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Which of the following is the definition of biology?
Which of the following is the definition of biology?
- The study of fungi
- The study of bacteria
- The study of cells
- The study of living organisms (correct)
What does the word 'biology' mean in Greek?
What does the word 'biology' mean in Greek?
- Study (correct)
- Science
- Organism
- Life
Which of the following is an example of an organism?
Which of the following is an example of an organism?
- Bacteria (correct)
- Cells
- Atoms
- Molecules
Which of the following is the correct definition of an organism?
Which of the following is the correct definition of an organism?
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Which of the following is the correct meaning of the word 'biology' in Greek?
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the word 'biology' in Greek?
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Which of the following is the correct definition of biology?
Which of the following is the correct definition of biology?
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Definition of Biology
- Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms.
- The word "biology" comes from the Greek words "bios" meaning life and "logos" meaning study or science.
Organism Definition
- An organism is a living thing that can carry out basic biological functions such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, metabolism, and homeostasis.
- Examples of organisms include animals, plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria.
Greek Origin of Biology
- The word "biology" originates from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "logos" (study or science).
- In Greek, the word "biology" literally means "study of life".
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