INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY Flashcards
name and define the three major branches of biology
botany is the study of plants
zoology is the study of animals
microbiology is the study of microorganisms
what is embryology
study of formation and develpment of embryos
what is morphology
study of outwards appearance of organisms
what is entomology
study of insects
what is microbiology
study of microorganism
the relationships of antelopes and gazelles in their environemnt
ecology
understanding the differenecs between plants and their offsprings
gentics
study of ebola virus
virology
solving parentage disputes
genetics
differemtiate between anatomy and morphology
anatomy is the study of internal structures of an organism while morphology is the study of external structures of an organism
cytology AND PHYSIOLOGY
cytology is the study of cells while physiology is the study of body functions.
which scientist would suit your intrests best if you are interested in knowing more about fish types in l.Victoria and behaviour patterns of house flies
ichthyologist and ecologist
list any five professional careers that are heavily reliant on biological concepts
medicine dentistry pharmacy forensic science
name any four international research that are heavily reliant on biological concepts
international livestock research institute
international centre for insect physiology and ecology
centre for disease control
institute of primate research
what is the importance of studying biology
1.can grant one an entry into vaarious careers such as human medicine
2. leads to develpment of scientific skills
3makes man learn the causes of human ,plant aand human diseases and how best these diseases can be prevented and cured