Introduction to Biology
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What is the meaning of the Greek word "bios"?

Life

What are the two main sections that biology is separated into?

Zoology and Botany

Who proposed the five-kingdom system of classification?

  • Aristotle
  • Whittaker (correct)
  • Darwin
  • Linnaeus
  • What are the two kingdoms that the kingdom of protozoa (Monera) is divided into?

    <p>Eubacter and Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known as the "father of modern genetics?"

    <p>Mendel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scientist Hippocrates is considered the father of medicine.

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    The scientist Aristotle Thales is considered the father of life sciences.

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    What is the name of the book written by Ibn Sina that discussed blood circulation?

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    Who is known as the "Father of Islamic Medicine?"

    <p>Abu Bakr al-Razi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first to stitch up wounds using threads and skin?

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    Who developed the binary system for naming living organisms?

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    Who founded the science of comparative anatomy?

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    Who developed the cell theory?

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    Who laid the foundations of chemical physiology?

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    Who developed theories of organic evolution?

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    Weismann rejected the inheritance of acquired traits established by Lamarck.

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    What is the study of the exterior shape and structure of living creatures?

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    What is the study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with their surroundings?

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    What is the study of the interior structure of living creatures?

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    What is the study of the structure and function of the tissues of living organisms?

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    What is the study of the biological and environmental characteristics of parasites and the diseases they cause to living organisms?

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    What is the study of the biological and ecological properties of algae and how humans can benefit from them?

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    What is the study of the biological and environmental characteristics of fungi and their relationship to humans?

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    What is the study of the biological and environmental characteristics of insects and their economic relationship?

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    What is the science that researches the causes of various diseases and methods of treating them?

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    What is the study of the stages of formation and growth of living organisms, starting from the process of formation? The fertilized egg until the animal completes its development

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    The study of the composition of cells and the work they do as ______ is known as cytology.

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    The scientist ______ discovered cell division for the first time.

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    The flourishing of the science of ______ in all its branches happened in the twentieth century.

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    ______ was the first to use chemistry in life science, especially botany.

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    The scientist ______ discovered animal parasites that cause some diseases.

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a subfield of biology?

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    Flashcards

    Biology

    The study of life, encompassing living organisms' form, structure, development, functions, inheritance, and relationships with each other and their environment.

    Zoology

    Science focused on studying animals, both living and extinct.

    Botany

    Science dedicated to the study of plants, both living and extinct.

    Five-Kingdom System (Whittaker's)

    A classification system that categorized living organisms into five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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    Prokaryotes

    Organisms characterized as single-celled and lacking a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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    Eukaryotes

    Organisms characterized by having a nucleus and often being multicellular, including animals, plants, and fungi.

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    Monera

    A kingdom encompassing diverse unicellular organisms, including bacteria and blue-green algae.

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    Protista

    A kingdom containing a diverse range of eukaryotic organisms, including protozoa and algae.

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    Fungi

    A kingdom encompassing multicellular heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrition by breaking down organic matter.

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    Plantae

    A kingdom containing multicellular autotrophic organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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    Animalia

    A kingdom encompassing multicellular, heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrition by consuming other organisms.

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    Six-Kingdom System

    A classification system that splits the Monera kingdom into two: Eubacteria (true bacteria) and Archaea.

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    Invertebrates

    A group of animals that lack a vertebral column, including insects, worms, and mollusks.

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    Vertebrates

    A group of animals that have a vertebral column, or backbone, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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    Ancient Egyptians (Pharaohs)

    The ancient Egyptians heavily relied on human anatomy for medical practices, pioneering the experimental approach that is still crucial in modern science.

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    Ancient Greece (Hippocrates)

    Hippocrates, often considered the father of medicine, emphasized the scientific method in medical research.

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    Ancient Greece (Aristotle)

    Aristotle, known as the father of life sciences, laid the foundation for classifying and organizing living organisms.

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    Euphrates Civilization

    The Euphrates civilization contributed to understanding plant and animal anatomy, species classification, and developing medical practices.

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    Jaber bin Hayyan

    Jaber bin Hayyan, a prominent figure in Islamic civilization of the Middle Ages, was famous for his contributions to plant chemistry.

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    Ibn Sina

    Ibn Sina, a renowned academic, wrote "The Canon of Medicine", a groundbreaking work that discussed blood circulation, pulse measurement, psychiatric problems, and urinalysis.

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    Abu Bakr al-Razi

    Abu Bakr al-Razi, known as the "Father of Islamic Medicine", wrote a comprehensive medical encyclopedia used in Europe for centuries. He was a pioneer in wound stitching with thread.

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    17th Century (L. Vanhoek)

    The 17th century saw the development of the microscope by L. Vanhoek, which allowed him to observe sperm cells.

