Biology Flashcards

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What is the biological definition?

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Biology is the science that studies life and living organisms.

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Who is known as the 'Father of Biology'?

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Aristotle.

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What was Vesalius's contribution to biology?

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He conducted the first human dissection and discovered comparative anatomy.

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What is the difference between botany and zoology?

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Botany studies plants, while zoology studies animals.

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What is ecology?

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It is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What is Leeuwenhoek's main achievement?

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He was the first person to use a microscope and discover microorganisms.

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What is the role of taxonomy?

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It studies the classification and evolutionary relationships of organisms.

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What does microbiology study?

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It studies microorganisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.

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What is genetics?

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It is the science that studies how traits are inherited and passed on.

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What is the subject of physiology?

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It studies the functions of different parts of the body.