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Chapter 1
1.What is BIOLOGY?
2.It is derived from two Greek words
‘ bios ’ means “ life”
‘ logos ’ means “ the study of ” .
3.It is a scientific study of living organism,
environment and interaction between
them
IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGY
Improved understanding on functions of
organisms.
Improved understanding on causes of disease.
Finding treatment for diseases.
Improved understanding on ecology.
Better management on environment problems.
Improved quality and production of food.
The knowledge of biology is
widely used in the field of
A.MEDICINE
To create NEW MEDICINE to cure diseases
To invent MODERN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
and procedures to treat patients such as
haemodialysis techniques
To invent NEW VACCINES to prevent
diseases
B.AGRICULTURE
To produce high quality agricultural
products
To clone plants and animals of good
strains
To control and overcome the problem
of pests
C.INDUSTRY
To produce nutritious foods
In food processing and preservation
D.IN RESEARCH
In genetic engineering
In conservation and preservation of
endangered species
THE DIFFERENT FIELDS of STUDY in BIOLOGY
Anatomy The study of body structure such as
bones and muscles
Biochemistry The study of basic molecular of life
Environment Molecules
Habitat
Cell organelles
Population
Cell
Species
Organism Tissue
Systems Organ