Information Flashcards
What is socio-biology?
It is the study of social behavior of living organisms, i.e., interaction between themselves.
What is biotechnology?
The study about techniques for manipulation of genes to bring changes in structure and location of genes to achieve desirable characters.
What is parasitology?
It is the study of parasites.
What is pharmacology?
It is the study of action and effects of drugs.
What is molecular biology?
It is the study of organic molecules which constitute cells and their organelles.
How is biology related to other sciences?
Biology is a multidimensional subject and linked with other sciences, considered as an interdisciplinary science.
What is biophysics?
It is a branch of physics where laws and techniques of physics are applied to explain the processes of life.
What are some examples of biophysics applications?
Radioactive isotopes are used in radio-physics to trace translocation of materials within organisms; sound waves are used in ultrasound and laser technology.
What is biomathematics/biometry?
The branch of mathematics which collects data of living organisms and plays a very important role in research.
What is biochemistry?
It is a branch of biology that deals with the study of molecules forming living organisms or cells, requiring knowledge of biology and chemistry.
What is biogeography?
It deals with the distribution of different living organisms in various geographical regions, often restricted by environmental conditions.
What is bio-economics?
It deals with economically important organisms involved in production, calculating cost and profit value.
What is socio-biology?
It is the study of social behavior of living organisms, i.e., interaction between themselves.
What is biotechnology?
The study about techniques for manipulation of genes to bring changes in structure and location of genes to achieve desirable characters.
What is parasitology?
It is the study of parasites.
What is pharmacology?
It is the study of action and effects of drugs.
What is molecular biology?
It is the study of organic molecules which constitute cells and their organelles.
How is biology related to other sciences?
Biology is a multidimensional subject and linked with other sciences, considered as an interdisciplinary science.
What is biophysics?
It is a branch of physics where laws and techniques of physics are applied to explain the processes of life.
What are some examples of biophysics applications?
Radioactive isotopes are used in radio-physics to trace translocation of materials within organisms; sound waves are used in ultrasound and laser technology.
What is biomathematics/biometry?
The branch of mathematics which collects data of living organisms and plays a very important role in research.
What is biochemistry?
It is a branch of biology that deals with the study of molecules forming living organisms or cells, requiring knowledge of biology and chemistry.
What is biogeography?
It deals with the distribution of different living organisms in various geographical regions, often restricted by environmental conditions.
What is bio-economics?
It deals with economically important organisms involved in production, calculating cost and profit value.
What are the main divisions of Biology?
There are three major divisions of biology:
1. Botany: The study of plants.
2. Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria.
What is Botany?
Botany is derived from the Greek word ‘Butane’ meaning plants and ‘Logos’ meaning study or knowledge.
What is Microbiology?
Microbiology deals with the study of microscopic organisms which can be seen only with the help of a microscope.
What are the branches of Biology?
Modern biology has specialized branches due to advanced research in the 20th century.
What is Zoology?
Zoology is derived from the Greek word ‘Zoon’ meaning animals and ‘Logos’ meaning study of knowledge. It deals with the study of animals.
What is Morphology?
Morphology is the study of external form and structure of organisms.
What is Anatomy?
Anatomy is the study of internal parts of the body of living organisms.
What is Physiology?
Physiology is the study about functions of different parts of living organisms.
What is Taxonomy?
Taxonomy is the study of the rules, principles, grouping, and naming of living organisms.
What is Cell Biology?
Cell Biology is the study of cells and their organelles.
What is Histology?
Histology is the study about the structure of tissues of plants and animals.
What is Genetics?
Genetics is the study of heredity, which is the transferring of characters from parents to offspring.
What is Developmental Biology?
Developmental Biology is the study of formation and development of embryos.
What is Environmental Biology?
Environmental Biology is the study of the relationship between living organisms and nonliving factors of the environment and their effects on each other.
What is Paleontology?
Paleontology is the study of remote past organic life, with the help of fossils.
