INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY Flashcards

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name and define the three major branches of biology

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botany is the study of plants
zoology is the study of animals
microbiology is the study of microorganisms

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2
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what is embryology

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study of formation and develpment of embryos

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3
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what is morphology

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study of outwards appearance of organisms

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4
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what is entomology

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study of insects

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5
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what is microbiology

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study of microorganism

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6
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the relationships of antelopes and gazelles in their environemnt

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ecology

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7
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understanding the differenecs between plants and their offsprings

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gentics

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8
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study of ebola virus

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virology

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9
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solving parentage disputes

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genetics

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10
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differemtiate between anatomy and morphology

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anatomy is the study of internal structures of an organism while morphology is the study of external structures of an organism

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11
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cytology AND PHYSIOLOGY

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cytology is the study of cells while physiology is the study of body functions.

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12
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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

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ichthyologist and ecologist

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13
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list any five professional careers that are heavily reliant on biological concepts

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medicine dentistry pharmacy forensic science

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14
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name any four international research that are heavily reliant on biological concepts

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international livestock research institute
international centre for insect physiology and ecology
centre for disease control
institute of primate research

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15
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what is the importance of studying biology

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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

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16
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what is the significance of growth and development

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development readiness organisms for reproduction
growth enables the organism acquire right size in the environment to defend themselves

17
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plants do not move from one place to another how do they compensate for this ability

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they fold their leaves
plants have the ability to make their own food
plants have pollination mechanisms that ensure reproduction occurs

18
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state two potential risks that a biologist is exposed to during collection of specimens

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some specimens are diseases vectors hence may spread diseases
some specimens are harmful as they may injure

19
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what is magnification

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refers to the measure of how many times an image is bigger than the object

20
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name the reagents that can be used to preserve specimens in the laboratory

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alcohol
formaldehyde
formalin

21
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what is sensitivity

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the ability pf organisms to detect changes in the environment and respond to them appropriately

22
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differentiate between locomotion and movement

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locomotion is change in position of entire organism from one place to another while movement is change in position of parts of an organisms

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