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    18th Century (Linnaeus)

    The 18th century saw Linnaeus, a Swedish scientist, develop the binomial nomenclature system for naming living organisms. This system forms the basis of modern classification.

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    19th Century

    Cuvier founded the science of comparative anatomy, Lamarck proposed the theory of organic evolution, and Bichat classified human tissues in the 19th century.

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    Cell Theory and Cell Division (19th Century)

    Schwann and Schleiden developed the cell theory, and Fleming discovered the process of cell division during the 19th century.

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    Hofmeister (19th Century)

    Hofmeister, a 19th century scientist, accurately described fertilization in plants and highlighted the principle of similarity in characteristics between different organisms.

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    Liebig (19th Century)

    Liebig pioneered the use of chemistry in the study of life sciences, particularly in the field of botany.

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    Claude Bernard (19th Century)

    Claude Bernard laid the foundations of chemical physiology during the 19th century.

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    Pasteur (19th Century)

    Pasteur discovered the role of bacteria in causing diseases, making significant contributions to the field of microbiology.

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    Darwin (19th Century)

    Darwin developed his theory of organic evolution through natural selection, explaining the diversity of life we see today.

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    Weismann (19th Century)

    Weismann rejected Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired traits, and conducted experiments to demonstrate that only germ cells contribute to heredity.

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    Mendel (19th Century)

    Mendel, known as the father of modern genetics, laid the foundation for understanding the principles of heredity, which are still crucial in modern genetics.

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    20th Century

    The 20th century saw significant advancements in using chemical and natural methods to unravel biological processes.

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    De Vries (20th Century)

    De Vries proposed the mutation theory during the 20th century, explaining how changes in DNA can lead to new traits.

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    Cell Biology in the 20th Century

    The 20th century witnessed the blossoming of cell biology, covering various aspects of cell structure and function.

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    Krebs (20th Century)

    Krebs discovered the steps involved in the biochemical reactions during cell respiration, a process crucial for energy production.

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    Avery (20th Century)

    Avery and his colleagues proved that DNA is the genetic material, a groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized genetics.

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    Morgan (20th Century)

    Morgan laid the groundwork for our understanding of genetics by explaining how inheritance works.

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    Watson & Crick (20th Century)

    Watson and Crick proposed the molecular structure of DNA, a double helix, which revolutionized our understanding of how genetic information is stored.

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    Smith (20th Century)

    Smith discovered animal parasites that cause diseases, contributing to our understanding of parasitic infections.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Biology

    • Biology explores life in terms of form, structure, development, and functions of organisms. It examines their relationships with each other and their environments.
    • The old classification system divided organisms into two kingdoms- Animalia (animals) and Plantae (plants).
    • Biology is divided into Zoology (animals) and Botany (plants).
    • Whittaker's five-kingdom system (1919) distinguishes between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, further classifying organisms into five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

    History of Biology

    • Ancient Egyptians (Pharaohs) began using human anatomy in medicine.
    • Ancient Greece saw contributions from Hippocrates (father of medicine) and Aristotle (father of life sciences) who categorized life sciences and botany.
    • Euphrates civilization scientists advanced in plant and animal anatomy, classification, and medicine.
    • Islamic civilization in the Middle Ages developed important medical practices, including blood circulation and urinalysis (Ibn Sina). Al-Razi was a key figure in Islamic medicine.
    • The Renaissance (17th century) saw advances like the microscope and the binary system for naming organisms (Linnaeus).
    • The work of Cuvier, Lamarck, Schwann/Schleiden, Fleming, Hofmeister, Liebig, Bernard, Pasteur, and Darwin further propelled biological knowledge.
    • Mendel is considered the father of modern genetics.

    Branches of Biology

    • Morphology: Study of the exterior shape and structure.
    • Ecology: Study of interactions between organisms and their surroundings.
    • Taxonomy: Categorization and classification of living species.
    • Anatomy: Study of internal structure.
    • Histopathology: Study of tissue structure & function.
    • Cytology: Study of cell composition & function.
    • Genetics: Study of hereditary traits and transmission.
    • Physiology: Study of organ function.
    • Microbiology: Study of microscopic organisms.
    • Parasitology: Study of organisms living in or on other organisms.
    • Algae Science (Phycology): Study of algae and their benefits to humans.
    • Mycology: Study of fungi and their relationships.
    • Virology: Study of viruses and the diseases they cause.
    • Entomology: Study of insects and their impact.
    • Pathology: Study of disease causes and treatments.
    • Evolution: Study of organism development.
    • Molecular Biology: Study of the molecular composition and function of life.
    • Embryology: Study of prenatal development.

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