Introduction to Biology Flashcards
The term biology was used by?
- ] Karl F Burdach[1776 - 1845]
- ]G.R Trevinarus[1776-1835]
- ] J.B De Lamark[1774-1829]
What are the levels of biological organisation?
Biosphere, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Organism, Group of cells, cells, molecules
What is the simplest level of biological organisation?
molecular level
All communities of living things on earth are collectively referred to as
biosphere
What is the Universal genetic code shared by all living organisms?
DNA
The interaction between living and non living matter in the environment takes place in what level of biological organisation?
Ecosystem
What contains the hereditary material of the cell?
Nucleus
What is morphology?
it deals with the form and structure of organisms. It comprises several branches: Anatomy, Taxonomy, Histology, Evolution, Toxicology, Radiation Biology. Space Biology.
What is Anatomy?
it deals with the structures visible to the naked eyes such as in the dissection of organisms.
The basic unit of life is termed?
Cell
The main goals of Biology is?
To study the features and properties of living matter
To know the essence of life.
Another name for community is?
Biocoenosis
Bio and logo mean what?
Bio- Life
Logo- Study