5 Questions
What is the meaning of the word 'Botany'?
The study of plants
What does the word 'Zoology' refer to?
The study of animals
What is the meaning of the word 'biology'?
The study of living organisms
What are the major divisions of biology?
Zoology and Botany
Based on the text, what can be identified as the functions of living organisms?
Digestion, Respiration, Metabolism, Movement, Growth, Development, Excretion, Irritability, Reproduction
Study Notes
Biology and Its Branches
- The word 'Botany' refers to the study of plants.
- The word 'Zoology' refers to the study of animals.
- The word 'Biology' refers to the study of living organisms and their interactions.
Major Divisions of Biology
- Botany: the study of plants
- Zoology: the study of animals
- Microbiology: the study of microorganisms
- Ecology: the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment
Functions of Living Organisms
- Growth and development
- Reproduction
- Response to stimuli
- Metabolism
- Nutrition
- Respiration
- Excretion
- Movement
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