Unit 1 Flashcards
Jabir bin hayyan
Introduced experimental investigation in chemistry he wrote many books on plants and animals. His famous books are al nabatat and al hayawan
Bu ali sina
Was a physician, philosopher, poet, scientist, astronomer. His famous books are the book of healing and the Canon of medicine.
Abdulmalik asmai
Is considered as the first muslim scientist who contributed in zoology, botany and animal husbandry. His famous book is kitab khalaq al insaan
Bio elements
About 16 of 96 elements are essential for life these elements are known as bio elements. For example, oxygen and phosphorus
Bio molecules
Molecules that are only found in living organisms are called bio molecules. For example, carbohydrates, protein, and lipids
Micromolecules
The small bio molecules in living organisms are known as micromolecules. For example, sugar ,fatty acids and amino acids
Macromolecules
The large organic molecules are known as macromolecules. For eg, starch, protein, DNA etc.
Division of labour
Different functions performed by different cells and tissues are known as division of labour.
Horticulture
The art and practice of gardening or growing plants is known as horti culture.
Importance of horticulture
The importance of horticulture is that it provides critical nutrients for a balanced diet to different types of plants
Why is biology important for the welfare of human beings
Buology is important for the welfare of human beings because it enable us to get detailed veiw about our body and other living organisms. It gives us an in-depth view and understanding of nature world. It also acknowledge us on how living things functions and works.
