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What is zoology primarily concerned with?
What is zoology primarily concerned with?
- Study of human behavior
- Study of microorganisms
- Study of animals (correct)
- Study of plants
Which term refers to the most basic unit of life?
Which term refers to the most basic unit of life?
- Organism
- Molecule
- Cell (correct)
- Tissue
Which of the following branches of science specifically studies natural phenomena?
Which of the following branches of science specifically studies natural phenomena?
- Applied Science
- Social Science
- Abstract Science
- Natural Science (correct)
Who is known as the father of Botany?
Who is known as the father of Botany?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between zoology and microbiology?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between zoology and microbiology?
Abstract science primarily deals with which of the following studies?
Abstract science primarily deals with which of the following studies?
The term 'zoology' is derived from which two Greek words?
The term 'zoology' is derived from which two Greek words?
Which branch of science is specifically the study of non-living matter?
Which branch of science is specifically the study of non-living matter?
Who is recognized as the father of zoology?
Who is recognized as the father of zoology?
Which branch of zoology focuses on the study of reptiles?
Which branch of zoology focuses on the study of reptiles?
What term describes the study of the structure of living organisms?
What term describes the study of the structure of living organisms?
Which branch of zoology is concerned with the study of insects?
Which branch of zoology is concerned with the study of insects?
Which of the following macromolecules is NOT one of the primary categories mentioned?
Which of the following macromolecules is NOT one of the primary categories mentioned?
Which type of carbohydrate is made of a single sugar unit?
Which type of carbohydrate is made of a single sugar unit?
What type of relationship does ecology study?
What type of relationship does ecology study?
What is typically considered the oldest living system characteristic?
What is typically considered the oldest living system characteristic?
What are triglycerides primarily known as?
What are triglycerides primarily known as?
Which of the following lipids makes up a protective layer between the cell and its outer membrane?
Which of the following lipids makes up a protective layer between the cell and its outer membrane?
Which molecule is responsible for storing information for reproduction and cellular growth?
Which molecule is responsible for storing information for reproduction and cellular growth?
Which of the following is not a function of living systems?
Which of the following is not a function of living systems?
What is the primary role of insulin in the human body?
What is the primary role of insulin in the human body?
In biological hierarchy, what is the result of cells dividing?
In biological hierarchy, what is the result of cells dividing?
What is a genetic program's primary function in living organisms?
What is a genetic program's primary function in living organisms?
Which molecule in blood is known for carrying oxygen?
Which molecule in blood is known for carrying oxygen?
What structure contains the genetic information in most organisms?
What structure contains the genetic information in most organisms?
What is the term for the study of organismal interaction with their environment?
What is the term for the study of organismal interaction with their environment?
Which of the following best describes metabolism?
Which of the following best describes metabolism?
In the context of multicellular organisms, development refers to which process?
In the context of multicellular organisms, development refers to which process?
Which statement distinguishes eukaryotic cells from other types of cells?
Which statement distinguishes eukaryotic cells from other types of cells?
What type of organism must rely on external food sources for nutrition?
What type of organism must rely on external food sources for nutrition?
Which of the following processes is not characteristic of living systems?
Which of the following processes is not characteristic of living systems?
What is the primary function of energy extraction in living organisms?
What is the primary function of energy extraction in living organisms?
Flashcards
What is Zoology?
What is Zoology?
The branch of biology focused on the study of animals.
What is Science?
What is Science?
Knowledge gained through experiments and observations; the study of the natural world.
What is Social Science?
What is Social Science?
Focuses on human behavior and societies.
What is Natural Science?
What is Natural Science?
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What is Abstract Science?
What is Abstract Science?
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What is Botany?
What is Botany?
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What is Microbiology?
What is Microbiology?
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Who is Aristotle?
Who is Aristotle?
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Who is Theophrastus?
Who is Theophrastus?
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Who is Louis Pasteur?
Who is Louis Pasteur?
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What is Herpetology?
What is Herpetology?
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What is Entomology?
What is Entomology?
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What is Ornithology?
What is Ornithology?
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What is Ecology?
What is Ecology?
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What is Physiology?
What is Physiology?
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What is Morphology?
What is Morphology?
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What is Taxonomy?
What is Taxonomy?
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What are Nucleic Acids?
What are Nucleic Acids?
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What are Proteins?
What are Proteins?
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What are Carbohydrates?
What are Carbohydrates?
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What are Lipids?
What are Lipids?
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What is Hemoglobin?
What is Hemoglobin?
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What is Insulin?
What is Insulin?
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What is Collagen?
What is Collagen?
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What are Catabolic Reactions?
What are Catabolic Reactions?
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What are Anabolic Reactions?
What are Anabolic Reactions?
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What is Reproduction?
What is Reproduction?
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What is Growth?
What is Growth?
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What is Response to Stimuli?
What is Response to Stimuli?
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What is Development?
What is Development?
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Study Notes
Definition and Scope of Zoology
- Zoology is a branch of biology focused on the study of animals.
- It examines family relationships among animals and their classification.
Key Concepts in Science
- Science derives from the Latin "scientia," meaning knowledge; it studies the natural world through experiments and observations.
- Fields of Science:
- Social Science: Focuses on human behavior and societies.
- Natural Science: Concerned with natural phenomena, including biology.
- Abstract Science: Involves the study of mathematics and statistics.
Biology and Its Branches
- Biology encompasses the study of living organisms and includes several subfields:
- Zoology: Study of animals.
- Botany: Study of plants (also known as Phytology).
- Microbiology: Study of microorganisms.
Historical Figures in Zoology
- Aristotle: Known as the Father of Zoology.
- Theophrastus: Regarded as the Father of Botany.
- Louis Pasteur: Recognized as the Father of Microbiology.
Branches of Zoology
- Major branches include:
- Herpetology: Study of reptiles and amphibians.
- Entomology: Study of insects.
- Ornithology: Study of birds.
- Ecology: Study of relationships between organisms and their environment.
- Physiology: Study of functions and processes in organisms.
- Morphology: Study of the structure of organisms.
- Taxonomy: Classification of organisms.
Molecular Biology Basics
- Living organisms are composed of macromolecules:
- Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA direct genetic information.
- Proteins: Made from amino acids, perform various functions such as structure and transport.
- Carbohydrates: Serve as main energy sources and structural components in cells.
- Lipids: Includes triglycerides and phospholipids, essential for energy storage and cellular membranes.
Cellular Structures and Functions
- Cells are the basic unit of life, consisting primarily of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- Proteins play critical roles in cellular functions, including:
- Hemoglobin: Oxygen transport.
- Insulin: Regulates blood sugar.
- Collagen: Provides structure to tissues.
Hierarchical Organization of Living Systems
- Biological hierarchy progresses from molecules to cells, tissues, organisms, populations, and species.
- Living systems reproduce through genetic information contained in DNA.
Metabolism and Energy Management
- Metabolism consists of catabolic (breaking down) and anabolic (building up) reactions.
- Organisms acquire nutrients and energy from the environment, essential for growth and activity.
Ecology and Environment Interaction
- Ecology studies interactions between organisms and their environments.
- Organisms exhibit responses to environmental stimuli, showcasing controlled movements.
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- All living organisms exhibit key characteristics:
- Reproduction: Capacity to produce offspring.
- Growth: Increase in size or number of cells.
- Response to Stimuli: Reaction to environmental changes.
- Development: Progressive changes throughout life cycles.
Classification of Organisms
- Multicellular: Composed of multiple cells.
- Eukaryotes: Cells with membrane-bound nuclei.
- Heterotrophs: Organisms that depend on external food sources for energy.
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