Biology

In simple terms, Biology is the study of living organisms.

Biology is divided into two parts: Botany and Zoology.

Following are the topics which we will be discussing:

• Classification of organism
• Cell and its structure
• Genetics
• Circulatory system
• Digestive system
• Nutrition
• Reproduction
• Control and Coordination
• Excretory system
• Pollution
• Ecosystem
• Human diseases
• Plant Kingdom

Quick Facts

• Father of Biology: Aristotle
• Father of Zoology: Aristotle
• Father of Botany: Theophrastus

Characteristics of living organisms

• Respiration
• Reproduction
• Metabolism which is combination of Catabolism and Anabolism.
• Life cycle
• Growth
• Movement
• Response to stimuli.

Questions:

1. Who is the considered as father of Biology?
2. Who is the considered as father of Zoology?
3. Who is the considered as father of Botany?

Answer these questions and move to the next topic in biology: Classification of living organism.

Question Bank

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