Introduction to Biology: The Study of Life

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Who is known as the 'Father of Biology and Zoology'?

Aristotle

Which scientist was the first to observe bacteria under a microscope?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

What did Alexander Fleming accidentally discover?

Antibiotic (penicillin)

Which step of the scientific method involves testing a hypothesis by gathering data under controlled conditions?

Experimenting

What is the basic tool that scientists use in their work?

Thought

Which pioneer in biology is known for perfecting microscope lenses and observing red blood cells?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

What does the word 'biology' mean?

Study of life and science of living things

Which branch of biology focuses on the study of birds?

Ornithology

Why is genetics considered an important field of study?

For researching heredity and DNA

What is the significance of mammalogy in the field of biology?

Economic importance in food production and disease research

In what field of biology would you focus on studying diseases like West Nile virus?

Microbiology

Why is the study of ecology important?

To study the relationships between life forms and their environment

Learn about the origins of the word 'biology' and how it is defined as the study of living things. Explore different branches of biology like Zoology, Ichthyology, and Mammalogy. Understand the importance of biology in understanding the world around us.

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