Biology and Cell Biology

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What is biology?

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Biology is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes.

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What fields does biology encompass?

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Biology encompasses fields such as botany, conservation, ecology, evolution, genetics, marine biology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, and zoology.

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How are modern principles of other fields integrated with biology?

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Modern principles of chemistry, medicine, and physics are integrated with biology in areas such as biochemistry, biomedicine, and biophysics.

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Why is biology important?

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Biology helps us understand the living world, advances in medicine and agriculture, and informs how we can protect biodiversity.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the concept that living things maintain a constant internal environment.

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Who first suggested the concept of homeostasis?

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Claude Bernard, a French physiologist, first suggested the concept of homeostasis.

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What is cell biology?

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Cell biology is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells.

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What is a cell?

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A cell is the smallest unit that is a fundamental unit of life.

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What are the two types of cells?

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The two types of cells are prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a cell nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.