They aid in developing skills using living systems to produce helpful products.
- Includes using natural processes and systems to create products for assisting human advancement.
- Microscopes, medications, laws of heredity, germ theory, and blood circulation have impacts on human civilization.
Ethiopian Biologists
- Have made major contributions to society and development
- Dr. Aklilu Lemma discovered 'Endod' as a soapberry against bilharzia or Schistosomiasis.
- Professor Gebissa Ejeta made study findings on Sorghum varieties and productivity.
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