Introduction to Biology

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Match the following biology branches with their descriptions:

Botany = Study of animals Zoology = Study of plants Microbiology = Study of microorganisms Ecology = Study of interactions between organisms and their environment

Match the following cellular processes with their descriptions:

Photosynthesis = Process of cell division Respiration = Process of releasing energy from glucose Mitosis = Process of producing energy from sunlight Meiosis = Process of cell division that results in four daughter cells

Match the following genetic information with their descriptions:

DNA = RNA molecule that carries genetic information RNA = Molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes Genes = Segments of DNA that code for a specific trait Chromosomes = Thread-like structures that carry genes in the nucleus

Match the following evolutionary concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Evolution = Change in species over time through natural selection Species = Group of interbreeding organisms Classification = System of categorizing organisms based on shared characteristics Phylogeny = Study of evolutionary relationships between organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ecosystem components with their descriptions:

<p>Producers = Organisms that make their own food Consumers = Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms Decomposers = Organisms that break down dead organic matter Ecosystem = Community of organisms and their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ecological relationships with their descriptions:

<p>Predator-prey = Relationship between organisms that compete for resources Competition = Relationship between organisms where one hunts the other Symbiosis = Relationship between organisms that benefit each other Mutualism = Relationship between organisms that benefit from each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cell structures with their descriptions:

<p>Cell membrane = Outer layer of the cell that controls what enters and leaves Cytoplasm = Jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane Nucleus = Control center of the cell where DNA is stored Mitochondria = Organelles that generate energy for the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biodiversity concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Species diversity = Variety of species in an ecosystem Ecosystem diversity = Variety of ecosystems in an environment Genetic diversity = Variety of genes within a species Biodiversity = Variety of species, ecosystems, and genes in an environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conservation biology concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Preservation = Protecting ecosystems from human impact Conservation = Preservation and protection of ecosystems and biodiversity Sustainability = Using resources in a way that maintains ecosystem health Ecosystem services = Benefits that humans receive from functioning ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following molecular biology concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Molecular biology = Study of biological molecules and their interactions Biochemistry = Study of chemical processes in living organisms Genetics = Study of heredity and variation Evolutionary biology = Study of the processes that have shaped the diversity of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Definition and Scope

  • Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms
  • Examines the structure, function, growth, evolution, and taxonomy of living things
  • Encompasses all aspects of life, from molecules to ecosystems

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 processes that have shaped the diversity of life

Cells and Cellular Processes

  • Cell Structure: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes
  • Cellular Processes: photosynthesis, respiration, mitosis, meiosis
  • Cell Division: mitosis, meiosis, cytokinesis
  • Genetic Information: DNA, RNA, genes, chromosomes

Evolution and Diversity

  • Evolution: change in species over time through natural selection and genetic drift
  • Species: group of interbreeding organisms
  • Classification: system of categorizing organisms into groups based on shared characteristics
  • Phylogeny: study of evolutionary relationships between organisms
  • Biodiversity: variety of species, ecosystems, and genes in an environment

Ecosystems and Ecology

  • Ecosystem: community of organisms and their environment
  • Ecological Relationships: predator-prey, competition, symbiosis
  • Energy Flow: producers, consumers, decomposers
  • Ecosystem Services: provisioning, regulating, cultural, supporting
  • Conservation Biology: preservation and protection of ecosystems and biodiversity

Biology and Its Scope

  • Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, examining their structure, function, growth, evolution, and taxonomy.
  • It encompasses all aspects of life, from molecules to ecosystems.

Branches of Biology

  • Botany is the study of plants.
  • Zoology is the study of animals.
  • Microbiology is the study of microorganisms.
  • Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
  • Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms.
  • Molecular Biology is the study of biological molecules and their interactions.
  • Genetics is the study of heredity and variation.
  • Evolutionary Biology is the study of the processes that have shaped the diversity of life.

Cells and Cellular Processes

Cell Structure

  • A cell consists of a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes.

Cellular Processes

  • Photosynthesis is a cellular process.
  • Respiration is a cellular process.
  • Mitosis is a cellular process.
  • Meiosis is a cellular process.

Cell Division

  • Mitosis is a type of cell division.
  • Meiosis is a type of cell division.
  • Cytokinesis is a type of cell division.

Genetic Information

  • DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that contains genetic information.
  • RNA (Ribonucleic acid) is a molecule that contains genetic information.
  • Genes are units of heredity.
  • Chromosomes are thread-like structures that carry genes.

Evolution and Diversity

Evolution

  • Evolution is the change in species over time through natural selection and genetic drift.

Species

  • A species is a group of interbreeding organisms.

Classification

  • Classification is a system of categorizing organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

Phylogeny

  • Phylogeny is the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms.

Biodiversity

  • Biodiversity refers to the variety of species, ecosystems, and genes in an environment.

Ecosystems and Ecology

Ecosystem

  • An ecosystem is a community of organisms and their environment.

Ecological Relationships

  • Predator-prey relationships exist in ecosystems.
  • Competition exists in ecosystems.
  • Symbiosis exists in ecosystems.

Energy Flow

  • Producers, consumers, and decomposers are components of energy flow in ecosystems.

Ecosystem Services

  • Provisioning services are provided by ecosystems.
  • Regulating services are provided by ecosystems.
  • Cultural services are provided by ecosystems.
  • Supporting services are provided by ecosystems.

Conservation Biology

  • Conservation Biology is the preservation and protection of ecosystems and biodiversity.

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